Aiwa XR-MD95 User Manual [en, es, fr]

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OPERATING INSTRUaiONS
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PREPARATIONS

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
“CAUTIONiTO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

Explanation of Graphical Symbols;

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage" within the product’s en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.
Installation 1 Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such
as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
2 Heat — Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41 °F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
3 Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface. 4 Ventilation—The unit should be situated with adequate space
around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from the each side.
- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings.
- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded.
5 Objects and liquid entry — Take care that objects or liquids
do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.
6 Carts and stands — When placed or
mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit or cart to overturn or fall.
7 Condensation — Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens
when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- The heating system has just been turned on
- The unit is used in a very humid room
- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try to operate again.
8 Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be mounted
on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating Instruc tions.
Electric Power 1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit.
2 Polarization — As a safety feature, some units are equipped
with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If it still does not easily insert into the outlet, please call a qualified service technician to service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet.
3 AC power cord or car battery cord
- When disconnecting the power cord, pull out by the plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the power plug with wet hands, as this could result in fire or shock.
- Power cord should be routed to avoid being severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord
from the unit to the power socket.
- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
4 Extension cord — To help prevent electric shock, do not use
a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.
5 When not in use — Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off.
Outdoor Antenna 1 Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make
sure it is located away from power lines.
2 Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna system
is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected voltage surges or static electricity build-up. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals, and requirements for grounding terminals.
Antenna Grounding According to the National Eiectricai Code
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Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
*WeCcometo-t^ St&ieo^ Sepitem
Congratulations on your purchase of an Aiwa Stereo System. To optimize the performance of this system, please take the time to read through these Operating Instructions and become familiar with the operating procedures.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREPARATIONS____________________________________
PRECAUTIONS
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BEFORE OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND.................................................8
RADIO RECEPTION
MANUAL TUNING PRESETTING STATIONS
CD PLAYING
OPERATION....................................................................11
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Check your system and accessories
CD player/MD recorder Speakers (L,R) unit
Tuner/amplifier unit
AM antenna FM antenna
MD PLAYING_______________________________________
WHAT IS AN MD (MINI DISC)?
OPERATION.....................................................................14
MD RECORDING____________________________________
VARIOUS WAYS OF MD RECORDING
ABOUT THE INDEX MARK.............................................16
RECORDING A WHOLE CD
RECORDING ONLY ONE TRACK OF A CD PROGRAMMED RECORDING OF A CD RECORDING FROM THE RADIO, A CD OR
CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
EXTENDED (MONAURAL) RECORDING
MD EDITING
REGISTERING THE DISC TITLE AND TRACK TITLE
DIVIDING A TRACK COMBINING TWO TRACKS
CHANGING THE ORDER OFTHETRACKS....................25
ERASING TRACKS
TIMER_____________________________________________
TIMER PLAY ANDTIMER RECORDING
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ...................................... 28
OTHER CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES
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Operating Instructions, etc.
Owner’s record
Foryourconvenience, record the model numberand serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in
case of difficulty.
Model No.
XR-MD95U
Serial No. (Lot No.)
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
MD GUIDE MESSAGES
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................31
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.........................................32
PARTS INDEX
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CONNECTIONS

Before connecting the AC cord

The rated voltage of your system shown on the rear panel is 120 V AC. Check that the rated voltage matches your local voltage.

IMPORTANT

• Connect the speakers, antennas, and all optional equipment first. Then connect the AC cord in the end.
• There are no differences between the front speakers. Both speakers can be connected as L (Left) or R (Right).
1 Place the CD player/MD recorder unit on top of
the tuner/amplifier unit and plug in the connector of the flat cable as shown below.
Note that the connector can be plugged in in only one direction
with the flat cable facing right.
2 Connect the speaker cords to the tuner/amplifier
unit.
The speaker cord from the right speaker should be connected to the "R" jack and the cord from the left speaker to the "L"
jack.

After plugging in the connector, allow adequate clearance between the flat cable and the ventilation openings.

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AC cord

3 Connect the supplied antennas.

Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Q terminals and the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.

4 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

When the AC cord is connected for the first time, the display window demonstrates the functions of the system. When the power is turned on, the demonstration display is overridden by the operation display. When the power is turned off, the demonstration mode is restored.

To cancel the demonstration

Press the DEMO button. To activate, press the DEMO button again.

PLACING THE TWO UNITS SIDE BY SIDE

You may also place the CD player/MD recorder and the tuner/ amplifier units side by side according to your preference.
In this case, make sure that the flat cable does not obstruct the ventilation openings, as shown below. Always leave adequate clearance between the flat cable and the ventilation openings.

CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

For better FM reception, use of an outdoor antenna is
recommended.
Connect the outdoor antenna to the FM 75 Ì2 terminals.
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To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

To position the antennas FM feeder antenna;

Extend this antenna horizontally in a T-shape and fix its ends to the wall.
AM ioop antenna:
Position to find the best direction.
’ Do not connect any speakers to the system other than the
supplied ones.
' Do not leave objects generating magnetism near the speakers.
■ Do not bring the FM antenna near metal objects or curtain rails. ’ Do not bring the AM antenna near other optional equipment,
the stereo system itself, the AC cord or speaker cords, since noise.will be picked up.
’ Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.
To connect other optionai equipment -► page 28.
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BEFORE OPERATION

Remote
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USING THE CONTROL PANEL

►CD PLAY
POWER
PHONES
TUNER/—c
BAND

Turning on the power

Press the POWER button. Pressing the ► CD PLAY button, the ► MD PLAY button, or the TUNER/BAND button turns the power on and starts play of the corresponding source (Direct Play Function). Furthermore, ejecting the control panel (see the right column) while the power is off also turns the power on.

After use

Press the POWER button to turn off the power. The display changes to the clock.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones to the PHONES jack with a stereo mini plug (o3.5 mm. Vs inch). No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.
CONTROL OPEN/CLOSE
Control panel
To eject the control panel
Press the CONTROL OPEN/CLOSE button when the power is turned on or off. The control panel will pop out. To close the control panel, press the button again.

