Kenwood MDX-G2 User Manual
MDX-G2
MINIDISC PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
B60-5052-00 00 CH (M) 0102
Before applying power
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada ....................... AC 120 V only
Australia ....................................... AC 240 V only
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 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.
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 three-pin plug.
China and Russia .......................... AC 220 V only
Other countries ......... AC 110 - 120 / 220 - 240 V
switchable
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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 (Except for some areas)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking is located on the rear panel and
says this product has been classified as Class
1. It means that there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the product
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2
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.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
Inside this laser product, laser diodes classified
as Class 3A and 3B laser radiation are contained
as alerted by the internal caution label shown
above. To avoid exposure to laser beams, do
not open the cover.
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.
Before applying power ................................. 2
Safety precautions ........................................ 2
Preparation section
System connection........................................ 4-6
Unpacking ................................................... 4
Loading batteries
in the remote control unit ......................... 4
Connecting the accessories ........................ 5
Connecting other components ................... 6
Adjusting the current time ............................... 7
Presetting radio stations................................ 8-9
Presetting stations automatically ................ 8
Presetting stations manually ....................... 9
Basic section
Playback of CD ............................................... 10
Playback of MD .............................................. 12
Receiving broadcast stations ......................... 14
Recording CD onto MD (MD O.T.E.)............... 16
Playing audio input from AUX component ..... 18
Application section
Displayed information................................ 19-20
Viewing the CD information ...................... 19
Viewing the MD information ..................... 20
Adjusting the tone .......................................... 21
Enhancement of bass and treble
(EX.BASS/LOUDNESS) ........................... 21
Fine adjustment of bass and treble
(TONE)..................................................... 21
Adjusting the AUX input level ......................... 22
Playing CD or MD tracks
in the desired sequence (PGM).................... 23
Repeating a CD or MD (REPEAT) ................... 24
Playing a CD or MD in random (RANDOM).... 24
Stereo LP modes ........................................... 25
Setting the recording mode............................ 26
High-speed recording
of all CD tracks onto an MD ......................... 27
Recording onto MD ........................................ 29
Recording CD tracks onto MD in desired
sequence .................................................... 30
Recording only the first track of CD
(BEST HITS).................................................. 31
Editing the MD titles ................................. 32-34
Assigning a title to a disc or track ............. 32
Title editing character list .......................... 34
Moving several tracks at a time ...................... 35
Combining tracks............................................ 37
Dividing a track ............................................... 39
Erasing several tracks at a time ...................... 41
Canceling editing ............................................ 42
Waking up to the timer playback (O.T.T.) ....... 43
Program timer ........................................... 45-48
Timer playback using program timer ......... 45
Timer recording using program timer ....... 47
Sleep timer (SLEEP) ....................................... 49
Auto power save (A.P.S.)................................. 49
Knowledge section
Important items ............................................. 50
In case of difficulty ......................................... 53
Display message list ...................................... 56
Specifications ................................................. 57
Controls and indicators................................... 58
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System connection
MD
CD
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present.
Power cord (1) Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA)
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer
immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood
recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to
move or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Loading batteries in the remote control unit
(1) Remove the battery com-
partment cover of the remote.
AM loop antenna (1)
(2) Insert two R6(“AA”)-size batter-
ies following the polarity indications.
for remote (2)
(3) Attach the battery com-
partment cover.
÷ The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be
short.
÷ When the remote-controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new
ones.
÷ If the remote sensor on the main unit’s front panel is exposed to direct sunlight or the light of a
high-frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.), malfunction may occur. In such a case, change
the installation position to avoid malfunction.
÷ When pressing more than one remote control keys successively, press each key securely by leav-
ing an interval of 1 second or more between keys.
÷ The standard remote-control range is within approximately 6 meters from the main unit’s front
panel. Be sure to point the remote to the remote sensor on the front panel.
remote sensor
STANDBY
/TIMER
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4
ON/STANDBY
O.T.T.
PROG.
TRACK NO.
DISC
PGM
ONE
REPEAT
RANDOM
MD PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
SLEEP
TOTAL O.T.E.
