Kenwood HM-582 Instruction Manual

MICRO HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM

TEXT

HM-582MD

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

Before installation, be sure to read “System configuration” and “Installation” in this manual to ensure correct installation. 6

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

TEXT

B60-4705-00 00 CH (T)

0001

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Before applying power

Units are designed for operation as follows.

Europe and U.K. ........................................................... AC 230 V only

For the United Kingdom

Factory fitted moulded mains plug

1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.

2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug.

3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the

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plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a threepin plug.

Introduction

Safety precautions

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WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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CAUTION

DO NOT OPEN

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

The marking of products using lasers

The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker

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class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Inside of this laser product, a component (a laser diode: Wavelength: 760-800nm) classified as Class 3A laser radiation is contained as alerted by the internal caution label shown above. To avoid exposure to laser beams, do not open the cover.

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Introduction

Special features

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Layout free

The system components can be installed vertically on the sides (lengthwise) as well as the conventional, horizontally stacked installation. Try various layouts of the main unit and speakers and find that match your listening room.

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CD =MD high-speed (2x-speed) dubbing

A convenient feature enabling dubbing from CD to MD with simple operation and short period. (Single CD track dubbing is newly available in addition to the all-track dubbing.)

❑

Frosty door with interior design considerations

The main unit is provided with a storable door, a feature that cannot be found in previous stereo systems. The door does not only protect the system from damage and dirt but also suits the interior of many listening rooms.

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Low standby power consumption

The power consumption during standby is no more than 2 W.

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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with backlit illumination

A high-definition graphic display on each component shows the operating modes such as CD playback and tuner reception conditions at a glance. The display orientation can be changed according to whether the system components are installed vertically or stacked horizontally.

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CD-TEXT data display

When discs conforming to CD-TEXT are played with this unit, the text information recorded on the CD (disc name or titles) is displayed automatically. Some CDs conforming to CD-TEXT may not display text information.

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R.D.S. (Radio Data System)

The RDS data included in FM broadcasts can be used to search for the intended broadcasting contents and for automatic reception from standby.

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Convenient timer functions

1 O.T.T. timer :

When the set time comes, a source starts to play automatically only for an hour.

2 Program timer for playback (AI timer playback) and timer recording:

Two timer programs (PROG.1 and PROG.2) are available for each of the timer playback (AI timer playback) and timer recording functions. (When playback is started with the AI timer, the volume increases automatically until the specified level.)

3 Sleep timer :

When the set time comes, the power of the system is set automatically to OFF (standby). This is convenient for example when you want to fall asleep while listening to music.

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Sampling rate converter built in

The unit incorporates a sampling rate converter to handle different kinds of digital sources (32kHz,

44.1kHz, 48kHz).

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Before applying power................................ 2

Safety precautions ............................................................... 2

Introduction ........................................................ 3

Special features .......................................................................... 3

Front door ...................................................................................... 5

Installation.......................................................... 6

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System connection........................................... 7

1. Connection of the System Accessories............................ 7

2. Connection of Other Accessories

(Commercially Available Parts) ......................................... 9

Controls and indicators ................................. 10

Main unit .................................................................................... 10

Remote control unit ................................................................. 12

Operation of remote control unit ........................................... 13

Display ........................................................................................ 14

Clock adjustment............................................ 15

Menu mode ...................................................... 16

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Operation in menu mode .......................................................... 16

Caution : Read the pages marked

MD Edit Functions .......................................... 47

Selecting the editing function type ...................................... 47

Reordering several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE) .......... 48

Moving the order of the track being played in a disc

(MOVE) ......................................................................................... 50

Dividing a track during playback (DIVIDE) ......................... 52

Combining tracks during playback (COMBINE) ................ 54

Erasing several tracks at a time (QUICK ERASE)................ 56

Erasing a single track during playback (ERASE)................ 58

Erasing all tracks on a disc (ALL ERASE) ............................. 59

Assigning a title to a disc or track ....................................... 60

Copying titles in title memos for use as titles

of other MDs or tracks(TITLE COPY)(TITLE MEMO)...... 65

To delete the edited contents (EDIT CANCEL) .................... 68

Listening to an AUX input source ................. 70

Timer operation............................................... 71

Setting the O.T.T. timer ............................................................ 71

Program timer playback (AI timer playback)

and timer recording .............................................................. 72

Sleep timer ................................................................................ 75

carefully to ensure safe operation.

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Hearing sound ................................................. 18

Playback of CD................................................ 20

Playback of MD ............................................... 23

Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH) ..... 25

Receiving broadcast station ......................... 26

Using R.D.S.

Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) ......... 30

Recording on MD............................................. 32

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(Radio Data System) .....................................