Buttons on the control panel

Buttons and a dial used to edit an MD, and adjust the volume and sound quality
The buttons and the dial used to record on and edit MDs, and
make adjustments to the volume level and sound quality to suit
your preferences are on the control panel.
The function buttons select the source to be played.
The control buttons allow you to control the playback of a CD/
MD, and tune in to a desired broadcasting station.
NOTE
■ The ► CD PLAY button and the ► MD PLAY button on the CD player/MD recorder unit immediately starts CD/MD playback; I.e., pressing the button starts playback regardless of the source currently selected.
' The VOL/MULTI JOG dial is used to adjust the volume level,
and, together with the SOUND MODE button, adjusts the sound quality. It is a convenient dial also used for other purposes. Refer to pages 8, 20, 21 and 22 for details.
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Inserting batteries

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries.
When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the sensor on the CD player/MD recorder unit should be approximately 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.
Opening and closing the top cover

When to use the remote control

Some operations can be performed using the buttons on the remote control only, while others can be performed using the buttons on the two main units as well as on the remote control.
This instructions manual clearly describes the buttons available
for each operation.

SETTING THE CLOCK

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1 Press the POWER button to turn on the power.

2 Press the CLOCK button while pressing the
SHIFT button on the remote control.

3 Within 4 seconds, press the II button.

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' The remote control may not operate correctly when:
- The line of sight between the remote control and the remote
sensor (see the illustration on the previous page) is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight.
- Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)
SHIFT

To use the SHIFT button

Buttons © have two different functions. One of the functions is indicated on the button, and the other on the plate above the button. To use the function on the button, simply press the button. To use the function on the plate above the button, press the button while pressing the SHIFT button.
4 Press the ◄◄ or
button to designate the
hour.

5 Press the II button to set the hour.

The hour stops flashing and the minute starts flashing.
6 Press the ◄◄ or ►► button to designate the
minute.
7 Press the II button to set the minute and
complete the setting.
The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts from 00 seconds.

To display the current time

Press the CLOCK button while pressing the SHIFT button on
the remote control. The time is displayed for 4 seconds.
However, the time cannot be displayed during recording.

If the clock display flashes while the power is off

This is caused by a power interruption. The current time needs to be reset.
If power is interrupted for more than approximately 12 hours, all
settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND

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ENHANCING THE BASS SOUND

The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency sound. Press the SOUND MODE button repeatedly until “T-BASS” appears on the display. Then, turn the VOL/MULTI JOG dial
right or left to select one of the three levels, or the off position
within 4 seconds.
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Turn the VOL/WIULTI JOG dial on the control panel, or
press the VOLUME buttons on the remote control.
The volume level is shown on the display for 4 seconds. It can
be set from MIN (minimum) to 49, and then MAX (maximum).
The volume is memorized even after the power is turned off.
However, if the power is turned off when the volume is set to more than 25, it is automatically set to 25 the next time the power is turned on.

ENHANCING THE TREBLE SOUND

The BBE system enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound.
Press the SOUND MODE button repeatedly until “BBE” appears on the display. Then, turn the VOL/MULTI JOG dial right or left to select one of the three levels, or the off position within 4 seconds.
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Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system is used for a disc in which low frequency sound is originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.

EQ (EQUALIZER)

This unit provides the following three different kinds.
ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
Press the SOUND MODE button repeatedly until "EQ OFF"
appears on the display. Then, turn the VOL/MULTI JOG dial right or left to select one of the three, or the off position within 4 seconds.
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SOUND ADJUSTMENT DURING RECORDING

The output volume and tone of the speakers or headphones
may be freely varied without affecting the level of the recording.
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MANUAL TUNING

BAND
1 Press the TUNER/BAND button repeatedly to
select the desired band.
►FM-^AM-
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press the MODE TUNER button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. “MONO” appears on the display.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
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To restore stereo reception, repeat the above again.
To change the AM tuning interval
The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
Press the POWER button while pressing the TUNER/BAND button. To reset the interval, repeat this procedure.
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When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations (see “PRESETTING STATIONS”) are cleared. The preset stations
have to be set again.
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2 Press the ◄◄ or ►► button to select a station.

Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.
When a station is received, “TUNE” is displayed for a moment.
During FM stereo reception, is displayed.
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To search for a station quickiy (Auto Search)
Keep the ◄◄ or ►► button pressed until the tuner starts searching for a station. After tuning in to a station, the search stops. To stop the Auto Search manually, press the ◄◄ or ►► button.
• The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak signals.
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PRESETTING STATIONS

The unit can store a total of 32 preset stations. When a station is stored, a preset number is assigned to the station. Use the preset number to tune in to a preset station directly.
1 Press theTUNER/BAND button to select a band.
Then, press the ◄◄ or ►► button to select a station.

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

1 Press theTUNER/BAND button to select a band.
2 Press the numbered buttons on the remote
control to select a preset number.
Example: To select preset number 15, press the +10 and 5 buttons. To select preset number 10, press the +10 and 0 buttons.
Another method to tune in to a preset station
Press the TUNER/BAND button to select a band.
Then press the ► button on the control panel.
Each time the button is pressed, the station with the next higher number is selected.
To clear a preset station
Select the preset number of the station to be cleared. Then, press the ■ button, and press the II button within 4 seconds. The preset numbers of all other stations in the band with higher numbers are also decreased by one.

