Onkyo MD 105X User Manual

English

MiniDisc Recorder

MD-105X

Operating Instructions

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DUBBING

REC

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105

Im p o rt a n t Sa fe g u a rd s

10. Pow er Sources – The appliance should be

1. Re a d In st ru ct io n s – All the safety and

operating instructions should be read before

the appliance is operated.

connected to a power supply only of the type

described in the operating instructions or as

marked on the appliance.

2. Re t a in In st ru ct io n s – The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for

future reference.

11. Polarization – If the appliance is provided with a

polarized plug having one blade wider than the

other, please read the following information:

The polarization of the plug is a safety feature.

The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one

way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,

try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user

should seek the services of a qualified electrician.

Under no circumstances should the user attempt

to defeat the polarization of the plug.

3. He e d Wa rn in g s – All warnings on the

appliance and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should

not be used near water – for example, near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,

in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,

and the like.

12. Pow e r-Cord Prote ction – Power-supply

cords should be routed so that they are not

likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them, especially near

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the appliance.

6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be

used only with a cart or stand that is

recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart

13. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned

PORTABLE CART WARNING

combination should be

moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause

the appliance and cart

only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the

appliance should be unplugged from the outlet

when left unused for a long period of time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken

so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled

into the enclosure through openings.

S3125A

combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance

should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only

as recommended by the manufacturer.

16. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance

should be serviced by qualified service

personnel when:

8. Ve n t ila t io n – The appliance should be

situated so that its location or position does

not interfere with its proper ventilation. For

example, the appliance should not be situated

on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that

may block the ventilation openings; or if

placed in a built-in installation, such as a

bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow

of air through the ventilation openings, there

should be free space of at least 5 cm (2 in.)

and an opening behind the appliance.

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has

been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been

spilled into the appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate

normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the

enclosure damaged.

9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away

from heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other appliances (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

17. Servicing – The user should not attempt to

service the appliance beyond that described in

the operating instructions. All other servicing

should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Pre ca u t io n s

1. Warranty Claim

If placed next to a TV or tuner, it may cause recep-

tion interference resulting in some noise in the TV

or tuner output.

You can find the serial number on the rear panel

of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please re-

port this number.

6. Care

2. Recording Copyright

From time to time you should wipe the front and

rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For

heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solu-

tion of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry,

and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immedi-

ately with a clean cloth.

Recording of copyrighted material for other than

personal use is illegal without permission of the

3. Pow er

WARNING

Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or

other chemical solvents or cloths since these could

damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST

TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE-

FULLY.

7. Points to remember

The voltage of the available power supply differs

according to country or region. Be sure that the

power supply voltage of the area where this unit

will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC

230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the

rear panel.

Turning off the standby button does not shut off

the power completely. So the power cord should

be removed from the AC outlet when the unit is

not used for a prolonged time.

If this unit is brought from a cold environment to

a warm one or is in a cold room that is quickly

heated, condensation may form on the pickup,

preventing proper operation. In this case, remove

the disc and leave the power ON for about one

hour to remove the condensation.

When transporting this unit, be careful not to

bump it.

DANGER:

4. Do not touch this unit w ith w et hands

Do not handle this unit or power cord when your

hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liq-

uid enters the case, take this unit to an authorized

service center for inspection.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND

INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT

EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CON-

TROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF

PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED

HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION

EXPOSURE.

5. Location of this unit

Place this unit in a well-ventilated location.

Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation

on all sides of this unit especially when it is placed

in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, this unit

may overheat and malfunction.

Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat-

ing units as this unit’s internal temperature may

rise and shorten the life of the pickup.

Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly

affected by vibrations from the speakers. In par-

ticular, avoid placing the unit on or above one of

the speakers.

Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position.

Never place it on its side or on a slanted surface as

it may malfunction.

Do not place near tuners or TV sets.

Pre ca u t io n s(co n t in u e d )

For U.S. model

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

The laser is covered by a housing which prevents

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

exposure d

uring operation or maintenance.

However, this product is classified as a Laser Prod-

uct by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological

Health) which is a department of the Food and

Drug Administration. According to their regula-

tions 21 CFR section 1002.30, all manufactures

who sell Laser Products must maintain records of

written communications between the manufac-

turer, dealers and customers concerning radiation

safety. If you have any complaints about instruc-

tions or explanations affecting the use of this prod-

uct, please feel free to write to the address on the

back page of this manual. When you write us,

please include the model number and serial num-

ber of your unit.

In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certi-

fication, identification and the period of manu-

facture are indicated on the rear panel.

FCC INFORMATION FOR USER

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to com-

ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-

suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communica-

tions. However, there is no guarantee that inter-

ference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be de-

termined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-

ference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Pre ca u t io n s(co n t in u e d )

For Canadian model

For British model

CAUTION: THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the

EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE power supply cord of this unit should be performed

EMISSION FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN only by qualified service personnel.

THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE

IMPORTANT

CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICA-

TIONS.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-

dance with the following code:

Blue

Brown : Live

: Neutral

For models having a power cord with a polarized

plug:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of

this apparatus 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 con-

nected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter L or coloured red.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

Modele pour les Canadien

ATTENTIO N: L’INTERFÉRENCE RADIO

ÉLECTRIQUE GÉNÉRÉE PAR CET APPAREIL

NUMÉRIQUE DE TYPE B NE DÉPASSE PAS LES

LIMITES ÉNONCÉES DANS LE RÈGLEMENT SUR LES

PERTURBATIONS RADIO ÉLECTRIQUES, SECTION

APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE, DU MINISTÈRE DES COM-

MUNICATIONS.

IMPORTANT

A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse

need to be replaced, please ensure that the re-

placement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it

is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for

the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the

fuse.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR

THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE

FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT

OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DAN-

GER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT

OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTIO N: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS

ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS

LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

JUSQU’AU FOND.

For European model

This unit contains a semiconductor laser system

and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”.

So, to use this model properly, read this Instruc-

tion Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please

contact the store where you purchased the unit.

To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do

not try to open the enclosure.

If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electri-

cian.

“CLASS 1 LASER

PRODUCT”

This label on the left hand panel states that:

1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and em-

ploys a laser inside the cabinet.

2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not

remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel.

Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

Before Using

Checking the supplied accessories ............................................... Below

Using the remote controller................................................................ 8

Connections

Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection series components....... 9

Connecting to the other components............................................... 10

Operations

Normal play ..................................................................................... 14

Random play .................................................................................... 18

Repeat play ...................................................................................... 19

Memory play .................................................................................... 21

CD-dubbing ..................................................................................... 23

Analog recording ............................................................................. 25

Digital recording .............................................................................. 28

Signal Synchro recording .................................................................. 31

System operation ............................................................................. 32

Other information for recording ....................................................... 36

Editing the contents of an MD ......................................................... 37

Naming a track or disc ..................................................................... 42

Canceling the last editing ................................................................. 45

Other Information

Message list ..................................................................................... 46

System limitations ............................................................................ 47

Rules for digital recording ................................................................ 48

Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 49

Precautions for handling the MiniDisc (MD) ...................................... 51

Indexed to parts and controls ........................................................... 52

Specifications ................................................................................... 56

Ch e ckin g t h e su p p lie d a cce sso rie s

Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.

• z remote control cable x1 • Audio connection cable x2 • Optical fiber cable x1

• Remote controller x1

RC-409MD

• Dry batteries UM-3 x2

Usin g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r

In se rt in g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r

b a t t e rie s

Usin g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r

Point the remote controller toward the remote

control sensor.

Re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry co m p a rt -

m e n t co ve r b y o p e n in g it a s

sh o w n in t h e illu st ra t io n .

With the supplied remote controller

(RC-409MD)

MD-105X

Remote

control sensor

30°

In se rt t w o AA (R6 o r UM-3)-size

b a t t e rie s in t o t h e b a t t e ry co m -

p a rt m e n t .

RC-409MD

Point the remote controller toward

MD-105X’s remote control sensor.

Carefully follow the polarity diagram

(positive(+) and negative (–) symbols) inside

the battery compartment.

• Place the unit away from strong light such as

direct sunlight or inverted flourescent light

which can prevent proper operation of the

remote contoroller.

• Using another remote controller of the same

type in the same room or using the unit near

equipment which uses infrared rays may cause

operational interference.

• Do not put any object such as a book on the

remote contoroller. The buttons of the remote

contoroller may be pressed by mistake and

drain the batteries.

Re p la ce t h e co m p a rt m e n t co ve r.

• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have

colored glass. Placing the unit behind such

doors may prevent proper remote contoroller

operation.

• If there is any obstacle between the remote

contoroller and the remote control sensor, the

remote controller will not operate.

Notes

• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or

differnt kinds of batteries.

• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the

remote controller is not to be used for a long

time.

• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid

damage from corrosion. If the remote

controller doesn't operate smoothly, replace

both the batteries at the same time.

• The life of the batteries supplied is about six

months but this will vary depending on usage.

Usin g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r(co n t in u e d )

In se rt in g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r

b a t t e rie s

Usin g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r

Point the remote controller toward the remote

control sensor.

Re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry co m p a rt -

m e n t co ve r b y p re ssin g t h e t a b

a n d lift in g u p t h e co ve r.

With RC-398S

(supplied with A-905X amplifier)

Remote

control sensor

A-905X

30°

In se rt t w o AA (R6 o r UM-3)-size

b a t t e rie s in t o t h e b a t t e ry co m -

p a rt m e n t .

RC-398S

Carefully follow the polarity diagram

(positive(+) and negative (–) symbols) inside

the battery compartment.

Point the remote controller toward

A-905X’s remote control sensor.

• Place the unit away from strong light such as

direct sunlight or inverted flourescent light

which can prevent proper operation of the

remote contoroller.

• Using another remote controller of the same

type in the same room or using the unit near

equipment which uses infrared rays may cause

operational interference.

• Do not put any object such as a book on the

remote contoroller. The buttons of the remote

contoroller may be pressed by mistake and

drain the batteries.

