Panasonic SC-PM37MD User Manual

RQT5975-B

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting
this product, please read these instructions
completely. Please keep this manual for
future reference.

MD Stereo System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-PM37MD

EB GCS

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Before use

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.

System

Main unit
Speakers

SC-PM37MD

SA-PM37MD

SB-PM37

CD and MD sections

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.

AC mains lead.................................................................1 pc.

Remote control ...............................................................1 pc.

(EUR648109)

Remote control batteries .............................................2 pcs.

FM indoor antenna .........................................................1 pc.

FM antenna plug adaptor...............................................1 pc.

(Only for the United Kingdom)

(SJP9009)

AM loop antenna.............................................................1 pc.

(RSA0033)

Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement
parts.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS
OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Right side of the product

For the United Kingdom

(VJA0733)

For others

(RJA0019-2K)

For the United Kingdom

(RSA0007-L)

For others

(RSA0006-L)

DANGER

ADVARSEL

VARO!

VARNING

ADVARSEL

VORSICHT

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE
ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH
SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS
BRYTES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. RQLS0218

(Inside of product)
(Indersiden at apparatet)
(Tuotteen sisällä)
(Apparatens insida)
(Produktets innside)
(Im Inneren des Gerätes)

Table of contents Safety precautions

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Before use

Safety precautions...................................................................3

Caution for AC Mains Lead.....................................................4

Connections.............................................................................5

The remote control ..................................................................7

Opening the flap on top of the unit........................................7

Control reference guide ..........................................................8

Demo and display mode .........................................................9

Switching the display..............................................................9

Using headphones...................................................................9

Setting the time......................................................................10

Auto power-off .......................................................................10

Some useful information about MDs and CDs....................11

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions
can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the
unit’s service life.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and
cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting
the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor
connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not
pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains
lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock
or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the
power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable
gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not
covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and
contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or
damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or
reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it
is not to be used for a long time.

Listening operations

MDs .........................................................................................12

CDs..........................................................................................13

Other MD and CD functions..................................................14

Cassette tapes .......................................................................16

The radio: manual tuning......................................................18

The radio: preset tuning........................................................19

Recording operations

Before recording....................................................................20

Recording CDs.......................................................................22

Recording the radio...............................................................27

Recording cassette tapes on MDs .......................................28

Recording MDs on cassette tapes .......................................28

Recording selected tracks....................................................28

MD editing operations

Using the MD group feature..................................................29

Moving tracks–MOVE............................................................32

Combining tracks–COMBINE................................................33

Dividing tracks–DIVIDE.........................................................34

Erasing tracks and creating blank discs.............................35

Titling discs and tracks.........................................................36

Other operations

Changing the sound quality..................................................40

Using the timers.....................................................................41

Using the unit with a computer ............................................44

Using other equipment..........................................................47

References

Specifications ........................................................................49

Displays..................................................................................50

Troubleshooting guide..........................................................50

Maintenance............................................................Back cover

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(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for
your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of
the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it
is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

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-AMPERE
SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours 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 or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH
TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY
THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains
plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow
the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains
plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Caution for AC Mains Lead

Connections

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Placement of speakers

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel
orientation is necessary.

For better sound

¡ Position the speakers 5 cm or more from the floor and wall.
¡ Put them on a flat, stable surface.
¡ Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.

Basic connections

Before connection

¡ Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other

connections are complete.

¡ To prepare the AM loop antenna, the FM antenna

(except for the United Kingdom) and speaker
cables, twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

Caution

¡¡

Use the speakers only with the recommended system.
Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the
speakers, and may result in the risk of fire.
Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if
you experience a sudden change in performance.

¡¡

Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

¡ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play

sound at high levels over extended periods.

¡ Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage

– When playing distorted sound.
– When the speakers are receiving howling from a microphone or

record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals
from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.

– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.

Note

(FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY)
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION.

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit
only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Note

HIGH (6

Ω)

LOW (6

Ω)

FM ANT

75

Ω

EXT

AM ANT

LOOP

SPEAKERS (SB-PM37)

+

–

R

L

+

–

AC IN

4

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

FM ANT

75

Ω

EXT

AM ANT

LOOP

FM ANT

75

Ω

GND

EXT

AM ANT

LOOP

FM ANT

75

Ω

EXT

AM ANT

LOOP

FM ANT

75

Ω

GND

EXT

AM ANT

LOOP

HIGH (6

Ω)

LOW (6

Ω)

HIGH (6

Ω)

LOW (6

Ω)

R

R

L

L

Adhesive tape

(Right) (Left)

FM antenna

Fix the other end of the antenna where
reception is best.

For the United Kingdom For others

AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna up on its base.
Keep loose antenna cord away from other
wires and cords.

For the United Kingdom For others

Speaker cables

Connect the cables to the
terminals of the same colour so
(+) and (–) are correct. Never
allow the exposed wires to
contact each other when
connected. Incorrect connection
can damage the unit.
The grey and blue cords are for
high frequency and the red and
black cords are for low
frequency.

Grey Blue

Black

Red

Connect the AC mains lead.

Insertion of connector

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted,
depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of
the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing.
However there is no problem using the unit.

For your reference

Information you enter into the unit’s memory, except for time, remains intact for up to
one week after the mains lead is disconnected.

Appliance inlet

Connector

Approx. 6mm

To household mains
socket

¡ Keep your speakers at least 1 cm away from the system for proper

ventilation.

¡ These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Keep at least 10 cm

away from televisions, personal computers or other devices easily
influenced by magnetism.

¡ To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speakers cones if

you have taken the nets off.

Note

Connections

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A

B

C

D

External unit connections

¡ Turn off all units before making connections.
¡ Refer to the manual of the other unit for details.

(Cables and equipment not included.)

Stereo phono cable

White (L)
Red (R)

Connecting a record player or television

By connecting a record player or television to this unit, you can play
audio from these units through this unit’s speakers and record to the MD
and tape sections.
The example in the illustration shows connection of a record player with
a built-in phono equalizer.
When connecting a record player other than this type, consult your audio
dealer.

A

Connecting digital equipment

You can play audio from digital equipment through this unit’s speakers
and record to the MD and tape sections.
Remove the dust cap before use.
Use an optical fiber cable to connect digital equipment to OPT DIGITAL
IN. This connection enables you to make digital recordings. Use analog
connection to make analog recordings.

When OPT DIGITAL IN is not in use

Replace the dust cap to prevent dust from causing malfunction.

B

Connecting a portable MD player

You can make analog recordings from a portable MD player.
Open the flap on top of the unit (

a

page 7) and connect this unit to the

headphone jack on the portable MD player.

Do not put the portable MD player on top of this unit when recording.
This can cause noise.

Note

C

See pages 47 and 48 for details about operating other equipment.

Optional antenna connections

Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.

FM outdoor antenna

¡ Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
¡ The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

D

USB

PHONES

P-MD

FM ANT

75

Ω

EXT

AM ANT

LOOP

Record player, etc.

Back of the unit

Satellite receiver, etc. Back of the unit

Optical fiber cable

Portable MD player

Headphone jack

Connection cable
(Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo)

FM outdoor antenna

75

Ω coaxial cable

For the United Kingdom

Use the antenna plug adaptor
(included).