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Various CD/MD playback features .............. 38

Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) .. 38

Repeated playback .................................................................. 40

Playing tracks in a random order (random playback) ...... 41

Convenient Recording Methods .................. 42

Selection of the Recording type ............................................. 42

High-speed recording of all tracks in a CD ......................... 43

High-speed recording of a single track in a CD ................. 44

One-touch recording ................................................................ 45

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Program recording .................................................................... 46

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Important Items ............................................... 76

Maintenance ............................................................................. 76

Reference ................................................................................... 77

Handling of discs...................................................................... 78

Handling of Mini disc .............................................................. 78

In case of difficulty ........................................ 79

Specifications ................................................. 83

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Front door

1 Open the front door.

2 Store the door by sliding in.

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3 Lock.

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÷ Push in the door until it clicks. ÷ To close the door, unlock it by pushing it slightly and reverse

the above procedure.

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage. We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

Accessories

AM loop antenna (1)

Remote control unit (1)

FM indoor antenna (1)

Batteries (R6/AA) (2)

Feet for speaker (8)

Speaker cord (2)

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Demonstration

The demonstration consists of sequential switching of display for showing the functions available with the system. The audio does not change while the demonstration is active. Demonstration cannot be started during playback (or recording) of a source.

÷ Provided that the power is set to ON, demonstration is

switched automatically to “DEMO ON” after there is a power failure or the power cord is unplugged then plugged in again.

DEMO ON (Demonstration executed):

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While the power is set to ON , press and hold the menu/demo key on the main unit for more than 2 seconds.

/demo

DEMO OFF (Demonstration cancelled):

÷ Press the menu/demo key in the “DEMO ON” mode.

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Notes

Installation

System connection

The system features a free layout with which both the main unit and speakers can be installed either on their bottom (horizontally, or widthwise) or on their side (vertically, or lengthwise).

CAUTION

÷ When attaching replacement front feet, use only the screws which have been used with the removed feet. (Using other

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screws may result in a fire or malfunction.)

÷ Eject the CD, MD and unplug the power cord before installation.

Changing the installation method

Main unit

At the factory, the feet have been attached to the bottom panel for “horizontal” installation.

Step 1

Vertical installation Remove the foot from the bottom panel and attach

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them onto the side panel.

1 Remove the four feet on the front and rear part of

the bottom panel using a screwdriver.

2 Attach the feet to the specified positions on the

side panel.

Use the screws removed in 1 for attaching.

3 Place the main unit so that the LCD panel comes at

the top as shown in the figure.

CAUTION Do not install the main unit without feet. Otherwise,

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the heat produced inside cannot be well ventilated and a fire hazard or malfunction may result.

Speakers

The speakers are shipped without feet attached. Attach the feet by adhesion to the specified positions according to the desired layout.

Attach the four feet with the following procedure.

Feet removed in step 1

Step 2

Micro hi-fi component system VH-5MD

timer

rem

›

display

/BA

/dem

PUSH

enu

set

disc loading mechanism

sound

TOP

multi control

AUX

volume/

rec

phones

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Vertical installation

PUSH

X e s



multi control

volume/

S T O

disc loading mechanism

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C D

View of “vertical” installation

Horizontal installation

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timer

1 Remove dust and dirt from the positions you

want to attach the feet.

2 Peel off the double-side adhesive tape from each

of the provided speaker feet. Attach each feet to the specified position.

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÷ When you want to change the speaker layout, peel off and

attach the feet again using commercially-available doubleside adhesive tape.

Layout examples

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CAUTION

Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.

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÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit. ÷ Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside dimension including projection) equal or greater than,

shown below.

Top panel : 50 cm Back panel : 10 cm

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System connection

1. Connection of the System Accessories

Connect the antenna as shown in the figure. Do not plug the power cord into a wall AC outlet until the connection has been completed.

Connection of the Accessory Antenna

AM loop antenna

The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and set it to a direction which provides the best reception.

Malfunction of microcomputer

If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”. l

FM indoor antenna

The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. For stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Remove the indoor antenna if you connect one outdoors.

1 Plug into the terminal. 2 Locate the position providing good re-

ception condition.

3 Fix the antenna.

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AM loop antenna

ANTENNA

GND

75Ω

GND

75Ω

ANTENNA

Assembling the antenna

FM indoor antenna

In case of bad reception FM outdoor antenna

Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Ω terminal.

Please remove the indoor antenna after an outdoor antenna has been installed.

GND

75Ω

ANTENNA

(Commercially available)

GND

75Ω

ANTENNA

FM outdoor antenna (Commercially available)

75Ω coaxial cable

(Commercially available)

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Connection of speakers

÷ Never short-circuit the + and – speaker cords.

The protection circuit will operate and no sound will be put out.

÷ The + and – polarity are inverted, the sound will be unnatural with unclear localization of musical instruments. ÷ With the speakers of this system, there is no distinction between the left and right speakers.

