Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO MD-105X MD Recorder.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain the optimum performance and
listening enjoyment from your new MD-105X.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Main Features
• 24-Bit A/D and D/A Converters • Digital Rec Level Adjustment
• Rec Volume Control for Analog and Digital Inputs
• Album Dubbing and Fade Out Control • Unique "Dub It" Feature
• Monaural Recording • One-Touch Dubbing • Signal Synchro Recording
Memory Preservation
This unit does not require memory preservation
batteries. A built-in memory power back-up system preserves the contents of the memory dur ing power failures and even when the unit is
unplugged. The unit must be plugged-in in order to charge the back-up system.
The memory preservation period after the unit
has been unplugged varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On the average, memory contents are protected over a period of a few weeks after the last time the unit
was unplugged. This period is shorter when the
unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 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.
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20
82110 GERMERING,
GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding
technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and
EN61000-3-2, -3-3 (or EN60555-2, -3)
GERMERING, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
K.OTSU
U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
WARNING
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.
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
OUVRIR
NE PAS
2
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should
not be used near water – for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be
used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation – The appliance should be
situated so that its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings; or if
placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings, there
should be free space of at least 5 cm (2 in.)
and an opening behind the appliance.
9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A
10. Power Sources – The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Polarization – If the appliance is provided with a
polarized plug having one blade wider than the
other , please r ead the following information:
The polarization of the plug is a safety feature.
The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one
way . If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user
should seek the services of a qualified electrician.
Under no circumstances should the user attempt
to defeat the polarization of the plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, especially near
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance
should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.
17. Servicing – The user should not attempt to
service the appliance beyond that described in
the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
3
Precautions
1. Warranty Claim
You can find the serial number on the rear panel
of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please report this number.
2. Recording Copyright
Recording of copyrighted material for other than
personal use is illegal without permission of the
copyright holder.
3. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the
rear panel.
Turning off the standby button does not shut off
the power completely. So the power cord should
be removed from the AC outlet when the unit is
not used for a prolonged time.
4. Do not touch this unit with wet hands
Do not handle this unit or power cord when your
hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid enters the case, take this unit to an authorized
service center for inspection.
5. Location of this unit
Place this unit in a well-ventilated location.
Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation
on all sides of this unit especially when it is placed
in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, this unit
may overheat and malfunction.
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heating units as this unit’s internal temperature may
rise and shorten the life of the pickup.
Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly
affected by vibrations from the speakers. In particular, avoid placing the unit on or above one of
the speakers.
Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position.
Never place it on its side or on a slanted surface as
it may malfunction.
Do not place near tuners or TV sets.
If placed next to a TV or tuner , it may cause r eception interference resulting in some noise in the TV
or tuner output.
6. Care
From time to time you should wipe the front and
rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For
heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water , wring it out dry,
and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth.
Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or
other chemical solvents or cloths since these could
damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
7. Points to remember
If this unit is brought from a cold environment to
a warm one or is in a cold room that is quickly
heated, condensation may form on the pickup,
preventing proper operation. In this case, remove
the disc and leave the power ON for about one
hour to remove the condensation.
When transporting this unit, be careful not to
bump it.
DANGER:
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MA Y RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
4
Precautions(continued)
For U.S. model
The laser is covered by a housing which prevents
exposure d uring operation or maintenance.
However, this product is classified as a Laser Product by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological
Health) which is a department of the Food and
Drug Administration. According to their regulations 21 CFR section 1002.30, all manufactures
who sell Laser Products must maintain records of
written communications between the manufacturer, dealers and customers concerning radiation
safety. If you have any complaints about instructions or explanations affecting the use of this product, please feel free to write to the address on the
back page of this manual. When you write us,
please include the model number and serial number of your unit.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certification, identification and the period of manufacture are indicated on the rear panel.
FCC INFORMATION FOR USER
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
5
Precautions(continued)
For Canadian model
CAUTION: THIS DIGIT AL APPARATUS DOES NOT
EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE
EMISSION FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN
THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
For models having a power cord with a polarized
plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Modele pour les Canadien
ATTENTION: L’INTERFÉRENCE RADIO
ÉLECTRIQUE GÉNÉRÉE PAR CET APPAREIL
NUMÉRIQUE DE TYPE B NE DÉPASSE PAS LES
LIMITES ÉNONCÉES DANS LE RÈGLEMENT SUR LES
PERTURBATIONS RADIO ÉLECTRIQUES, SECTION
APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE, DU MINISTÈRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
For European model
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system
and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”.
So, to use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual carefully . In case of any tr ouble, please
contact the store where you purchased the unit.
To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do
not try to open the enclosure.
For British model
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the
power supply cord of this unit should be performed
only by qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N
or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red.
IMPORTANT
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse
need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for
the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT
OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT
OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET .
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
“CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT”
This label on the left hand panel states that:
1.This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and employs a laser inside the cabinet.
2.T o pr event the laser fr om being exposed, do not
remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
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Table of contents
Before Using
Checking the supplied accessories............................................... Below
Using the remote controller................................................................ 8
Connections
Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection series components....... 9
Connecting to the other components............................................... 10
Operations
Normal play ..................................................................................... 14
Random play.................................................................................... 18
Repeat play ...................................................................................... 19
Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.
• z remote control cable x1• Optical fiber cable x1
• Remote controller x1
RC-409MD
• Audio connection cable x2
• Dry batteries UM-3 x2
7
Using the remote controller
Inserting the remote controller
batteries
1 Remove the battery compart-
ment cover by opening it as
shown in the illustration.
2 Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3)-size
batteries into the battery compartment.
Carefully follow the polarity diagram
(positive(+) and negative (–) symbols) inside
the battery compartment.
3 Replace the compartment cover.
Notes
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or
differnt kinds of batteries.
• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the
remote controller is not to be used for a long
time.
• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid
damage from corrosion. If the remote
controller doesn't operate smoothly, replace
both the batteries at the same time.
• The life of the batteries supplied is about six
months but this will vary depending on usage.
Using the remote controller
Point the remote controller toward the remote
control sensor.
With the supplied remote controller
(RC-409MD)
MD-105X
5m
30°
30°
RC-409MD
Point the remote controller toward
MD-105X’s remote control sensor.
• Place the unit away from strong light such as
direct sunlight or inverted flourescent light
which can prevent proper operation of the
remote contoroller.
• Using another remote controller of the same
type in the same room or using the unit near
equipment which uses infrared rays may cause
operational interference.
• Do not put any object such as a book on the
remote contoroller. The buttons of the remote
contoroller may be pressed by mistake and
drain the batteries.
• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have
colored glass. Placing the unit behind such
doors may prevent proper remote contoroller
operation.
• If there is any obstacle between the remote
contoroller and the remote control sensor, the
remote controller will not operate.
Remote
control sensor
8
Using the remote controller(continued)
30°
5m
30°
Inserting the remote controller
batteries
1 Remove the battery compart-
ment cover by pressing the tab
and lifting up the cover.
2 Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3)-size
batteries into the battery compartment.
Carefully follow the polarity diagram
(positive(+) and negative (–) symbols) inside
the battery compartment.
3 Replace the compartment cover.
Notes
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or
differnt kinds of batteries.
• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the
remote controller is not to be used for along
time.
• remove dead batteries immediately to avoid
damage from corrosion.if the remote
controller doesn't operate smoothly, replace
both the batteries at the same time.
• The life of the batteries supplied is about six
months but this Will vary depending on
usage.
Using the remote controller
Point the remote controller toward the remote
control sensor.
With RC-398S
(supplied with A-905X amplifier)
Remote
control sensor
A-905X
RC-398S
Point the remote controller toward
A-905X’s remote control sensor.
• Place the unit away from strong light such as
direct sunlight or inverted flourescent light
which can prevent proper operation of the
remote contoroller.
• Using another remote controller of the same
type in the same room or using the unit near
equipment which uses infrared rays may cause
operational interference.
• Do not put any object such as a book on the
remote contoroller. The buttons of the remote
contoroller may be pressed by mistake and
drain the batteries.
• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have
colored glass. Placing the unit behind such
doors may prevent proper remote contoroller
operation.
• If there is any obstacle between the remote
contoroller and the remote control sensor, the
remote controller will not operate.
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
9
Connections
Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection series components
This section introduces you to the other Separate Collection Series system components and their
convenient system functions, followed by connecting instructions.
The following Separate Collection series components are commercially available:
• T-405X........ Stereo Tuner
• A-905X....... Integrated Stereo Amplifier
• K-505X....... Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
• C-705X....... Compact Disc (CD) Player (Not available in U.S.A and Canada)
• C-707CH .... Compact Disc (CD) Changer (Only available in U.S.A. and Canada)
Note that the available components may vary according to the area.
Combination use of the unit with the above system components enables you to operate the
following convenient functions.
• Auto Power On
– You can turn on the power to the amplifier by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on one of the
system components.(The amplifier's POWER switch must be set to ON.)
– When the amplifier's POWER switch is set to ON, you can turn on the power to all the system
components simultaneously by pressing the STANDBY/ON button the amplifier.
Afterwards, you can turn off the power to the individual components that are not in use.
• Direct Change
Pressing the n button of the MD-105X automatically selects the “MD” input source on the
A-905X before playing the MD.
• Remote control of the System Components
You can control the operation of this MD recorder using the A-905X's remote controller.
• Program Timer
You can record the desired broadcasting programs or play your favorite MD at a specified time
using the T-405X’s built-in timer. (Refer to the T-405X instruction manual for details.)
• Sleep Timer
You can fall asleep to a music/radio program with the timer. (Refer to the T-405X instruction
manual for details.)
• CD-dubbing
You can start recording from a CD player to your MD-105X by pressing the CD DUBBING button.