2 Press the II button to store the station.

A station is assigned a preset number, beginning from 1 in consecutive order for each band.
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Each band can only store a maximum of 16 preset stations.
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OPERATION

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LOADING A DISC

1 Press the ± OPEN/CLOSE button to open the
disc compartment cover.
2 Load a disc with the labei side up.
To stop play, press the ■ button. To pause play, press the II button. To resume play, press again. To search for a particular point during playback, keep the
◄◄ or ►► button pressed and release the button at the desired point. , To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press the ◄◄ or ►► button repeatedly. The system skips forward through the tracks with the ►► button, and skips back with the
◄◄ button. To remove the disc, stop play and press the ± OPEN/CLOSE
button.
Other method to start play
Press the CD button on the control panel, load a disc, and then press the ► button (or the ► CD PLAY button).
Display window in stop mode
Music calendar (only the first
16 tracks are displayed)
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To start play when the power is off (Direct Play
Function)
Press the ► CD PLAY button on the front panel. The power is
turned on and play of the loaded disc begins.
To check the remaining time
Press the REMAIN button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control during play. The amount of time remaining until all tracks finish playing is displayed. To restore the play time display, repeat the above.
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the disc compartment cover.
Caution
Be sure not to put your fingers in the disc compartment whiie
the disc compartment cover is closing.

PLAYING A DISC

Load a disc.
Press the ► CD PLAY button.
Play of the loaded CD begins with the first track immediately,
regardless of the music source currently being selected.
Eye catcher
being played
The eye catcher rotates while the disc is being played.
Selecting a track with the remote control
Press the numberd buttons and the +10 button to select a track.
Example: To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons. To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0 buttons. The selected track starts to play and play continues to the end
ot that disc.
NOTE
■ Do not use irregular shape CDs (example: heart-shaped, octagonal ones). It may result in malfunction.
' Do not load more than one compact disc in the disc
compartment.
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RANDOM PLAY

All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.
Press the RANDOM button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control.
"RANDOM" lights up on the display. To cancel random play, repeat the above.
• Even if the ◄◄ button is pressed, a previously played track cannot be skipped. The unit returns to the beginning of the current track only.
• When you select a track with the numbered buttons on the remote control during the random play mode, the selected track starts to play and the random play mode is canceled.

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Up to 32 tracks can be programmed from the Inserted disc. Use the remote control.
1 Press the PRGM button while pressing the SHIFT
button in stop mode.
"PRGM" appears on the display.
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to program a track.
Example:
To select the 12th track, press the +10 and 2 buttons. To select the 20th track, press the +10, +10 and 0 buttons.
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REPEAT PLAY

A single track or all tracks can be played back repeatedly.
While pressing the SHIFT button, press the REPEAT button repeatedly on the remote control.
"Ci-I" lights up when single track repeat play is selected, and "C*." lights up when all tracks repeat play is selected. To cancel repeat play, repeat the above.
To repeat random play
First activate the random play mode by pressing the RANDOM button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. Then press the REPEAT button while pressing the SHIFT button so that "C»-" lights up.
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3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks. 4 Press the ► CD PLAY button to start play.
To repeat programmed play
After programming the desired tracks, press the REPEAT button repeatedly while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control so that "C+." lights up. Then start programmed play.
To check the program
Each time the ►► button is pressed in stop mode, a track number and program number will be displayed.
To clear the program
Press the ■ button in stop mode.
To add tracks to the program
Before playing, repeat step 2. The track will be programmed
after the last track.
Total playing time of the selected tracks
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To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
During programmed play, the REMAIN, RANDOM, and numbered buttons do not function.
WHAT IS AN MD (MINI DISC)?
An MD is only 64 mm (2 % in.) in diameter, about half the size of a conventional CD. But an MD can be used to store and playback a full 74 minutes of data such as a CD. Unlike a CD, MD comes in a plastic cartridge, so that it can be handled with ease. The cartridge also protects the disc inside from shocks, dust and scratches. Unlike cassette tapes, which can become stretched or tangled, an MD is an excellent durable media.

TYPES OF MDS

There are two types of MDs: "Optical discs" and "Magneto-optical discs". Both types use laser beams and optical pick-up technology to read recorded data during playback.
Optical discs
These are playback only discs. Like CDs, they are used as prerecorded music discs. You cannot record or edit them.
The shutter covers the opening only on the non-labeled side of the MD.
Recordable MO*^ discs
These are recordable discs which can be recorded on again and again, like cassette tapes. The recording method called
magneto-optical technology employs a laser and magnetism to record signals. Therefore, the quality of recorded sound does not deteriorate even after many playbacks and recordings.
. The shutter covers
the opening on both sides of the MD.
*' MO: An abbreviation of Magneto Optical
Ultra compact size made possible by ATRAC*^
technology
A newly developed digital audio compression technology called the ATRAC system automatically extracts only the frequencies that are actually audible to the human ear and cuts the
frequencies which are inaudible. This compresses the amount
of data to be recorded to 1/5 of the normal amount. The ATRAC system is based upon studies carried out in the field of auditory psychology and does not impair the quality of the audible sound.
THE LIMITATIONS OF MD
Recording on the MD is performed differently from that of a cassette tape or a DAT. Therefore, the MD system is subject to the following restrictions.
"TOC* Full" is displayed even if the recording time
does not reach the maximum recordable time of the disc (60-minute or 74-minute).
"TOC Full" is displayed when 254 tracks are already recorded on a disc, without respect of the recording time. *TOC: An abbreviation of Table Of Contents.
"TOC Full" is displayed even if a disc Is not fully recorded on.
If there are lots of emphasis data in a particular track, the unit handles the data as index codes, and tracks are counted, in addition, without respect of the time and number of tracks.
The remaining time on a disc is not increased even after some short tracks have been erased.
When the remaining time on a disc is displayed, which may not
be increased even after erasing short tracks because the sections less than eight seconds are not counted.
Tracks cannot be joined (the COMBINE function does not function).
Tracks created by editing may not be joined.
The total of the recorded time and the remaining time on a disc does not match with the maximum recordable time of the disc (60-minute or 74-minute).
Recording is performed by the minimum unit of one cluster (two seconds). Even if the recorded section is shorter than two seconds, a two-second space is needed in recording. Therefore, the available time becomes shorter. If there are scratches on a disc, the available time becomes shorter as well, because the sections which are scratched are automatically erased.
Track numbers may not be registered properly.
When recording from a CD through digital inputs (using the CD
► MD button), small tracks may be created depending on the contents of a CD. When using the AUTO MARK function, track numbers may not be registered properly depending on the contents of the CD.
Digital inputs may not be acceptable.
When digital recording is attempted from recorded material with copyrights, digital dubbing cannot be performed to a recordable
MD from another MD recorded in digital, because of the built-in
record restriction function which complies with the SCMS* standard.
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Quick random access
One of the great features of the MD is that you can search for desired tracks quickly. There are also quick and easy functions for random playback, in which the order of the tracks can be
rearranged at random, and for renumbering tracks enabling them
to be played in any order.
* SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) is the standard to
restrict single digital dubbing between the digital audio system
thus protecting copyrights.
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OPERATION
To eject a disc, press the ± MD EJECT button.
Do not hold the disc when ejecting the disc. The disc can be ejected by pressing the MD EJECT button
even when the unit is turned off.
Pull the disc out.
Other method to start play
Press the MD button on the control panel, insert a disc, and then
press the ► button (or the ► MD PLAY button).
Display window in stop mode
Music calendar (only the first
16 tracks are displayed)
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Total number of tracks Total playing time