Re p la ce t h e co m p a rt m e n t co ve r.

• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have

colored glass. Placing the unit behind such

doors may prevent proper remote contoroller

operation.

• If there is any obstacle between the remote

contoroller and the remote control sensor, the

remote controller will not operate.

Notes

• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or

differnt kinds of batteries.

• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the

remote controller is not to be used for along

time.

• remove dead batteries immediately to avoid

damage from corrosion.if the remote

controller doesn't operate smoothly, replace

both the batteries at the same time.

• The life of the batteries supplied is about six

months but this Will vary depending on

usage.

Co n n e ct io n s

Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection series com ponents

This section introduces you to the other Separate Collection Series system components and their

convenient system functions, followed by connecting instructions.

The following Separate Collection series components are commercially available:

• T-405X ........ Stereo Tuner

• A-905X ....... Integrated Stereo Amplifier

• K-505X ....... Stereo Cassette Tape Deck

• C-705X ....... Compact Disc (CD) Player (Not available in U.S.A and Canada)

• C-707CH .... Compact Disc (CD) Changer (Only available in U.S.A. and Canada)

Note that the available components may vary according to the area.

Combination use of the unit with the above system components enables you to operate the

following convenient functions.

• Auto Pow er On

– You can turn on the power to the amplifier by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on one of the

system components.(The amplifier's POWER switch must be set to ON.)

– When the amplifier's POWER switch is set to ON, you can turn on the power to all the system

components simultaneously by pressing the STANDBY/ON button the amplifier.

Afterwards, you can turn off the power to the individual components that are not in use.

• Direct Change

Pressing the n button of the MD-105X automatically selects the “MD” input source on the

A-905X before playing the MD.

• Remote control of the System Components

You can control the operation of this MD recorder using the A-905X's remote controller.

• Program Timer

You can record the desired broadcasting programs or play your favorite MD at a specified time

using the T-405X’s built-in timer. (Refer to the T-405X instruction manual for details.)

• Sleep Timer

You can fall asleep to a music/radio program with the timer. (Refer to the T-405X instruction

manual for details.)

• CD-dubbing

You can start recording from a CD player to your MD-105X by pressing the CD DUBBING button.

• CD-synchro Recording

When this function is enabled, you can immediately start recording to the MD by pressing the

s button on the CD player. (Refer to page 32 for details.)

• Cassette-synchro Recording

When this function is enabled, you can start recording to the MD by pressing the s button on

the cassette deck. (Refer to page 33 for details.)

Co n n e ct in g t o t h e o t h e r co m p o n e n t s

Before connecting

• Do not connect the unit's AC power cord to a wall outlet until you have completed all the other

connections.

• On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a

white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect white plugs of audio connection cables

to L connectors and connect red pugs of audio connection cables to R connectors.

Audio conection cable

(White) To L connectors

(Red) To R connectors

To L connectors (White)

To R connectors (Red)

Improper connection

Insert completely

• Insert the plug securely. If the connection is incomplete, noise or malfunction may result.

• When you use a digital audio optical cable, do not bend it sharply nor coil it tightly.

• Bundling an audio connection cable with the power cord or speaker cord may degrade the sound

quality.

• To use the unit with the other Onkyo Separate Collection series components, follow the

connection diagram in the A-905X instruction manual to connect the unit to the system.

Note:

The 230 V model is show in the following illustrations.

Co n n e ct in g t o t h e o t h e r co m p o n e n t s

• This unit use heat-sensitive parts. Do not place this unit on the Amplitier or Receiver.

Connections

US AND FOREIGN PATENTS LICENSED

FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES.

ANALOG

INPUT OUTPUT

(REC) (PLAY)

REMOTE

CONTROL

Audio

connection

cable

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

MINIDISC RECORDER

MODEL NO. MD-105X

RATING:

AC230V

50Hz

11W

2-1, NISSHIN-CHO, NEYAGAWA-SHI,OSAKA,

JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN

To w all outlet

AC OUTLET

AC230V 50Hz

UNSWITCHED

100W MAX.

WARNING

AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

Optical fiber

cable

z cable

OUT

CD player,

DAT deck, etc.

Amplifier

•

Terminal protection caps are attached to the

DIGITAL INPUT terminals. Remove the cap for the

terminal you wish to use when connecting the

MD-105X to digital equipment. Replace the caps

if you are not using the DIGITAL INPUT terminals.

1 Connection w ith the Amplifier

Connect the MD-105X to the MD (or TAPE) jacks

of your amplifier.

2 Connection to the Digital Input

3 Connection to AC outlet

Terminals (DIGITAL INPUT 1, 2)

(UNSWITCHED)

You can perform digital recording on the MD-

105X if a CD (Compact Disc) player or DAT

(Digital Audio Tapedeck) equipped with a digital

(OPTICAL) output terminal is available. For digital

recording, you need to connect the equipment

to either DIGITAL INPUT 1 or 2 terminal using

the supplied optical cable. These terminals can

also be used for connecting an amplifier which is

equipped with a digital output terminal.

The power cord of another unit can be connected

to this outlet.

Note

The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC

outlets may differ depending on the area where the

unit is purchased.

230 V, 50 Hz model: Capacity is 100 W in total.

120 V, 60 Hz model: Capacity is 120 W in total.

UP 27122647

US AND FOREIGN PATENTS LICENSED

FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES.

ANALOG

INPUT OUTPUT

(REC) (PLAY)

REMOTE

CONTROL

DIGITAL INPUT

OPTICAL

MINIDISC RECORDER

MODEL NO. MD-105X

RATING:

AC230V

50Hz

11W

2-1, NISSHIN-CHO, NEYAGAWA-SHI,OSAKA,

JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN

AC OUTLET

AC230V 50Hz

UNSWITCHED

100W MAX.

WARNING

AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

230V, 50Hz models

120V, 60Hz models

Note

•

If the DIGITAL INPUT 2 is used for connecting the

amplifier, you cannot use the full capability of the

MD-105X.

Capacity is

100 wats.

Capacity is

120 wats.

•

If you attempt to perform digital recording using

a digital input terminal which is not connected,

“D.In Unlock” will appear.

Co n n e ct in g t o t h e o t h e r co m p o n e n t s (co n t in u e d )

Co n n e ct in g t h e (z) co n t ro lle r

If you are using other ONKYO components equipped with z connectors, you can control these

components using the amplifier's remote cnotroller.

Before connecting

• The amplifier must be connected in the z system hookups for z control operation.

• Each component has two z connentors. There is no differents between those connectors.

• The components may be connected in any order.

• Remote control operation is not possible if only the z remote control cable is connected to the

z connectors.Connect the audio connection cables correctly.

Tuner

Amplifier

MD-105X

z cable

CD player

Co n n e ct in g t h e AC p o w e r co rd (m a in s le a d )

In se rt t h e AC p o w e r co rd in t o a w a ll o u t le t . Th e STANDBY in d ica t o r lig h t s.

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

• To use the unit with the other Onkyo Separate Collection series components, follow the

connection diagram in the A-905X instruction manual to connect the unit to the system.

• If you press the EJECT button whil the unit is in the STANDBY mode, the power will turn on and

the display will light up automatically.

Op e ra t io n s

No rm a l p la y

RC-398S

RC-409MD

(supplied)

(supplied

with A-905X)

POWER

EJECT

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

INPUT SELECTOR

POWER

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY

ACOUSTIC

CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT

G. EQUALIZER

MODE

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

TUNER

PRESET

TAPE

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

DVD

REC

REPEAT SCROLL

PLAY MODE CLEAR

REPEAT RANDOM

MEMORY CLEAR

STANDBY

REC

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

REPEAT

A-B

A.SPACE M.SCAN

>25

REC

(

)

CLEAR

ANALOG

ENTER

NAME

TIMER

MD-105X

SCROLL DISPLAY

UP/DOWN

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD

Pre ss t h e STANDBY/ON b u t t o n .

(o r t h e POWER b u t t o n o n t h e

re m o t e co n t ro lle r)

Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n (o r t h e s

b u t t o n o n t h e re m o t e

co n t ro lle r).

The STANDBY indicator goes out.

The first track of the disc starts playing.

STANDBY/ON

Remote controller

(RC-409MD)

POWER

STANDBY

Playing track number

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

In se rt a n MD.

Stopping play

Press the e button (or the e button on the

remote controller ).

The MD recorder reads TOC (Table Of

Contents) information on the MD to

display the total number of tracks and

total playing time.

Remote controller

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

Stopping play temporarily

Press the n button (or the g button on the

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DUBBING

REC

remote controller ).

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

Remote controller

ANALOG

MD-105

The total number of tracks

To resume play, press the n button (or the s

button on the remote controller).

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

Ejecting the MD

Current track number

Press the r button. (or the EJECT button on the

remote contoroller.)

• When an MD recorded with a disc

name (title) is inserted, the disc name is

displayed. If the disc name is too long

and you cannot view the entire name,

press the SCROLL button on your

Remote controller

The MD comes out and

“EJECT” is

EJECT

shown on

the display.

remote controller to shift the display.

No rm a l p la y (co n t in u e d )

RC-398S

(supplied)

(supplied with

A-905X)

RC-409MD

POWER

EJECT

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

INPUT SELECTOR

POWER

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY

ACOUSTIC

CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT

G. EQUALIZER

MODE

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

TUNER

PRESET

TAPE

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

REC

DVD

REPEAT SCROLL

PLAY MODE CLEAR

REPEAT RANDOM

MEMORY CLEAR

STANDBY

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

SCROLL

CLEAR

REC

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

REPEAT

A-B

A.SPACE M.SCAN

CLEAR

>25

REC

(

)

ANALOG

CLEAR

MD-105

TIMER

ENTER

NAME

SCROLL DISPLAY

UP/DOWN

VOLUME

SCROLL

DISPLAY

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S

DISPLAY

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD

Ch a n g in g t h e d isp la y m o d e

When the MD recorder is stopped

When an MD is playing

Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display

in the following sequence:

Remote controller

DISPLAY

Total number of tracks on the MD and its total

playing time

Playing track number and elapsed playing time

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

↓

Playing track number and remaining playing

time

Time remaining for recording on the MD (Not

displayed if it is a premastered MD)

TRACK

DISC

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

↓

Track name (Track number with "No Name"

when not set)

Disc name ("No Name" when not set)

DISC

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

11 12 13 14 15

If the track name is too long to display

You can scroll the track name by pressing the SCROLL button on the remote controller.