Main unit

System connection

Speaker (Right)

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Speaker rear panel

twist

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−

+-+

To wall AC outlet

Speaker cord (accessories)

twist

SERIAL NO.

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

(TAPE/MD)

AUX

OUT IN

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL

GND

FM 75Ω

ANTENNA

SPEAKERS

(

)

6-16Ω

Speaker cord (accessories)

Speaker (Left)

Notes

−

1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced or noise may interfere.

−

2. Before plugging or unplugging a connection cord, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. If connection cords are plugged or unplugged with the power cord left plugged in, malfunction or damage may result.

Attaching the speaker nets

Use the following procedure when you want to attach the speaker net to each speaker.

Align the projections on the back of the speaker net with the holes on the top edge of the speaker, and push in gently to attach the speaker net to the speaker.

Back of the speaker net

Top

÷ The speaker net has the distinction

between the top and bottom. Check

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its back side to attach it in the correct direction.

Bottom

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2. Connection of Other Accessories

CAUTION

When connections are to be made, make sure that the power plug is not plugged into a wall AC outlet. Connect the equipment as shown in the figures.

Conection of Subwoofer (optional)

Extremely low frequency sound is played back powerfully.

SERIAL NO.

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

SPEAKERS

(

6-16Ω

R L

)

Malfunction of microcomputer

If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”.

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(Commercially Available Parts)

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Subwoofer

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Connection of external source component

Analog signal connection

The AUX (TAPE/MD) input jacks on the rear panel can be used to connect a cassette deck, etc.

AUX

(TAPE/MD)

OUT IN

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL

Digital signal connection

The OPTICAL digital input jack on the rear panel can be used to connect a digital component.

AUX

(TAPE/MD)

OUT IN

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL

AUX

(TAPE/MD)

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL

audio input

INOUT

audio output

Digital component

Optical fiber cable

Optical digital audio output

Cassette deck etc.

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Notes

* Be sure to retain the cap removed above.

1.In case an associated system component is connected, also read the instruction manual of the component.

2.Insert the optical-fiber cable straight into the connector until it clicks.

3.Be sure to attach the protection cap when the connector is not used.

4.Never bend or bundle the optical-fiber cable.

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Controls and indicators

Main unit

Controls and indicators

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1 0

timer

micro hi-fi component system

remote

5 6 7 8 9

TUNER

/BAND

›

display

/demo

PUSH

$ ^

disc loading mechanism

set

sound

&*# %@

STOP

volume/

multi-control

AUX

(



rec

phones

)

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Standby mode

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While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the unit’s internal circuitry to back up the memory. This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be turned ON from the remote control unit.

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1 /timer key (indicator)

Key

Press to switch the power ON and OFF (standby).

*af

Indicator

When power is ON :Light in green. When power is OFF (standby) :Lights in red.0 During timer standby :Lights in amber.

2CD insertion slot 3Remote sensor (remote) 44 ¢ keys

During CD/MD playback:

Press to skip CD/MD tracks ¡¢

During tuner reception:

Press to select a radio station. §

5TUNER/BAND key

When power is ON:

Press to select the tuner input. §

When power is OFF (standby):

Press to turn the system power ON and start radio reception on the tuner. *

During tuner reception:

Press to switch the radio band. §

6MD 6 key

When power is ON:

Press to select the MD input. £

When power is OFF (standby):

Press to turn the system power ON and start MD

playback. *

When MD input is selected:

Press to start playback or let it pause. £ Press when playing or recording the input source connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks.¤∏

7CD 6 key

When power is ON:

Press to select the CD input. )

When power is OFF (standby):

Press to turn the system power ON and start CD playback. *

When CD input is selected:

Press to start playback or let it pause. )

Controls and indicators

8 7 STOP key

When power is OFF (standby) :

Press to display the time of the day for 5 seconds.

During CD/MD playback : Press to stop playback.

¡¢

During MD recording : Press to stop recording.

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9 0 (CD eject) key

This key is pressed to remove CD. The key lights when a CD is loaded inside. ¡

0 volume/multi-control knob

This knob is usually used to adjust the listening volume but can also be used in setting selection, timer reservation and clock adjustment operations.

%^&*

! Character data display @ Front door 5 # display key

Press to switch the graphics in the display. $

$ menu/demo key

Press to switch on/off the setting selection modes and demonstration mode. 5%^

% set key

When power is ON :

Press to set or enter a menu item. %^

^ sound key

Press to adjust the tone. (

& MD insertion slot * AUX key

Press when playing or recording the input source connected to the AUX (analog) input jacks. ¤∏

( rec key

Press to start recording. ‹

) phones jack

Plug headphones with a stereo mini-plug (optional).