INSERTING AN MD

Insert a disc into the disc drive completely with the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.
"TOC READING" appears on the display while the unit reads
the data of the inserted disc.
Direction guide
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PLAYING AN MD

Insert an MD.
Press the ► WID PLAY button.
Playback of the loaded MD begins immediately, regardless of the music source currently being selected.
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Number of track being played Elapsed playing time
The eye catcher rotates while the disc is being played.
To stop play, press the ■ button. To pause, press the II button. To resume play, press it again. To search for a particular point during playback, keep the
◄◄ or ►► button pressed and release the button at the desired point. To skip to the beginning of a track during playback, press the ◄◄ or ►► button repeatedly. The system skips forward through the tracks with the ►► button, and skips back with the
button.
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Selecting a track with the remote control
Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button to select a track.
Example: To select the 25th track, press the +10, +10 and 5 buttons. To select the 10th track, press the +10 and 0 buttons. The selected track starts to play and play continues to the end of that disc.
To start play when the power is off (Direct Play
Function)
Press the ► MD PLAY button on the front panel. The power is turned on and play of the inserted disc begins.
To play a disc at double speed
During play, keep the ► button pressed for more than two
seconds. To resume normal play, press the ► button again .
Stopping play also releases the double-speed playback mode.
To check the remaining time
During play, press the REMAIN button while pressing the SHIFT
button on the remote control. To restore the playing time display,
repeat the above.
Note that the remaining time cannot be displayed during random
or programmed play.
To check the track title
During play, press the DISPLAY button. The title of the track
being played is displayed. If the track title is not registered, the
track number is displayed. To restore the playing time display,
press the DISPLAY button again.
To check the disc title
In stop mode, press the DISPLAY button. The title of the disc is
displayed. If the disc title is not registered, "No Title" is displayed.
To restore the total playing time display, press the DISPLAY
button again.
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NOTE
' Nothing other than an MD should be inserted in the disc drive,
otherwise the disc may become scratched, causing a malfunction or a safety hazard such as an electric shock.
' Do not attempt to insert another MD while a disc is already
inside the drive. While a disc is already inserted inside with
the power off, the inner circle of the eye catcher is displayed.
' Do not tilt the unit with a disc inserted. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.
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RANDOM PLAY

All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.
Press the RANDOM button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control.
"RANDOM" lights up on the display.
To cancel random play, repeat the above.

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc.
Use the remote control.
1 Press the PRGM button while pressing the SHIFT §
button in stop mode. !>
"PRGM" appears on the display.
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2 Press the numbered buttons and the +10 button
to program a track.
Example:
To select the f 2th track, press the +10 and 2 buttons. To select the 20th track, press the +10, +10 and 0 buttons.
Selected track number Program number
• Even if the ◄◄ button is pressed, a previously played track cannot be skipped. The unit returns to the beginning of the current track only.
• When you select a track with the numbered buttons on the remote control during the random play mode, the selected track starts to play and the random play mode is canceled.

REPEAT PLAY

A single track or all tracks can be played back repeatedly.
While pressing the SHIFT button, press the REPEAT button repeatedly on the remote control.
"Ct-I" lights up when single track repeat play is selected, and
lights up when all tracks repeat play is selected.
To cancel repeat play, repeat the above.
To repeat random play
First activate the random play mode by pressing the RANDOM
button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. Then press the REPEAT button while pressing the SHIFT button so that lights up.
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Total number of selected tracks
3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks. 4 Press the ► MD PLAY button to start play.
To check the program
Each time the ►► button is pressed in stop mode, a track number and program number will be displayed.
To clear the program
Press the ■ button in stop mode.
To add tracks to the program
Before playing, repeat step 2. The track will be programmed after the last track.
To Change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
NOTE
During programmed play, the REMAIN, RANDOM, and numbered buttons do not function.
Total playing time of the selected tracks
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VARIOUS WAYS OF MD RECOROING

Recording through digital inputs

Digital recording of CD audio signals to MDs gives recordings with no degradation in sound quality. You can use any of the following methods to record from CDs to MDs.
• Record a complete CD onto an MD
• Record a desired track of a CD onto an MD
• Record your favorite CD tracks in any order

Recording through analog inputs

Recording through analog inputs from the tuner or external equipment connected to the TAPE IN jacks and AUX IN jacks can be done easily. Recording through analog inputs from a CD is also possible.

Extended recording

Twice as long as the time printed on the MD can be obtained by using the monaural recording mode.
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• Nothing other than an MD should be inserted in the disc drive, otherwise the disc may become scratched, causing a malfunction.
• Do not give a strong shock or disconnect the AC cord during recording or a TOC* recording. Doing so may cause the errors in the TOC recording and the contents cannot be played back.
• TOC : An abbreviation of Table Of Contents
The TOC data functions as a coded index of the recorded material. The unit records the TOC data such as a playing time and recorded address on an MD.