• CD-synchro Recording
When this function is enabled, you can immediately start recording to the MD by pressing the
s button on the CD player. (Refer to page 32 for details.)
• Cassette-synchro Recording
When this function is enabled, you can start recording to the MD by pressing the s button on
the cassette deck. (Refer to page 33 for details.)
10
Connecting to the other components
Before connecting
• Do not connect the unit's AC power cord to a wall outlet until you have completed all the other
connections.
• On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a
white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect white plugs of audio connection cables
to L connectors and connect red pugs of audio connection cables to R connectors.
Audio conection cable
To L connectors (White)
To R connectors (Red)
Improper connection
(White) To L connectors
(Red) To R connectors
Before Using
Insert completely
• Insert the plug securely. If the connection is incomplete, noise or malfunction may result.
• When you use a digital audio optical cable, do not bend it sharply nor coil it tightly.
• Bundling an audio connection cable with the power cord or speaker cord may degrade the sound
quality.
• To use the unit with the other Onkyo Separate Collection series components, follow the
connection diagram in the A-905X instruction manual to connect the unit to the system.
Note:
The 230 V model is show in the following illustrations.
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
11
Connecting to the other components
• This unit use heat-sensitive parts. Do not place this unit on the Amplitier or Receiver.
Connections
US AND FOREIGN PATENTS LICENSED
Audio
connection
cable
ANALOG
INPUT OUTPUT
(REC) (PLAY)
L
R
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES.
REMOTE
CONTROL
DIGITAL INPUT
L
R
12
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
OUVRIR
NE PAS
OPTICAL
AC OUTLET
AC230V 50Hz
UNSWITCHED
100W MAX.
MINIDISC RECORDER
MODEL NO.
MD-105X
RATING:
AC230V 50Hz 11W
2-1, NISSHIN-CHO, NEYAGAWA-SHI,OSAKA,
JAPAN
MADE IN JAPAN
To wall outlet
Optical fiber
cable
z
OUT
CD player,
DAT deck, etc.
L
OUT
R
z cable
R
L
IN
Amplifier
1 Connection with the Amplifier
Connect the MD-105X to the MD (or TAPE) jacks
of your amplifier.
2 Connection to the Digital Input
Terminals (DIGITAL INPUT 1, 2)
You can perform digital recording on the MD105X if a CD (Compact Disc) player or DAT
(Digital Audio Tapedeck) equipped with a digital
(OPTICAL) output terminal is available. For digital
recording, you need to connect the equipment
to either DIGITAL INPUT 1 or 2 terminal using
the supplied optical cable. These terminals can
also be used for connecting an amplifier which is
equipped with a digital output terminal.
• Terminal protection caps are attached to the
DIGITAL INPUT terminals. Remove the cap for the
terminal you wish to use when connecting the
MD-105X to digital equipment. Replace the caps
if you are not using the DIGITAL INPUT terminals.
3 Connection to AC outlet
(UNSWITCHED)
The power cord of another unit can be connected
to this outlet.
Note
The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC
outlets may differ depending on the area where the
unit is purchased.
230 V, 50 Hz model: Capacity is 100 W in total.
120 V, 60 Hz model: Capacity is 120 W in total.
27122647
UP
US AND FOREIGN PATENTS LICENSED
FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES.
ANALOG
REMOTE
INPUT OUTPUT
CONTROL
(REC) (PLAY)
DIGITAL INPUT
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
L
R
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
OPTICAL
12
AC OUTLET
AC230V 50Hz
UNSWITCHED
100W MAX.
MINIDISC RECORDER
MODEL NO.
MD-105X
RATING:
AC230V 50Hz 11W
2-1, NISSHIN-CHO, NEYAGAWA-SHI,OSAKA,
JAPAN
MADE IN JAPAN
L
R
Note
• If the DIGITAL INPUT 2 is used for connecting the
amplifier, you cannot use the full capability of the
MD-105X.
• If you attempt to perform digital recording using
a digital input terminal which is not connected,
“D.In Unlock” will appear.
12
230V, 50Hz models
Capacity is
100 wats.
120V, 60Hz models
Capacity is
120 wats.
Connecting to the other components (continued)
Connecting the (z) controller
If you are using other ONKYO components equipped with z connectors, you can control these
components using the amplifier's remote cnotroller.
Before connecting
• The amplifier must be connected in the z system hookups for z control operation.
• Each component has two z connentors. There is no differents between those connectors.
• The components may be connected in any order.
• Remote control operation is not possible if only the z remote control cable is connected to the
z connectors.Connect the audio connection cables correctly.
Tuner
Amplifier
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
MD-105X
CD player
z cable
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)
Insert the AC power cord into a wall outlet. The STANDBY indicator lights.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
• To use the unit with the other Onkyo Separate Collection series components, follow the
connection diagram in the A-905X instruction manual to connect the unit to the system.
• If you press the EJECT button whil the unit is in the STANDBY mode, the power will turn on and
the display will light up automatically.
Operations
13
Operations
Normal play
re
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
MINDISC RECODER
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
ANALOG
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MD-
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.
(or the POWER button on the
remote controller)
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
STANDBY/ON
(RC-409MD)
POWER
STANDBY
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
2 Insert an MD.
The MD recorder reads TOC (Table Of
Contents) information on the MD to
display the total number of tracks and
total playing time.
RC-409MD
POWEREJECT
n
YES
105
X
e
3 Press the n button (or the s
button on the remote
controller).
The first track of the disc starts playing.
15
DIGITAL IN
Stopping play
Press the e button (or the e button on the
remote controller ).
(supplied)
EJECT
POWER
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE
RANDOM MEMORY
ABCDE
1
2345
FGHIJ
9
8
6117
10
KLMNO
14
13
12
15
PQRST
19
18
16
17
20
UVWXY
24
23
21
22
25
.,
Z
REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN
>
25
(
)
!
/
?
REC
CLEAR
s
ENTER
NAMESCROLL DISPLAY
g
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-
409
MD
Playing track number
TRACK
1
L
R
6
RC-398S
INPUT SELECTOR
POWER
ACOUSTIC
G. EQUALIZER
CALL
SLEEP
CLOCK
EFFECT MODE
PRESENCE
TAPE
TUNER
PRESET
F MA M
DVD
PAUSE/STEP
M D
REPEAT SCROLL
e
CLEAR
PLAY MODE
REC
C D
REPEATRANDOM
CLEAR
MEMORY DISC
C D / M D
TIMER
1
3
2
56
4
UP/DOWN
78
9
10 / 0
- -
/ - - -
ENTER
MUTING
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S
Remote controller
01022040
11 12 13 14 15
Remote controller
(supplied
with A-905X)
s
g
VOLUME
s
12345
678910
e
15
14
MINDISC RECODER
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
ANALOG
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
The total number of tracks
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
Current track number
• When an MD recorded with a disc
name (title) is inserted, the disc name is
displayed. If the disc name is too long
and you cannot view the entire name,
press the SCROLL button on your
remote controller to shift the display.
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MD-
Stopping play temporarily
Press the n button (or the g button on the
YES
105
X
remote controller ).
Remote controller
g
To resume play, press the n button (or the s
15
button on the remote controller).
Ejecting the MD
Press the r button. (or the EJECT button on the
remote contoroller.)
The MD comes out and
“EJECT” is
shown on
the display.
Remote controller
EJECT
Normal play (continued)
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
MINDISC RECODER
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
ANALOG
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MD-
YES
105
X
DISPLAY
Changing the display mode
When the MD recorder is stopped
Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display
in the following sequence:
DISPLAY
Total number of tracks on the MD and its total
playing time
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
Time remaining for recording on the MD (Not
displayed if it is a premastered MD)
DISC
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
Disc name ("No Name" when not set)
DISC
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
Remote controller
DISPLAY
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
↓
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
↓
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
15
15
RC-409MD
(supplied)
RC-398S
(supplied with
A-905X)
EJECT
SCROLL
POWER
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE
RANDOM MEMORY
ABCDE
1
2345
FGHIJ
8
6117
KLMNO
13
12
PQRST
18
16
17
UVWXY
23
21
22
Z
REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN
>
25
!
/
?
REC
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-
409
MD
9
14
19
24
.,
(
10
15
20
25
)
CLEAR
ENTER
NAMESCROLL DISPLAY
SCROLL
CLEAR
DISPLAY
POWER
CALL
CLOCK
TUNER
PRESET
F MA M
REPEAT SCROLL
PLAY MODE
REPEATRANDOM
MEMORY DIS C
TIMER
UP/DOWN
ENTER
SLEEP
CLEAR
CLEAR
1
4
78
- -
/ - - -
INPUT SELECTOR
ACOUSTIC
EFFECT MODE
PRESENCE
TAPE
DVD
PAUSE/STEP
M D
REC
C D
C D / M D
23
56
10 / 0
MUTING
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S
G. EQUALIZER
CLEAR
VOLUME
9
When an MD is playing
Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display
in the following sequence:
DISPLAY
Remote controller
DISPLAY
Playing track number and elapsed playing time
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
↓
Playing track number and remaining playing
time
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
↓
Track name (Track number with "No Name"
when not set)
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
15
Operations
15
15
If the track name is too long to display
You can scroll the track name by pressing the SCROLL button on the remote controller.
Press the SCROLL button when the track name is scrolling to stop the scrolling of the track name; press the
SCROLL button again to resume the scrolling of the track name.
To exit the display scroll mode, press the CLEAR button on the remote controller.
(Continued to the next page)
15
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
AMCS
Normal play (continued)
Selecting the track to play using
the number buttons
Press the number button on the remote
controller to select the track you want to play.
To select a track numbered 26 or above
using RC-409MD
Press the [>25] button first. Set a value for the
10th place and then the 1st place using the
number buttons in this order. ("0" can be
entered by pressing the [10] button.)
