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OPERATING INSTRUaiONS

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DIGITAL AUDIO

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.

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

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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

Sensor

'MD PLAY

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.

The hour flashes.

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To switch to the 24-hour standard, press the ■ button. To restore the 12-hour standard, press the ■ button again.

SHIFT

CLOCK

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POWER

■ If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage.

' 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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NOTE

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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When using the remote control, press the GEQ button repeatedly.

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BBE

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.

NOTE

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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If the power is turned otf, the previously tuned station will be played (Direct Play Function).

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)

Total number of tracks Total playing time

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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selected tracks

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.

(prerecorded sound source) Digital dubbing

Digital dubbing

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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)

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

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.

Eye catcher

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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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