ABOUT THE INDEX MARK

You can easily select the desired tracks by registering index
marks during recording. Choose the appropriate method to register index marks.

AUTO MARK FUNCTION

When recording from a CD using the CD ► WID button
The index mark information recorded on the CD is copied.
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A :lndex mark
The auto mark function is applied in the following cases:
-When recording a whole CD onto an MD (page 17)
-When performing programmed recording of a CD (page 19) You cannot add the index marks using the time mark function and manual mark function described below.
When recording CDs or other sources using the MD REC button
An index mark is registered automatically when a sound signal is input after a blank section lasting more than 2 seconds.
Input sound
3rd track 4th track
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Blank
To prevent accidential erasure of recorded material
Slide the record-protect tab as shown below. Slide the tab so that it is completely locked.
To protect recorded contents
To record
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TIME MARK FUNCTION

When recording CDs or other sources using the MD REC button (pages 20 and 21), you can optionally record index mark information at an interval of 5 minutes. This makes it easy to locate recorded radio broadcast material, etc.

MANUAL MARK FUNCTION

When recording CDs or other sources using the MD REC button (pages 20 and 21), you can record index mark information anytime you want by pressing the ENTER button.
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RECORDING A WHOLE CD

1 Load a recordable MD into the disc drive with the
iabei side up and in the direction of the arrow.
Direction guide
To stop recording before the end of the CD
Press the ■ button. Recording stops, and the contents (TOC) of the recording are recorded on the MD, To stop play of the CD, press the ■ button again.
To record on a previously recorded MD
If there is an unrecorded section left on the MD, the new recording automatically starts from where the previous recording finished.
If you want to start recording from the beginning of a previously recorded MD, erase the previous recording completely. (See page 26.)
To change the display during recording
Press the DISPLAY button. With each press of the button, the display changes in the following order.
r^CD Track number and elapsed time of CD
(Example: CD ITr 2:34)
@ Remaining playback time of CD
(Example: CD -32:37) Track number and elapsed time of MD (Example: MD 4Tr 5:12)
-(i) Remaining recordable time of MD (Example: MD -62:37)

RECORDING FROM A DESIRED TRACK

To start recording from a desired track, select the track using the ◄◄ and ►► buttons before pressing the CD ► MD button to start recording.
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2 Press the CD button on the controi panei. 3 Load the CD to be recorded.

4 Press the CD ► MD button to start recording.

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Recording stops automatically when the music on the CD ends. When recording stops, "TCC Edit" appears on the display and the contents (TCC) of the recording are recorded on the MD.
You can close the control panel during recording.
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RECORDING ONLY ONE TRACK OPACO

1 Load a recordable MD into the disc drive with the
label side up and in the direction of the arrow.

To stop recording before the end of the track

Press the ■ button. Recording stops, and the contents (TOC) of the recording are recorded on the MD. To stop play of the CD, press the ■ button again.

To record on a previously recorded MD

If there is an unrecorded section left on the MD, the new recording automatically starts from where the previous recording finished.
If you want to start recording from the beginning of a previously
recorded MD, erase the previous recording completely. (See
page 26.)

To change the display during recording

Press the DISPLAY button. With each press of the button, the
display changes in the following order, r^® Track number and elapsed time of CD
(Example: CD fTr 2:34)
® Remaining playback time of CD
(Example: CD -3:37)
® Track number and elapsed time of MD
(Example: MD 4Tr 5:12) Remaining recordable time of MD (Example: MD -62:37)
Direction guide

2 Press the CD button on the control panel.

3 Load the CD to be recorded.

4 Play back the track to record.

Press the numbered buttons on the remote control. Or select the track with the ◄◄ / ►► buttons on the control panel and press the ► button.

5 Press the CD ► MD button to start recording.

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Recording stops automatically when the track ends.
When recording stops, "TOC Edit" is displayed and the contents
(TOC) of the recording are recorded on the MD.
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PROGRAMMED RECORDING OF A CD

Up to 30 tracks can be programmed and recorded on an MD.
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5 Press the numbered button and the +10 button
to program a track to record.
Example: To select the 12th track, press the +10 and 2 buttons. To select the 20th track, press the +10, +10 and 0 buttons.
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1 Load a recordable MD into the disc drive with the
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Direction guide

2 Press the CD button on the control panel. 3 Load the CD to be recorded.

4 Press the PRGM button while pressing the SHIFT
button on the remote control.
“PRGM" appears on the display.
Total number of selected tracks
Total playing time of the selected tracks

6 Repeat step 5 to program other tracks.

7 Press the CD ► MD button to start recording.

Recording begins.
When the programmed tracks finish playing, the recording
stops automatically. Then, "TOC Edit" appears on the display and the contents
(TOC) of the recording are recorded on the MD.
To stop recording halfway
Press the ■ button. Recording stops, and the contents (TOC) of the recording are recorded on the MD. To stop play of the CD, press the ■ button again.
To record on a previously recorded WID
If there is an unrecorded section left on the MD, the new recording
automatically starts from where the previous recording finished.
If you want to start recording from the beginning of a previously recorded MD, erase the previous recording completely. (See
page 26.)
To change the display during recording
Press the DISPLAY button. With each press of the button, the
display changes in the following order.
Track number and elapsed time of CD
(Example: CD ITr 1:23)
® Track number and elapsed time of MD
(Example: MDIITr 1:23) Remaining recordable time of MD (Example: MD -36:15)
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RECORDING FROM THE RADIO, A CD OR CONNECTED

8 Press the II button to start recording.

When recording from connected equipment, start playback of the connected equipment.
EQUIPMENT

1 Load a recordable MD into the disc drive with the

label side up and in the direction of the arrow.

2 Press one of the function buttons on the control

panel and prepare the source to be recorded.