Ex. To select the 30th track:
To select a track numbered 11 or above
using RC-398S
Press the [--/---] button first. Set a value for the
10th place and then the 1st place using the
number buttons in this order. ("0" can be
entered by pressing the [10/0] button.)
Ex. To select the 30th track:
16
qAMCSw
MINDISC RECODER
DUBBING
CD
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
(RC-409MD)(RC-398S)
C D / M D
12345
FGHI J
678910
KLMNO
1112131415
PQRST
1617181920
UVWX Y
2122232425
Z
>25
/
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
.,
L
R
6
01022040
1
4
78
- -
/ - - -
[>25] + [3] + [10]
To select the 100th track:
[>25] + [>25] + [1] + [10] + [10]
[--/---] + [3] + [10/0]
To select the 100th track:
[--/---] + [--/---] + [1] + [10/0] + [10/0]
AMCS
(PUSH TOENTER)
REC
YES
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
MD-
105
X
3
2
56
9
10 / 0
15
RC-409MD
EJECT
POWER
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE
RANDOM MEMORY
ABCDE
1
2345
FGHIJ
9
8
6117
KLMNO
14
13
12
PQRST
19
18
16
17
UVWXY
24
23
21
22
.,
Z
REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN
>
25
(
!
/
?
REC
CLEAR
ENTER
NAMESCROLL DISPLAY
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-
409
MD
(supplied)(supplied with
10
15
20
Number
25
button
)
q,w
RC-398S
INPUT SELECTOR
POWER
ACOUSTIC
G. EQUALIZER
CALL
SLEEP
CLOCK
EFFECT MODE
PRESENCE
TAPE
TUNER
PRESET
F MA M
DVD
PAUSE/STEP
M D
REPEAT SCROLL
CLEAR
REC
PLAY MODE
C D
REPEATRANDOM
CLEAR
MEMORY DIS C
C D / M D
TIMER
1
3
2
56
4
UP/DOWN
78
9
10 / 0
- -
/ - - -
ENTER
MUTING
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S
A-905X)
q,w
Number
VOLUME
button
Changing the playing track using
the AMCS
During play, you can change the track that is
playing by turning the AMCS knob (or by
pressing the q and w buttons on the
remote controller).
If the MD recorder is stopped, turn the AMCS
knob to select the track number you wish to
play, and press that knob (with the remote
controller, use the q or w button to select
the track, then press the s button.)
Remote controller
qw
To play the next track or a later track
Turn the AMCS knob clockwise (or press the
w button on the remote controller several
times) until the desired track is located.
To start play again from the beginning of
the track that is currently playing or to play
the previous track or an earlier track
Turn the AMCS knob counterclockwise (or press
the q button on the remote controller
several times) until the desired track is located.
In the Memory play mode (see page 19), turning
the AMCS knob (or pressing the w or q
button) selects the track in the stored sequence.
Normal play (continued)
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
MINDISC RECODER
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
ANALOG
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MD-
YES
105
X
Music Scan
The following operation is possible only when
using the supplied remote controller (RC-409MD).
Pressing the M.SCAN button plays the beginning
(8 seconds) of each track on the disc in
sequence whether the MD recorder is either
playing or stopped.
• The s indicator flashes during Music Scan.
• You can press the s or M.SCAN button on
the remote controller when the beginning of
the desired track is playing to start playing
from that track.
M.SCAN
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
d,f
RC-409MD
POWER
CONTINUE
ABCDE
1
FGHIJ
6117
KLMNO
PQRST
16
UVWXY
21
Z
>
25
/
REC
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-
PLAY MODE
RANDOM MEMORY
2345
8
13
12
18
17
23
22
REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN
!
?
409
MD
9
14
19
24
.,
(
EJECT
10
15
20
25
)
CLEAR
ENTER
NAMESCROLL DISPLAY
(supplied)
M SCAN
d,f
Searching for a part to play
(Search play)
Searching for a part to play by sound (at
play)
During play, hold down the d or f
button and release it when the part you want to
hear is playing.
Searching for a part to play by using
displayed time (at pause, high-speed
search)
When playing is temporarily stopped (paused),
keep pressing the d or f button and
release it when the playing time of the part you
want to hear is displayed.
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
• Press the n button (or the s button on
the remote controller) to start playing from
that part.
• "Over" in the display indicates that the end of
the last track is reached.
(Continued to the next page)
17
VOLUME
C D / M D
1
23
10 / 0
- -
/ - - -
MUTING
4
56
78
9
TIMER
UP/DOWN
ENTER
REPEATRANDOM
C D
CLEAR
MEMORY DIS C
REPEAT SCROLL
REC
PLAY MODE
CLEAR
M D
PRESET
F MA M
TAPE
TUNER
PAUSE/STEP
DVD
POWER
SLEEP
CLOCK
CALL
INPUT SELECTOR
G. EQUALIZER
EFFECT MODE
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S
RC-398S
s
PLAY MODE
Random play
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
n
MINDISC RECODER
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MD-
YES
105X
CONTINUE
RANDOM
RC-409MD
POWER
CONTINUE
s
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-
PLAY MODE
RANDOM MEMORY
ABCDE
1
2345
FGHIJ
8
9
6117
KLMNO
13
14
12
PQRST
18
19
16
17
UVWXY
23
24
21
22
.,
Z
REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN
>
25
(
!
/
?
REC
409
MD
(supplied)
EJECT
10
15
20
25
)
CLEAR
ENTER
NAMESCROLL DISPLAY
(supplied
with
A-905X)
The following operation is possible only when using either of the following remote controllers:
RC-409MD (supplied)
RC-398S (supplied with the A-905X amplifier)
1 When the MD recorder is
stopped, press the RANDOM
button (RC-409MD).
With the RC-398S remote controller, press
the PLAY MODE button until “RANDOM”
appears on the display.
(RC-409MD) (RC-398S)
RANDOM
PLAY MODE
RANDOM
18
2 Press the n button (or the s
button on the remote
controller).
n
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
To exit the Random play mode
When the MD recorder is stopped, press the
CONTINUE button (RC-409MD).
With the RC-398S remote controller, press the
PLAY MODE button until “RANDOM” or
“MEMORY” disappears from the display.
s
12345
RANDOM
0102 OVER2040
6
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
Repeat play
REPEAT
A-B
RC-409MD
POWER
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE
ABCDE
1
FGHIJ
6117
KLMNO
PQRST
16
UVWXY
21
Z
>
25
/
REC
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-
(supplied)(supplied with
EJECT
RANDOM MEMORY
2345
8
9
10
13
14
12
15
18
19
17
20
23
24
22
25
.,
REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN
(
)
!
?
CLEAR
ENTER
NAMESCROLL DISPLAY
409
MD
The following operation is possible using either
of the following remote controllers only:
RC-409MD (supplied)
RC-398S (supplied with the A-905X amplifier)
Repeatedly playing all tracks of
an MD
Press the REPEAT button on the remote
controller just once.
REPEAT
REPEAT
Repeatedly playing a single
track
When the desired track is playing, press the
REPEAT button on the remote controller twice.
REPEAT
REPEAT 1
Note
In Memory play or Random play, you cannot repeat
the currently playing track (REPEAT 1).
• If the REPEAT button is pressed during
Memory play...
Only the programmed tracks will be played
repeatedly in the programmed order.
• If the REPEAT button is pressed during
Random play...
The contents of the entire MD will be played
again repeatedly with the playing order
changed each time a random play begins.
RC-398S
A-905X)
INPUT SELECTOR
POWER
ACOUSTIC
G. EQUALIZER
CALL
SLEEP
CLOCK
EFFECT MODE
PRESENCE
TAPE
TUNER
PRESET
F MA M
DVD
PAUSE/STEP
M D
REPEAT
REPEAT SCROLL
PLAY MODE
REPEATRANDOM
MEMORY DISC
TIMER
UP/DOWN
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
- -
1
4
78
/ - - -
REC
C D
C D / M D
23
56
10 / 0
MUTING
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S
VOLUME
9
The following operation is possible only when
using the supplied remote controller (RC-409MD).
Repeatedly playing a section of
a track (A-B Repeat)
1 While the track is playing,
specify the beginning of the
section you wish to repeat
playing by pressing the A-B
button on the remote controller
(Point A).
A-B
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
45
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
2 While the track is still playing,
specify the end of the section by
pressing the A-B button on the
remote controller (Point B) a
second time.
Section A to B of the track will be
repeated.
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
A-B
01022040
6
45
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
To stop the Repeat play
Press the REPEAT button once or twice until the
"REPEAT" indicator disappears.
(Continued to the next page)
19
Repeat play (continued)
To stop A-B Repeat
• Press the A-B or REPEAT button when a
section is in Repeat play.
The A-B Repeat mode is now canceled.
• Press the e button when a section is in
Repeat play.
The A-B Repeat mode is canceled and play of
the current track stops.
Note
A-B Repeat cannot be used when the unit is in
Repeat (all-track or single-track), Memory, or
Random play.
20
Memory play
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
qAMCSw
n
MINDISC RECODER
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
AMCS
(PUSH TOENTER)
MD-
YES
105
X
CONTINUE
RC-409MD
POWER
CONTINUE
ABCDE
1
FGHIJ
6117
KLMNO
PQRST
16
UVWXY
21
Z
>
25
/
REC
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-
PLAY MODE
RANDOM MEMORY
2345
8
13
12
18
17
23
22
REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN
!
?