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¡ 0 (MD eject) key

This key is pressed to remove MD. The key lights when a MD is loaded inside. ¢

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Remote control unit

1 2 ABC 3 DEF

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4 GHI 5JKL 6 MNO

7 PRS 8TUV 9 WXY

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CLEAR

PGM

TIME

/SPACE

TUNING P.CALL

AUX

REPEAT RANDOM SLEEP

MUTE

/CHARAC.

AUTO/MONO

DISPLAY

PTY

STOP

/DELETE

TUNER/BAND

MD O.T.E.

TONE

VOLUME

POWER

TITLE INPUT

TRACK EDIT

SET

ENTER

TITLE

TIMER

SOUND

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4,¢ keys

During CD or MD playback: Press to skip CD or MD tracks ¡¢ During tuner reception: Press to select a radio station. §

1,¡ keys

During CD or MD playback: Press to fast forward or fast reverse the disc.

¡¢

During tuner reception: Press to select radio stations. •

AUX key

Press when playing or recording the input source connected to the AUX (analog) input jacks.¤∏

DISPLAY key

Press to switch the graphics in the display. $

3Keys related to CD and MD

REPEAT key

Press for repeat playback of a CD or MD. ‚

RANDOM key

Press to play the tracks in a CD or MD in a random order. q

4PTY key

Used at the time of program type detection. º

5POWER ( ) key *af

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1Character/numeric keys

When CD or MD input is selected: Press to enter numbers. ¡¢ During tuner reception: Press when recalling a preset radio station.

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When MD title input operation Used to enter alphanumeric and symbol characters.

2Basic operation keys

TUNER/BAND key

Press to select the tuner input. § This key is also used to switch the broadcast bands.

MD6 (play/pause) key *£ CD6 (play/pause) key *) STOP 7 (stop) key

When power is OFF (standby) :

Press to display the time of the day for 5 seconds.

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During CD or MD playback : Press to stop playback.

During MD recording : Press to stop recording.

§•

¡¢

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6Keys related to MD

TITLE INPUT key

This is used in MD title input operation. P

TRACK EDIT key

This is used in MD editing for reordering tracks, deleting tracks, etc.

ipWRYIO

SET key

When CD or MD input is selected: Press to set or enter a program. °i

ENTER key

When MD input is selected: This is used to execute an MD editing operation or to enter an input title. ∞ioQE

TYUIO´´

During tuner reception: Press to enter a manual preset station. •

TIME/SPACE key

When CD or MD input is selected: Press to switch the time information displayed during CD or MD playback. ™¢ Press to enter a space during MD title entry.

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Press to vary the character scrolling speed. & During tuner reception: Press to change the radio station name display or frequency display. ª

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PGM/CHARAC.(AUTO/MONO) key

When CD or MD input is selected: Press when selecting program playback or an input character group. °Œ„ During tuner reception: Press to switch the tuning mode of the tuner.

CLEAR/DELETE key

This key is used to clear the program. During title input, it is used to delete a character.·Œ„

7 Keys related to MD

TITLE SEARCH key

This is used in searching an MD title. ∞

MD O.T.E. key

Press during CD playback to record the currently playing track onto MD. rt Press during stop to record a CD from track number 1.

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8 Keys related to timer and sound

TIMER key

Press to execute or cancel a timer program.

SLEEP key

Press to set the sleep timer. g

SOUND key

Press to select S.DIRECT, N.B.1, N.B.2 or TONE.

TONE key

Press to adjust the highest and lowest frequencies.

VOLUME key

Press to adjust the listening volume or tone.

Press to select the PTY SEARCH. º

MUTE key

Press to mute sound temporarily. (

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Operation of remote control unit

Loading batteries

1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries.

÷ Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries fol-

lowing the polarity indications.

Operation

Plug the power cord into a power outlet and press

the “ POWER” key on the remote control unit to switch the power ON. Then press the key of the

function you want to control.

÷ When pressing more than one remote control keys suc-

cessively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys.

3 Close the cover.

30˚

e t

m e r

timer

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disc loading mechanism

PUSH

30˚

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P O T

volume/

multi control

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Notes

1. The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.

2. When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new ones.

3. If direct sunlight or the light of a high- frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote sensor, malfunction may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction.

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Display

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4 5

1 Selector display (MD,CD,AM, FM, AUX) 2 Play(3)/Pause(8) indicator 3 Graphic display 4 Playback/tuning indicators

(TRACK, PROGRAM, RANDOM, STEREO)

5 Total tracks of entire MD 6 Track No.being played 7 Character information display

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(play time, title display, etc.)

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MD0004000

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8:26

TONE

PROG.1

A.P.S.