• To record from the radio, press the TUNER/BAND button and tune in to a station.
• To record from equipment connected to the TAPE iN jacks, press the TAPE/AUX button repeatedly so that "TAPE" is
displayed.
• To record from equipment connected to the AUX IN jacks,
press the TAPE/AUX button repeatedly so that "AUX" is displayed.
• To record from a CD, press the CD button and load a CD.
To stop recording
Press the ■ button. When recording stops, "TOC Edit" is displayed and the contents (TOC) of the recording are recorded on the MD.
To add index marks during recording
Press the ENTER button, and an index mark is registered regardless of the index mark mode selected at step 5.
To record on a previously recorded MD
If there is an unrecorded section left on the MD, the new recording automatically starts from where the previous recording finished. If you want to start recording from the beginning of a previously recorded MD, erase the previous recording completely. (See page 26.)
To change the display during recording
Press the DISPLAY button. With each press of the button, the display changes in the following order.
► ® Track number and elapsed time on MD
(Example: MD5Tr 1:23)
d) Recordable time on MD
(Example: MD -36:15)
-(3) Source (Example: FM 93.00 MFIz)

3 Press the MD MODE button.

"Mark MODE?" is displayed for 4 seconds.
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4 Within 4 seconds, press the ENTER button. 5 Within 4 seconds, turn the VOL/MULTI JOG dial

to select an index mark mode.
To register index marks automatically at the beginning of each track, select "Mk: AUTO?". To register index marks every 5 minutes, select "Mk: TIME?". To record without index marks, select "Mark: OFF?".

6 Within 4 seconds, press the ENTER button. 7 Press the MD REC button.

The system enters the standby mode. Wait until the recordable time on MD flashes on the display.
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EXTENDED (MONAURAL) RECORDING

Twice as long as the time printed on the MD can be obtained if you select the monaural recording mode.
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8 Within 4 seconds, press the ENTER button. 9 Within 4 seconds, turn the VOL/MULTi JOG dial
to seiect an index mark mode.
To register index marks automatically at the beginning of each track, select "Mk: AUTO?". To register index marks every 5 minutes, select "Mk: TIME?". To record without index marks, select "Mk: OFF?".

10 Within 4 seconds, press the ENTER button. 11 Press the MD REC button.

The unit enters the standby mode. Wait until the recordable time on MD flashes on the display.

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12 Press the II button to start recording.
When recording from connected equipment, start playback of the connected equipment.
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1 Load a recordable MD into the disc drive with the

iabel side up and in the direction of the arrow.

2 Press one of the function buttons on the controi

panei and prepare the source to be recorded.

•To record from the radio, press the TUNER/BAND button and tune in to a station.
•To record from equipment connected to the TAPE IN jacks, press the TAPE/AUX button repeatedly so that "TAPE" is displayed.
•To record from equipment connected to the AUX IN jacks, press the TAPE/AUX button repeatedly so that "AUX" is displayed.
•To record from a CD, press the CD button and load a CD.

3 Press the MD MODE button twice.

"REC MODE?" is displayed for 4 seconds.
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4 Within 4 seconds, press the ENTER button. 5 Within 4 seconds, turn the VOL/MULTI JOG dial

so that "REC mono?" is displayed.
To stop recording
Press the ■ button.
When recording stops, "TOC Edit" is displayed and the contents
(TOC) of the recording are recorded on the MD.
The extended recording mode is also canceled.
To add index marks during recording
Press the ENTER button, and an index mark is registered regardless of the index mark mode selected at step 9.
To record on a previously recorded MD
If there is an unrecorded section left on the MD, the new recording automatically starts from where the previous recording finished. If you want to start recording from the beginning of a previously recorded MD, erase the previous recording completely. (See page 26.)

6 Within 4 seconds, press the ENTER button.

"MONO" flashes on the display.
7 Press the MD MODE button.
"Mark MODE?" is displayed tor 4 seconds.
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REGISTERING THE DISC TITLE
AND TRACK TITLE
You can register the titles of the discs and tracks. The registered disc title can be displayed by pressing the
DISPLAY button in the MD stop mode.
The registered track title can be displayed by pressing the
DISPLAY button while the track is being played.
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4 Press the MD MODE button repeatedly to select
the kind of character.
Each time the MD MODE button is pressed, the kind of
character changes in the following order.
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(A)
-Small letters­(a)
-Numbers/-^ symbols (0)
5 Turn the VOL/MULTI JOG dial to select a desired
character, then press the ►► button.
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1 Press the MD button on the control panel and
load an MD to register the disc or track title.
2 To register a disc title, press the MD MODE button
In stop mode.
"Disc title" is displayed for 10 seconds.
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To register a track title, select a track to register the title using the ◄◄ or ►► button. Then press the MD MODE button.
"Title" is displayed for 10 seconds. Example: When registering a title for the 3rd track
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3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
The system turns into character entry mode.
When you press the ►► button, the selected character moves one column to the left.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter all the required
characters (up to 50 characters).
If you leave the unit without performing any operation for one minute in steps 4 and 5, the character entry mode will be canceled. If this happens, repeat from step 2.
7 Press the ENTER button.
8 Remove the MD from the unit.
"TOC Edit" is displayed and the entered title is registered.
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To change a character

Press the ◄◄ or ►► button repeatedly until the oharacter to be changed flashes. Then enter the desired character again.

To delete characters

Press the ◄◄ or ►► button repeatedly until the character to be deleted flashes. Then press the II button.

To insert a space between the characters

Press the ◄◄ or button repeatedly until the part to be entered as a space flashes. Then press the ► button.