FM ANT

75

Ω

GND

EXT

AM ANT

LOOP

30 mm

15 mm

q

w

e

For others

Shield braid
Core wire

LR

AUX

LR

OPT DIGITAL

OUT

OPT DIGITAL

IN

Connections

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A

B

C

PUSH OPEN

USB

P-MD

PHONES

D

AM outdoor antenna

Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other
convenient location.
Leave the loop antenna connected.

¡ Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
¡ Do not use the antenna during an electrical storm.

Note

A

The remote control

Batteries

B

¡ Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
¡

Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not;

¡ mix old and new batteries.
¡ use different types at the same time.
¡ heat or expose to flame.
¡ take apart or short circuit.
¡ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
¡ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
¡ keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part
of your body.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of
time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when
held close to the front panel.

Use

C

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 meters
directly in front of the unit.

¡ Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust.
¡ Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct

sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

Do not;

¡ put heavy objects on the remote control.
¡ take the remote control apart.
¡ spill liquids onto the remote control.

Open the flap to use the USB, P-MD, and PHONES jacks.
Close the flap when you are not using it to keep dust out.

FM ANT

75

Ω

EXT

AM ANT

LOOP

5–12 m

FM ANT

75

Ω

GND

EXT

AM ANT

LOOP

5–12 m

For the United Kingdom For others

R6/AA/UM-3

Remote control
signal sensor

Transmission window

Push

AM outdoor antenna

Opening the flap on top of the unit

D

3

1

2

Control reference guide

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USB

P-MD

PHONES

O

PEN

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

1

2

3
4
5

8

9

10

6
7

11

12

13

14

15

16

18

17

Main unit

qq

P-MD terminal (P-MD) .......................................................................6

ww

USB terminal (USB).........................................................................44

ee

Standby/on switch (8)...................................................................12

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

rr

AC supply indicator (AC IN)

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains
supply.

tt

Display

yy

Display and light mode/demonstration button

(LIGHT –DEMO) .................................................................................9

uu

Remote control signal sensor..........................................................7

ii

MD slot

oo

Main operating buttons

!!00

CD tray

!!11

Headphone jack (PHONES)..............................................................9

!!22

Cassette holder

!!33

Cassette holder open button (OPEN ;)........................................16

!!44

Auto record buttons (* AUTO REC, CD q MD, CD q TAPE) ......23

!!55

SP/LP2/LP4 recording mode select/high-speed recording mode

button (MD REC MODE –DUAL HI-SPEED).............................20, 25

!!66

MD eject button (EJECT ;) ............................................................12

!!77

Volume control (VOLUME) .............................................................12

!!88

CD tray open/close button (OPEN/CLOSE ;)...............................13

Remote control

!!99

Sleep/auto off button (SLEEP –AUTO OFF)............................10, 43

@@00

Standby/on button (^).....................................................................10

@@11

Character select button (CHARA)..................................................37

@@22

Title edit button (TITLE)..................................................................36

@@33

Numbered, text buttons......................................................14, 19, 37

@@44

Main operating buttons

@@55

SP/LP2/LP4 recording mode select button

(MD REC MODE)..............................................................................24

@@66

Sound quality buttons (SOUND and THEATER S.)......................40

@@77

Volume buttons (–, + VOLUME)...............................................12, 40

@@88

Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER)........................................10, 41

@@99

Play/record timer button (z PLAY/z REC)...................................41

##00

Enter button (ENTER) .....................................................................29

##11

Display select button (DISPLAY).........................................9, 18, 20

##22

Edit mode button (EDIT MODE) ...............................................20, 29

##33

Delete button (DELETE)..................................................................37

##44

Play mode button (PLAY MODE) .......................................15, 16, 18

##55

Program button (PROGRAM)...................................................14, 19

##66

Muting button (MUTING).................................................................40

B

A

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

/

/

/

/

/

19
20

21
22

23

24

25
26
27

28
29

30
31

32

33

34

35

36

B

A

Demo and display mode

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If you do not set the clock and the demo function is left on, then 10
seconds after you turn the unit off, a demonstration of the unit’s display
starts.
This function is set to on at the time of purchase.

Press and hold [LIGHT –DEMO] until “DEMO OFF” is
displayed.

The display changes each time the button is held down.
DEMO OFF (off) !

DEMO ON (on)

To save power during standby mode, turn the demo function off or set
the clock.

Note

Display and light mode

MODE 1
MODE 2
MODE 3

Display brightness

Bright
Bright

Dim

Side lights

On
Off
Off

Changing the display and light mode

You can change the brightness of the display and turn the side lights on
or off by changing the display mode.

Press [LIGHT –DEMO].

The mode changes each time you press the button.
The chart shows the type of display for each mode.

A

A

Turning the demo function off

C

Press [DISPLAY].

The display changes each time you press the button.
The information displayed depends on the source.

¡ If you press this button while a title with 13 or more characters is being

displayed, the title will scroll from right to left. The next display is
shown if you press the button while a title is scrolling.

Open the flap on top of the unit (\ page 7).

Reduce the volume before connection.

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo

USB

P-MD

PHONES

Headphones

Top of the unit

DISPLAY

B

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/
TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

/

/

/

/

/

DISPLAY

Switching the display

B

Using headphones (not included)

C

LIGHT

–

DEMO

LIGHT –DEMO

/I

AC IN

LIGHT

– DEMO

USB/EXT-IN STOP

CD TAPE

AUTO REC

CD MD

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

EJECT

VOLUME

CD /

MD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

DOWN UP

OPEN/CLOSE

/ /FFREW/ /

Setting the time

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5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

SLEEP –AUTO OFF

DISPLAY

1

2,4

3

A
B

A

1

2

CLOCK/

TIMER

3

REW

/ / FF

/

/

4

CLOCK/

TIMER

B

This is a 24-hour clock.

The example shows how to set the clock for 16:25 (4:25 pm).

1 Press [^] to turn the unit on.
2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to display “CLOCK”.

Each time you press the button:
CLOCK

/ z PLAY / z REC / Original display

3 Within 10 seconds

Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to set the
time.

Press and hold to change the time faster.

4 Press [CLOCK/TIMER].

The time is set and the original display is restored.

Displaying the clock

Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
The clock is shown for about 10 seconds.
Or
Press [DISPLAY] until the clock is shown (

\ page 9).

The clock is shown until you change the display again.

The clock can gain or lose about one minute a month. Reset it regularly
to maintain accuracy.

Note

,

Remote control only

Auto power-off

B

When “MD”, “CD” or “TAPE” is selected as the source
To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for 10 minutes.

This function does not work if the source is tuner, AUX, P-MD, USB or
OPT IN.

Press and hold [SLEEP –AUTO OFF].

“AUTO OFF” is displayed.

To cancel

Press and hold [SLEEP –AUTO OFF] to clear “AUTO OFF” from
the display.

For your reference

¡ The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off. When the unit is

turned on again, the unit functions as described above.

¡ If you select any source other than “MD”, “CD” or “TAPE”, “AUTO

OFF” goes out. It comes on again when you select “MD”, “CD” or
“TAPE”.