12:30PM

TRACK

015

1:30

¶8

9 0

! @

Controls and indicators

MD CD

TUNER DIGITAL AUX

AU TO

8 Tone related indicators

(S.DIRECT, N.B.1, N.B.2, TONE)

9 TIMER-related display

(O.T.T., PROG.1, PROG.2)

0 Auto Power Save display ! Time display @ MD rec(¶)/Pause(8) indicator # Remaining MD recordable time display

OPT

AUX

*1 Display when an MD is loaded

Recordable MD

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In regard to DISPLAY key

Each press of the DISPLAY key switches the graphic display. (Example of display)

Normal display

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TRACK

015

8:26

TONE

PROG.1

A.P.S.

12:30PM

1:30

Recording-protectedMD Playback-onlyMD

Graphic display

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CD 01

‰

TRACK

015

0:32

1:30

Level meter display

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MD 005

‰

TRACK

015

26:35

TONE

L R

12:30PM

1:30

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DJUST

1:30

TONE

TIME ADJUST

12:HOUR

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Clock adjustment

This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function.

If there is a power failure or the power cord is unplugged then plugged in again while the power set to off (STANDBY mode) after a timer is activated,

the /timer indicator blinks in amber. In this case, adjust the clock again.

Switching the power ON

Activate the clock adjustment mode.

1 Press the menu/demo key.

2 Rotate the volume/multi-control knob to select

“TIME ADJUST ?”, then press the set key.

7 STOP

menu/demo

2 Select “TIME ADJUST ?”

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IMEADJUST

3 Select the time display mode.

Menu mode

set

volume/

multi-control

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7 STOP

Blinks

3 Select “12 HOUR” or “24 HOUR” by rotating the

volume/multi-control knob, then press the set key.

Enter the hour.

1 Adjust the figure of hour by rotating the volume/

multi-control knob.

To put back the time

2 Press the set key.

Enter the minute.

1 Adjust the figure of minute by rotating the vol-

ume/multi-control knob.

volume/

multi-control

set

To advance the time

Blinks

÷ The time of the day is represented in 12-hour or 24-hour

method.

1 Setting the hour

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IME

÷ The time display starts to blink.

÷ Press the set key. The hour is entered and the minute display

starts to blink.

1 Setting the minute

Blinks

DJUST

1:00

Example for adjusting at

1:30PM

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To put back the time

2 Press the set key.

When power is OFF (standby) :

Press the 7 STOP key to display the time of the day for 5 seconds.

volume/

multi-control

set

To advance the time

Blinks

÷ If you pressed the set key by mistake, press the menu/

demo key and restart from the beginning.

÷ To adjust correct time, press the set key at the same moment

as a time announcement.

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TIME ADJUST

12:HOUR

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/demo

Menu mode

Operation in menu mode

Menu mode

1 Press the menu/demo key.

2 Select the item to be set.

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3 Press the set key.

Set other items by repeating 2 and 3 for each.

volume/

multi-control

set

Display in menu mode

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÷ Some items cannot be selected depending on the current

mode. “ by pressing the set key.

” blinks in this case. The cause can be displayed

Each turn changes the displayed item.

“CD=MD O.T.E. ?“ .... erty

“REC TNO MARK ?“ .............................. ›

“REC INPUT ?“ .............................. ›

“AUX D. LEVEL ?“ ...................... ﬁ∏

“AUX A. LEVEL ?“ ...................... ﬁ∏

“MONITOR ?“ .............................. ›

“TIMER SET ?“ ......................as

“AUTOPOWERSAVE ?“ .............................. ^

“TIME ADJUST ?“ .............................. %

“AUTO MEMORY ?“ .............................. ¶

“CONTRAST ?“ .............................. &

“BACK LIGHT ?“ .............................. &

“BALANCE ?“ .............................. (

÷ The setting mode is canceled if no key or dial has been

operated for more than 20 seconds during the above.

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EVEL

Blinks

÷ The current setting is indicated by “3” and an option item is

indicated by “>”.

Apprication section

Auto Power Save (A.P.S.)

When the power has been left ON for more than 30 minutes while the unit has been doing neither recording or playback in this period, the A.P.S. function switches the power OFF (standby) automatically. Whether the A.P.S. function is to be used or not can be set with the following steps.

1 Press the menu/demo key. 2 Rotate the volume/multi-control knob to

select “AUTOPOWERSAVE ?”, then press

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the set key.

3 Select “ON” or “OFF” by rotating the vol-

ume/multi-control knob, then press the set key.

“AUX A. LEVEL” is not available unless the input selector is set to “AUX”. Select the “AUX” input.

Current setting

Option item

÷ With the TUNER and AUX input, A.P.S. functions

only when the volume is set to zero.

÷ The LCD shows “A.P.S.” while this function is ac-

tive.

Blinks

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UTOPOWERSAVE

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A.P.S.