To add a character between two characters

First, insert a space between two characters as described above.
Then change the space to the desired character by entering it.
’ While "TOC Edit" is displayed, do not disconnect the AC cord
or do not give a strong shock to the unit. If this happens, the data of TOC will not be reoorded properly and the edited contents on a disc cannot be played.
•A title cannot be registered in the following cases:
-When a prerecorded disc is inserted ("PB DISC" appears on the display.)
-When the protect-tab on an inserted disc is moved to the protected position ("Can't Edit" appears on the display.)
-During random play or programmed play

DIVIDING A TRACK

You can divide a track into two tracks by registering an index mark.
Example
To divide the 5th track into two tracks at 2 minutes 30 seconds:
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CHARACTERS THAT CAN BE REGISTERED
Capital letters
□ (spaoe) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR
STUVWXYZ
Small letters
□ (space) abcdefghijkimnopqrstu
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Numbers and symbols
□ (space) 0123456789! "#$%&'()*-r
1 Press the MD button on the control panel and
load an MD.
2 During playback, press the II button at the point
where you want to divide the track.
The system enters the playback pause mode.
3 Press the MD EDIT button so that "Divide" is
displayed.
"Divide" is displayed for 10 seconds. Example:
When dividing the 5th track
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4 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.

An index mark is registered and the track number advances by one.

5 Remove the MD from the unit.

"TCC Edit" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.
NOTE
' If the track had a title before the division, the title is assigned to
the first of the two divided tracks.
'A track cannot be divided when an inserted disc already
contains 254 tracks.
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COMBINING TWO TRACKS
You can combine two tracks by erasing the index mark in between.
Example
To combine the 2nd track and the 3rd track by erasing the index mark at the beginning of the 3rd track:
1st track 2nd track 3rd track
1 St track 2nd track
NOTE
' if both of the tracks are titied, the titie of the iower numbered
track remains, if only one track is titled on the tracks to be combined, this titie remains.
' You cannot combine a track recorded in monaurai and a track
recorded in stereo.
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1 Press the MD button on the control panel and
load an MD.
2 Select or play back the latter track of the two
tracks to be combined using the ◄◄ or ►►
button or the numbered buttons on the remote control.
Example:
To combine the 2nd and 3rd tracks, select or play back the
3rd track.
3 Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly so that
"Combine" is dispiayed.
Example:
When combining the 2nd and 3rd tracks
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4 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
The two tracks are combined. The track numbers from this point forward are decreased by
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5 Remove the MD from the unit.
"TOC Edit" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.
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CHANGING THE ORDER OF THE
TRACKS
You can change the order of tracks after completing a recording.
Example
To move the 3rd track to the 1 st position
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6 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. 7 Remove the MD from the unit.
"TOC Edit" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.
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1 Press the MD button and load an MD.
2 Select or play back the track to be moved using
the ◄◄ or ►► button or the numbered buttons on the remote control.
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3 Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly so that
"Move" is displayed.
Example:
When moving the 3rd track
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4 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. 5 Press the ◄◄ or ►► button to select the desired
track number to move the track to.
Example:
When moving to the 1st position
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ERASING TRACKS

ERASING ALL TRACKS ON A DISC

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ERASING A SINGLE TRACK

MD EDIT ENTER
If you erase all the tracks, you cannot retrieve them again.
1 Press the MD button on the control panel and
load an MD.
2 In stop mode, press the MD EDIT button
repeatedly until "Erase All?" is displayed.
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3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
The display changes to "Erase?AII?''.
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1 Press the MD button on the controi panei and
load an MD.
2 Select or play back the track to be erased using
the ◄◄ or ►► button or the numbered buttons on the remote control.
3 Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly so that
"Erase" is dispiayed.
Example: When erasing the 3rd track
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The display changes to "Erase?".
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Make sure that It Is all right to erase all tracks.
To cancel erasing tracks, press the ■ button.
4 Within 8 seconds, press the ENTER button.
"TOC Edit" is displayed and all tracks on the inserted disc are erased. After completion of the erasure, "Blank Disc" is displayed.
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Make sure that it is all right to erase the track. To cancel erasing the track, press the ■ button.
5 Within 8 seconds, press the ENTER button.
The selected track is erased and all the succeeding track numbers are decreased by 1. "TOC Edit" is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.
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TIMER PLAY AND TIMER
RECORDING
5 Select the duration for the timer-activated period
with the ◄◄ or ►► button, and press the II button.
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The unit can be turned on at a specified time every day with the built-in timer.
• Make sure the clock is set correctly. (See page 7.)
Use the remote control.
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1 Press theTiMER button repeatedly while pressing
the SHiFT button on the remote controi to dispiay © (for timer piay) or 0 and ri>i:H«) (for timer recording).
0: for timer play ©andEEEa : for timer recording
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The duration for the timer-activated period can be set between
5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.
6 Prepare the source and the recording source.
To listen to a CD, load the disc. To listen to a radio broadcast, select the desired band and
tune in to a station.
To listen to an MD, insert the MD. To listen to the connected equipment, set the timer of the
connected source (with an external timer) and prepare it for play. To record from a radio broadcast on an MD, select the desired band and tune in to a station and insert the MD. To record from the connected equipment on an MD, set the timer of the connected source (with an external timer) and prepare it for play, then insert the MD.
7 Press the POWER button to turn the system off
after adjusting the volume and tone.
© or © if.i»iii=m remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer standby mode).
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2 Within 4 seconds, press the 11 button.
The hour flashes.
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If you do not press the II button within 4 seconds, another
operation may start.
3 Designate the hour of the timer-on time by
pressing the ◄◄ or ►► button, and press the II button. Repeat to designate the minute of the
timer-on time.
4 Select a source for timer play, or a source and a
recording source (MD) for timer recording.
When selecting timer play
Press the or ►► button repeatedly to select one of the
source names, then press the II button.
When selecting timer recording
Press the or ►► button repeatedly to select one of the source and recording source names, then press the II button. FM (or AM) ► MD ; when recording from a radio broadcast on an MD TAPE ► MD : when recording from the equipment connected to the TAPE IN jacks AUX ► MD : when recording from the equipment connected to the AUX IN jacks
• Timer recording is not applicable for CD.
For timer play, when the timer-on time is reached, the system
turns on and begins play with the selected source.
For timer recording, the system turns on one minute before
the timer-on time and starts recording at the timer-on time.
So be sure to complete the above steps 1 through 7 at least one minute before the timer-on time. If the volume level was set to more than 25 when the power
was turned off, it is automatically set to 25 when the unit turns
on by the timer.
To check the specified time and source
Press the TIMER button while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. The selected source name, the timer-on time and the duration for the timer-activated period are displayed for 4 seconds.
To cancel timer standby mode temporarily
Press the TIMER button repeatedly while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control so that "TIMER OFF" is displayed on the display. To restore the timer standby mode, press again to display © (and CEE3).
Using the unit while the timer is set
You can use the unit normally after setting the timer. Before turning off the power, repeat step 6 to prepare the source and the recording source, and adjust the volume and tone.
NOTE
■ Timer play and timer recording will not begin unless the power is turned off.
' Connected equipment cannot be turned on and off by the built-
in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.
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OTHER CONNECTIONS
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The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time.
Use the remote control.
1 Press the SLEEP button while pressing the SHIFT
button on the remote control.
SLEEP 60
2 Within 4 seconds, press the ◄◄ or ►► button
to specify the time until the power is turned off.
Each time the button is pressed, the time changes between 5 and 240 minutes in 5-minute steps.