Remote control only

SLEEP

–AUTO OFF

AUTO

OFF

A

Some useful information about MDs and CDs

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Types of MDs

Prerecorded MDs

These discs are for
playback only.

Recording on MDs

MDs are different to tapes

MDs give you control over how tracks are recorded and editing functions
allow you to change the contents of an MD after recording.
Unlike cassettes, you do not need to find an empty space to start
recording as all recordings start from the first available space. When the
MD fills up, you can use the editing functions to erase unneeded tracks.
You cannot record over tracks.

Limitations on digital recording

The serial copy management system (SCMS) prevents unlimited
recording of digital material.
Clear, relatively intact, digital recordings can be made when recording a
CD in this unit. So to protect the rights of the producer of the original
material, it is not possible to make a further recording from that MD to
another MD.
Analog recordings are unlimited by this system.

Shutter

Glossary of terms

Analog

This is the method that phonographic records and cassettes use to
handle sound signals.

Digital

This is the usual method used by MDs and CDs to carry and record
sound signals. Digital recording can be of very high quality.

Editing

This refers to any post-recording changes made to the MD.

Marking

This is the act of adding track marks. It can be done automatically when
recording, or it can be done manually during recording or after recording
with the editing functions (DIVIDE).

TOC

Table of contents. Information stored on the MD about the tracks and
times.

Track marks

These marks separate tracks. There can be up 254 marks on one MD.
They can be inserted automatically or manually during recording, and
they can be added (DIVIDE) or removed (COMBINE) with the editing
functions after recording.

UTOC

User table of contents. This is information the user can edit, such as text
and track positions.
The message “UTOC Writing” appears on the display after recording and
editing.

Care and storage

Label MDs only as recommended. Extra labels and exposed adhesive
can cause malfunctions.
Do not open the shutter, and close it immediately if it accidentally opens.
Never touch the disc inside the MD cartridge.
Keep your MDs out of direct sunlight, humid and dusty places, and away
from the direct heat of heating appliances.

Sound Cruise

Recording MDs

Apart from the time limitations, it is
possible to record up to 254 tracks on an
MD.

MDCD MD

(Long Play)

Advances in digital technology have now made it possible to record two
to four times the amount of stereo material on an MD.
Now you can record a maximum of 160 minutes of audio on an
80-minute MD using LP2 recording mode and 320 minutes using LP4
recording mode.
SP: Standard recording mode
LP2: Double the amount of material.
LP4: Four times amount of material.
The three modes can be used on the same MD.

Protecting your recordings

Move the switch to open the write protect hole. Close the hole when you
want to record or edit the MD again.

Record protected

open

Record enabled

closed

Note when recording, editing, and titling

These operations are not complete until “UTOC Writing” and the
“” indicator stop flashing on the display. Be careful not to

interrupt the power supply otherwise these operations will not be
completed and the disc itself can be damaged.

UTOC

CD selection and care

Choose discs with this mark: (a)

Playing CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R and CD-RW
that have been finalized upon completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of
the recording.

Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play
audio CD-R and CD-RW.

Do not;

¡ use irregularly shaped discs. (b)
¡ attach extra labels and stickers.
¡ use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive

exuding from under labels and stickers. (

c)

¡ attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessory.
¡ write anything on the CD.
¡ clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.)
¡ use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.

a

b

c

MDs

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RQT5975

Listening operations

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC
MODE

–DUAL
HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

1234

EJECT ;

STOP g

REW/u/2, 1/i/FF

1

2

/I

3

MD /

4

VOLUME

DOWN UP

1 Press [8].

The unit comes on.

2 Insert the MD.

If “MD” is selected as the source, the message “TOC Reading”
appears on the display, then information about the disc is shown;
total number of tracks, total play time, and any text information on
the disc.
If “MD” is not selected as the source, you can see this information
by pressing [MD q

/h] and then [STOP g].

3 Press [MD q/h] to start play.

“SP” lights if the track was recorded with SP mode.
“LP2” lights if the track was recorded with LP2 mode.
“LP4” lights if the track was recorded with LP4 mode.

4 Adjust the volume.

To stop the disc

Press [STOP g].

To pause play

Press [MD q/h]. Press [MD q/h] again to resume play.

Skipping tracks

Press [REW/u/2] (backward) or [1/i/FF] (forward).

Skipping groups (apage 30)
Press and hold [REW/u

/2] (backward) or [1/i/FF] (forward) while

stopped.

Searching through tracks

During play or pause
Press and hold [REW/u

/2] (backward) or [1/i/FF] (forward).

One touch play

When an MD is loaded and the unit is off, press [MD q/h]. The unit
comes on and starts play.

To eject the MD

Press [EJECT ;].

For your reference

Å When “” is displayed

There are 16 or more tracks on the disc.

When “BLANK DISC” is displayed

You inserted a blank disc.

Relay play

Plays in the order MD, TAPE, CD.

While stopped
Press and hold [MD q

/h] until “RELAY” appears.
To cancel
Press [STOP g

].

During relay play

¡ CD and MD repeat modes are canceled (apages 15 and 31).
¡ CDs and MDs play in the selected play mode (program, random,

1-song or 1-group

a

pages 14, 15 and 31).

¡ Tape reverse mode switches to “/ ” if it was set to “$ ”

(

a

page 16).

SP

MONO

A

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

13 15

10 1211

14

Total number of
tracks

Total play
time

Track number

Lights if the track was
recorded monaurally

Elapsed play
time

Current mode

CDs

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RQT5975

Listening operations

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

431, 2

STOP g

REW/u/2, 1/i/FF

1
2

OPEN/CLOSE

OPEN/CLOSE

3

CD /

4

VOLUME

DOWN UP

A

1 Press [OPEN/CLOSE ;] to open the tray.

The unit comes on automatically.

2 Insert the CD.

Set a CD label up on the tray.
Press [OPEN/CLOSE ;

] to close the tray.
If “CD” is selected as the source, the message “TOC Reading”
appears on the display then the total number of tracks and total
play time are displayed.
If “CD” is not selected as the source, you can see this information
by pressing [CD q

/h] and then [STOP g].

3 Press [CD q/h] to start play.
4 Adjust the volume.

To stop the disc

Press [STOP g].

To pause play

Press [CD q/h]. Press [CD q/h] again to resume play.

Skipping tracks

Press [REW/u/2] (backward) or [1/i/FF] (forward).

Searching through tracks

During play or pause
Press and hold [REW/u

/2] (backward) or [1/i/FF] (forward).

One touch play

When a CD is loaded and the unit is off, press [CD q/h]. The unit comes
on and starts play.

To remove a CD

Press [OPEN/CLOSE ;].

For your reference

Å When “” is displayed

There are 16 or more tracks on the disc.

Relay play

Plays in the order CD, MD, TAPE.

While stopped
Press and hold [CD q

/h] until “RELAY” appears.
To cancel
Press [STOP g

].

During relay play

¡ CD and MD repeat modes are canceled (apages 15 and 31).
¡ CDs and MDs play in the selected play mode (program, random,

1-song or 1-group

a

pages 14, 15 and 31).

¡ Tape reverse mode switches to “/ ” if it was set to “$”

(

a

page 16).