AUTO TUNED
HIGH-SPEED
LP
CD
BEST HITS
SP
REC
MD
MD-EDIT
EX. BASS
kHz
LOUD
MHz
EJECT
Connecting the accessories
FM rod antenna
Extend the FM antenna and
orient it to obtain the best receiving condition possible.
÷ When removing the power cord connection,
unplug the power plug of the wall outlet
first.
Preparation
section
Antenna assembly
method
AM loop antenna
The provided antenna has
been designed for indoor
use. Place it in a position as
apart as possible from a TV
and power cords and orient
it to obtain the best receiving condition.
POWER cord
To an AC wall outlet
÷ Be sure to insert each connection cord securely. If a cord is plugged in incompletely, audio may not
be output or noise may be generated.
÷ Before connecting or disconnecting any connection cord, be sure to first unplug the power cord
from the wall power outlet.
÷ Do not install the speakers near a TV set. Otherwise, color irregularities due to magnetism may be
observed on the TV screen.
÷ Be sure to put the unit to the STANDBY mode (page 59) before unplugging the power cord.
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System connection (continued)
Connecting other components
AUX (auxiliary) component
An additional MD player, cassette deck or analog turntable with built-in equalizer (such as the
P-110) which are available separately can optionally be connected to the system using an
audio cable with stereo mini-plugs (separately available).
÷ The AUX IN terminals are input jacks. An AUX component for use in recording cannot be con-
nected to the system.
÷ When recording an AUX component, also read the instruction manual of the component.
÷ When an analog turntable is connected and located in proximity of the system, howling noise may
interfere with the system when the listening volume is increased. In this case, install the analog
turntable farther apart from the system.
÷ The input level from the AUX component can be adjusted on this system. (page 22)
Headphones
Plug the optional headphones
equipped with stereo mini-plugs.
÷ When listening audio through
speakers, unplug the headphones from the PHONES
jack.
CAUTION
Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage
or fire hazard.
÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of the unit.
÷ Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside dimension including projection)
equal or greater than, shown below.
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Back panel : 10 cm
Adjusting the current time
MD
CD
To use the timer function, it is required to
set the built-in clock of the unit to the correct time. The clock shows the time of day
in 12-hour system.
AUX
MD REC BEST HITS
TUNING
MENU SOUND
MODE
SET
VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL
System
1
2
PUSH OPEN
4
TUNER FM/AM
46
/ TUNING
&
STOP
STOP
TUNING/
¢
MDCD
,,
3
5
Example : Adjustment to 8:07am
SP
AUTO TUNED
12 o'clock during the day is displayed
as “12:00pm” and 12 o'clock midnight
is displayed as “12:00am”.
4
Press the SET/TUNING MODE
key.
SP
AUTO TUNED
5
Press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys to input the figure of
minute.
AUTO TUNED
SP
EX. BASS
EX. BASS
EX. BASS
Preparation
section
STANDBY
/TIMER
ON/STANDBY
O.T.T.
PROG.
TRACK NO.
DISC
PGM
ONE
REPEAT
RANDOM
MD PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
SLEEP
TOTAL O.T.E.
AUTO TUNED
HIGH-SPEED
LP
CD
BEST HITS
SP
REC
MD
MD-EDIT
EX. BASS
kHz
LOUD
MHz
Main unit only
1
Press the ON/STANDBY key
to switch the power on.
2
Press and hold the MENU key
for more than 2 seconds.
SP
AUTO TUNED
3
Press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys to select the hour figure.
6
Press the SET/TUNING MODE
EJECT
key.
PROG.
TUNEDAUTO
SP
EX. BASS
To check the time of day :
Press the &STOP key while the unit is in
the STANDBY mode (page 59).
EX. BASS
÷ After a power failure, when the power cord
is unplugged and plugged again or when the
STANDBY/TIMER indicator blinks in green,
the current time should be adjusted again.
÷ In step 6, accurate time adjustment is pos-
sible by pressing the SET/TUNING MODE
key at the same time as a time announcement indicating the 00 second of the minute.
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Presetting radio stations
3
A total of 30 desired stations can be stored
in the auto and manual preset memory.