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

-TAPE IN
-AUX IN
■LINE OUT
-SUPERWOOFER
Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details.
• The connecting cords are not supplied. Obtain the necessary
connecting cords.
• Consult your local Aiwa dealer for optional equipment.

TAPE IN JACKS

This system can input analog sound signals from a tape deck through these jacks. Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect a tape deck.
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Specified time
To check the time remaining until the power is turned off
Press the SLEEP button once while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control. The remaining time is displayed for 4 seconds.
To cancel the sleep timer
Press the SLEEP button twice while pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control so that “SLEEP OFF” is displayed.
NOTE
When using a tape deck to record the sound of this system, connect the tape deck to the LINE OUT jacks (see below).

AUX IN JACKS

This system can input analog sound signals through these jacks.
Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment (turntables, LD players, VCRs, TV, etc.). Connect the red plug to the R jack, and the white plug to the L
jack.
When connecting a turntable
Use an Aiwa turntable equipped with a built-in equalizer amplifier.

LINE OUT JACKS

This system can output analog sound signals for all functions through these jacks.
Use a cable with RCA phono plugs to connect audio equipment.
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Do not connect equipment to the LINE CUT jacks and AUX IN
jacks simultaneously.
Ctherwise, noise is generated and malfunctions may occur.
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SUPER WOOFER ^ JACK

Connect an optional powered sub woofer with a built-in-amplifier to the jack.
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LISTENING TO EXTERNAL
SOURCES
To play equipment connected to the TAPE IN jacks, press the
TAPE/AUX button repeatedly so that "TAPE" is displayed. To play equipment connected to the AUX IN jacks, press the TAPE/AUX button repeatedly so that "AUX" is displayed.
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TAPE/AUX
TAPE/AUX

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft and dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could damage the finish of the unit.

Care of the units

• Do not give the units a strong shock ie. drop or hit.
• Do not use the units dose to a strong magnetic field such as a
television. Doing so may cause malfunctions.

Care of CDs

• When a disc becomes dirty, wipe the disc from the center out
with a cleaning cloth.
• After playing a disc, store the disc in its case. Do not leave the disc in places that are hot or humid.
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Care of MDs

Since MDs come in a cartridge which protects the discs inside from fingerprints and dust, you do not have to be overly careful when handling them. However, soiled or damaged cartridges
can lead to malfunctions in the unit. Observe the following tips when handling MDs.
• Keep a cartridge in the attached case.
• Do not open the shutter of the cartridge to touch the disc directly. If the disc inside becomes soiled, it is very difficult to clean.
The cartridge can also be damaged.
• Close the shutter if it opens while handling or ejecting a disc.
Otherwise dust may enter inside or a disc may become scratched.
Disc
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MD GUIDE MESSAGES
Message Cause
Blank Disc Nothing is recorded on the disc.
Can't Edit Tracks are too short to be joined up.
The combine function was used while playing back the first track.
The divide function is used at the beginning of the track.
The combine function was used to join a track recorded in monaural with a track recorded in stereo.
Disc Error
Disc Full There is not enough time to record on the disc.
Temp Over
CautionI
The disc is damaged by scratches. Replace the disc. The unit received a strong shock during a TOC
reading.
The temperature of the unit is too high.
The surrounding temperature is too high or too low.
The unit operates abnormally due to a scratched disc or a strong shock.
Solution
— See “THE LIMITATIONS OF MINI DISC” on page 13.
Disabled.
Do not subject the disc to strong shocks during a TOC reading.
Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
Leave the unit in a cool place for a while before operating it again.
Operate the unit at moderate room temperature.
Replace the disc. Do not subject the unit to a
strong shock. PB DISC Protected
TOC Full
Mecha Err
Emergency
Can’t Copy
MD Error UTOC Error
A prerecorded disc is attempted to edit. The disc is record-protected.
There are too many tracks or emphasis data to be recorded or edited, or there is no room on the disc.
Error occurs in the loading mechanism. (All functions will be disabled.)
Recording is no longer possible because there are scratches on the disc or the unit was subjected to a strong shock during recording.
Recording is not possible due to SCMS (see page
13). An error occurred in the MD unit of this unit. An error occurred in the TOC of the MD because
the unit was subjected to a strong shock during recording, or during recording or reading of the TOC.
Replace the disc with a recordable one. Slide the record-protect tab on the disc. (See page
16.) ,
Erase tracks.
Turn the power off and disconnect the AC cord once. Then turn it on again.
If this message still appears, consult your local
Aiwa dealer.
Exchange the MD. Do not subject the unit to strong shocks.
Contact an Aiwa service representative. Exchange the MD.
Do not subject the unit to strong shocks during recording, or during recording or reading of the
TOC.
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