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

13 15

10 1211

14

Label must face upward

Total play timeTotal number of tracks

Elapsed play timeTrack number

Other MD and CD functions

14

RQT5975

Listening operations

A

1

PROGRAM

2

5

123

4610

789

0

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

3

MD CD

//

Preparation:

Press [q/h MD] or [q/h CD] to select “MD” or “CD” as the source then
press [g

STOP/CANCEL].

Remote control only

Direct play

You can start play from a selected track.

Select the track with the numbered buttons.

For tracks numbered 10 and over, press [≥10 SPACE!”#] then the two
digits.
For tracks numbered 100 and over, press [≥10 SPACE!”#] twice then the
three digits (MD only).
e.g. To select track no. 132:

[≥10 SPACE!”#]

/ [≥10 SPACE!”#] / [1] / [3] / [2]

A

Program play

You can select up to 24 tracks to play in the order you choose.

1 While stopped

Press [PROGRAM].

2 Enter the track number with the numbered buttons.

For tracks numbered 10 and over, press [≥10 SPACE!”#] then the
two digits.
For tracks numbered 100 and over, press [≥10 SPACE!”#] twice
then the three digits (MD only).
Repeat this step to program the tracks in the required order.

3 Press [q/h MD] or [q/h CD].

All the selected tracks are played in the selected order.

Do the following while stopped

To cancel program play

Press [PROGRAM] to clear “PGM” from the display.
Programmed contents will be saved in memory.

¡ To play the program again

q Press [PROGRAM] so “PGM” is displayed.
w Press [q/h MD] or [q/h CD].

To check the contents of the program

Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF]. The track numbers and
program positions are displayed in order.

To add to the end of the program

Repeat step 2.

To clear all the tracks

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].
“PGM CLEAR” is displayed and all the tracks are cleared.

“PROGRAM FULL” is displayed

24 tracks have been programmed.

“– –:– –” is displayed

Total playing time for the tracks is over 249 minutes and 59 seconds.
Tracks can be still programmed and played.

¡ Skipping is done in the selected order in program play.
¡ You can search only within tracks in CD program mode.
¡ MD editing is not possible while in the program mode.

Note

B

B

PGM

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

q/h MD,
q/h CD

1–0, ≥10

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/
TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

1/i /FF

u/2 REW/

1

2

3

g STOP/CANCEL

Selected track
number

Elapsed
play time

Programmed
track number

Programmed
order

Total play time

ABC DEF

123

GHI JKL MNO

5

4610

PQRS

TUV

789

0

WXYZ

SPACE

!"#

Other MD and CD functions

15

RQT5975

Listening operations

A

1

PLAYMODE

2

MD CD

//

1

PLAYMODE

2

REW

/ / FF

/

/

3

MD CD

//

Preparation:

Press [q/h MD] or [q/h CD] to select “MD” or “CD” as the source then
press [g

STOP/CANCEL].

Remote control only

Random play

You can play the tracks once each in random order.

1 While stopped

Press [PLAY MODE] to select “RANDOM”.

Each time you press the button:
Original display

/ 1-SONG / 1-GROUP / RANDOM

“1-GROUP” appears only if the MD has groups on it.

2 Press [q/h MD] or [q/h CD] to start play.

To cancel

While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] so “RANDOM” goes out.

¡ You cannot skip to tracks already played in random play.
¡ You can search only within tracks in random play.
¡ MD editing is not possible while in the random mode.

Note

,

A

1-song play

Play a selected track.

1 While stopped

Press [PLAY MODE] to select “1-SONG”.

Each time you press the button:
Original display

/ 1-SONG / 1-GROUP / RANDOM

“1-GROUP” appears only if the MD has groups on it.

2 Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select

the track.

3 Press [q/h MD] or [q/h CD] to start play.

To cancel

While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] so “1-SONG” goes out.

You can also select the track with the numbered buttons in step 2.

See direct play (apage 14).

MD editing is not possible while in the 1-song mode.

Note

,

B

B

5

123

4610

789

0

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

1

2

g STOP/CANCEL

RANDOM

5

123

4610

789

0

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

1

3

2

g STOP/CANCEL

1–SONG

PLAYMODE

C

5

123

4610

789

0

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

q/h MD,
q/h CD

PLAY MODE

Repeat play

Press and hold [PLAY MODE] until “REPEAT ON” appears.

To cancel

Press and hold [PLAY MODE] until “REPEAT OFF” appears.

To repeat selected tracks

q Program the tracks (apage 14).
w Press and hold [PLAY MODE] until “REPEAT ON” appears.

To repeat a track

q Select “1-SONG” (aabove).
w Press and hold [PLAY MODE] until “REPEAT ON” appears.

To repeat play randomly

q Select “RANDOM” (aabove).
w Press and hold [PLAY MODE] until “REPEAT ON” appears.

C

Cassette tapes

16

RQT5975

Listening operations

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC
MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

OPEN

1

23

STOP g

1

2

TAPE

OPEN

3

VOLUME

DOWN UP

A

1 Press [OPEN ;], insert a cassette with the tape facing

in.

When the button is pressed, the unit comes on automatically.
Make sure the cassette is fully inserted and close the lid by hand.
Play is ready to start from the forward side (“FWD o

”).

2 Press [TAPE 7] to start play.

Each time you press the button:
FWD o!p

REV

“FWD o

”: to play the forward side

“p

REV”: to play the reverse side

3 Adjust the volume.

To stop the tape

Press [STOP g].

Selecting reverse mode

Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select the
reverse mode.

Each time you press the button:

!

/ / / $

!

: One side is played.

/

: Both sides are played.

$

: Both sides are played continuously.

,

A

One touch play

When a cassette is inserted and the unit is off, press [TAPE 7].
The unit comes on and starts play in the direction last selected.

Cassette tape selection and care

The unit can correctly play the following tapes. It identifies the type
automatically.

Normal position/TYPE

1

High position/TYPE 2
Metal position/TYPE 4

✓

✓

✓

¡ Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught in

the mechanism.

¡ Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be taken

up before the tape is played.

¡ Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used

incorrectly. Use tapes appropriate to this unit’s auto-reverse
mechanism.

FWD

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/
TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

PLAY MODE

Insert inside
the guides

Forward side

Cassette tapes

17

RQT5975

Listening operations

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

TAPE 7

REW/u/2, 1/i/FF

STOP g

A

B

Fast-forwarding and rewinding

Press [REW/u/2] or [1/i/FF] while the tape is stopped.

A

To rewind

[REW/u/2]

To fast-forward

[1/i/FF]

Tape program sensor (TPS)

TPS finds the beginning of a track and resumes play from there.

Press [REW/u/2] or [1/i/FF] during playback.

[1/i/FF]: Forward

Play starts from the beginning of the next track.

[REW/u

/2]: Backward

Play starts from the beginning of the present track.

Ç Each press increases the number of tracks skipped, up to a maximum

of 9.

TPS may not operate correctly in the following situations:

¡ If the interval between tracks is less than 4 seconds.
¡ If there is noise between tracks.
¡ If there are silent parts within tracks.

Relay play

Plays in the order TAPE, CD, MD.