Press the SCROLL button when the track name is scrolling to stop the scrolling of the track name; press the

SCROLL button again to resume the scrolling of the track name.

To exit the display scroll mode, press the CLEAR button on the remote controller.

(Continued to the next page)

No rm a l p la y (co n t in u e d )

RC-409MD

RC-398S

(supplied)

(supplied with

A-905X)

qAMCSw

POWER

EJECT

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

INPUT SELECTOR

POWER

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY

ACOUSTIC

CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT

G. EQUALIZER

MODE

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

TUNER

PRESET

TAPE

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DUBBING

DVD

REC

REPEAT SCROLL

PLAY MODE CLEAR

REPEAT RANDOM

MEMORY CLEAR

Number

button

REC

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

REPEAT

A-B

A.SPACE M.SCAN

>25

REC

(

)

CLEAR

q,w

Number

button

ANALOG

ENTER

NAME

TIMER

MD-105X

SCROLL DISPLAY

q,w

UP/DOWN

VOLUME

---

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD

Se le ct in g t h e t ra ck t o p la y u sin g

t h e n u m b e r b u t t o n s

Ch a n g in g t h e p la yin g t ra ck u sin g

t h e AMCS

Press the number button on the remote

controller to select the track you want to play.

During play, you can change the track that is

playing by turning the AMCS knob (or by

pressing the q and w buttons on the

remote controller).

(RC-409MD)

(RC-398S)

C D / M D

If the MD recorder is stopped, turn the AMCS

knob to select the track number you wish to

play, and press that knob (with the remote

controller, use the q or w button to select

the track, then press the s button.)

--/ --- 10 / 0

>25

AMCS

PUSH TO ENTER

(

)

TRACK

Remote controller

DIGITAL IN

To select a track numbered 26 or above

using RC-409MD

To play the next track or a later track

Turn the AMCS knob clockwise (or press the

w button on the remote controller several

times) until the desired track is located.

Press the [>25] button first. Set a value for the

10th place and then the 1st place using the

number buttons in this order. ("0" can be

entered by pressing the [10] button.)

Ex. To select the 30th track:

To start play again from the beginning of

the track that is currently playing or to play

the previous track or an earlier track

[>25] + [3] + [10]

To select the 100th track:

[>25] + [>25] + [1] + [10] + [10]

Turn the AMCS knob counterclockwise (or press

the q button on the remote controller

To select a track numbered 11 or above

using RC-398S

several times) until the desired track is located.

In the Memory play mode (see page 19), turning

the AMCS knob (or pressing the w or q

button) selects the track in the stored sequence.

Press the [--/---] button first. Set a value for the

10th place and then the 1st place using the

number buttons in this order. ("0" can be

entered by pressing the [10/0] button.)

Ex. To select the 30th track:

[--/---] + [3] + [10/0]

To select the 100th track:

[--/---] + [--/---] + [1] + [10/0] + [10/0]

No rm a l p la y (co n t in u e d )

RC-409MD

(supplied)

POWER

EJECT

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

d,f

DUBBING

REC

STANDBY

REPEAT

A-B

A.SPACE M.SCAN

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

>25

REC

(

)

CLEAR

M SCAN

ANALOG

ENTER

NAME

MD-105X

SCROLL DISPLAY

d,f

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD

Mu sic Sca n

Se a rch in g fo r a p a rt t o p la y

(Se a rch p la y)

The following operation is possible only when

using the supplied remote controller (RC-409MD).

Searching for a part to play by sound (at

play)

During play, hold down the d or f

button and release it when the part you want to

hear is playing.

Pressing the M.SCAN button plays the beginning

(8 seconds) of each track on the disc in

sequence whether the MD recorder is either

playing or stopped.

• The s indicator flashes during Music Scan.

• You can press the s or M.SCAN button on

the remote controller when the beginning of

the desired track is playing to start playing

from that track.

Searching for a part to play by using

displayed time (at pause, high-speed

search)

M.SCAN

When playing is temporarily stopped (paused),

keep pressing the d or f button and

release it when the playing time of the part you

want to hear is displayed.

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

• Press the n button (or the s button on

the remote controller) to start playing from

that part.

• "Over" in the display indicates that the end of

the last track is reached.

(Continued to the next page)

Ra n d o m p la y

RC-398S

RC-409MD

(supplied)

(supplied

with

A-905X)

POWER

EJECT

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

CONTINUE

RANDOM

INPUT SELECTOR

POWER

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY

ACOUSTIC

CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT

G. EQUALIZER

MODE

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

TUNER

PRESET

TAPE

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

REC

DVD

REPEAT SCROLL

PLAY MODE CLEAR

REPEAT RANDOM

MEMORY CLEAR

STANDBY

INPUT

REC

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

MO ST D1 D2

PLAY MODE

REPEAT

A-B

A.SPACE M.SCAN

>25

REC

(

)

ANALOG

CLEAR

MD-105X

ENTER

NAME

TIMER

SCROLL DISPLAY

UP/DOWN

VOLUME

---

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD

The following operation is possible only when using either of the following remote controllers:

RC-409MD (supplied)

RC-398S (supplied with the A-905X amplifier)

Wh e n t h e MD re co rd e r is

st o p p e d , p re ss t h e RANDOM

b u t t o n (RC-409MD).

With the RC-398S remote controller, press

the PLAY MODE button until “RANDOM”

appears on the display.

(RC-409MD) (RC-398S)

PLAY MODE

RANDOM

Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n (o r t h e s

b u t t o n o n t h e re m o t e

co n t ro lle r).

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

OVER

RANDOM

11 12 13 14 15 15

To exit the Random play mode

When the MD recorder is stopped, press the

CONTINUE button (RC-409MD).

With the RC-398S remote controller, press the

PLAY MODE button until “RANDOM” or

“MEMORY” disappears from the display.

Re p e a t p la y

RC-409MD

RC-398S

(supplied)

(supplied with

A-905X)

POWER

EJECT

INPUT SELECTOR

POWER

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY

ACOUSTIC

CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT

G. EQUALIZER

MODE

TUNER

PRESET

TAPE

DVD

REPEAT SCROLL

PLAY MODE CLEAR

REPEAT RANDOM

MEMORY CLEAR

REPEAT

REC

REPEAT

A-B

A.SPACE M.SCAN

REPEAT

A-B

>25

REC

(

)

CLEAR

ENTER

NAME

TIMER

SCROLL DISPLAY

UP/DOWN

VOLUME

---

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD

The following operation is possible using either

of the following remote controllers only:

RC-409MD (supplied)

The following operation is possible only when

using the supplied remote controller (RC-409MD).

RC-398S (supplied with the A-905X amplifier)

Re p e a t e d ly p la yin g a se ct io n o f

a t ra ck (A-B Re p e a t )

Re p e a t e d ly p la yin g a ll t ra cks o f

a n MD

Wh ile t h e t ra ck is p la yin g ,

sp e cify t h e b e g in n in g o f t h e

se ct io n yo u w ish t o re p e a t

p la yin g b y p re ssin g t h e A-B

b u t t o n o n t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r

(Po in t A).

Press the REPEAT button on the remote

controller just once.

REPEAT

A-B

Re p e a t e d ly p la yin g a sin g le

t ra ck

DIGITAL IN

When the desired track is playing, press the

REPEAT button on the remote controller twice.

11 12 13 14 15 15

REPEAT

Wh ile t h e t ra ck is st ill p la yin g ,

sp e cify t h e e n d o f t h e se ct io n b y

p re ssin g t h e A-B b u t t o n o n t h e

re m o t e co n t ro lle r (Po in t B) a

se co n d t im e .

REPEAT 1

Note

In Memory play or Random play, you cannot repeat

the currently playing track (REPEAT 1).

• If the REPEAT button is pressed during

Memory play...

Only the programmed tracks will be played

repeatedly in the programmed order.

• If the REPEAT button is pressed during

Random play...

Section A to B of the track will be

repeated.

A-B

The contents of the entire MD will be played

again repeatedly with the playing order

changed each time a random play begins.

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

To stop the Repeat play

Press the REPEAT button once or twice until the

"REPEAT" indicator disappears.

(Continued to the next page)

Re p e a t p la y (co n t in u e d )

To stop A-B Repeat

• Press the A-B or REPEAT button when a

section is in Repeat play.

The A-B Repeat mode is now canceled.

• Press the e button when a section is in

Repeat play.

The A-B Repeat mode is canceled and play of

the current track stops.

Note

A-B Repeat cannot be used when the unit is in

Repeat (all-track or single-track), Memory, or

Random play.

Me m o ry p la y

RC-409MD

RC-398S

(supplied)

(supplied

with

A-905X)

qAMCSw

POWER

EJECT

INPUT SELECTOR

POWER

MEMORY

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

ACOUSTIC

CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT

G. EQUALIZER

MODE

（PUSH TO ENTER）

CONTINUE

TUNER

PRESET

TAPE

PLAY MODE

CLEAR

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

DVD

Number

button

STANDBY/ON

REPEAT SCROLL

PLAY MODE CLEAR

REPEAT RANDOM

MEMORY CLEAR

DUBBING

REC

REPEAT

A-B

A.SPACE M.SCAN

>25

STANDBY

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

REC

(

)

CLEAR

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

CLEAR

ENTER

NAME

TIMER

ANALOG

SCROLL DISPLAY

Number

button

MD-105

UP/DOWN

VOLUME

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD

• Using the Memory function, you can select your favorite tracks (up to 25 tracks) on an MD and

arrange them in the desired order.