409
MD
9
14
19
24
.,
(
EJECT
10
15
20
25
)
CLEAR
ENTER
NAMESCROLL DISPLAY
(supplied)
MEMORY
Number
button
CLEAR
s
RC-398S
INPUT SELECTOR
POWER
ACOUSTIC
G. EQUALIZER
CALL
SLEEP
CLOCK
EFFECT MODE
PRESENCE
TAPE
TUNER
PRESET
FMA M
DVD
PAUSE/STEP
M D
REPEAT SCROLL
CLEAR
PLAY MODE
REC
C D
REPEATRANDOM
CLEAR
MEMORY DISC
C D / M D
TIMER
1
23
56
4
UP/DOWN
78
9
10 / 0
- -
/ - - -
ENTER
MUTING
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S
(supplied
with
A-905X)
PLAY MODE
CLEAR
s
Number
VOLUME
button
• Using the Memory function, you can select your favorite tracks (up to 25 tracks) on an MD and
arrange them in the desired order.
1 When the MD recorder is
stopped, press the MEMORY
button (RC-409MD).
With the RC-398S remote controller, press
the PLAY MODE button until “MEMORY”
appears on the display.
(RC-409MD)
MEMORY
(RC-398S)
PLAY MODE
MEMORY
2 Using the AMCS knob, select the
tracks in order you want to play.
T urn the AMCS knob until the track number
you want to store is displayed (the playing
3 Press the n button (or the s
button on the remote controller)
to start Memory play.
When the playing of all stored tracks is
over, the MD recorder stops, retaining the
stored tracks in memory.
Remote controller
MEMORY
01022040
6
s
4
TRACK
ANALOG IN
DIGITAL IN
n
Playing track number
1
L
R
time of the track is displayed). Then, press
the AMCS knob to store the track.
AMCS
(
PUSH TO ENTER
)
(
PUSH TO ENTER
AMCS
To exit the Memory play mode
When the MD recorder is stopped, press the
)
CONTINUE button on the remote controller (RC409MD).
With the RC-398S remote controller, press the
PLAY MODE button until “MEMORY”
disappears from the display.
Clearing the last track stored
Press the CLEAR or e button on the remote
controller.
The last track in memory is cleared.
Checking the stored contents
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL IN
TRACK
TRACK
1
L
R
1
L
R
MEMORY
01022040
6
MEMORY
01022040
6
4
To check the tracks stored in memory, press the
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
MEMORY
01022040
6
4
d/fbutton when the MD recorder is
stopped.
Note
If the total playing time of the programmed tracks
exceeds 256 minutes, "---m--s" will be displayed.
(Continued to the next page)
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
21
Memory play (continued)
Selecting a track using the
remote controller
(RC-409MD)(RC-398S)
12345
FGHI J
678910
KLMNO
1112131415
PQRST
1617181920
UVWX Y
2122232425
Z
>25
/
.,
To select a track numbered 26 or above
using RC-409MD
Press the [>25] button first. Set a value for the
10th place and then the 1st place using the
number buttons in this order. ("0" can be
entered by pressing the [10] button.)
Ex.
To select the 30th track
[>25] + [3] + [10]
To select the 100th track
[>25] + [>25] + [1] + [10] + [10]
To select a track numbered 11 or above
using RC-398S
Press the [--/---] button first. Set a value for the
10th place and then the 1st place using the
number buttons in this order. ("0" can be entered
by pressing the [10/0] button.)
Ex.
To select the 30th track:
[--/---] + [3] + [10/0]
To select the 100th track:
[--/---] + [--/---] + [1] + [10/0] + [10/0]
C D / M D
1
4
78
- -
/ - - -
10 / 0
3
2
56
9
Using the Auto Space function
(RC-409MD only)
It is possible to play back the MD with a silent
interval of approximately 3 seconds between
tracks.
• Press the A.SPACE button on the remote
controller.
The present setting will be displayed
("A.Space On" or "A.Space Off").
When "A.Space ON" is selected, the Auto
Space function will operate.
Press A.Space button while the display is lit to
switch between On and Off.
A.SPECE
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
1
L
R
01022040
6
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
15
22
CD-dubbing (System operation)
CD-DUBBING
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
INPUT
MINDISC RECODER
CD
DUBBING
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
(PUSH TO ENTER)
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
EDIT/NO
AMCS
YES
105
X
MD-
YES
Before Using
CD-dubbing (System operation)
Setting the CD dubbing mode
You can set either "Album" or "Fadeout" CD
dubbing mode. In the Album CD dubbing mode,
the track being recorded will be discarded if the
end of MD is reached during recording. In the
Fadeout CD dubbing mode, however, a fadeout
effect will be applied to the last but incompletely
recorded track of MDs.
The CD dubbing mode setting is possible only
when the MD recorder is stopped.
• When your MD-105X is configured into a
system with Onkyo Separate Collection series
components (A-905X and C-705X), recording
from the CD dubbing can be started simply
pressing the CD DUBBING button on the MD105X.
• To perform CD dubbing, your CD player must
be connected through an optical cable to the
DIGTAL INPUT 1 terminal located on the rear
panel of the MD recorder. (for details, see the
section "System connections" of the A-905X
Instruction Manual.)
• For the normal recording procedure, see
"Recording from an analog source" on
page25 or "Recording from a digital source"
on page28.
Note
CD-dubbing is not available with the A-905,
C-705 and C-707CH.
2 Load recordable MD in the MD105X.
To check the time remaining for recording...
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
ANALOG IN
MINDISC RECODER
CD
DUBBING
L
R
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
01022040
6
(PUSH TO ENTER)
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
AMCS
YES
MD-
105
X
15
When the MD recorder is stopped,
pressing the DISPLAY button changes the
display as follows.
The number of tracks on MD and its total
recorded time
↓
Remaining recording time on MD
↓
Disc name ("No Name" when not set)
3 Set the INPUT selector to
"Digital In1" (D1) position.
The digital input source 1 is now selected.
Note
Cd-dubbing is not possible when "Analog In"
or "Digital In 2" is shown on the display.
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
1 Load the CD in the CD player.
See the C-705X CD player instruction
manual for how to load CDs.
DIGITAL IN
ST D1 D2MO
ANALOG
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
23
CD-dubbing (System operation)
4 Press the EDIT/NO button to
display "CD Dub Mode".
4-1 Press the EDIT/NO button repeatedly
until "CD DubMode?" appears.
EDIT/NO
CD DubMode?
4-2 Press the YES button.
The current CD dubbing mode is shown.
("Fade
switching from the Fadeout to Album CD
dubbing mode.)
4-3 Press the YES button.
To stop halfway the CD dubbing mode
setting, press the EDIT/NO button.
Album?" indicates that you are
YES
Fade Album?
5 Press the CD DUBBING button on
the MD-105X
The CD player automatically searches for
the disc's peak level, while the MD-105X
sets the optimum peak level and then
enters the recording standby mode. The
MD-105X starts digital recording the
whole disc as soon as the disc's first track
starts playing. (DLA Link)
The recording stops automatically when
the playback of all disc tracks is
completed.
CD
DUBBING
CD-dubbing with track specified
When this MD recorder is configured into a
system with A-905X and C-705X only one track
with CD playing or pausing can be recorded by
one-touch operation.
1 Play a CD
Play your desired track.
C-705X
s
2 Press the CD DUBBING button.
Playing returns to the head of the track
being played and only this track will be
recorded (with DLA Link activated).
CD
DUBBING
When the track reaches the end, next track will
start and the MD recorder will stop.
Note
When the CD-dubbing mode is set to "Fadeout",
the track will be faded out at the end of recording
if the whole track cannot be recorded.
When the Album CD dubbing is selected and only
one track will be recorded, recording will be
continued until the end of MD is reached and the
track being recorded will not be discarded if the
end of MD is reached in the middle of recording.
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To stop the recording...
Press the e button.
DLA Link:Digital Rec Level Adjustment
Analog recording
n
MINDISC RECODER
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
ANALOG
INPUT
In analog recording, audio connection cables are used for inputting signals from the recording source.
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
oREC
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
105
MD-
YES
X
qAMCSw
EDIT/NO
YES
DISPLAY
Before Using
1 Press the STANDBY/ON button.
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
2 Load a recordable MD.
MINDISC RECODER
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
Number of recorded tracks
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
ANALOG
Total recorded time
on MD
ANALOG IN
L
R
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Note
When "Protected" is shown in the display, it
indicates that the record-protect tab of the
MD is open. Before starting the recording
procedure, close the tab. (See page 36.)
To check the time remaining for
recording
When the MD recorder is stopped, press the
DISPLA Y button. Each press of the DISPLAY
button changes the display as follows:
The number of tracks on MD and the total
recorded time → Remaining r ecording time on
MD → Disc name ("No Name" when not set)
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
MD-
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YES
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To record by erasing all of the existing
tracks on a prerecorded MD
Erase all the tracks before you start
recording (see page 37).
3 Set the INPUT selector to
Connections
"ANALOG (MO or ST)" position.
The input source is now set to "Analog".
Monaural recording enables you to recor d
about twice the duration of stereo recording.
Note
• Make sure that the INPUT selector and
the REC selector on the amplifier are set
X
to an appropriate recording source.
• Do not change the INPUT selector setting
Operations
during recording.
15
ANALOG IN
L
R
ST D1 D2MO
ANALOG
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Other Information
25
Analog recording (continued)
4 Press the o REC button.
The MD recorder is now in the recording
standby mode.
• When your MD-105X is configured with
C-705X and K-505X, start playing the
CD or tape before pressing the REC
button in step 4.
REC
TRACK
ANALOG IN
L
R
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11 12 13 14 15
.
5 Using the AMCS knob, adjust the
recording level.
Adjust the recording level.
5-1 Press the EDIT/NO button until
"Rec Level?" appears.
Then, press the YES button.
EDIT/NO
5-2 Turn the AMCS knob to adjust the
recording level.