While stopped
Press and hold [TAPE 7

] until “RELAY” appears.
To cancel
Press [STOP g

].

During relay play

¡ CD and MD repeat modes are canceled (apages 15 and 31).
¡ CDs and MDs play in the selected play mode (program, random,

1-song or 1-group

a

pages 14, 15 and 31).

¡ Tape reverse mode switches to “/ ” if it was set to “$”

(

a

page 16).

Note

B

/ /FFREW/ /
/ /FFREW/ /

+1–1–2–9+2+9

C

Beginning of
the current track

Current play position

8 tracks before Two tracks later

Track before

Next track 9 tracks later

Display

The radio: manual tuning

18

RQT5975

Listening operations

1

2

PLAYMODE

TUNER/BAND

3

/ /FFREW/ /

4

VOLUME

DOWN UP

A

DISPLAY

B

Program type displays

NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE

VARIED
POP M
ROCK M
M.O.R M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
WEATHER

FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL A
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ

COUNTRY
NATIONAL
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
TEST
ALARM

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

The unit comes on automatically.
Each time you press the button:
FM !

AM

2 Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select

“MANUAL”.

Each time you press the button:
MANUAL !

PRESET

3 Press [REW/u/2] or [1/i/FF] to select the

frequency of the required station.

“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.
“STEREO” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being

received.

4 Adjust the volume.

Auto tuning

Press and hold [REW/u/2 ] or [1/i /FF] for a moment until the
frequency starts changing rapidly. The unit begins auto tuning, stopping
when it finds a station.

¡ Auto tuning may not function when there is excessive interference.
¡ To cancel auto tuning, press [REW/u/2] or [1/i/FF] once again.

If noise is excessive in FM

Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.

This mode improves sound quality if reception is weak, but broadcasts
will be heard in monaural.
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode.
“MONO” goes out. MONO is also canceled if the frequency is changed.
Turn off “MONO” for normal listening. Stereo and monaural broadcasts
are automatically played as they are received.

Remote control only

A

RDS broadcasting (Only for the United Kingdom)

This unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system
(RDS) available in some areas (“RDS” lights on the display).

Displaying the name of a broadcasting station or a program type

Press [DISPLAY].
Each time you press the button:
Original display

/ Station name / Program type / clock

If an MD is loaded, the available time on the MD, then the total number of
tracks and total play is displayed between program type and clock.

RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.

“M.O.R M”=“Middle of the road music”

Note

,

Remote control only

B

(Except for the United Kingdom)
About allocation settings

Each country allocates broadcast bands according to their particular
needs. This system can receive AM broadcasts allocated in 9 or 10 kHz
steps.

To change the step (9 kHz ! 10 kHz)

q Press [TUNER/BAND] to select FM.
w Press and hold [TUNER/BAND]. The band first changes to AM, then,

as you continue to hold down the button, the current lowest AM
frequency flashes on the lower line, then the minimum frequency
changes and the bottom line disappears.
Repeat this procedure to change the step back.

¡ After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously

preset in the memory will be cleared.

¡ AM broadcasts are interrupted for a moment when you open the

cassette holder.

¡ Personal computers can interfere with reception. Disconnect the USB

cable or move the computer further away from this unit if this occurs.

Note

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL
HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

1 43

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/
TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

2

DISPLAY

PLAY
MODE

TUNED

STEREO

TUNED

MONO

RDS PS

RDS PTY

PLAYMODE

The radio: preset tuning

19

RQT5975

Listening operations

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/
TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

//

PROGRAM
BAND TUNER

PLAY MODE

1–0, ≥10

1/i /FF

u/2 REW/

,

A

5

123

4610

789

0

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

REW

/ / FF

/

/

or

B

There are two methods of presetting stations.

Automatic presetting: The stations the tuner can receive are preset.
Manual presetting: You can select the stations to preset and the

order they are preset in.

Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.

Preparation:

Press [BAND TUNER] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Remote control only

Automatic presetting

Do the following once each for FM and AM.

Preparation:

Tune to the frequency where presetting is to begin (apage 18).

Press and hold [PROGRAM].

Release the button when the frequency begins to change.
The tuner presets the stations it can receive into the channels in
ascending order. When finished, the last station memorized is tuned in.

A

Manual presetting

Preset the stations one at a time.

q Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
w Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select the frequency

of the required station.

e Press [PROGRAM].
r While “PGM” is flashing (about 10 seconds)

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.
To select channel 10 or over
Press [≥10 SPACE!”#] then the two digits.

Repeat steps 2 to 4 to preset other stations.

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in
that channel.

Selecting channels

qq

Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.

ww

Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select the
channel.

OR

Press the numbered buttons to select the channel in step

ww

.

To select channel 10 or over
Press [≥10 SPACE!”#] then the two digits.

B

PGM

Preset channel

qq

PLAYMODE

ww

PROGRAM

Before recording

20

RQT5975

Recording operations

1

2

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

DISPLAY

REC

/

REW

/ / FF

/

/

EDIT MODE

A

B

C

You can use MDs or cassettes to record ( ).
You can also record CDs onto an MD and a cassette at the same time
().

MD & TAPE REC

TAPE RECMD REC

Volume and sound quality

Recordings are unaffected by changes to volume and sound quality.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded tapes or
discs or other published or broadcast material may infringe copyright
laws.

For MD recording

Preparatory steps

Do these steps before each recording.

1 Insert an MD.

“BLANK DISC” is displayed when you insert a blank disc and MD is
selected as the source.

2 Press [MD REC MODE –DUAL HI-SPEED] to select the

SP/LP2/LP4 recording mode.

Each time you press the button:
SP

/ LP2 / LP4

¡ LP4 mode uses a special compression method in order to

achieve extended recording and this may rarely cause some
noise when recording some material.

¡ Use SP or LP2 for better sound quality.

,

To see how much time is left on an MD

The remaining time display also depends on the current recording mode.

Press [DISPLAY].

Press again and:
During recording, the MD track number and elapsed recording time
appear.
While stopped, the total number of tracks and total play time are
displayed.

Remote control only

A

Adjusting recording level

While stopped

Press and hold [*/h REC] then adjust the level with [u/2
REW/ ] or [1/i /FF].

You can adjust the level between –10 dB and +10 dB.
The level returns to “0 dB” when you turn the unit off.

Remote control only

B

MD recording mode

When recording any source except CD

Press [EDIT MODE] before pressing the recording button to select the
mode.

The modes you can choose depend on the source.

MANUAL : Insert track marks manually.
SYNCHRO : Recording starts automatically when you start play of the

source, pauses if a 3-second silence is detected, then
starts again when play starts. A track mark is added at the
point recording starts. You cannot insert track marks
manually.

TURN BACK : Records sound received a few seconds before the

recording button is pressed. This mode is useful when
recording the radio.
Track marks can be inserted manually.

TIME MARK : Track marks inserted every five minutes.

Track marks can also be inserted manually.

TURN/TIME : A combination of turn back and time mark.

C

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

21

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TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

DISPLAY
EDIT MODE

u/2 REW/
*/h REC

1/i /FF

SP

Current mode

MD remaining recordable time

Before recording

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Recording operations

A

B

1

2

OPEN

TAPE

3

PLAYMODE

Selection of tapes for recording

The unit automatically identifies the type of tape.