Presetting stations automatically
(AUTO PRESET)
MD O.T.E.
SLEEP
POWER
CD
6
MD
1
FM / AM
P. CALL
4
TUNING
1
PGM
REPEAT
AUTO / MANU.
RANDOM
fi
7
VOL.
VOL.
SET
ENTER
STOP
P. CALL
¢
TUNING
¡
MD EDIT
DISPLAY /
CHARAC.
CLEAR /
DELETE
6
%
1
Press the TUNER FM/AM key (or
the FM/AM key on the remote) so
that the “AM” or “FM” band is selected.
SP
TUNEDAUTO
2
Press the MENU key.
3
Press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys to select “AUTO PRESET”, then press the SET/TUNING
MODE key.
TUNEDAUTO
SP
EX. BASS
MHz
EX. BASS
MHz
PUSH OPEN
2 1
RC-MDX0002
AUX
MENU SOUND
SET
4
/ TUNING
TUNER FM/AM
MD REC BEST HITS
TUNING
MODE
VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL
STOP
TUNING/
MDCD
The AUTO PRESET operation starts
and “AUTO PRESET” is displayed. FM
stations are preset first, after which the
AM stations are preset.
÷ When AUTO PRESET is performed, the sta-
tions previously preset will be replaced by
the newly preset stations.
÷ In certain regions, the automatically tuned
and preset stations may not be received in a
¢
favorable condition.
If a desired station cannot be preset by
AUTO PRESET, use MANUAL PRESET to
preset it. (page 9)
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Presetting stations manually
(MANUAL PRESET)
Among the receivable stations, only the desired stations can be received and preset individually.
MD O.T.E.
SLEEP
POWER
6
CD
MD
1
3
2
FM / AM
P. CALL
4
TUNING
1
PGM
REPEAT
AUTO / MANU.
RANDOM
fi
RC-MDX0002
7
VOL.
VOL.
ENTER
6
P. CALL
STOP
¢
TUNING
%
¡
MD EDIT
DISPLAY /
SET
CHARAC.
CLEAR /
DELETE
5
,
46
4
Press the ENTER key during re-
ception.
5
While “– –” is blinking, press the
4
P.CALL or ¢P.CALL key repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
PROG.
Press and hold the 4P.CALL or ¢
P.CALL key to skip preset numbers.
6
Press the ENTER key.
PROG.
TUNEDAUTO
SP
TUNEDAUTO
SP
Preparation
section
EX. BASS
MHz
EX. BASS
Remote control unit only
1
Press the FM/AM key so that the
“FM” or “AM” band is selected.
SP
TUNEDAUTO
2
Press the REPEAT/AUTO/MANU.
key so that “AUTO” is displayed.
“AUTO” lit
SP
TUNEDAUTO
3
Press the 1TUNINGfi or
¡
TUNING% key to tune in the
desired station.
EX. BASS
MHz
EX. BASS
MHz
To preset another station :
Repeat steps 1 to 6.
To preset a station with weak radio wave :
If the radio waves are weak, switch to
manual tuning mode. In step 2, select the
manual tuning mode by pressing the REPEAT/AUTO/MANU. key so that “AUTO” disappears.
÷ When a station is preset in a preset number
which stores a previously preset station, the
newly preset information overwrites the previously preset information.
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e
Playback of CD
MD
CD
7
To play a CD.
MD O.T.E.
SLEEP
POWER
CD
6
6
7
STOP
fi
VOL.
VOL.
SET
ENTER
RC-MDX0002
MD
P. CALL
¢
TUNING
¡
MD EDIT
DISPLAY /
CHARAC.
CLEAR /
DELETE
CD/MD High Speed Dubbing System
%
FM / AM
7
STOP
4
1
PGM
1
Press the ON/STANDBY key (or
P. CALL
4
TUNING
1
PGM
REPEAT
AUTO / MANU.
RANDOM
POWER key on the remote) to switch the
power on.
1
3
¢
¡
4
AUX
MD REC BEST HITS
TUNING
MENU SOUND
MODE
SET
VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL
4
/ TUNING
TUNER FM/AM
PUSH OPEN
2
1 4
4 ¢
STANDBY
/TIMER
ON/STANDBY
O.T.T.