Wh e n t h e MD re co rd e r is

st o p p e d , p re ss t h e MEMORY

b u t t o n (RC-409MD).

Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n (o r t h e s

b u t t o n o n t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r)

t o st a rt Me m o ry p la y.

With the RC-398S remote controller, press

the PLAY MODE button until “MEMORY”

appears on the display.

When the playing of all stored tracks is

over, the MD recorder stops, retaining the

stored tracks in memory.

(RC-398S)

PLAY MODE

(RC-409MD)

MEMORY

Remote controller

MEMORY

Playing track number

Usin g t h e AMCS kn o b , se le ct t h e

t ra cks in o rd e r yo u w a n t t o p la y.

TRACK

ANALOG IN

DIGITAL IN

Turn the AMCS knob until the track number

you want to store is displayed (the playing

time of the track is displayed). Then, press

the AMCS knob to store the track.

MEMORY

To exit the Memory play mode

AMCS

PUSH TO ENTER

When the MD recorder is stopped, press the

CONTINUE button on the remote controller (RC-

409MD).

(

)

(

)

PUSH TO ENTER

With the RC-398S remote controller, press the

PLAY MODE button until “MEMORY”

disappears from the display.

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

Clearing the last track stored

Press the CLEAR or e button on the remote

controller.

The last track in memory is cleared.

Checking the stored contents

To check the tracks stored in memory, press the

d/fbutton when the MD recorder is

stopped.

MEMORY

2 0

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

2 0

DIGITAL IN

Note

If the total playing time of the programmed tracks

exceeds 256 minutes, "---m--s" will be displayed.

(Continued to the next page)

Me m o ry p la y (co n t in u e d )

Usin g t h e Au t o Sp a ce fu n ct io n

(RC-409MD o n ly)

Se le ct in g a t ra ck u sin g t h e

re m o t e co n t ro lle r

(RC-409MD)

(RC-398S)

It is possible to play back the MD with a silent

interval of approximately 3 seconds between

tracks.

• Press the A.SPACE button on the remote

controller.

The present setting will be displayed

("A.Space On" or "A.Space Off").

When "A.Space ON" is selected, the Auto

Space function will operate.

C D / M D

--/ --- 10 / 0

>25

To select a track numbered 26 or above

using RC-409MD

Press A.Space button while the display is lit to

switch between On and Off.

Press the [>25] button first. Set a value for the

10th place and then the 1st place using the

number buttons in this order. ("0" can be

entered by pressing the [10] button.)

Ex.

A.SPECE

DIGITAL IN

To select the 30th track

[>25] + [3] + [10]

11 12 13 14 15 15

To select the 100th track

[>25] + [>25] + [1] + [10] + [10]

DIGITAL IN

To select a track numbered 11 or above

using RC-398S

11 12 13 14 15 15

Press the [--/---] button first. Set a value for the

10th place and then the 1st place using the

number buttons in this order. ("0" can be entered

by pressing the [10/0] button.)

Ex.

To select the 30th track:

[--/---] + [3] + [10/0]

To select the 100th track:

[--/---] + [--/---] + [1] + [10/0] + [10/0]

CD-d u b b in g (Syst e m o p e ra t io n )

CD-DUBBING

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

REC

STANDBY

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105X

INPUT

EDIT/NO

CD-d u b b in g (Syst e m o p e ra t io n )

Load recordable MD in the MD105X.

To check the time remaining for recording...

Setting the CD dubbing mode

You can set either "Album" or "Fadeout" CD

dubbing mode. In the Album CD dubbing mode,

the track being recorded will be discarded if the

end of MD is reached during recording. In the

Fadeout CD dubbing mode, however, a fadeout

effect will be applied to the last but incompletely

recorded track of MDs.

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DUBBING

REC

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105

The CD dubbing mode setting is possible only

when the MD recorder is stopped.

ANALOG IN

• When your MD-105X is configured into a

system with Onkyo Separate Collection series

components (A-905X and C-705X), recording

from the CD dubbing can be started simply

pressing the CD DUBBING button on the MD-

105X.

11 12 13 14 15 15

When the MD recorder is stopped,

pressing the DISPLAY button changes the

display as follows.

The number of tracks on MD and its total

• To perform CD dubbing, your CD player must

be connected through an optical cable to the

DIGTAL INPUT 1 terminal located on the rear

panel of the MD recorder. (for details, see the

section "System connections" of the A-905X

Instruction Manual.)

recorded time

↓

Remaining recording time on MD

↓

Disc name ("No Name" when not set)

• For the normal recording procedure, see

"Recording from an analog source" on

page25 or "Recording from a digital source"

on page28.

S e t t h e IN P UT s e l e c t o r t o

" Dig it a l In 1" (D1) p o sit io n .

The digital input source 1 is now selected.

Note

Cd-dubbing is not possible when " Analog In"

or " Digital In 2" is shown on the display.

Note

CD-dubbing is not available with the A-905,

C-705 and C-707CH.

MO ST D1 D2

ANALOG

Lo a d t h e CD in t h e CD p la ye r.

See the C-705X CD player instruction

manual for how to load CDs.

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

CD-d u b b in g (Syst e m o p e ra t io n )

CD-d u b b in g w it h t ra ck sp e cifie d

Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n t o

d isp la y " CD Du b Mo d e " .

When this MD recorder is configured into a

system with A-905X and C-705X only one track

with CD playing or pausing can be recorded by

one-touch operation.

4-1 Press the EDIT/NO button repeatedly

until "CD DubMode?" appears.

EDIT/NO

CD DubMode?

Pla y a CD

Play your desired track.

4-2 Press the YES button.

The current CD dubbing mode is shown.

("Fade Album?" indicates that you are

switching from the Fadeout to Album CD

dubbing mode.)

C -7 0 5 X

4-3 Press the YES button.

To stop halfway the CD dubbing mode

setting, press the EDIT/NO button.

YES

Pre ss t h e CD DUBBING b u t t o n .

Fade Album?

Playing returns to the head of the track

being played and only this track will be

recorded (with DLA Link activated).

Pre ss t h e CD DUBBING b u t t o n o n

t h e MD-105X

DUBBING

The CD player automatically searches for

the disc's peak level, while the MD-105X

sets the optimum peak level and then

enters the recording standby mode. The

MD-105X starts digital recording the

whole disc as soon as the disc's first track

starts playing. (DLA Link)

When the track reaches the end, next track will

start and the MD recorder will stop.

Note

When the CD-dubbing mode is set to "Fadeout",

the track will be faded out at the end of recording

if the whole track cannot be recorded.

The recording stops automatically when

the playback of all disc tracks is

completed.

When the Album CD dubbing is selected and only

one track will be recorded, recording will be

continued until the end of MD is reached and the

track being recorded will not be discarded if the

end of MD is reached in the middle of recording.

DUBBING

To stop the recording...

Press the e button.

DLA Link:Digital Rec Level Adjustment

An a lo g re co rd in g

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

qAMCSw

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

REC

EDIT/NO

YES

STANDBY

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105

DISPLAY

INPUT

oREC

In analog recording, audio connection cables are used for inputting signals from the recording source.

To record by erasing all of the existing

Pre ss t h e STANDBY/ON b u t t o n .

tracks on a prerecorded MD

Erase all the tracks before you start

recording (see page 37).

The STANDBY indicator goes out.

STANDBY/ON

Se t t h e INPUT se le ct o r t o

" ANALOG (MO o r ST)" p o sit io n .

STANDBY

The input source is now set to "Analog".

Monaural recording enables you to record

about twice the duration of stereo recording.

Lo a d a re co rd a b le MD.

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

Note

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

• Make sure that the INPUT selector and

the REC selector on the amplifier are set

to an appropriate recording source.

• Do not change the INPUT selector setting

during recording.

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DUBBING

REC

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105

Number of recorded tracks

on MD

Total recorded time

ANALOG IN

MO ST D1 D2

11 12 13 14 15 15

ANALOG

Note

ANALOG IN

When "Protected" is shown in the display, it

indicates that the record-protect tab of the

MD is open. Before starting the recording

procedure, close the tab. (See page 36.)

OVER

11 12 13 14 15 15

To check the time remaining for

recording

When the MD recorder is stopped, press the

DISPLAY button. Each press of the DISPLAY

button changes the display as follows:

The number of tracks on MD and the total

recorded time → Remaining recording time on

MD → Disc name ("No Name" when not set)

(Continued to the next page)

An a lo g re co rd in g (co n t in u e d )

5-2 Turn the AMCS knob to adjust the

recording level.

Pre ss t h e o REC b u t t o n .

Adjust the recording level such that the -6

to -2 dB indicator lights when the input

signal is largest.(Also refer to the current

recording level readout displayed in dB.)

Then, press the YES button.

The MD recorder is now in the recording

standby mode.

• When your MD-105X is configured with

C-705X and K-505X, start playing the

CD or tape before pressing the REC

button in step 4.

REC

AMCS

PUSH TO ENTER

(

)

TRACK

ANALOG IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

OVER

11 12 13 14 15 15

-6～-2

Usin g t h e AMCS kn o b , a d ju st t h e

re co rd in g le ve l.

YES

Adjust the recording level.

5-1 Press the EDIT/NO button until

"Rec Level?" appears.

Then, press the YES button.

ANALOG IN

EDIT/NO

11 12 13 14 15 15

When the recording level adjustment is

completed, stop playing the source.

ANALOG IN

Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n a n d t h e n

st a rt p la yin g t h e re co rd in g

so u rce im m e d ia t e ly.

11 12 13 14 15 15

The TOC indicator appears as recording

starts.

The MD recorder will automatically stop

when recordable time on the disc expires.

YES

TRACK

ANALOG IN

TOC

11 12 13 14 15 15

An a lo g re co rd in g (co n t in u e d )

SWITCHED service power outlet on the rear panel

of your amplifier, etc., do not turn off the amplifier.

To disable the automatic track numbering

function...

Since the interval between tracks is

detected based on the sound level, some

tracks may not be numbered correctly in

the following cases:

Perform the following steps while you are

recording or waiting for the recording to start:

• Recorded condition of the cassette tape

is bad (noise between tracks).