Normal position/TYPE

1

High position/TYPE 2
Metal position/TYPE 4

✓

✓

×

Metal position tapes can be used, but the unit will not be able to record
or erase them correctly.

For tape recording

Erasure prevention for tapes

The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording.
To record on the tape again, cover as shown, being careful not to cover
the high position detection hole.

A

Preparatory steps

Do these steps before each recording.
Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.

1 Press [TAPE 7] to select TAPE.
2 Press [OPEN ;], insert a cassette with the tape facing

in.

Make sure the cassette is fully inserted and close the lid by hand.

3 Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select

the reverse mode.

Each time you press the button:

!

/ / / $

!

: One side records only.

/

and $ : Both sides record.

(forward side

/ reverse side)

“$

” automatically changes to “/” when the REC buttons are

pressed.

,

B

Erasing recordings on tape

q Press [7 TAPE] to select TAPE as the source then press

[g

STOP/CANCEL].

w Press [PLAY MODE] to select the reverse mode.
e While pressing [*/h REC], press [7 TAPE].

Remote control only

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

OPEN

2

1

5

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– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

3

TAPE

TAPE

STOP

FWD

REV

Side A

Tab for Side B

To re-record

Normal position tape

Tab for Side A

High position tape

Detection hole

C

To record on the reverse side

C

Press [TAPE 7] twice and then [STOP g].

Recording CDs

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Recording operations

A

B

Normal recording

Preparation:

Do the preparatory steps. (apages 20 and 21).
Insert the CD (

a

page 13) and press [CD q/h] to select CD as the

source then press [STOP g

].

While pressing [*/h REC]

: Press [q/h MD].
: Press [7 TAPE].

Recording starts automatically.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].
CD and MD (or tape) stop.

Å Recording on MD is complete after the message “UTOC Writing” and

“” stops flashing on the display.
Do not disconnect the unit from its power source while this message
is flashing. This can cause the recording to be erased and damage
the disc.

To pause recording

: While pressing [*/h REC], press [q/h MD].

The CD pauses and the MD goes to recording standby.
A track mark is added.

: While pressing [*/h REC], press [7 TAPE].

The CD pauses and the tape goes to recording standby.

Repeat to restart recording.

To start recording a track that is playing

: While pressing [*/h REC], press [q/h MD]
: While pressing [*/h REC], press [7 TAPE]

The track returns to the beginning and recording starts and records
through to the last track on the CD.
The MD/cassette stops when recording finishes.
To record only the current track, first turn on 1-song play (

a

page 15).
To record from partway through a track, pause CD play, then start
recording (while pressing [*

/h REC] press [q/h MD] or [7 TAPE]).

ı To add track marks while recording on MDs

Press [EDIT MODE] on the remote control where the track mark is
required.
These marks can be removed after recording with the editing functions
(

a

“COMBINE”, page 33).

“SCMS CAN’T COPY” appears on the display

This appears when you try to make a digital recording of some CD-R and
CD-RW. You can record these discs by pressing [EDIT MODE] on the
remote control to select “ANALOG-REC”. You cannot use high-speed
recording in this case (

a

page 25).

TAPE REC

MD REC

TAPE REC

MD REC

MD REC

TAPE REC

MD REC

TAPE RECMD REC

MD REC

TAPE REC

STOP g CD q/ h

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

5

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SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

q/h MD

*/h REC

7 TAPE

EDIT MODE

g STOP/
CANCEL

REC

/

MD

/

REC

/

TAPE

UTOC

REC

SP

REC

UTOC

UTOC

EDIT MODE

Recording CDs

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Recording operations

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC
MODE

–DUAL
HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

* AUTO REC, CDqMD, CDqTAPE

STOP g

A

Recording all the tracks on a CD: AUTO REC

This function automatically records all the tracks onto an MD and/or tape
as long as the remaining time allows.

Preparation:

Do the preparatory steps. (apages 20 and 21).
Insert the CD (

a

page 13).

Press and hold [* AUTO REC CD q MD] until “AUTO REC”
appears.

Recording starts.

¡ If either LP2 or LP4 recording mode is used, then the recorded tracks

are treated as one group unless there is not enough space in UTOC.

¡ “NO REMAIN” appears if even one track cannot fit on the MD.
¡ “REMAINING SHORT” appears if there is not enough space on the

MD to record all the tracks. You can cancel AUTO REC by pressing
[STOP g

] while this is displayed. You may be able to fit all the tracks

on the MD if you change the SP/LP2/LP4 recording mode.

Press and hold [* AUTO REC CD q TAPE] until “AUTO
REC” appears.

Recording starts.

¡ Recording begins from the beginning of the forward side.

The tape automatically rewinds.

¡ A track incompletely recorded on the forward side is recorded again

on the reverse side.

¡ The cassette must have tabs for both sides.

Press and hold [* AUTO REC CD q MD] and [* AUTO REC
CD q TAPE] at the same time until “CD / MD & TAPE”
appears.

Recording starts.

¡ The recording on the tape may be slightly interrupted at the point

recording switches from the forward to reverse side.

¡ Even if the MD or tape runs out of space, recording continues on the

other.

¡ You can only record simultaneously to an MD and tape from CDs.

This is not possible with the radio and AUX.

¡ You cannot use this in combination with high-speed recording.

Play modes (random, 1-song and repeat) and program play are
canceled.

To stop recording

Press [STOP g].
Both the CD and MD and/or tape stop.

Å Recording on MD is complete after the message “UTOC Writing” and

“” stops flashing on the display.
Do not disconnect the unit from its power source while this message
is flashing. This can cause the recording to be erased and damage
the disc.

UTOC

MD & TAPE RECMD REC

Note

MD & TAPE REC

TAPE REC

MD REC

MD & TAPE RECTAPE RECMD REC

MD REC

TAPE REC

MD & TAPE REC

AUDIO REC

UTOC

CD MD

CD TAPE

AUDIO REC

CD TAPE

AUDIO REC

CD MD

REC

SP

SP

REC

REC

REC

UTOC

UTOC

Recording CDs

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– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

q/h CD

EDIT MODE

1

2
3

MD REC MODE

1

2

REW

/ / FF

/

/

PLAYMODE

3

REC

/

TAPE

MD

/

REC

/

A

EDIT MODE

B

Records one track from a CD.

Preparation:

Insert the MD (apage 12) or the cassette tape (apage 16).
Insert the CD (

a

page 13) and press [q/h CD] to select CD as the

source then press [g

STOP/CANCEL].

Press [MD REC MODE] to select the SP/LP2/LP4 recording mode.

1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “1-SONG”.
2 Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select

the track to be recorded.

Unnecessary when recording the first track.

3 While pressing [*/h REC]

: Press [q/h MD].
: Press [7 TAPE].

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].
Both CD and MD (or tape) stop.

Å Recording is complete after the message “UTOC Writing” and

“”stops flashing on the display.
Do not disconnect the unit from its power source while this message
is flashing. This can cause the recording to be erased and damage
the disc.

To cancel the one track edit recording

While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] to clear “1-SONG” from the display.