Adjust the recording level such that the -6
to -2 dB indicator lights when the input
signal is largest.(Also refer to the current
recording level readout displayed in dB.)
Then, press the YES button.
AMCS
(
PUSH TO ENTER
15
ANALOG IN
L
R
)
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15
-6〜-2
YES
ANALOG IN
L
R
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15
When the recording level adjustment is
completed, stop playing the source.
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ANALOG IN
6 Press the n button and then
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R
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YES
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start playing the recording
source immediately.
The TOC indicator appears as recording
starts.
The MD recorder will automatically stop
when recordable time on the disc expires.
n
TRACK
ANALOG IN
L
TOC
R
01022040
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15
Analog recording (continued)
Since the interval between tracks is
detected based on the sound level, some
tracks may not be numbered correctly in
the following cases:
• Recorded condition of the cassette tape
is bad (noise between tracks).
• Low sound level in quiet music.
• Interval between tracks is extremely
shot.
• Tuner's reception is bad (noise).
To disable this function refer to the
explanation below on this page.
To manually record a track number
While recording, press the o REC button when
you wish to mark a track number.
If you wish to mark two or more track numbers
sequentially, provide a sufficient interval
between each press of the o REC button. Too
short (about 4 seconds or less) an interval may
lead to a failure in marking track numbers.
To stop recording temporarily...
Press the s/g button (or the g button on the
remote controller). To resume recording, press
the s/g button (or press the s button on
the remote controller).
To stop recording...
Press the e STOP button.
To eject the MD...
Press the e STOP button, then the r EJECT
button.
Note
If TOC is flashing when you press the r EJECT
button or the STANDBY/ON button, it means the
MD recorder is writing the recorded contents onto
the MD. During this period, do not disconnect the
power cord or apply strong vibrations to the MD
recorder. Doing so may prevent normal recording
onto the MD.
If the MD recorder's power cord is connected to the
SWITCHED service power outlet on the rear panel
of your amplifier, etc., do not turn off the amplifier.
To disable the automatic track numbering
function...
Perform the following steps while you are
recording or waiting for the recording to start:
EDIT/NO
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
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1.Press the EDIT/NO button.
"LevelSync?" appears on the display.
2.Press the YES button.
YES
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
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11 12 13 14 15
15
If the function is currently turned on.
"On
Off? "appears on the display.
3.Press the YES button.
"LvlSyncOff" appears on the display.
YES
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
Now the tracks will not be numbered during
recording.
• Press the EDIT/NO button any time if you wish
to cancel the setting.
To enable the automatic track numbering
function...
Perform the following steps while you are
recording or waiting for the recording to start:
• Press the EDIT/no button.
"Level Sync?" appears on the display.
• Press the YES button.
If the function is currently turned off,
"Off
On?" appears on the display.
• Press the YES button.
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
27
Digital recording
n
MINDISC RECODER
DUBBING
CD
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
INPUT
Digital recording refers to recording where an optical digital cable is used for inputting signals from
the recording source.
This MD recorder contains a digital input signal sampling frequency rate converter which converts
the sampling frequency of digital input signals to 44.1 kHz before recording.
This converter can handle the following sampling frequencies:
The number of tracks on MD and the total
recorded time → Remaining recording
time on MD → Disc name ("No Name"
when not set)
To record by erasing all of the existing
tracks on a prerecorded MD
Erase all the tracks before you start recording
(see page 37).
2 Load a recordable MD.
MINDISC RECODER
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
Number of recorded tracks
on MD
DIGITAL IN 1
To check the time remaining for recording
When the MD recorder is stopped, press
the DISPLAY button. Each press of the
DISPLAY button changes the display as
follows:
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DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
ANALOG
L
R
01022040
6
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
YES
MD-
105
X
Total recorded time
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11 12 13 14 15
15
3 Set the INPUT selector to
"Digital In1" (D1) or "Digital
In2" (D2) position.
The digital input source 1 or 2 is now
selected.
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
Note
Make sure which of the digital input terminals
the supplied optical cable is connected to. If
you attempt to perform digital recording using
a digital input terminal which is not
connected, "D.In Unlock" will appear.
Use the DIGITAL INPUT 1 digital input terminal
if you connect the C-705X CD player to this
MD recorder.
ST D1 D2MO
6
ANALOG
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15
Digital recording (continued)
4 Press the o REC button.
The MD recorder is now in the recording
standby mode.
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
6
REC
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11 12 13 14 15
15
If "D. In Unlock" appears
The digital input source is not connected
properly. Check the connection for the
digital input source.
5 Using the AMCS knob, adjust the
recording level.
Adjust the recording level.
5-1 Press the EDIT/NO button until
"Rec Level?" appears.
Then, press the YES button.
EDIT/NO
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
5-2 Turn the AMCS knob to adjust the
recording level.
Adjust the recording level such that the -6
to 0 dB indicator lights when the input
signal is largest.(Also refer to the current
recording level readout displayed in dB.)
Then, press the YES button.
AMCS
DIGITAL IN
(
PUSH TO ENTER
1
L
R
)
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
-6〜-0
YES
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
When the recording level adjustment is
completed, stop playing the source.
Before Using
Connections
Operations
YES
(Continued to the next page)
Other Information
29
Digital recording (continued)
6 Press the n button and then
start playing the recording
source immediately.
The MD recorder stops recording
automatically when the remaining space
on the MD is not enough to record the
next track.
n
TRACK
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
TOC
R
01022040
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To stop recording temporarily
Press the n button (or the g button on
the remote control). To resume recording,
press the n button again (or press the
s button on the remote control).
To stop recording
Press the e button.
To eject the MD
Press the e button and then the r EJECT
button.
Note
If TOC is flashing when you press the r EJECT
button or the STANDBY/ON button, it means
the MD recorder is writing the recorded
contents onto the MD. During this period, do
not disconnect the power cord or apply strong
vibrations to the MD recorder. Doing so may
prevent normal recording onto the MD.
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Signal Wait function
When "LvlSyncOn" is active and the unit
receives no audio signal from the recording
source for 10 seconds, the unit enters the
"Signal Wait" status in which the unit waits for
the audio signals from the source for approx. 20
seconds. The unit resumes recording if it receives
the signals from the source within the specified
period of time. Otherwise, press the n button
in order to resume recording.
(Not applicable while in CD-dubbing mode.)
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DIGITAL IN
TOC
1
L
R
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11 12 13 14 15
15
• For track numbers to be marked
automatically, the signature code included in
the digital signal at the beginning and ending
of each track is necessary. Some equipment
and broadcasts do not include this signal, and
in such a case track numbers will not be
marked automatically.
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Signal Synchro recording
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
MINDISC RECODER
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
(PUSH TO ENTER)
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
AMCS
oREC
YES
105
X
MD-
INPUT
Even if your recording source is not Onkyo z-compatible, you can perform synchronized recording.
1 Use the INPUT selector to select
MO, ST, D1, or D2, according to
the connected device.
• You can perform signal synchro
recording with both digital and analog
recording sources.
ST D1 D2MO
3 Recording starts.
Recording starts as soon as the unit
receives signals from the recording source
while "Signal Wait" is displayed.
(Recording source)
s
ANALOG
Note
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
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11 12 13 14 15
15
Signal synchro recording is performed with Level
Sync automatically set to On.
2 Press the REC button twice to
display "Signal Rec."
"Signal Rec" appears, then the unit
enters the Signal Wait mode.
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
REC
Note
If no signal is input for approx .30 seconds, the MD
recorder will enter recording standby mode.
(Continued to the next page)
31
System operation
MINDISC RECODER
DUBBING
CD
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
CD-synchro recording
When your MD recorder is configured into a
system with Onkyo Separate Collection series
components (A-905X and C-705X), the
operation of the MD recorder can be
synchronized with that of the CD player.
1 Set the MD recorder to the
recording standby mode.
REC
• For how to set the MD recorder to the
recording standby mode and the
necessary preparatory steps, see
"Analog recording" or "Digital
recording".
For digital CD-synchro recording
Connect the CD player’s (optical) digital
output terminal to the MD-105X’s DIGITAL
INPUT 1 terminal.
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
REC
YES
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
105
X
MD-
oREC
(C-705X)
s
DIGITAL IN
1
L
TOC
R
01022040
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
To stop CD-synchro recording
Press the e button on the CD player. The MD
recorder then enters the recording standby
mode.
Note
For analog recording, set the input selector of the
A-905X to the CD position and keep it placed in
that position during recording. Changing the input
selector setting causes the MD recorder to stop and
then enter the recording standby mode.
2 Start playing the CD.
The MD recorder starts recording as soon
as the CD starts playing.
If your cassette deck is also in the
recording standby mode, it starts
recording simultaneously.
When playing of the CD completes, the
MD recorder stops recording and enters
the recording standby mode.
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System operation (continued)
MINDISC RECODER
DUBBING
CD
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
INPUT
Synchro-recording from cassette
deck to MD (Cassette Synchro
recording)
When your MD-105X is configured into a system
with Onkyo Separate Collection series
components (A-905X and K-505X),
synchronized recording from the cassette deck
to the MD recorder is possible.
1 Set the input selector to the ST
(stereo) or MO (monoral) Position
ST D1 D2MO
ANALOG
ANALOG IN
L
R
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
REC
YES
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
105
X
MD-
oREC
3 Start playing the cassette deck.
The MD recorder starts recording as soon
as the cassette deck starts playing.
When playing of the cassette deck
completes, the MD recorder stops
recording and enters the recording
standby mode.
(K-505X)
a
e
To stop synchro recording
Press the e button on the cassette deck. The
MD recorder then enters the recording standby
mode.
s
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
• You cannot perform this synchro
recording with the “Digital In1” or
“Digital In2”input sources.