• Low sound level in quiet music.

• Interval between tracks is extremely

shot.

EDIT/NO

• Tuner's reception is bad (noise).

To disable this function refer to the

explanation below on this page.

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

To manually record a track number

While recording, press the o REC button when

you wish to mark a track number.

1. Press the EDIT/NO button.

"LevelSync?" appears on the display.

2. Press the YES button.

If you wish to mark two or more track numbers

sequentially, provide a sufficient interval

between each press of the o REC button. Too

short (about 4 seconds or less) an interval may

lead to a failure in marking track numbers.

YES

DIGITAL IN

To stop recording temporarily...

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Press the s/g button (or the g button on the

remote controller). To resume recording, press

the s/g button (or press the s button on

the remote controller).

If the function is currently turned on.

"On Off? "appears on the display.

3. Press the YES button.

"LvlSyncOff" appears on the display.

To stop recording...

YES

Press the e STOP button.

To eject the MD...

Press the e STOP button, then the r EJECT

button.

DIGITAL IN

Note

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If TOC is flashing when you press the r EJECT

button or the STANDBY/ON button, it means the

MD recorder is writing the recorded contents onto

the MD. During this period, do not disconnect the

power cord or apply strong vibrations to the MD

recorder. Doing so may prevent normal recording

onto the MD.

Now the tracks will not be numbered during

recording.

• Press the EDIT/NO button any time if you wish

to cancel the setting.

To enable the automatic track numbering

function...

If the MD recorder's power cord is connected to the

Perform the following steps while you are

recording or waiting for the recording to start:

• Press the EDIT/no button.

"Level Sync?" appears on the display.

• Press the YES button.

If the function is currently turned off,

"Off On?" appears on the display.

• Press the YES button.

Dig it a l re co rd in g

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

qAMCSw

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

REC

EDIT/NO

YES

STANDBY

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105X

DISPLAY

INPUT

oREC

Digital recording refers to recording where an optical digital cable is used for inputting signals from

the recording source.

This MD recorder contains a digital input signal sampling frequency rate converter which converts

the sampling frequency of digital input signals to 44.1 kHz before recording.

This converter can handle the follow ing sampling frequencies:

44.1 kHz (CD player, etc.)

32 kHz (DAT, satellite broadcasting, etc.)

48 kHz (DAT, satellite broadcasting, etc.)

The number of tracks on MD and the total

Pre ss t h e STAND-BY/ON b u t t o n .

recorded time → Remaining recording

time on MD → Disc name ("No Name"

when not set)

To record by erasing all of the existing

tracks on a prerecorded MD

The STANDBY indicator goes out.

STANDBY/ON

Erase all the tracks before you start recording

(see page 37).

STANDBY

Lo a d a re co rd a b le MD.

Se t t h e INPUT se le ct o r t o

" Dig it a l In 1" (D1) o r " Dig it a l

In 2" (D2) p o sit io n .

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

The digital input source 1 or 2 is now

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DUBBING

REC

selected.

MO ST D1 D2

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105

ANALOG

Number of recorded tracks

on MD

Total recorded time

DIGITAL IN

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DIGITAL IN

Note

11 12 13 14 15 15

Make sure which of the digital input terminals

the supplied optical cable is connected to. If

you attempt to perform digital recording using

a digital input terminal which is not

connected, "D.In Unlock" will appear.

Use the DIGITAL INPUT 1 digital input terminal

if you connect the C-705X CD player to this

MD recorder.

To check the time remaining for recording

When the MD recorder is stopped, press

the DISPLAY button. Each press of the

DISPLAY button changes the display as

follows:

Dig it a l re co rd in g (co n t in u e d )

5-2 Turn the AMCS knob to adjust the

recording level.

Pre ss t h e o REC b u t t o n .

Adjust the recording level such that the -6

to 0 dB indicator lights when the input

signal is largest.(Also refer to the current

recording level readout displayed in dB.)

Then, press the YES button.

The MD recorder is now in the recording

standby mode.

REC

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

AMCS

PUSH TO ENTER

(

)

11 12 13 14 15 15

If "D. In Unlock" appears

The digital input source is not connected

properly. Check the connection for the

digital input source.

DIGITAL IN

OVER

11 12 13 14 15 15

Usin g t h e AMCS kn o b , a d ju st t h e

re co rd in g le ve l.

-6～-0

YES

Adjust the recording level.

5-1 Press the EDIT/NO button until

"Rec Level?" appears.

Then, press the YES button.

EDIT/NO

DIGITAL IN

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DIGITAL IN

When the recording level adjustment is

completed, stop playing the source.

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YES

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Dig it a l re co rd in g (co n t in u e d )

Sig n a l Wa it fu n ct io n

Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n a n d t h e n

st a rt p la yin g t h e re co rd in g

so u rce im m e d ia t e ly.

When "LvlSyncOn" is active and the unit

receives no audio signal from the recording

source for 10 seconds, the unit enters the

"Signal Wait" status in which the unit waits for

the audio signals from the source for approx. 20

seconds. The unit resumes recording if it receives

the signals from the source within the specified

period of time. Otherwise, press the n button

in order to resume recording.

The MD recorder stops recording

automatically when the remaining space

on the MD is not enough to record the

next track.

(Not applicable while in CD-dubbing mode.)

TRACCK

DIGITAL IN

TOC

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DIGITAL IN

TOC

11 12 13 14 15 15

To stop recording temporarily

Press the n button (or the g button on

the remote control). To resume recording,

press the n button again (or press the

s button on the remote control).

To stop recording

Press the e button.

To eject the MD

Press the e button and then the r EJECT

button.

Note

If TOC is flashing when you press the r EJECT

button or the STANDBY/ON button, it means

the MD recorder is writing the recorded

contents onto the MD. During this period, do

not disconnect the power cord or apply strong

vibrations to the MD recorder. Doing so may

prevent normal recording onto the MD.

• For track numbers to be marked

automatically, the signature code included in

the digital signal at the beginning and ending

of each track is necessary. Some equipment

and broadcasts do not include this signal, and

in such a case track numbers will not be

marked automatically.

Sig n a l Syn ch ro re co rd in g

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

REC

STANDBY

oREC

INPUT

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

MO ST D1 D2

ANALOG

MD-105X

INPUT

Even if your recording source is not Onkyo z-compatible, you can perform synchronized recording.

Use t h e INPUT se le ct o r t o se le ct

MO, ST, D1, o r D2, a cco rd in g t o

t h e co n n e ct e d d e vice .

Re co rd in g st a rt s.

Recording starts as soon as the unit

receives signals from the recording source

while "Signal Wait" is displayed.

• You can perform signal synchro

recording with both digital and analog

recording sources.

(Recording source)

MO ST D1 D2

ANALOG

Note

DIGITAL IN

Signal synchro recording is performed with Level

Sync automatically set to On.

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Pre ss t h e REC b u t t o n t w ice t o

d isp la y " Sig n a l Re c."

"Signal Rec" appears, then the unit

enters the Signal Wait mode.

REC

Note

If no signal is input for approx .30 seconds, the MD

recorder will enter recording standby mode.

(Continued to the next page)

Syst e m o p e ra t io n

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

REC

STANDBY

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105X

oREC

(C-705X)

CD-syn ch ro re co rd in g

When your MD recorder is configured into a

system with Onkyo Separate Collection series

components (A-905X and C-705X), the

operation of the MD recorder can be

synchronized with that of the CD player.

DIGITAL IN

TOC

11 12 13 14 15 15

Se t t h e MD re co rd e r t o t h e

re co rd in g st a n d b y m o d e .

REC

To stop CD-synchro recording

Press the e button on the CD player. The MD

recorder then enters the recording standby

mode.

• For how to set the MD recorder to the

recording standby mode and the

necessary preparatory steps, see

"Analog recording" or "Digital

recording".

Note

For analog recording, set the input selector of the

A-905X to the CD position and keep it placed in

that position during recording. Changing the input

selector setting causes the MD recorder to stop and

then enter the recording standby mode.

For digital CD-synchro recording

Connect the CD player’s (optical) digital

output terminal to the MD-105X’s DIGITAL

INPUT 1 terminal.

St a rt p la yin g t h e CD.

The MD recorder starts recording as soon

as the CD starts playing.

If your cassette deck is also in the

recording standby mode, it starts

recording simultaneously.

When playing of the CD completes, the

MD recorder stops recording and enters

the recording standby mode.

Syst e m o p e ra t io n (co n t in u e d )

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

REC

STANDBY

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105X

INPUT

oREC

Syn ch ro -re co rd in g fro m ca sse t t e

d e ck t o MD (Ca sse t t e Syn ch ro

re co rd in g )

St a rt p la yin g t h e ca sse t t e d e ck.

The MD recorder starts recording as soon

as the cassette deck starts playing.

When playing of the cassette deck

completes, the MD recorder stops

recording and enters the recording

standby mode.

When your MD-105X is configured into a system

with Onkyo Separate Collection series

components (A-905X and K-505X),

synchronized recording from the cassette deck

to the MD recorder is possible.

(K-505X)

Se t t h e in p u t se le ct o r t o t h e ST

(st e re o ) o r MO (m o n o ra l) Po sit io n

MO ST D1 D2

ANALOG

To stop synchro recording

Press the e button on the cassette deck. The

MD recorder then enters the recording standby

mode.

ANALOG IN

OVER

11 12 13 14 15 15

• You cannot perform this synchro

recording with the “Digital In1” or

“Digital In2”input sources.

Se t t h e MD re co rd e r t o t h e

re co rd in g st a n d b y m o d e .

• For how to set the MD recorder to the

recording standby mode and the

necessary preparatory steps, see

"Analog recording" on page 25.