ı To add track marks while recording on MDs

Press [EDIT MODE] on the remote control where the track mark is
required.
These marks can be removed after recording with the editing function
(

a

“COMBINE”, page 33).

UTOC

MD REC

TAPE REC

MD REC

MD REC

TAPE RECMD REC

Remote control only

Recording a track from a CD

1–SONG

MD REC

TAPE REC

UTOC

Recording CDs

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Recording operations

1

2

CD MD

AUDIO REC

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

A

You can record at up to four times normal speed from a CD to an MD.
This means you can complete recording from a 74-minute CD in 23
minutes.

Preparation:

Do the preparatory steps (apage 20).
Insert the CD (

a

page 13).

1 Press and hold [MD REC MODE –DUAL HI-SPEED]

until “HIGH-SPEED” appears.

2 Press and hold [* AUTO REC CD q MD] until “AUTO

REC” appears.

Recording starts.

When recording is finished

When the CD finishes the MD also stops.

Å The message “UTOC Writing” and “” stop flashing on the

display.

To stop recording

Press [STOP g].
Both CD and MD stop.

Å The message “UTOC Writing” and “” stop flashing on the

display.

For your reference

¡¡

From the remote control

q Press [q/h CD] to select “CD” as the source then press [g STOP/

CANCEL].

w While pressing [*/h REC], press [q/h MD].

¡ To record one track

q Select the track.
w Press [PLAY MODE] to select “1-SONG” (apage 15).
e While pressing [*/h REC], press [q/h MD].

¡ If either LP2 or LP4 recording mode is used, then the recorded tracks

are treated as one group unless there is not enough space in UTOC
or you start recording with the remote control.

¡ You will not hear sound when using high-speed recording.

Note

UTOC

UTOC

MD REC

High-speed recording from a CD to an MD

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

2 1

STOP g

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ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

PLAY MODE

q/h CD

*/h REC

q/h MD

g STOP/

CANCEL

HI – SPEED

SP

HI – SPEED

REC

UTOC

UTOC

(Continued on next page)

Recording CDs

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Recording operations

Limitations on high-speed recording

This unit uses a copy management system to limit the use of high-speed
recording to protect the rights of the producers of music software.
¡ Some discs cannot be recorded at four times normal speed. CD-RW

are recorded a two times normal speed.

¡ You cannot use high-speed recording with program play, repeat play,

or random play.

¡ You cannot adjust the recording level when using high-speed

recording.

¡ Depending on the condition of the CD, some skipping of sound or

noise will be recorded to the MD. These problems can be relieved in
some cases by carefully cleaning the CD and then recording it at
normal speed.

¡ Depending on the signal level on a CD, some tracks will take longer to

record than others, even if they are the same length.

You cannot use high-speed recording to record the same track
twice within 74 minutes of starting recording.

¡ Even if you stop recording part way through, you cannot start

recording the same track again.

¡ If, for example, you complete recording in 20 minutes, you must wait a

further 54 minutes before using high-speed recording to record the
track again. You can record the track at normal speed.

You can record up to 50 tracks.

¡ If you finish recording 50 tracks within 74 minutes, you cannot start

recording the fifty-first track until 74 minutes have passed since you
started recording the first track.

¡ When you finish recording the 50th track, the message “PLEASE

WAIT KK min” (“KK” is the number of minutes) appears on the
display for a few seconds. “UTOC Writing” then flashes on the display
and recording ends.

¡ If you try to start recording before the waiting period is up, “PLEASE

WAIT KK min” appears again.

Recording the radio

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CLOCK/
TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL
PLAY MODE

MD REC MODE

1

1

2, 3

1

2

MD

/

REC

/

EDIT MODE

3

MD

/

REC

/

Preparation:

Insert the MD (apage 12) or the cassette tape (apage 16).
Tune to the required station. (

a

pages 18 and 19)

Press [MD REC MODE] to select the SP/LP2/LP4 recording mode.

1 Press [EDIT MODE] to select the desired mode.

(apage 20)
Each time you press the button:
MANUAL

/ TURN BACK / TIME MARK / TURN/TIME

If you selected “TURN BACK” or “TURN/TIME” in step 1

2 While pressing [*/h REC], press [q /h MD] to

enter recording standby.

Wait until the “TURN BACK” indicator stops flashing before
proceeding to step 3 to start recording. (Turn back may not function
correctly if recording is started while the indicator is flashing.)

3 While pressing [*/h REC], press [q/h MD].

11 While pressing [*/h REC], press [7 TAPE].

To stop recording

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].

Recording is complete after the message “UTOC Writing” and
“” stops flashing on the display.
Do not disconnect the unit from its power source while this message is
flashing. This can cause the recording to be erased and damage the
disc.

To pause recording

: While pressing [*/h REC], press [q/h MD].

A track mark is added.

: While pressing [*/h REC], press [7 TAPE].

Repeat to restart recording.

Å To add track marks while recording on MDs

Press [EDIT MODE] on the remote control where the track mark is
required.
These track marks can be removed after recording with the editing
function (

a

“COMBINE”, page 33).

To reduce noise while tape recording an AM broadcast (Beat proof
function)
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] on the remote control.

Each time you press and hold the button: BP 1 ! BP 2
Select the position where there is less noise.

TAPE REC

TAPE REC

MD REC

MD REC

TAPE REC

Note

,

MD REC

MD REC

TAPE RECMD REC

Remote control only

TURN BACK

TURN BACK

REC

/

TAPE

“TURN BACK” indicator

EDIT MODE

A

11

UTOC

Recording cassette tapes on MDs

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Recording operations

A

1

EDIT MODE

2

MD

/

REC

/

C

REC

/

TAPE

Preparation:

Insert the MD (apage 12).
Insert the cassette tape (

a

page 16) and press [7 TAPE] to select

tape as the source then press [g

STOP/CANCEL].

Press [MD REC MODE] to select the SP/LP2/LP4 recording mode.

1 Press [EDIT MODE] to select MD recording mode.

(apage 20)
Each time you press the button:
MANUAL !

TIME MARK

2 While pressing [*/h REC], press [q/h MD].

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].
Both MD and tape stop.
Recording is complete after the message “UTOC Writing” and “”
stops flashing on the display.
Do not disconnect the unit from its power source while this message is
flashing. This can cause the recording to be erased and damage the
disc.

To pause recording

While pressing [*/h REC], press [q/h MD].
The tape stop and the MD goes to recording standby. A track mark is
added.
Repeat to restart recording.

ı To add track marks while recording on MDs

Press [EDIT MODE] on the remote control where the track mark is
required.
These track marks can be removed after recording with the editing
function (

a

“COMBINE”, page 33).

UTOC

MD REC

Remote control only

Recording MDs on cassette tapes

Preparation:

Insert the cassette tape (apage 16).
Insert the MD (

a

page 12) and press [q/h MD] to select MD as the

source then press [g

STOP/CANCEL].

While pressing [*/h REC], press [7 TAPE].

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].
Both MD and tape stop.

To pause recording

While pressing [*/h REC], press [7 TAPE].
The MD pauses and the tape goes to recording standby.
Repeat to restart recording.