2 Set the MD recorder to the
recording standby mode.
• For how to set the MD recorder to the
recording standby mode and the
necessary preparatory steps, see
"Analog recording" on page 25.
REC
(Continued to the next page)
33
System operation (continued)
POWER
EJECT
CONTINUE
PLAY MODE
RANDOM MEMORY
REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN
Z
.,
)
CLEAR
ENTER
!
?
/
(
REC
NAMESCROLL DISPLAY
ABCDE
FGHIJ
KLMNO
PQRST
UVWXY
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-
409
MD
6117
12
17
22
10
15
20
25
>
25
1
2345
8
13
18
23
9
14
19
24
16
21
s
RC-409MD
VOLUME
C D / M D
1
23
10 / 0
- -
/ - - -
MUTING
4
56
78
9
TIMER
UP/DOWN
ENTER
REPEATRANDOM
C D
CLEAR
MEMORY DISC
REPEAT SCROLL
REC
PLAY MODE
CLEAR
M D
PRESET
F MA M
TAPE
TUNER
PAUSE/STEP
DVD
POWER
SLEEP
CLOCK
CALL
INPUT SELECTOR
G. EQUALIZER
EFFECT MODE
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S
RC-398S
s
n
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
MINDISC RECODER
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
ANALOG
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MD-
YES
105
X
Synchro-recording from MD to
cassette deck
When the MD-105X is configured into a system
with Onkyo Separate Collection series
components (A-905X and K-505X),
synchronized recording from the MD recorder to
the cassette tape deck is possible.
1 Insert a cassette tape in the
cassette tape deck and set the
cassette tape deck in the
recording standby mode.
• See the cassette tape deck instruction
manual for how to set the deck in the
recording standby mode.
(K-505X)
o / g
(supplied)(supplied with
A-905X)
To stop synchro recording
Press the e button on the MD recorder. The
cassette deck enters the recording standby
mode while showing a blinking s indication
(Auto Space).
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2 Press the n button on the MD
recorder (or the s button on
the remote controller).
The cassette tape deck starts recording as
soon as the MD starts playing.
When the MD program is completed, the
cassette tape deck stops recording and
enters the recording standby mode again.
n
System operation (continued)
MINDISC RECODER
DUBBING
CD
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
INPUT
Timer operation
When your MD recorder is configured into a
system with Onkyo Separate Collection series
components (A-905X and T-405X), you can
record the desired broadcasting programs or
play your favorite MD at a specified time using
the tuner's timer.
See the T-405X instruction manual for how to
use the Timer function.
1 Insert an MD.
You can perform both playing and
recording.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
MINDISC RECODER
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
ANALOG
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MD-
YES
105
X
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
REC
YES
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
105X
MD-
2 Set the INPUT selector to ST
(stereo) position.
ST D1 D2MO
ANALOG
ANALOG IN
L
R
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3 Set the timer on your T-405X.
Note
Connect the AC power cord of your MD-105X
to a normally live outlet. If you connect the
power cord to the outlet on the rear of the A905X, do not turn off the main power
(POWER switch) of the A-905X.
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
15
Operations
35
Other information for recording
Checking the contents of recording
• If you have not operated the unit since stopping a recording, the track to be played will flash in
the music calendar. Press the n button to start playing the flashing track.
• To playback from the beginning of the MD, immediately after recording is stopped, press the e
button again. Then, press the n button (or the s button on the remote controller) to start
playback.
Storage period of backup data
The recorded contents will be backed up in the MD-105X even if the MD recorder’s power cord is
accidentally unplugged or if a power failure occurs before they are stored to the disc (when TOC is
lit) or when they are being stored to the disc (when TOC is flashing). You can restore the data which
was backed up during such an accident or power failure by pressing the STAND BY/ON button after
plugging in the power cord or immediately after the power failure is solved. Note, however, that the
period in which the backup data is stored is approx. only 2 weeks. So, especially after a power
failure, perform the above procedures as soon as possible after power is restored.
Protecting recordings from accidental erasure
You can make your MDs impossible to be recorded on by sliding the record-protect tab on the MDs
to open the record-protect hole. To make the MDs recordable again, return the record-protect tab.
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Record-protect tab
Rear side
Record-protect hole
Front side
Editing the contents of an MD
Erasing a track
The following operation is possible when the
unit is stopped or paused.
1 Turn the AMCS knob until the
track number you want to erase
is displayed.
AMCS
DIGITAL IN
TRACK
1
L
R
(
PUSH TO ENTER
)
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678910
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2 Press the EDIT/NO button several
times until "Erase?" appears in
the display.
EDIT/NO
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
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To stop erasing a track
Press the EDIT/NO button until “Erase?”
disappears, or press the e button.
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3 Press the YES button.
The selected track is erased. When the
erasing of the track is completed,
"Complete" appears in the display.
YES
DIGITAL IN
1
L
TOC
R
• When a track is erased, the tracks
following that track are advanced, each
given a new number which is smaller by
one track than the previous track
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number. For example, if you erase track
2, track 3 will now be renumbered as
track 2; track 4 will now be renumbered
as track 3, and so on.
Note
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not
move or unplug the MD recorder.
To erase all tracks of an MD
1 Press the e button.
2 Press the EDIT/NO button several times
15
until "All Erase?" appears in the
display.
To cancel, press the EDIT/NO button or
press the STOP button.
3 Press the YES button. "All Erase??" is
displayed for confirmation.
On the display, the music calendar
flashes.
4 Press the YES button again.
When the erasing of all tracks of the
MD is completed, "Complete"
appears in the display.
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Before Using
15
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
Note
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not
move or unplug the MD recorder.
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Editing the contents of an MD (continued)
qAMCSw
MINDISC RECODER
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
Dividing a track
The following operation is possible during the
playback is ongoing or paused.
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
ANALOG
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
EDIT/NO
AMCS
(PUSH TOENTER)
YES
YES
MD-
105
X
AMCS
(
PUSH TO ENTER
)
1 Press the EDIT/NO button several
times until "Divide?" appears in
the display.
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
L
R
EDIT/NO
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To stop dividing a track
Press the EDIT/NO button until “Divide?”
disappears, or press the e button.
2 Press the YES button.
The part at which the track is to be
divided plays repeatedly, with “Rehearsal”
and “Position Ok?” alternately shown on
the display.
YES
3 Turn the AMCS knob while
listening to the part being
played.
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
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11 12 13 14 15
15
Fine adjust the point where you wish to
divide the track.
Within the playing part, you can move the
15
dividing point in the range of -128 to
+127. (Increasing or decreasing the
dividing point by 1 corresponds with
approximately 0.05second.)
Dividing point
(0.5-sec silence)
Play (for 8 sec)
4 Press the YES button to divide
the track.
When the dividing of the track is
completed, "Complete" appears in the
display.
YES
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DIGITAL IN
TOC
1
L
R
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11 12 13 14 15
15
Editing the contents of an MD (continued)
• When a track with a name is divided into
two parts, the former part takes over the
name and the latter part is left without a
name.
• When a track is divided, the tracks following
that divided track are moved backward, each
given a new number which is larger by one
track than the previous track number. For
example, if you divide track 2 into two parts,
the latter part will now be renumbered as
track 3; the track 3 will now be renumbered
as track 4; the track 4 will now be renumbered as track 5, and so on.
To erase parts of a track, first divide the
track in parts and then erase the parts
you wish to erase. (See page 37 for how
to erase tracks.)
Note
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not
move or unplug the MD recorder.
Combining tracks
You can combine two adjacent tracks into one.
You cannot, however, combine the two tracks if
the one of which is recorded in the MO
(monaural)
mode and the other in the ST (stereo), Digital In1,
or Digital In2 mode.
The following operation is possible when the unit
is stopped, paused or playing.
1 Turn the AMCS knob until the
latter of the new track numbers
is displayed.
AMCS
(
PUSH TO ENTER
)
• If the latter track only has a title, that title
will be lost.
2 Press the EDIT/NO button several
EDIT/NO
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
times until "Combine ?" appears
in the display.
To stop combining tracks
Press the EDIT/NO button until “Combine?”
disappears, or press the e button.
3 Press the YES button.
YES
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
910
678
11 12 13 14 15
The two tracks to be combined are
indicated on the display.
4 Press the YES button again.
Check the part of the two tracks to be
combined.
The part at which the two tracks are to be
combined plays (for 8 seconds) repeatedly,
with “Rehearsal” and “Position Ok?”
alternately shown on the display.
YES
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
15
Operations
• The selected track will be combined with
the previous track.
• If each of the combined tracks has a title,
the previous track's title will remain and
the latter track's title will be erased.
• If the previous track only has a title, that
title will remain.
Combining point
Play (for 8 sec)
(Continued to the next page)
39
Editing the contents of an MD (continued)
5 Press the YES button to combine
the tracks you have selected.
When the combining is completed,
"Complete" appears in the display.
YES
DIGITAL IN
1
L
TOC
R
• When tracks are combined, the tracks
following those tracks are advanced,
each given a new number which is
smaller by one track than the previous
track number. For example, if you
combine track 3 with track 2, track 4
will now be renumbered as track 3;
track 5 will now be renumbered as
track 4, and so on.
Note
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not
move or unplug the MD recorder.
01022040
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8910
11 12 13 14 15
15
40
Editing the contents of an MD (continued)
qAMCSw
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
MINDISC RECODER
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
AMCS
(PUSH TOENTER)
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
MD-
EDIT/NO
YES
105
X
YES
Before Using
Moving a track
The following operation is possible when the unit is
stopped or paused.
1 Turn the AMCS knob until the
track number you want to move
is displayed.
AMCS
(
PUSH TO ENTER
)
2 Press the EDIT/NO button several
times until "Move?" appears in
the display.