PROG.
TRACK NO.
DISC
PGM
ONE
REPEAT
RANDOM
MD PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
SLEEP
TOTAL O.T.E.
STOP
AUTO TUNED
HIGH-SPEED
3
¢
STOP
TUNING/
MDCD
LP
CD
BEST HITS
SP
REC
MD
MD-EDIT
EX. BASS
kHz
LOUD
MHz
EJECT
The label side
2
Insert a CD.
The CD should be placed horizontally on the tray
to prevent malfunction. Do not place it obliquely.
(1) Open the CD door by pressing the area
ed Dubbing System
PUSH OPEN
VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL
must be on top
TUNING TUNING
STOP
TUNER FM/AM
MDCD
marked “PUSH OPEN” on the CD door.
(2) Place a CD.
(3) Close the CD door by pressing the area
marked “PUSH OPEN” on the CD door.
3
Press the CD 6 key.
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Play indicator
TRACK NO.
Track number
TUNEDAUTO
CD
SP
EX. BASS
MHz
Elapsed play time of
track being played
4
Press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys
to adjust the listening volume.
The volume can also be adjusted using
the VOL.
%
/ fi keys on the remote.
Operation of keys
Purpose Operation
To stop playback Press the 7STOP key.
To let playback pause Press the CD 6 key. Press it again to resume playback.
To skip a track Press the ¢ key to skip to the next track.
Press the 4 key quickly twice to skip to the previous track.
To fast forward audio Press and hold the ¡ key on the remote during playback, and re-
lease the key at the position you want to restart normal playback.
To fast reverse audio Press and hold the 1 key on the remote during playback, and re-
lease the key at the position you want to restart normal playback.
To start playback Select the desired track number using the skip ¢ / 4 keys.
from the desired track
If “PGM” is lit, switch it off during stop mode by pressing the PGM
key on the remote.
To take out the CD :
Stop playback by pressing the 7 STOP key, then press the area marked “PUSH OPEN” on
the CD door to open it.
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÷ Do not force open or close the CD door, for this will lead to malfunction.
÷ When a CD has been inserted while the power is OFF, simply pressing the CD 6 key in the
STANDBY mode (page 59) turns the power ON and starts playback. (One-touch operation)
÷ For the types of CDs that can be played on this unit, see “Discs which can be played with this
unit” (page 50).
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EN
MD
CD
7
MD
CD
Playback of MD
To play an MD.
MD O.T.E.
SLEEP
POWER
6
CD
MD
7
STOP
4
1
PGM
FM / AM
P. CALL
4
TUNING
1
PGM
REPEAT
AUTO / MANU.
RANDOM
fi
7
VOL.
VOL.
ENTER
6
P. CALL
STOP
¢
TUNING
%
¡
MD EDIT
DISPLAY /
SET
CHARAC.
CLEAR /
DELETE
RC-MDX0002
1
Press the ON/STANDBY key (or
POWER key on the remote) to switch the
power on.
1
3
CD/MD High Speed Dubbing System
¢
¡
4
PUSH OPEN
1 2
STANDBY
/TIMER
PGM
ONE
REPEAT
RANDOM
ON/STANDBY
AUX
MD REC BEST HITS
TUNING
MENU SOUND
MODE
SET
VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL
4
/ TUNING
TUNER FM/AM
4 ¢
¢
STOP
TUNING/
MDCD
3
STOP
LP
CD
HIGH-SPEED
SLEEP
O.T.T.
PROG.
TOTAL O.T.E.
TRACK NO.
DISC
MD PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
AUTO TUNED
BEST HITS
SP
REC
MD
MD-EDIT
EX. BASS
kHz
LOUD
MHz
4
EJECT
)
EJECT
2
Insert an MD.
Insert an MD into the insertion slot of the main
unit.
3
Press the MD 6 key.
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12
STANDBY
/TIMER
ON/STANDBY
In the direction
of the arrow
O.T.T.
PROG.
TRACK NO.