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Lights

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ONTRAST

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• • • • • • • • • •

CD 003

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LCD contrast adjustment (CONTRAST)

The contrast of the LCD display on the main unit can be switched as desired.

÷ Adjust the contrast when the LCD display is hard to read

due to a problem in the installation position or to the ambient temperature condition, etc.

1 Press the menu/demo key.

2 Rotate the volume/multi-control knob to select

“CONTRAST ?”, then press the set key.

3 Select the desired brightness (display density)

by rotating the volume/multi-control knob, then press the set key.

LCD back light adjustment (BACK LIGHT)

The brightness of the back light of the LCD panel can be switched as desired.

Menu mode

If the LCD display is hard to view (due to too high or low contrast), press and hold the display key on the main unit for more than 2 seconds. This resets the contrast to the initial value.

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ONTRAST

Blinks

Preparation section

Basic section

1 Press the menu/demo key.

2 Rotate the volume/multi-control knob to select

“BACK LIGHT ?”, then press the set key.

3 Select “LOW” or “HIGH” by rotating the vol-

ume/multi-control knob, then press the set key.

LCD scroll speed adjustment

When CD text or MD title characters scrolled on the LCD panel are hard to read, the scrolling speed can be switched as desired.

÷ Adjust the contrast when the LCD display is hard to read

due to a problem in the installation position or to the ambient temperature condition, etc.

Select the “CD“ or “MD“ input. )£

1Press the TIME/SPACE key repeatedly to enter

title display mode.

TIME

/SPACE

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BACK0LIGHT00?

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Pressing and holding the TIME/SPACE key for more than 5 seconds resets the scroll speed to the initial value.

Title display mode

Title is scrolled.

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SCROLL M IDDLE

Blinks

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Knowledge section

2 Press and hold the TIME/SPACE key for more

than 2 seconds.

3 Repeat step 2 until the desired scroll speed is

selected.

TIME

/SPACE

The scroll speed is switched every time the operation is repeated.

“SCROLL FAST +“ High speed

(Initial value)

“SCROLL MIDDLE“ Middle speed “SCROLL SLOW“ Slow speed

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Hearing sound

Muting the sound temporarily

Bass and treble compensation

Preparation section

Tone adjustment

Basic section

Balance adjustment

Listening through headphones

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1. Switching the power ON (OFF).

When the /timer key is pressed while the power is ON, the power will be switched OFF.

timer

Press the /timer key.

When CD has been selected.

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volume/

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multi-control

÷ To protect the internal circuitry, the sound is muted for about 5 seconds after the

power is switched ON.

÷ Pressing the CD 6 , MD 6, AUX or TUNER/BAND key also turns power on and

starts playback (reception) of the corresponding input. (One-touch operation)

2. Selecting the desired output.

When CD has been

TUNER (radio broadcasting) § CD ) MD £ AUX ∏

÷ When CD 6 or MD 6 is selected, playback

will start when a disc already has been inserted.

3. Volume adjustment.

Volume display

÷ The same function is also available using the

VOLUME keys on the remote control unit.

÷ The display shows a reference value (0~40).

selected.

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CD0001

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CD0001

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TONE

A.P.S.

12:30PM

1:35

TONE

A.P.S.

12:30PM

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TONE

OUND

ONTROL

S.DIRECT

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S.DIRECT

A.P.S.

ALANCE

---+---

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Muting the sound temporarily (MUTE)

Remote control unit only

A.P.S.

MUTE

÷ Press again to resume the original volume. ÷ This is also cancelled when the volume is adjusted.

Blinks

MUTE

TRACK

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Listening through headphones

1 Insert the headphone plug into the phones jack.

phones

÷ Headphones with a stereo mini plug can be connected. ÷ The sounds from all speakers are cut off.

2 Adjust the volume with the volume/multi-control

knob.

Hearing sound

Bass and treble compensation (N.B.: Natural Bass circuit)

SOUND

Each press switch the modes as follows.

“S.DIRECT” ... The source signal from a CD or MD

can be reproduced with high fidelity to the original sound by bypassing the tone control circuitry in the main unit.

“TONE” ......... The source signal is processed by

the tone control circuitry before being output from the main unit.

“N.B.1” .......... Only the lowest frequencies are en-

hanced.

“N.B.2” .......... The lowest and highest frequen-

cies are enhanced according to the current volume level.

Preparation section

Lights

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Tone adjustment (Remote control unit only)

The responses of the lowest frequencies (BASS) and highest frequencies (TREBLE) can be adjusted as desired. After this adjustment, the N.B. effect will be disabled.

1 Press the TONE key to select ”BASS”.

Adjust the level of lowest frequencies as desired using the VOLUME keys.