REC

(Continued to the next page)

Syst e m o p e ra t io n (co n t in u e d )

RC-409MD

RC-398S

(supplied)

(supplied with

A-905X)

POWER

EJECT

INPUT SELECTOR

POWER

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY

ACOUSTIC

CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT

G. EQUALIZER

MODE

TUNER

PRESET

TAPE

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DVD

DUBBING

REC

REPEAT SCROLL

PLAY MODE CLEAR

REPEAT RANDOM

MEMORY CLEAR

REC

REPEAT

A-B

A.SPACE M.SCAN

>25

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

REC

(

)

CLEAR

ENTER

NAME

TIMER

ANALOG

SCROLL DISPLAY

MD-105X

UP/DOWN

VOLUME

---

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD

To stop synchro recording

Syn ch ro -re co rd in g fro m MD t o

ca sse t t e d e ck

Press the e button on the MD recorder. The

cassette deck enters the recording standby

mode while showing a blinking s indication

(Auto Space).

When the MD-105X is configured into a system

with Onkyo Separate Collection series

components (A-905X and K-505X),

synchronized recording from the MD recorder to

the cassette tape deck is possible.

In se rt a ca sse t t e t a p e in t h e

ca sse t t e t a p e d e ck a n d se t t h e

ca sse t t e t a p e d e ck in t h e

re co rd in g st a n d b y m o d e .

• See the cassette tape deck instruction

manual for how to set the deck in the

recording standby mode.

(K-505X)

o / g

Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n o n t h e MD

re co rd e r (o r t h e s b u t t o n o n

t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r).

The cassette tape deck starts recording as

soon as the MD starts playing.

When the MD program is completed, the

cassette tape deck stops recording and

enters the recording standby mode again.

Syst e m o p e ra t io n (co n t in u e d )

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DUBBING

REC

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105X

INPUT

Tim e r o p e ra t io n

Se t t h e INPUT se le ct o r t o ST

(st e re o ) p o sit io n .

When your MD recorder is configured into a

system with Onkyo Separate Collection series

components (A-905X and T-405X), you can

record the desired broadcasting programs or

play your favorite MD at a specified time using

the tuner's timer.

MO ST D1 D2

ANALOG

ANALOG IN

See the T-405X instruction manual for how to

use the Timer function.

OVER

11 12 13 14 15 15

In se rt a n MD.

Se t t h e t im e r o n yo u r T-405X.

You can perform both playing and

recording.

Note

Connect the AC power cord of your MD-105X

to a normally live outlet. If you connect the

power cord to the outlet on the rear of the A-

905X, do not turn off the main power

(POWER switch) of the A-905X.

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

REC

STANDBY

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105

Ot h e r in fo rm a t io n fo r re co rd in g

Ch e ckin g t h e co n t e n t s o f re co rd in g

• If you have not operated the unit since stopping a recording, the track to be played will flash in

the music calendar. Press the n button to start playing the flashing track.

• To playback from the beginning of the MD, immediately after recording is stopped, press the e

button again. Then, press the n button (or the s button on the remote controller) to start

playback.

St o ra g e p e rio d o f b a cku p d a t a

The recorded contents will be backed up in the MD-105X even if the MD recorder’s power cord is

accidentally unplugged or if a power failure occurs before they are stored to the disc (when TOC is

lit) or when they are being stored to the disc (when TOC is flashing). You can restore the data which

was backed up during such an accident or power failure by pressing the STAND BY/ON button after

plugging in the power cord or immediately after the power failure is solved. Note, however, that the

period in which the backup data is stored is approx. only 2 weeks. So, especially after a power

failure, perform the above procedures as soon as possible after power is restored.

Pro t e ct in g re co rd in g s fro m a ccid e n t a l e ra su re

You can make your MDs impossible to be recorded on by sliding the record-protect tab on the MDs

to open the record-protect hole. To make the MDs recordable again, return the record-protect tab.

Record-protect tab

Record-protect hole

Rear side

Front side

Ed it in g t h e co n t e n t s o f a n MD

Era sin g a t ra ck

Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .

The selected track is erased. When the

erasing of the track is completed,

"Complete" appears in the display.

YES

The following operation is possible when the

unit is stopped or paused.

Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b u n t il t h e

t ra ck n u m b e r yo u w a n t t o e ra se

is d isp la ye d .

AMCS

PUSH TO ENTER

(

)

DIGITAL IN

TOC

11 12 13 14 15 15

• When a track is erased, the tracks

following that track are advanced, each

given a new number which is smaller by

one track than the previous track

number. For example, if you erase track

2, track 3 will now be renumbered as

track 2; track 4 will now be renumbered

as track 3, and so on.

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

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Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n se ve ra l

t im e s u n t il " Era se ?" a p p e a rs in

t h e d isp la y.

Note

While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not

move or unplug the MD recorder.

EDIT/NO

To erase all tracks of an MD

1 Press the e button.

TRACK

2 Press the EDIT/NO button several times

until "All Erase?" appears in the

display.

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

To cancel, press the EDIT/NO button or

press the STOP button.

To stop erasing a track

Press the EDIT/NO button until “Erase?”

disappears, or press the e button.

3 Press the YES button. "All Erase??" is

displayed for confirmation.

On the display, the music calendar

flashes.

4 Press the YES button again.

When the erasing of all tracks of the

MD is completed, "Complete"

appears in the display.

Note

While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not

move or unplug the MD recorder.

Ed it in g t h e co n t e n t s o f a n MD (co n t in u e d )

qAMCSw

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DUBBING

REC

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105X

EDIT/NO

AMCS

PUSH TO ENTER

(

)

Divid in g a t ra ck

The following operation is possible during the

playback is ongoing or paused.

Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n se ve ra l

t im e s u n t il " Divid e ?" a p p e a rs in

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

t h e d isp la y.

EDIT/NO

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Fine adjust the point where you wish to

divide the track.

TRACK

Within the playing part, you can move the

dividing point in the range of -128 to

+127. (Increasing or decreasing the

dividing point by 1 corresponds with

approximately 0.05second.)

DIGITAL IN

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To stop dividing a track

Press the EDIT/NO button until “Divide?”

disappears, or press the e button.

Dividing point

(0.5-sec silence)

Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .

The part at which the track is to be

divided plays repeatedly, with “Rehearsal”

and “Position Ok?” alternately shown on

Play (for 8 sec)

the display.

YES

Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n t o d ivid e

t h e t ra ck.

When the dividing of the track is

completed, "Complete" appears in the

display.

YES

Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b w h ile

list e n in g t o t h e p a rt b e in g

p la ye d .

DIGITAL IN

TOC

11 12 13 14 15 15

Ed it in g t h e co n t e n t s o f a n MD (co n t in u e d )

• When a track with a name is divided into

two parts, the former part takes over the

name and the latter part is left without a

name.

• When a track is divided, the tracks following

that divided track are moved backward, each

given a new number which is larger by one

track than the previous track number. For

example, if you divide track 2 into two parts,

the latter part will now be renumbered as

track 3; the track 3 will now be renumbered

as track 4; the track 4 will now be renum-

bered as track 5, and so on.

• If the latter track only has a title, that title

will be lost.

Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n se ve ra l

EDIT/NO

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

t im e s u n t il " Co m b in e ?" a p p e a rs

in t h e d isp la y.

To erase parts of a track, first divide the

track in parts and then erase the parts

you wish to erase. (See page 37 for how

to erase tracks.)

To stop combining tracks

Press the EDIT/NO button until “Combine?”

disappears, or press the e button.

Note

Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .

While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not

move or unplug the MD recorder.

YES

Co m b in in g t ra cks

TRACK

You can combine two adjacent tracks into one.

You cannot, however, combine the two tracks if

the one of which is recorded in the MO (monaural)

mode and the other in the ST (stereo), Digital In1,

or Digital In2 mode.

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

The two tracks to be combined are

indicated on the display.

The following operation is possible when the unit

is stopped, paused or playing.

Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n a g a in .

Check the part of the two tracks to be

combined.

The part at which the two tracks are to be

combined plays (for 8 seconds) repeatedly,

with “Rehearsal” and “Position Ok?”

Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b u n t il t h e

la t t e r o f t h e n e w t ra ck n u m b e rs

is d isp la ye d .

AMCS

PUSH TO ENTER

(

)

alternately shown on the display.

YES

• The selected track will be combined with

the previous track.

Combining point

• If each of the combined tracks has a title,

the previous track's title will remain and

the latter track's title will be erased.

• If the previous track only has a title, that

title will remain.

Play (for 8 sec)

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Ed it in g t h e co n t e n t s o f a n MD (co n t in u e d )

Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n t o co m b in e

t h e t ra cks yo u h a ve se le ct e d .

When the combining is completed,

"Complete" appears in the display.

YES

DIGITAL IN

TOC

11 12 13 14 15 15

• When tracks are combined, the tracks

following those tracks are advanced,

each given a new number which is

smaller by one track than the previous

track number. For example, if you

combine track 3 with track 2, track 4

will now be renumbered as track 3;

track 5 will now be renumbered as

track 4, and so on.

Note

While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not

move or unplug the MD recorder.

Ed it in g t h e co n t e n t s o f a n MD (co n t in u e d )

qAMCSw

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DUBBING

REC

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105X

EDIT/NO

Mo vin g a t ra ck

Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b u n t il t h e

d e sire d d e st in a t io n t ra ck

n u m b e r is d isp la ye d .

The following operation is possible when the unit is

stopped or paused.

AMCS

PUSH TO ENTER

(

)

Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b u n t il t h e

t ra ck n u m b e r yo u w a n t t o m o ve

is d isp la ye d .

AMCS

PUSH TO ENTER

(

)

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n se ve ra l

t im e s u n t il " Mo ve ?" a p p e a rs in

Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n t o m o ve

t h e se le ct e d t ra ck.

t h e d isp la y.

When the moving of the track is

EDIT/NO

completed, "Complete" appears in the

YES

display.

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

DIGITAL IN

TOC

To stop moving a track

11 12 13 14 15 15

Press the EDIT/NO button until “Move?”

• When a track is moved, the track

numbers are renumbered, based on the

track number of the moved track, so

that they are consecutive. For example,

if you move track 3 to track 1, track 1

will now be renumbered as track 2;

track 2 will now be renumbered as

track 3, and so on.

disappears, or press the e button.

Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .

The selected track number and a

destination track number appear in the

YES

display.

Note

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not

move or unplug the MD recorder.

11 12 13 14 15 15

Na m in g a t ra ck o r d isc

RC-409MD

qAMCSw

POWER

EJECT

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

d,f

REC

STANDBY

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

REPEAT

A-B

A.SPACE M.SCAN

>25

REC

(

)

CLEAR

YES

ANALOG

ENTER

NAME

ENTER

NAME

MD-105X

SCROLL DISPLAY

EDIT/NO

DISPLAY

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD

To name a disc

The MD recorder must be stopped.

To name a track

The MD recorder may be stopped, paused, playing, or recording.

(The characters being entered are canceled if the track which is playing or being recorded changes.)

To stop naming a disc or track

Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b u n t il t h e

t ra ck n u m b e r w h ich yo u w a n t t o

e n t e r a n a m e is d isp la ye d .

Press the STOP or YES button while pressing the

EDIT/NO button.

Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .

• To name a disc, start from step 2,

skipping step 1.

The blinking cursor appears.

YES

AMCS

PUSH TO ENTER

(

)

DISC

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

Note

When the MD recorder is paused, playing, or

recording, the track number which is displayed

is selected, and therefore, this step is

unnecessary.

Se le ct t h e ch a ra ct e r in p u t m o d e

u sin g t h e DISPLAY b u t t o n .

DISPLAY

Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n se ve ra l

t im e s u n t il " Na m e In ?" a p p e a rs

in t h e d isp la y.

DISC

DIGITAL IN

Or, with the supplied remote controller,

press the NAME button.

11 12 13 14 15 15

When you name a track, the TRACK

indicator will turn on.

• You can enter upper case letters, lower

case letters, numbers and symbols. Each

press of the DISPLAY button changes

the type of characters you can enter as

follows:

Remote controller

EDIT/NO

NAME

DISC

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

Na m in g a t ra ck o r d isc (Co n t in u e d )

characters. If this is the case, press the

ENTER button or the f button to enter

them.

Upper case letter (A, B, C...)

↓

Lower case letters (a, b, c...)

To change the type of characters entered

Go back to step 4 and change the

↓

Numbers and symbols (1, 2, 3...)

character input mode. Then, select and

enter characters using the AMCS knob.

↓

Easy title (e)

• With the supplied remote controller

(RC-409MD), press the DISPLAY button

to change the character input mode.

To correct the character entered

Move to the character you want to correct

using the d and f buttons (the

character blinks), and then reenter the

character you want.

En t e r a t ra ck n a m e o r d isc n a m e

u sin g t h e AMCS kn o b .

To insert a character

Move to the point at which you want to

insert a character using the d and

f buttons (the insertion point blinks).

Then turn the AMCS knob

Turn the AMCS knob to display the

character you want to enter, and then

press the AMCS knob to enter it.

Following the same procedure, enter the

remaining characters.

counterclockwise ( blinks) and press the

AMCS knob (the cursor blinks). Finally,

enter the character you want.

You can enter up to 100 characters,

depending on the type of characters you enter.

To erase a character

(RC-409MD)

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY

Move to the character which you want to

erase using the d and f buttons

(the character blinks) and then press the

EDIT/NO button or CLEAR button on the

remote controller (RC-409MD).

AMCS

PUSH TO ENTER

(

)

Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .

With the supplied remote controller (RC-

409MD), press the NAME button.

REPEAT

A-B

A-SPACE M.SCAN

YES

NAME

>25

(

)

DISC

DIGITAL IN

11 12 13 14 15 15

DIGITAL IN

TOC

11 12 13 14 15 15

To enter a name w ith the supplied

remote controller (RC-409MD)

You can enter numbers (1 to 9, 0 by the

10 button), uppercase and lowercase

letters, and symbols (only those indicated

below the buttons) by directly operating

the buttons.

The q and w buttons on the

remote control can be used to select

Note

If, after pressing the EJECT or STANDBY/

ON button, the TOC indicator is flashing,

it indicates that MD recorder is writing the

recorded contents onto the MD. To ensure

correct writing to the MD, do not

disconnect the power cord (mains lead) or

move the unit during this period.

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Na m in g a t ra ck o r d isc (Co n t in u e d )

Pre se t t it le s fo r e a sy t it lin g

Era sin g t h e d isc n a m e a n d a ll

t ra ck n a m e s a t o n e t im e

In the Easy Titling mode, you can enter the

following titles by simply choosing one.

Pre ss t h e STOP b u t t o n .

BALLAD

BLUES

CLASSIC

DANCE

FUSION

JAZZ

Anthology

Best of

(One space will be

added following "of".)

Collection

Favorite

LIVE

POPS

Happy

Heavy

Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n t o

d isp la y " Na m e Era se ?" .

REGGAE

ROCK

SOUL

TECHNO

VOCAL

African

American

Asian

Hit Song

Press the EDIT/NO button several times

until “Name Erase?” appears.

Omnibus

Selection

Special

Super

Space (

(To enter a space,

choose the symbol

EDIT/NO

)

DISC

DIGITAL IN

British

11 12 13 14 15 15

Euro

German

Japanese

Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .

All track names and the disc name are

YES

erased.

TRACK

DIGITAL IN

TOC

11 12 13 14 15 15

Lights when completed

Ca n ce lin g t h e la st e d it in g

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

REC

STANDBY

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105X

EDIT/NO

Th e UNDO fu n ct io n

Un d o t h e la st e d it in g .

The UNDO function cancels the last editing you

performed with the ALL ERASE, ERASE, DIVIDE,

COMBINE, MOVE, or NAME ERASE function. To

undo the last editing, press the STOP button and

perform the following steps:

Press the YES button.

Once the previous editing has been

successfully canceled, "Complete"

message will appear on the display.

YES

Se le ct " Un d o ?" .

Press the EDIT/NO button several times

until "Undo?" appears on the display.

EDIT/NO

Note

The UNDO function will not be available for:

• Redoing the undone editing

• Undoing the editing when no editing

has been performed yet.

• Undoing the editing once the recording

has been finished.

To deselect "Undo?"

Press the EDIT/NO button repeatedly or

press the STOP button.

• Undoing the editing once you removed

the disc and loaded it again.

• Undoing the editing once you pressed

the STANDBY/ON button, and then

pressed it again.

Ot h e r In fo rm a t io n

Me ssa g e list

The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display.

Message

Meaning

Blank Disc

A new recordable MD or a recordable MD without disc or track names is inserted.

Cannot Copy

Cannot Edit

An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see " Rules for Digital

Recording" on page 48).

An attempt was made to edit the disc during MEMORY or RANDOM play or in recording standby

mode, or an attempt to edit a premastered disc was made.

Cannot Rec

D. In Unlock

An attempt was made to record onto a premastered (read-only) disc.

The digital equipment (CD player, DAT, etc.) has not been connected properly. Otherwise, the

connected digital equipment is not operating properly.

Disc Error

Disc Full

The disc is abnormal (scratched or missing a TOC).

The disc is full (see " System Limitations" on the next page).

The disc could not be edited.

Impossible

Mecha Error

An error occurred in the unit’s internal mechanism.

Memory Full

Name Full

An attempt was made to record a 26th track.

Number of caracters has reached the limit for input to one MD.

No Change

No Disc

The naming attempt failed.

There is no disc in the unit.

No Track

Not Audio

Over

The inserted disc has a disc title but no tracks.

An attempt was made to play a non-audio disc.

In pause mode (when playing is paused), the f (Fast Forward) button was pressed to the end

of the disc.

Protected

The inserted disc is record-protected.

Retry Error

Temp Over

U-TOC Error

The recording attempt failed due to a consecutive disturbance or scratches on the MD.

An abnormally high temperature is detected in the unit’s internal mechanism.

The writing of the recorded or edited contents Failed.

TOC Writing

Full

The unit is writing the recorded or edited contents to the MD.

An attempt was made to enter a character over the maximum character capacity while naming.

Syst e m lim it a t io n s

The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is • Some tracks cannot be combined w ith

radically different from those used in cassette

and DAT decks and is characterized by the

limitations described below. Note, however, that

these limitations are due to the inherent nature

of the MD recording system itself and not to

mechanical causes.

others

Track combination may become impossible

when tracks are edited.

• The total recorded time and the

remaining time on the disc may not total

the maximum recording time (60, 74 or 80

minutes)

Recording is done in minimum units of 2

seconds each, no matter how short the material.

The contents recorded may thus be shorter than

the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may

also be further reduced by scratches.

• "Disc Full" lights up even before the disc

has reached the maximum recording time

(60, 74 or 80 minutes)

When 255 tracks have been recorded on the

disc, "Disc Full" lights up regardless of the total

recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be

recorded on the disc. To record new tracks, erase

unnecessary tracks or use another MD.

• Track created through editing may exhibit

sound dropout during searching

operations.

• "Disc Full" lights up before the maximum

number of tracks is reached

Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are

sometimes interpreted as track intervals,

incrementing the track count and causing the

"Disc Full" indication to light up.

• Track numbers are not recorded correctly

Incorrect assignment or recording of track

numbers may result (1) when CD tracks are

divided into several smaller tracks during digital

recording, or (2) when certain CDs are recorded

with the Level Sync On for automatic track

marking.

• The remaining recording time does not

increase even after erasing numerous

short tracks

Tracks of under 12 seconds in length are not

• TOC indicator appears for a long time

counted and so erasing them may not lead to an If the inserted recordable disc is bland new, the

increase in the recording time.

TOC indicator appears on the display longer

than those that have been used.

Ru le s fo r d ig it a l re co rd in g

Rule 3

Guide to the serial copy management

system

A recordable MD with material recorded from

analog sources (analog records or FM programs,

etc.) through the line input terminal can be

copied to another recordable MD through the

digital output terminal.

However, you cannot make subsequent copies

from the recordable MD to other recordable

MDs through the digital output terminal.

Subsequent copies can only be made through

analog output terminal.