DISC
PGM
ONE
REPEAT
RANDOM
MD PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
SLEEP
TOTAL O.T.E.
AUTO TUNED
LP
CD
HIGH-SPEED
BEST HITS
SP
REC
MD
MD-EDIT
EX. BASS
kHz
LOUD
MHz
EJECT
Insert with the
shutter facing
to the right
Play indicator
TRACK NO.
Track number
TRACK NO.
TUNEDAUTO
Track title
TUNEDAUTO
Elapsed play time of track being played
CD
SP
MD
EX. BASS
MHz
CD
SP
MD
EX. BASS
MHz
4
Press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys
to adjust the listening volume.
The volume can also be adjusted using
the VOL.
%
/ fi keys on the remote.
Operation of keys
Purpose Operation
To stop playback Press the 7STOP key.
To let playback pause Press the MD 6 key. Press it again to resume playback.
To skip a track Press the ¢ key to skip to the next track.
Press the 4 key quickly twice to skip to the previous track.
To fast forward audio Press and hold the ¡ key on the remote during playback, and re-
lease the key at the position you want to restart normal playback.
To fast reverse audio Press and hold the 1 key on the remote during playback, and re-
lease the key at the position you want to restart normal playback.
To start playback Select the desired track number using the skip ¢ / 4 keys.
from the desired track
If “PGM” is lit, switch it off during stop mode by pressing the PGM
key on the remote.
To take out an MD :
Stop playback by pressing the 7 STOP key, then press the )EJECT key.
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MD play mode indicators :
Each track in the MD is played in the similar mode as when it was recorded. When an MD
starts playing, the current play mode is indicated by one of the play mode indicators.
SP : Track recorded in standard stereo mode (using an MD
recorder without the MDLP* mode compatibility).
LP2 : Track recorded in the stereo LP2 mode.
Play mode
TUNEDAUTO
LP
CD
SP
MD
EX. BASS
LP4 : Track recorded in the stereo LP4 mode.
* Marking “MDLP” is indicated on an MD recorder or player compatible with the stereo
LP2 (LP4) mode based on ATRAC3 which is a new audio compression system in compliance with the MD standard, or on an MD medium recorded using ATRAC3 (with a
playback-only MD).
÷ An MD cannot be inserted or ejected while in STANDBY mode. Do not force insert an MD when in
STANDBY mode (page 59), for this will lead to malfunction.
÷ When an MD is inside the unit while the power is OFF, simply pressing the MD 6 key in STANDBY
mode (page 59) switches the power ON and starts playback. (One-touch operation)
÷ If the MD recording contains title information, the titles of the disc or tracks recorded in the MD are
displayed automatically.
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MD
CD
Receiving broadcast stations
Previously stored (preset) radio stations can be tuned with one-touch operation.
For the preset procedure, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 8 to 9).
MD O.T.E.
SLEEP
POWER
6
CD
MD
7
VOL.
VOL.
SET
ENTER
STOP
P. CALL
¢
TUNING
¡
MD EDIT
DISPLAY /
CHARAC.
CLEAR /
DELETE
6
%
2
1
TUNING
1
fi
AUTO /
MANU
Press the ON/STANDBY key (or
FM / AM
P. CALL
4
TUNING
1
PGM
REPEAT
AUTO / MANU.
RANDOM
fi
RC-MDX0002
1
3
CD/MD High Speed Dubbing System
¡
TUNING
%
4
DISPLAY/
CHARAC.
PUSH OPEN
1 4
STANDBY
/TIMER
ON/STANDBY
POWER key on the remote control) to
switch the power on.
SET/
TUNING MODE
AUX
MENU SOUND
4
/ TUNING
TUNER FM/AM
2 3
SLEEP
O.T.T.
PROG.
TOTAL O.T.E.
TRACK NO.
DISC
PGM
ONE
REPEAT
RANDOM
MD PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
MD REC BEST HITS
SET
VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL
HIGH-SPEED
AUTO TUNED
STOP
SP
TUNING
MODE
¢
TUNING/
MDCD
LP
CD
BEST HITS
REC
MD
MD-EDIT
EX. BASS
kHz
LOUD
MHz
EJECT
2
Press the TUNER FM/AM key (or the FM/
AM key on the remote).