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ONECONTROL

0BASS 0

TONE

2 Press the TONE key again while “BASS” is dis-

played to select “TREBLE”. Adjust the level of the highest frequencies using the VOLUME keys.

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ONE

ONTROL

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VOLUME

Balance adjustment

The balance of volumes from the left and right speakers can be adjusted as follows.

1 Press the menu/demo key.

2 Rotate the volume/multi-control knob to select

“BALANCE ?”, then press the set key.

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BALANCE

3 Adjust the left and right speaker balance by rotat-

ing the volume/multi-control knob.

4 Press the set key.

÷ This adjustment is not available when “S.DIRECT” is

selected.

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TONE

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Application section

Knowledge section

3 Press the TONE key once more.

÷ The BASS and TREBLE can be adjusted independ-

ently in the range from –4 to +4.

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Playback of CD

Hearing sound

Playback from desired track

Preparation section

To fast forward and backward

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To pause playback

To stop playback

Skipping tracks

To pause playback

Skipping tracks

To stop playback

To eject a disc

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The label must be on top.

Do not touch the played surface.

Insert a disc in the insertion slot;

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it will be pulled in automatically into the deep of the unit.

Knowledge section

1. Load/eject a disc.

Press the 0 key to eject the disc. When taking the disc out of the unit, be sure to pull the disc straight out. If the CD is pulled out in an oblique direction, the played surface may be damaged.

÷ No adapter is necessary to play an 8 cm CD.

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÷ Discs with certain special designs (transparent discs, etc.) may not be able to be

ejected by the first press. In such a case, try holding the 0 key depressed.

÷ If a disc cannot be inserted smoothly, try pushing it with a light force; this may

promote the automatic insertion of the disc.

The CD cannot be loaded or ejected while the unit is in standby mode. Do not force load a CD in standby mode, otherwise malfunction will result.

2. Start playback.

÷ After a few seconds, play starts from track No.1.

(The “CD” input is selected automatically.)

Track No. being played (Upper line)

Elapsed track playing time (Lower line)

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CD0001

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TRACK

FMFMF1:30

0:08

TONE

A.P.S.

12:30PM

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To pause playback

÷ Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately. ÷ The graphic display blinks.

To stop playback

STOP

Playback from desired track

Remote control unit only

Select the desired track No.

1 2 ABC 3 DEF

4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO

7 PRS 8 TUV 9 WXY

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Playback of CD

Hearing sound

To fast forward and backward

Remote control unit only

TUNING

To backward

÷ Playback starts from the position where the key is re-

leased.

To forward

Skipping tracks

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¢4

To skip backward

÷ The track in the direction of the button pressed is skipped,

and the selected track will be played from the beginning.

÷ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the

track being played will be played from the beginning.

÷ To skip further to the previous track, press the 4 key

quickly.

÷ Tracks can be skipped by pressing the 4 or ¢ key even

in stop mode. In this case, playback starts automatically after skipping.

To skip forward

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Basic section

To eject a disc

Press the numeric keys as shown below....

To select track No. 12 .. +10, 2 To select track No. 20 .. +10, +10, 0

If the disc is stopped in the middle of loading or ejection, message “PLEASE PUSH EJECT KEY or PLAY KEY” is displayed and the 0 key blinks. In this case, press the 0 key to eject the disc.

÷ When the 0 key is pressed, the disc is pulled inside the unit then ejected. When the CD 6 key is pressed, the disc is pulled in

and starts to be played.

Do not attempt to insert a disc with peculiar shape (star shaped, heart shaped, etc.), crack or important warp or a stabilizer marketed for disc protection. Otherwise malfunction may result.

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Time display on CD player (Remote control unit only)

Each press of the TIME/SPACE key switches the displayed information items one after another.

TIME

/SPACE

Preparation section

÷ When the total playing time of the tracks programmed for

program playback reaches 256 minutes or more, the display shows “---:--T” and the time display becomes unavailable.

÷ When a non-CD-TEXT disc is played, the CD text informa-

tion display shows “............”

Elapsed time of track

being played .........................

Remaining time of track

being played .........................

Elapsed time of

entire disc .............................

Remaining time on

entire disc .............................

CD TEXT data display

(Compatible disc only) ........

Playback of CD

Hearing sound

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CD0003

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CD0003

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CD TEXT function

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Apprication section

Knowledge section

Contents

Playback of MD

To stop playback

Playback from desired track

To pause playback

Skipping tracks

To pause playback

Hearing sound

To stop playback

Preparation section

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Ejecting the disc

To fast forward and backward

In the direction of the arrow

Skipping tracks

1. Load a Mini Disc

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2. Start playback.

÷ Insert the minidisc correctly into the slot of this unit. ÷ The disc indicator (0) lights up when an MD is inserted. ÷ “READING” is displayed while the contents of the MD are checked. ÷ If a title has been assigned to the disc, that title will be displayed.