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
EDIT/NO
6
01022040
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
To stop moving a track
Press the EDIT/NO button until “Move?”
disappears, or press the e button.
3 Press the YES button.
The selected track number and a
destination track number appear in the
display.
YES
4 Turn the AMCS knob until the
desired destination track
number is displayed.
AMCS
DIGITAL IN
TRACK
1
L
R
(
PUSH TO ENTER
)
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
5 Press the YES button to move
the selected track.
When the moving of the track is
completed, "Complete" appears in the
display.
DIGITAL IN
1
L
TOC
R
• When a track is moved, the track
numbers are renumbered, based on the
track number of the moved track, so
that they are consecutive. For example,
if you move track 3 to track 1, track 1
will now be renumbered as track 2;
track 2 will now be renumbered as
track 3, and so on.
YES
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
ConnectionsOther Information
15
Operations
15
DIGITAL IN
TRACK
Note
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not
move or unplug the MD recorder.
15
41
Naming a track or disc
qAMCSw
RC-409MD
EJECT
POWER
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE
RANDOM MEMORY
ABCDE
1
2345
FGHIJ
8
6117
KLMNO
13
12
PQRST
18
16
17
UVWXY
23
21
22
Z
REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN
>
25
!
/
?
REC
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-
409
MD
9
14
19
24
.,
(
10
15
20
25
)
CLEAR
ENTER
NAMESCROLL DISPLAY
ENTER
NAME
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
MINDISC RECODER
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
CD
DUBBING
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
AMCS
(PUSH TOENTER)
MD-
YES
105
X
d,f
YES
EDIT/NO
DISPLAY
To name a disc
The MD recorder must be stopped.
To name a track
The MD recorder may be stopped, paused, playing, or recording.
(The characters being entered are canceled if the track which is playing or being recorded changes.)
To stop naming a disc or track
1 Turn the AMCS knob until the
track number which you want to
Press the STOP or YES button while pressing the
EDIT/NO button.
enter a name is displayed.
• To name a disc, start from step 2,
skipping step 1.
AMCS
(
PUSH TO ENTER
)
Note
When the MD recorder is paused, playing, or
recording, the track number which is displayed
is selected, and therefore, this step is
unnecessary.
3 Press the YES button.
The blinking cursor appears.
DISC
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
YES
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6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
4 Select the character input mode
using the DISPLAY button.
DISPLAY
2 Press the EDIT/NO button several
times until "Name In?" appears
in the display.
Or, with the supplied remote controller,
press the NAME button.
When you name a track, the TRACK
42
indicator will turn on.
EDIT/NO
DISC
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
Remote controller
NAME
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
DISC
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
• You can enter upper case letters, lower
case letters, numbers and symbols. Each
press of the DISPLAY button changes
the type of characters you can enter as
follows:
15
Naming a track or disc (Continued)
Upper case letter (A, B, C...)
↓
Lower case letters (a, b, c...)
↓
Numbers and symbols (1, 2, 3...)
↓
Easy title (e)
• With the supplied remote controller
(RC-409MD), press the DISPLAY button
to change the character input mode.
5 Enter a track name or disc name
using the AMCS knob.
Turn the AMCS knob to display the
character you want to enter, and then
press the AMCS knob to enter it.
Following the same procedure, enter the
remaining characters.
Y ou can enter up to 100 characters,
depending on the type of characters you enter .
(RC-409MD)
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE
RANDOM MEMORY
AMCS
(
PUSH TO ENTER
DISC
DIGITAL IN
)
1
L
R
To enter a name with the supplied
remote controller (RC-409MD)
You can enter numbers (1 to 9, 0 by the
10 button), uppercase and lowercase
letters, and symbols (only those indicated
below the buttons) by directly operating
the buttons.
The q and w buttons on the
remote control can be used to select
BCDE
1A2345
FGHI J
678910
KLMNO
1112131415
PQRST
1617181920
UVWX Y
2122232425
Z
REPEAT A-B
>25
/?!
01022040
6
.,
A-SPACE M.SCAN
()
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
characters. If this is the case, press the
ENTER button or the f button to enter
them.
To change the type of characters entered
Go back to step 4 and change the
character input mode. Then, select and
enter characters using the AMCS knob.
To correct the character entered
Move to the character you want to correct
using the d and f buttons (the
character blinks), and then reenter the
character you want.
To insert a character
Move to the point at which you want to
insert a character using the d and
f buttons (the insertion point blinks).
Then turn the AMCS knob
counterclockwise (
blinks) and press the
AMCS knob (the cursor blinks). Finally,
enter the character you want.
To erase a character
Move to the character which you want to
erase using the d and f buttons
(the character blinks) and then press the
EDIT/NO button or CLEAR button on the
remote controller (RC-409MD).
6 Press the YES button.
With the supplied remote controller (RC409MD), press the NAME button.
YES
DIGITAL IN
1
L
TOC
R
Note
If, after pressing the EJECT or STANDBY/
ON button, the TOC indicator is flashing,
it indicates that MD recorder is writing the
recorded contents onto the MD. To ensure
correct writing to the MD, do not
disconnect the power cord (mains lead) or
move the unit during this period.
(Continued to the next page)
NAME
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
15
43
Naming a track or disc (Continued)
Preset titles for easy titling
In the Easy Titling mode, you can enter the
following titles by simply choosing one.
BALLAD
BLUES
CLASSIC
DANCE
FUSION
JAZZ
LIVE
POPS
REGGAE
ROCK
SOUL
TECHNO
VOCAL
African
American
Asian
British
Euro
German
Japanese
Anthology
Best of
(One space will be
added following "of".)
Collection
Favorite
Happy
Heavy
Hit Song
Omnibus
Selection
Special
Super
Space (
)
(To enter a space,
choose the symbol
.)
Erasing the disc name and all
track names at one time
1 Press the STOP button.
2 Press the EDIT/NO button to
display "Name Erase?".
Press the EDIT/NO button several times
until “Name Erase?” appears.
EDIT/NO
DISC
DIGITAL IN
1
L
R
01022040
6
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
3 Press the YES button.
All track names and the disc name are
erased.
YES
15
44
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
1
L
TOC
R
6
Lights when completed
01022040
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
Canceling the last editing
MINDISC RECODER
DUBBING
CD
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
INPUT
STD1 D2MO
ANALOG
The UNDO function
The UNDO function cancels the last editing you
performed with the ALL ERASE, ERASE, DIVIDE,
COMBINE, MOVE, or NAME ERASE function. To
undo the last editing, press the STOP button and
perform the following steps:
1 Select "Undo?".
Press the EDIT/NO button several times
until "Undo?" appears on the display.
EDIT/NO
To deselect "Undo?"
Press the EDIT/NO button repeatedly or
press the STOP button.
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
YES
YES
MD-
105
X
EDIT/NO
2 Undo the last editing.
Press the YES button.
Once the previous editing has been
successfully canceled, "Complete"
message will appear on the display.
YES
Note
The UNDO function will not be available for:
• Redoing the undone editing
• Undoing the editing when no editing
has been performed yet.
• Undoing the editing once the recording
has been finished.
• Undoing the editing once you removed
the disc and loaded it again.
• Undoing the editing once you pressed
the STANDBY/ON button, and then
pressed it again.
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
45
Other Information
Message list
The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display.
MessageMeaning
Blank DiscA new recordable MD or a recordable MD without disc or track names is inserted.
Cannot CopyAn attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see "Rules for Digital
Cannot EditAn attempt was made to edit the disc during MEMORY or RANDOM play or in recording standby
Cannot RecAn attempt was made to record onto a premastered (read-only) disc.
D. In UnlockThe digital equipment (CD player, DAT, etc.) has not been connected properly. Otherwise, the
Disc ErrorThe disc is abnormal (scratched or missing a TOC).
Disc FullThe disc is full (see "System Limitations" on the next page).
ImpossibleThe disc could not be edited.
Mecha ErrorAn error occurred in the unit’s internal mechanism.
Memory FullAn attempt was made to record a 26th track.
Name FullNumber of caracters has reached the limit for input to one MD.
No ChangeThe naming attempt failed.
No DiscThere is no disc in the unit.
No TrackThe inserted disc has a disc title but no tracks.
Not AudioAn attempt was made to play a non-audio disc.
Recording" on page 48).
mode, or an attempt to edit a premastered disc was made.
connected digital equipment is not operating properly.
OverIn pause mode (when playing is paused), the f (Fast Forward) button was pressed to the end
ProtectedThe inserted disc is record-protected.
Retry ErrorThe recording attempt failed due to a consecutive disturbance or scratches on the MD.
Temp OverAn abnormally high temperature is detected in the unit’s internal mechanism.
U-TOC ErrorThe writing of the recorded or edited contents Failed.
TOC WritingThe unit is writing the recorded or edited contents to the MD.
FullAn attempt was made to enter a character over the maximum character capacity while naming.
of the disc.
46
System limitations
The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is
radically different from those used in cassette
and DAT decks and is characterized by the
limitations described below. Note, however, that
these limitations are due to the inherent nature
of the MD recording system itself and not to
mechanical causes.
• "Disc Full" lights up even before the disc
has reached the maximum recording time
(60, 74 or 80 minutes)
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the
disc, "Disc Full" lights up regardless of the total
recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be
recorded on the disc. To record new tracks, erase
unnecessary tracks or use another MD.
• "Disc Full" lights up before the maximum
number of tracks is reached
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are
sometimes interpreted as track intervals,
incrementing the track count and causing the
"Disc Full" indication to light up.
• The remaining recording time does not
increase even after erasing numerous
short tracks
Tracks of under 12 seconds in length are not
counted and so erasing them may not lead to an
increase in the recording time.
• Some tracks cannot be combined with
others
Track combination may become impossible
when tracks are edited.