3
Press the 4 / TUNING fi or %TUNING/
¢
key on the main unit (or the
P.CALL or ¢ P.CALL key on the remote)
to select a preset station.
Each press of the key switches the preset station in sequence.
4
Press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys
to adjust the listening volume.
The volume can also be adjusted using
the VOL. % / fikeys on the remote.
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14
4
Preset No.
Band
Frequency
SP
TUNEDAUTO
EX. BASS
MHz
Receiving non-preset broadcast stations
A radio station can be tuned either by auto tuning or manual tuning according to the current
reception condition.
(1) Press the SET/TUNING MODE key on the main unit (or the REPEAT/AUTO/MANU. key
on the remote) to select AUTO or MANUAL tuning mode.
When “AUTO” is lit : Indicates the auto mode (stereo reception) which is suitable
when the receiving condition is good.
When “AUTO” is not lit : Indicates the manual mode (monaural reception) which is suit-
able when the receiving condition is poor.
÷ Usually leave “AUTO lit (auto tuning mode, stereo reception).
(2) “AUTO” or “MANUAL” is displayed when you press SET/TUNING MODE key, then
press the 4/TUNINGfi or %TUNING/¢ key on the main unit to receive the de-
sired station.
Pressing the 1 TUNINGfi or ¡ TUNING% key on the remote will enable you to
select the desired station.
Auto tuning : Each press of the key tunes the next station automatically.
Manual tuning : Press and hold the key until the next station is tuned.
“AUTO” lights in auto tuning mode
“STEREO” lights during stereo reception
“TUNED” lights when a station is received
SP
TUNEDAUTO
EX. BASS
MHz
section
Basic
Frequency display
÷ When the unit is in STANDBY mode (page 59), simply pressing the TUNER FM/AM key (or the FM/
AM key on the remote) switches the power ON and radio reception starts automatically. (Onetouch operation)
÷ During tuning, pressing and holding the 4/TUNINGfi or %TUNING/¢ key on the main unit (or
the 1 TUNINGfi or ¡ TUNING% key on the remote) makes it possible to skip undesired
stations that may be received before the target station.
15
EN
MD
CD
D
Recording CD onto MD (MD O.T.E.)
/TIMER
SLEEP
O.T.T
PROG
HIGHSPEED
LP
BEST HITS
MD
CDCD
The MD O.T.E. (One-Touch Edit) function makes it possible to record all tracks in a CD on an
MD with a one-touch operation (All-track recording). It is also capable of recording the currently played CD track on an MD with a one-touch operation (Single-track recording).
4
AUX
MD O.T.E.
FM / AM
P. CALL
4
TUNING
1
PGM
REPEAT
AUTO / MANU.
RANDOM
SLEEP
POWER
6
CD
MD
6
P. C AL L
7
STOP
¢
TUNING
VOL.
VOL.
ENTER
%
¡
MD EDIT
DISPLAY /
SET
CHARAC.
CLEAR /
DELETE
fi
14
CD/MD High Speed Dubbing System
PUSH OPEN
214
3
MD REC BEST HITS
MENU SOUND
SET
VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL
4
STOP
/ TUNING
TUNER FM/AM
STOP
TUNING
MODE
¢
TUNING/
MDCD
RC-MDX0002
1
Press the ON/STANDBY key (or
STANDBY
/TIMER
ON/STANDBY
O.T.T.
PROG.
TRACK NO.
DISC
PGM
ONE
REPEAT
RANDOM
MD PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
SLEEP
TOTAL O.T.E.
AUTO TUNED
HIGH-SPEED
LP
CD
BEST HITS
SP
REC
MD
MD-EDIT
EX. BASS
kHz
LOUD
MHz
EJECT
POWER key on the remote control) to
switch the power on.
2
Insert a CD.
The CD should be placed horizontally on the tray
to prevent malfunction. Do not place it obliquely.
(1) Open the CD door by pressing the area
marked “PUSH OPEN” on the CD door.
(2) Place a CD.