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MD0001

0:000

TONE

The MD cannot be loaded or ejected while the unit is in standby mode. Do not force load a MD in standby mode, otherwise malfunction will result.

(The “MD” input is selected automatically.)

Basic section

Application section

Track No. being played

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÷ After a few seconds, play starts from track No.1.

MD 001

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TRACK

FMFM

015

0:12

TONE

A.P.S.

12:30PM

F1:30

Elapsed time of track being played

Remaining recording time of disc

Continued on next page

Knowledge section

Contents

To pause playback

÷ Each press pauses and plays the MD alternately. ÷ The graphic display blinks.

To stop playback

STOP

Preparation section

Playback from desired track

Remote control unit only

1 2 ABC 3 DEF

Select the desired track No.

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4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO

7 PRS 8 TUV 9 WXY

+100

( )

0 QZ +10’,

Playback of MD

Hearing sound

To fast forward and backward

Remote control unit only

TUNING

÷ Playback starts from the position where the key is

released.

To forwardTo backward

Skipping tracks

P.CALL

¢4

To skip backward

÷ The track in the direction of the button pressed is skipped,

and the selected track will be played from the beginning.

÷ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the

track being played will be played from the beginning.

÷ To skip further to the previous track, press the 4 key

quickly.

÷ Tracks can be skipped by pressing the 4 or ¢ key even

in stop mode. In this case, playback starts automatically after skipping.

To skip forward

Press the numeric keys as shown below....

To select track No. 12 ... +10, 2 To select track No. 20 ... +10, +10, 0

Ejecting the disc

÷ Do not leave a Mini Disc half ejected on the insertion slot.

Time display on MD recorder (Remote control unit only)

Each press of the TIME/SPACE key switches the displayed information items one after another.

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TIME

/SPACE

Elapsed time of track

being played ...........................

Remaining time of track

being played ...........................

Elapsed time of

entire disc ...............................

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MD0003

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MD000300

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MD0003

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1:28

-3:08

13:50

÷ When the total playing time of the tracks programmed for

program playback reaches 256 minutes or more, the display shows “---:--T” and the time display becomes unavailable.

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÷ When a track without title is played, the track number and

“............” are displayed.

Remaining time on

entire disc ...............................

MD title display ......................

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MD0003

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-47:28

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MD 003

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Playback of MD

Hearing sound

Searching a desired track by its title

(TITLE SEARCH)

When the titles of the tracks recorded on a minidisc for recording are entered in advance, search by title is possible for the tracks to be played.

Before using the editing function, press the PGM/ CHARAC. key so that “TRACK” lights.

Select the “MD” input.

Press the TITLE SEARCH key.

TITLE

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TITLE

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001 KENWO

TITLE

TONE

Characters flow toward the left.

Preparation section

Select the desired ttitle.

P.CALL

¢4

To smaller track No.

To abort operation, press the TITLE SEARCH key again

Start playback.

ENTER

To larger track No.

÷ With a track to which no title has been assigned, the track

number and “• • • • • • •” are displayed.

Track played

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TITLE

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TITLE

÷ The track can also be selected using the numeric keys.

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MD 0060

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Happy Hap

TONE

Characters flow toward the left.

Basic section

Application section

TRACK

015

A.P.S.

12:30PM

1:30

Knowledge section

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Receiving broadcast station

One-by-one presetting

Preparation section

Receiving broadcast station

Presetting R.D.S.stations (auto memory)

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Tuning a non-preset radio station

Basic section

TUNER

/BAND

Apprication section

1. Select the tuner input.

Each press of the TUNER/BAND key switches the band as follows.

FM AM

2. Preset a radio station in memory .

Presetting R.D.S.stations (auto memory)

Follow the procedure in “Presetting R.D.S.stations (auto memory)” to preset automatically the tunable radio stations in your area. ¶

÷ Once stations are stored by auto memory, the present procedure is not

required from the next time, unless you move of house or re-execute presetting of all tunable stations.

One-by-one presetting (manual preset) •

A station can also be tuned even when it is not preset. For details, read

“Tuning a non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning)”•

3. Tuning (Preset Call)

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›

If radio stations have already been stored with auto presetting or manual presetting, select a station using the 4,¢ key. Each press of the same key switches the preset stations in sequence.

Press ¢ for the order of

1=2=3 ... 38=39=40=1...

Press 4 for the order of

40=39=38 ... 3=2=1=40...

÷ To select a preset station from the remote,

use the 4, ¢ key or numeric keys.

Tuning indicator lights up when a station is received.

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FM P08

RDS

BAYERN 3

TONE

AU TO

STEREO

Lights during stereo reception

A.P.S.

12:30PM

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