• The total recorded time and the
remaining time on the disc may not total
the maximum recording time (60, 74 or 80
minutes)
Recording is done in minimum units of 2
seconds each, no matter how short the material.
The contents recorded may thus be shorter than
the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may
also be further reduced by scratches.
• Track created through editing may exhibit
sound dropout during searching
operations.
• Track numbers are not recorded correctly
Incorrect assignment or recording of track
numbers may result (1) when CD tracks are
divided into several smaller tracks during digital
recording, or (2) when certain CDs are recorded
with the Level Sync On for automatic track
marking.
• TOC indicator appears for a long time
If the inserted recordable disc is bland new, the
TOC indicator appears on the display longer
than those that have been used.
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
47
Rules for digital recording
Guide to the serial copy management
system
Since your MD unit uses the Serial Copy
Management System (SCMS), MDs recorded
through the digital input terminal cannot be
used to make subsequent copies to other MDs
through the digital output terminal. The
following diagram shows a system for making
copies through the digital or analog terminals.
Rule 1
You can record digital source (CD, premastered
MD, and DAT equipment with a sampling
frequency of 44.1 kHz) to a recordable MD
through the digital input terminal.
However, you cannot make subsequent copies
from the recordable MD to other recordable
MDs through the digital output terminal.
Subsequent copies can only be made through
analog output terminal.
Rule 2
Y ou can r ecor d the digital input signal of a digital
satellite broadcast onto a recordable MD via the
digital input terminals on MD recorder which is
capable of handling a sampling frequency of 32
kHz or 48 kHz. Y ou can then r ecor d the contents
of this recorded MD (first-generation) onto
another recordable MD via digital input terminals
on the MD recorder to create a second-generation
digital copy .
Note, however, that with some BS tuners, secondgeneration digital copying may not be possible.
Rule 3
A recordable MD with material recorded from
analog sources (analog records or FM programs,
etc.) through the line input terminal can be
copied to another recordable MD through the
digital output terminal.
However, you cannot make subsequent copies
from the recordable MD to other recordable
MDs through the digital output terminal.
Subsequent copies can only be made through
analog output terminal.
* When MD recorders are connected using
analog terminals, the number of dubbings is
not limited.
48
Troubleshooting
If you encounter a difficulty while using your unit, use this troubleshooting guide as an aid to
remedy the problem. Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it
may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity. If this happens, disconnect the power
cord and then plug it in again after about 5 seconds. You must also be sure that the system
components are properly connected.
If the MD recorder still does not operate correctly, disconnect the power plug, then plug it in again
while pressing EDIT/NO button and YES button simultaneously. Note that any TOC information
held in this MD recorder will be erased by this operation. If the problem persists even after you try
this remedy, or it is not listed in the table, disconnect the power cord and then consult the shop
from which you purchased the unit or your nearest ONKYO service station, informing them of your
name, address, phone number, type of unit, and the details of the problem.
Before Using
Symptom
The unit does not operate
or operates poorly.
The unit does not play.
The sound has a lot of
static.
The unit does not record.
Cause
• The disc may be damaged ("Disc
Error" appears).
• Moisture has formed inside the
unit.
• The unit is not on.
• The disc is inserted in the wrong
direction.
• The disc may not be recorded (the
track numbers do not appear).
• Strong magnetism from a
television or a similar device is
interfering with operations.
• The disc is record-protected
("Protected" appears).
• The unit is not connected
properly to the sound source.
• The recording level is too low.
• A premastered disc is inserted.
• There is not enough time left on
the disc.
• The optical digital cable for audio
use is not connected properly.
(“D. In Unlock” appears.)
• There has been a power failure or
the power cord has been
disconnected.
Remedy
• T ake the disc out and insert it again.
If "Disk Error" remains, replace the
disc. (See "Precautions for handling
the MiniDisc (MD)" on page 51)
•
Take the MD out and leave the unit in a
warm place for several hours until the
moisture evaporates (See page 50).
• Press the STANDBY/ON button to
turn the unit on.
• Slide the MD into the disc
compartment with the label side
up and the arrow pointing toward
the opening until the unit grips it
(See page 14).
• Replace the disc with one that has
been recorded.
• Move the unit away from the
source of strong magnetism.
• Close the record-protect hole (See
page 36).
• Make connections properly to the
sound source.
• Adjust the recording level properly .
• Replace it with a recordable disc.
• Replace it with another recordable
disc with fewer recorded tracks.
• Connect the optical digital cable
properly or use analog input.
• The contents of the recording may be
lost permanently . After connecting
the power cord or immediately after
power has been restored, press the
STANDBY/ON button. (See page
“Storage Period of Backup Data”.)
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
(Continued to the next page)
49
Troubleshooting (Continued)
Symptom
The disc name or track
name cannot be entered.
System function cannot be
used.
Cause
• The disc is record-protected
(“Protected” appears).
• A premastered (read-only) disc is
inserted (“Cannot Rec” appears).
• The system functions cannot be
used.
Remedy
• Close the record-protect hole (See
page 36).
• Replace it with a recordable disc.
• Check all cable connections. The
system functions cannot be used
even if remote control (z) cables
are connected. Also connect the
components using audio cables.
If the unit does not operate properly even after attempting the prescribed remedies, unplug and
then plug in the power cord again.
Condensation
This is the same phenomena that causes windows to become misted up with water drops in a
heated room during the winter.
The MD recorder also sometimes gets dew (water drops) on the optical lens inside the player under
the following conditions.
• Immediately after you turn a heater on.
• If the MD recorder is placed in a room with full of steam or dampness.
• If you suddenly bring the MD recorder in from the cold outside into a warm room.
If the MD recorder is exposed to dew condensation
You can leave it as it is. Sometimes the recorder cannot read the signal sent from the disc by laser
and the recorder doesn’t work.
Depending on the surrounding conditions you can remove the disc and leave the power on for at
the longest one hour. The dew will evaporate and the recorder will work properly. If it doesn't work
after several hours, please consult the nearest Onkyo authorized service center.
50
Precautions for handling the MiniDisc (MD)
The MD is housed in a cartridge, so you can handle it without worrying about dust and fingerprints.
Even so, a dirty or warped cartridge may cause malfunction. Always remember the following
precautions so you can enjoy high-quality sound for a long time.
Do not touch the disc in the cartridge directly with your fingers.
Do not open the shutter by hand. Doing so may damage the disc.
Storage location
Avoid storing MDs in a place subject to direct sunlight, high temperature, or high humidity.
Regular care
Wipe off dust and dirt accumulated on the cartridge surface with a dry cloth.
Removing the halfway inserted MD
If the "self-rock function" is activated and the MD cannot be removed, push the MD further into the
MD recorder and then press the r EJECT button to remove the MD.
Shutter
Cartridge
Before Using
ConnectionsOther Information
Operations
51
Indexed to parts and controls
Front panel
STANDBY/ON
button [13]
STANDBY
indicator [13]
INPUT selector
Ventilation holes
MINDISC RECODER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
STANDBY
INPUT
ST D1D2MO
ANALOG
[23]
CD DUBBING
button [23, 24]
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0
Disc slot
Display
Open/Close button (r) [14]
Stop button (e) [14]
DISPLAY EDIT/NO
REC button
(oREC) [26, 29]
DISPLAY
button [15, 42]
REC
AMCS
(PUSH TOENTER)
YES
MD-
105
Play/Pause button
(n) [14]
AMCS knob
(qAMCSw)
[16, 21, 26, 29, 43]
FF/FR button
(d, f)
X
[17, 43]
YES button
[24, 26, 37~44]
EDIT/NO
button
[24, 26, 37~44]
52
Display
Input setting
indicator
PLAY
indicator
REC
indicator
TRACKDISC
ANALOG IN
DIGITAL IN
TOC
TOC
indicator
Time/Title
display
2
1
L
R
Peak level meter
PAUSE indicator
REPEAT indicator
RANDOM indicator
MEMORY indicator
MEMORY
0102OVER2040
6
RANDOM
REPEAT 1
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
15
OVER indicator
Music calendar
(Continued to the next page)
Indexed to parts and controls (continued)
Remote controller
RC-409MD (supplied)
Before Using
POWER button [14]
PLAY MODE buttons
CONTINUE buttons [18]
RANDOM buttons [18]
MEMORY buttons [21]
Number buttons [16, 22, 43]
REPEAT button [19]
MD operation buttons
Stop button (e) [14]
Play button (s) [14]
Pause button (g) [14]
Rec button (oREC) [26]
Fast reverse button (d) [17, 43]
Fast forward button (f) [17, 43]
Down button (q) [16, 43]
Up button (w) [16, 43]
9
14
19
24
.,
(
409
MD
EJECT
CLEAR
ENTER
NAMESCROLL DISPLAY
POWER
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE
RANDOM MEMORY
ABCDE
1
2345
FGHI J
6117
KLMNO
PQRST
16
UVWXY
21
Z
>
25
/
REC
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-
8
13
12
18
17
23
22
REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN
!
?
EJECT [14]
A-B repeat button
[19]
ConnectionsOther Information
10
15
20
25
)
A.SP ACE button
[22]
M.SCAN button [17]
CLEAR button
[21,43]
ENTER button
[42,43]
NAME button
[42,43]
DISPLAY button
[15,42]
Operations
SCROLL button [15]
53
Indexed to parts and controls (continued)
MD operation buttons
Stop button (e) [14]
Play button (s) [14]
Pause button (g) [14]
Rec button (oREC) [26]
Down button (q) [16,43]
Up button (w) [16,43]
Repeat button (REPEAT) [19]
Clear button (CLEAR) [21,43]
Scroll button (SCROLL) [15]
Play Mode button (PLAY MODE)