Since your MD unit uses the Serial Copy

Management System (SCMS), MDs recorded

through the digital input terminal cannot be

used to make subsequent copies to other MDs

through the digital output terminal. The

following diagram shows a system for making

copies through the digital or analog terminals.

Rule 1

You can record digital source (CD, premastered

MD, and DAT equipment with a sampling

frequency of 44.1 kHz) to a recordable MD

through the digital input terminal.

However, you cannot make subsequent copies

from the recordable MD to other recordable

MDs through the digital output terminal.

Subsequent copies can only be made through

analog output terminal.

* When MD recorders are connected using

analog terminals, the number of dubbings is

not limited.

Rule 2

You can record the digital input signal of a digital

satellite broadcast onto a recordable MD via the

digital input terminals on MD recorder which is

capable of handling a sampling frequency of 32

kHz or 48 kHz. You can then record the contents

of this recorded MD (first-generation) onto

another recordable MD via digital input terminals

on the MD recorder to create a second-generation

digital copy.

Note, however, that with some BS tuners, second-

generation digital copying may not be possible.

Tro u b le sh o o t in g

If you encounter a difficulty while using your unit, use this troubleshooting guide as an aid to

remedy the problem. Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it

may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity. If this happens, disconnect the power

cord and then plug it in again after about 5 seconds. You must also be sure that the system

components are properly connected.

If the MD recorder still does not operate correctly, disconnect the power plug, then plug it in again

while pressing EDIT/NO button and YES button simultaneously. Note that any TOC information

held in this MD recorder will be erased by this operation. If the problem persists even after you try

this remedy, or it is not listed in the table, disconnect the power cord and then consult the shop

from which you purchased the unit or your nearest ONKYO service station, informing them of your

name, address, phone number, type of unit, and the details of the problem.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

The unit does not operate

or operates poorly.

•

The disc may be damaged ("Disc

Error" appears).

•

Take the disc out and insert it again.

If "Disk Error" remains, replace the

disc. (See "Precautions for handling

the MiniDisc (MD)" on page 51)

The unit does not play.

•

Moisture has formed inside the

unit.

•

Take the MD out and leave the unit in a

warm place for several hours until the

moisture evaporates (See page 50).

•

The unit is not on.

•

Press the STANDBY/ON button to

turn the unit on.

The disc is inserted in the wrong

direction.

Slide the MD into the disc

compartment with the label side

up and the arrow pointing toward

the opening until the unit grips it

(See page 14).

•

The disc may not be recorded (the

track numbers do not appear).

•

Replace the disc with one that has

been recorded.

The sound has a lot of

static.

Strong magnetism from a

television or a similar device is

interfering with operations.

Move the unit away from the

source of strong magnetism.

The unit does not record.

•

The disc is record-protected

("Protected" appears).

•

Close the record-protect hole (See

page 36).

The unit is not connected

properly to the sound source.

Make connections properly to the

sound source.

•

The recording level is too low.

A premastered disc is inserted.

•

Adjust the recording level properly.

Replace it with a recordable disc.

There is not enough time left on

the disc.

Replace it with another recordable

disc with fewer recorded tracks.

•

The optical digital cable for audio

use is not connected properly.

(“D. In Unlock” appears.)

•

Connect the optical digital cable

properly or use analog input.

There has been a power failure or

the power cord has been

disconnected.

The contents of the recording may be

lost permanently. After connecting

the power cord or immediately after

power has been restored, press the

STANDBY/ON button. (See page

“Storage Period of Backup Data”.)

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Tro u b le sh o o t in g (Co n t in u e d )

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

The disc name or track

name cannot be entered.

•

The disc is record-protected

(“Protected” appears).

•

Close the record-protect hole (See

page 36).

Replace it with a recordable disc.

A premastered (read-only) disc is

inserted (“Cannot Rec” appears).

The system functions cannot be

used.

System function cannot be

used.

•

Check all cable connections. The

system functions cannot be used

even if remote control (z) cables

are connected. Also connect the

components using audio cables.

If the unit does not operate properly even after attempting the prescribed remedies, unplug and

then plug in the power cord again.

Condensation

This is the same phenomena that causes windows to become misted up with water drops in a

heated room during the winter.

The MD recorder also sometimes gets dew (water drops) on the optical lens inside the player under

the following conditions.

• Immediately after you turn a heater on.

• If the MD recorder is placed in a room with full of steam or dampness.

• If you suddenly bring the MD recorder in from the cold outside into a warm room.

If the MD recorder is exposed to dew condensation

You can leave it as it is. Sometimes the recorder cannot read the signal sent from the disc by laser

and the recorder doesn’t work.

Depending on the surrounding conditions you can remove the disc and leave the power on for at

the longest one hour. The dew will evaporate and the recorder will work properly. If it doesn't work

after several hours, please consult the nearest Onkyo authorized service center.

Precautions for handling the MiniDisc (MD)

The MD is housed in a cartridge, so you can handle it without worrying about dust and fingerprints.

Even so, a dirty or warped cartridge may cause malfunction. Always remember the following

precautions so you can enjoy high-quality sound for a long time.

Do not touch the disc in the cartridge directly w ith your fingers.

Do not open the shutter by hand. Doing so may damage the disc.

Storage location

Avoid storing MDs in a place subject to direct sunlight, high temperature, or high humidity.

Regular care

Wipe off dust and dirt accumulated on the cartridge surface with a dry cloth.

Removing the halfw ay inserted MD

If the "self-rock function" is activated and the MD cannot be removed, push the MD further into the

MD recorder and then press the r EJECT button to remove the MD.

Shutter

Cartridge

In d e xe d t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

Fro n t p a n e l

STANDBY/ON

button [13]

Disc slot

Open/Close button (r) [14]

Stop button (e) [14]

Ventilation holes

Play/Pause button

(n) [14]

AMCS knob

(qAMCSw)

[16, 21, 26, 29, 43]

MINDISC RECODER

AMCS

（PUSH TO ENTER）

DISC LOADING MECHANISM0

STANDBY/ON

DUBBING

REC

STANDBY

INPUT

MO ST D1 D2

FF/FR button

(d, f)

[17, 43]

DISPLAY EDIT/NO

YES

ANALOG

MD-105

STANDBY

indicator [13]

YES button

[24, 26, 37~44]

Display

REC button

(oREC) [26, 29]

DISPLAY

button [15, 42]

INPUT selector

[23]

EDIT/NO

button

[24, 26, 37~44]

CD DUBBING

button [23, 24]

Display

REPEAT indicator

RANDOM indicator

Time/Title

display

Input setting

indicator

MEMORY indicator

DISC TRACK

ANALOG IN

DIGITAL IN 1 2

PLAY

indicator

MEMORY

OVER RANDOM

REPEAT

TOC

11 12 13 14 15 15

OVER indicator

Music calendar

REC

indicator

TOC

indicator

Peak level meter

PAUSE indicator

(Continued to the next page)

In d e xe d t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )

Re m o t e co n t ro lle r

RC-409MD (supplied)

POWER button [14]

POWER

EJECT

EJECT [14]

PLAY MODE

CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY

A-B repeat button

[19]

PLAY MODE buttons

CONTINUE buttons [18]

RANDOM buttons [18]

MEMORY buttons [21]

A.SPACE button

[22]

Number buttons [16, 22, 43]

REPEAT button [19]

M.SCAN button [17]

REPEAT

A-B

A.SPACE M.SCAN

(

)

REC

CLEAR

CLEAR button

[21,43]

ENTER

NAME

MD operation buttons

ENTER button

[42,43]

Stop button (e) [14]

SCROLL DISPLAY

Play button (s) [14]

Pause button (g) [14]

Rec button (oREC) [26]

NAME button

[42,43]

Fast reverse button (d) [17, 43]

Fast forw ard button (f) [17, 43]

Dow n button (q) [16, 43]

Up button (w) [16, 43]

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD

DISPLAY button

[15,42]

SCROLL button [15]

In d e xe d t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )

RC-398S

(supplied w ith the A-905X amplifier)

MD operation buttons

Stop button (e) [14]

Play button (s) [14]

INPUT SELECTOR

G. EQUALIZER

POWER

ACOUSTIC

PRESENCE

CLOCK CALL SLEEP

EFFECT

MODE

Pause button (g) [14]

Rec button (oREC) [26]

Dow n button (q) [16,43]

Up button (w) [16,43]

Repeat button (REPEAT) [19]

Clear button (CLEAR) [21,43]

Scroll button (SCROLL) [15]

Play Mode button (PLAY MODE)

[18,21]

TUNER

PRESET

TAPE

DVD

M D

PAUSE/STEP

REPEAT SCROLL

PLAY MODE CLEAR

REPEAT RANDOM

REC

C D

CLEAR

MEMORY

TIMER

DISC

C D / M D

Number buttons

[16,22,43]

UP/DOWN

VOLUME

ENTER --

---

10 / 0

MUTING

REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S

MEMO

Sp e cifica t io n s

System

MiniDisc digital audio system

Number of channels

2 (stereo)

Recording system

Frequency response

Magnetic field modulation overwrite

system

10 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal to noise ratio

106 dB or more when playing

Output level

2.0 volts r.m.s.

Signal read out system

Optical non-contact

Recording time

Stereo : Max. 80 min.

(when using MDW-80)

Mono : Max. 160 min.

(when using MDW-80)

Pow er supply rating

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Pow er consumption

Number of revolutions

About 400 - 900 rpm (constant linear

11 watts (AC 230 V, 50 Hz)

13 watts (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

velocity)

Dimensions (W × H × D)

Error correction system

Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-solomon

code

205 × 76 × 287 mm

Weight

2.3 kg

Sampling frequency

44.1 kHz

Specifications and features are subject to

change w ithout notice.

Sales & Product Planning Div.:2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN

Tel: 0720-31-8111 Fax: 0720-33-5222

ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION

200 Williams Drive, Ramesy, N.J. 07446, U.S.A.

Tel: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 E-mail: [email protected]

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY

Tel: 089 84 93 20 Fax: 089 84 93 226 E-mail: [email protected]

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