(3) Close the CD door by pressing the area
marked “PUSH OPEN” on the CD door.
If the CD is already playing, press the 7 STOP
key to stop playback.
3
Insert a recordable MD.
Insert an MD into the insertion slot of the main
16
unit.
EN
ubbing System
ON/STANDBY
In the direction
of the arrow
PUSH OPEN
.
TRACK NO.
DISC
PGM
ONE
REPEAT
RANDOM
MD PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
.
TUNING TUNING
TUNER FM/AM
SP
AUTO TUNED
TOTAL O.T.E.
REC
MD
VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL
STOP
MD-EDIT
EX. BASS
kHz
LOUD
MHz
The label side
must be on top
MDCD
EJECT
Insert with the
shutter facing
to the right
4
Press the MD O.T.E. key on the remote.
If you are operating the main unit :
(1) Press the MENU key.
(2) Press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys
to select “MD O.T.E. ?”, then press the
SET/TUNING MODE key.
(3) Pressing the DISPLAY/CHARAC. key on the
remote will switch the displayed information.
TRACK NO.
TRACK NO.
“O.T.E.” blinks
TUNEDAUTO
SP
O.T.E.
REC
MD recording
indicator
TUNEDAUTO
SP
O.T.E.
REC
section
CD
MD
EX. BASS
MHz
CD
MD
EX. BASS
MHz
Basic
CD track number
Elapsed time of CD
track being played
MD recording
indicator
TUNEDAUTO
SP
O.T.E.
TRACK NO.
REC
MD track number Remaining recording
time of MD
Recording the CD track being played (Single-track recording)
(1) Play the CD track to be recorded.
(2) Press the MD O.T.E. key on the remote.
When you are operating the main unit, see step 4.
Recording starts after returning to the beginning of the current track.
To stop recording in the middle :
Press the 7STOP key.
CD
MD
EX. BASS
MHz
÷ Be careful not to switch the power off or apply shock or vibrations to the system while “MD
WRITING” is displayed.
÷ For the types of MDs that can be recorded on this unit, see “Handling of MD”. (page 51)
÷ It is also possible to record a CD onto an MD at double speed. (page 27 to 28)
÷ The CD audio is recorded following the settings made with MD REC MODE. (page 26)
÷ The MD O.T.E. recording is not available if the CD is played in the random mode. Cancel the
random mode before proceed to recording. (page 24)
÷ When recording with high volume, sound skip may occur during MD playback. To avoid this prob-
lem, reduce the volume during recording.
17
EN
Playing audio input from AUX component
MD
CD
The audio from the AUX component can be monitored as follows.
AUX
MD O.T.E.
SLEEP
FM / AM
P. CALL
4
TUNING
1
PGM
REPEAT
AUTO / MANU.
RANDOM
POWER
6
CD
MD
6
P. CALL
7
STOP
¢
TUNING
VOL.
VOL.
SET
ENTER
¡
MD EDIT
DISPLAY /
CHARAC.
CLEAR /
DELETE
%
fi
1
CD/MD High Speed Dubbing System
4
RC-MDX0002
1
Press the ON/STANDBY key (or
POWER key on the remote) to switch the
power on.
PUSH OPEN
1 42
STANDBY
/TIMER
ON/STANDBY
4
TUNER FM/AM
O.T.T.
PROG.
TRACK NO.
DISC
PGM
ONE
REPEAT
RANDOM
MD PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
MENU SOUND
/ TUNING
SLEEP
TOTAL O.T.E.
AUTO TUNED
MD REC BEST HITS
TUNING
MODE
SET
VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL
STOP
LP
CD
HIGH-SPEED
SP
REC
MD
TUNING/
¢
MDCD
BEST HITS
MD-EDIT
EX. BASS
kHz
LOUD
MHz
EJECT
2
Press the AUX key.
3
Play the component connected to the
AUX input jacks.
4
Press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys
to adjust the listening volume.
The volume can also be adjusted using
the VOL. % / fikeys on the remote.
EN
18
TRACK NO.
TUNEDAUTO
CD
SP
MD
EX. BASS
MHz
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