TAPE REC

Remote control only

When recording from CD to MD

q Program the tracks you want to record (asteps 1 to 2, page 14).
w Press [MD REC MODE] to select the SP/LP2/LP4 recording mode.
e While pressing [*/h REC], press [q/h MD] to start recording.

When recording from CD to TAPE

q Program the tracks you want to record (asteps 1 to 2, page 14).
w While pressing [*/h REC], press [7 TAPE] to start recording.

When recording from MD to TAPE

q Program the tracks you want to record (asteps 1 to 2, page 14).
w While pressing [*/h REC], press [7 TAPE] to start recording.

Remote control only

A

C

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CLOCK/
TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

MD REC MODE

7 TAPE

1

2

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– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

*/h REC

q/h MD

7 TAPE

D

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STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

*/h REC

MD REC MODE

q/h MD
7 TAPE

Recording selected tracks

D

EDIT MODE

B

Using the MD group feature

MD editing

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– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

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PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

2, 3, 5, 7, 9
1

4, 6

1

EDIT MODE

2

ENTER

3

ENTER

4

REW

/ / FF

/

/

5

ENTER

6

REW

/ / FF

/

/

7

ENTER

9

ENTER

Putting tracks into groups

You can record a number of tracks onto an MD when you use LP2 and
LP4 recording modes. You can manage these tracks by putting them into
groups.
You can create up to 99 groups, depending on the available space in
UTOC.
For example, putting tracks 3, 4 and 5 into a group.

1 While stopped

Press [EDIT MODE] to select “GROUP?”.

Each time you press the button:
TRACK ERASE?

/ ALL ERASE? / MOVE?

GROUP?

, TITLE ST.? , COMBINE?

2 Press [ENTER].

“SET?” appears.
“SET?” does not appears if all tracks are in groups.

3 Press [ENTER].

“––?” appears.

4 Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select

the first track in the group.

5 Press [ENTER].
6 Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select

the last track in the group.

7 Press [ENTER].
8 Give the group a title (

a

page 37).

9 Press [ENTER].

Group editing is complete when “UTOC Writing” stops flashing.

To cancel part way through

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].

¡ Tracks can only be grouped in sequence (e.g., 1,2,3,4,5).

Tracks separated by other tracks cannot be grouped, so, for example,
you cannot group tracks 3, 7, and 9.

¡ A group can be made from one track.
¡ A single track cannot be put into more than one group.
¡ Groups are not ordered in the order you create them. They are

ordered by track numbers.

¡ If you create groups with this unit and then edit on a unit that is

incompatible with group functions, the group information may be
rendered unusable.

¡ The disc title may not be displayed correctly on a unit that is

incompatible with group functions.

¡ After using editing functions (\ pages 32 to 35) on a disc with groups,

the UTOC is refreshed to maintain consistent group information.

Note

/

,

Remote control only

Using the MD group feature

MD editing

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MD editing operations

A

1

EDIT MODE

2

ENTER

3

/ FF

/

4

ENTER

5

REW

/ / FF

/

/

6

ENTER

8

ENTER

Changing group titles

Do the following to give groups titles or change existing ones.

1 Press [EDIT MODE] to select “GROUP?”.
2 Press [ENTER].

“SET?” appears.

3 Press [1/i /FF] to select “TITLE?”.

If there are no groups at all, only “SET?” can be selected.
Each time you press the button:
SET?

/ TITLE? / RELEASE? / ALL RELEASE?

4 Press [ENTER].
5 Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select

the group.

6 Press [ENTER].
7 Give the group a title (

a

page 37).

8 Press [ENTER].

Editing is complete when “UTOC Writing” stops flashing.

To cancel part way through

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].

,

A

Group skip

First create groups (apage 29).

While stopped,

Press and hold [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to
select the group you want to play.

B

5

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SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S. MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

2, 4, 6, 8
1

5

3

B

REW

/ / FF

/

/

5

123

4610

789

0

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S. MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

u/2 REW/

1/i /FF

Remote control only

Using the MD group feature

MD editing

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MD editing operations

1-group play

First create groups (apage 29).

1 Press [q/h MD] to select MD as the source then press

[g STOP/CANCEL].

2 Press and hold [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to

select the group.

3 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “1-GROUP”.
4 Press [q/h MD].

Play starts.

5 To play the group repeatedly (1-group repeat)

Press and hold [PLAY MODE] until “REPEAT ON”
appears.

To cancel, press and hold [PLAY MODE] until “REPEAT OFF”
appears.

To cancel

While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] so “1-GROUP” goes out.

MD editing is not possible while in the 1-group mode.

Note

A

To release tracks from a group

To release one group

q Press [EDIT MODE] to select “GROUP?”.
w Press [ENTER].
e Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select “RELEASE?”.
r Press [ENTER].
t Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select group.
y Press [ENTER].
u Press [ENTER].

“UTOC Writing” appears.

To release all groups

q Press [EDIT MODE] to select “GROUP?”.
w Press [ENTER].
e Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select “ALL

RELEASE?”.

r Press [ENTER].
t Press [ENTER].

“UTOC Writing” appears.

B

A

1

STOP/

CANCEL

MD

/

2

REW

/ / FF

/

/

3

PLAYMODE

4

MD

/

5

PLAYMODE

B

1–GROUP

1–GROUP

Remote control only

2

1, 4

SLEEP

CLOCK/

PLAY/

– AUTO OFF

TIMER

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

123

GHI JKL MNO

4610

PQRS

789

REW

/ / FF

/

EXT-IN MD CD

REC

MD REC MODE

ABC DEF

5

TUV

0

///

TAPE TUNER

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

WXYZ

BAND

DISPLAY

EDIT MODE

SPACE

!"#

DELETE

STOP/

CANCEL

/

PLAYMODE

PROGRAM

MUTING

1
3, 5

u/2 REW/

SLEEP

CLOCK/

PLAY/

TIMER

REC

– AUTO OFF

TITLE CHARA ENTER

123

GHI JKL MNO

4610

PQRS

789

REW

/ / FF

/

EXT-IN MD CD

REC

MD REC MODE

ABC DEF

5

TUV

0

///

TAPE TUNER

SOUND

VOLUME

WXYZ

/

BAND

THEATER S.

DISPLAY

EDIT MODE

SPACE

DELETE

STOP/

CANCEL

PLAYMODE

PROGRAM

MUTING

!"#

ENTER
EDIT MODE

1/i /FF

Moving tracks–MOVE

MD editing

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MD editing operations

1

EDIT MODE

2

ENTER

3

REW

/ / FF

/

/

4

ENTER

5

ENTER

This function allows you to permanently change the order tracks are
played in.
Make sure the disc is record enabled.

Preparation:

Insert the MD (apage 12).
Play the track you want to move.

1 Press [EDIT MODE] to select “MOVE?”.

Each time you press the button:
TRACK ERASE?

/ MOVE? / COMBINE? / DIVIDE?

2 Press [ENTER].

The track’s current number is shown and the new position flashes
to the right of it.

3 Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select

the new track number.

4 Press [ENTER].

The old track number and new track number are displayed.

5 Press [ENTER] to confirm the new track number.

Play stops and “UTOC Writing” and “” flash on the display.
When this stops flashing, the new track number has been entered.

To cancel part way through

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].

To move the track while the disc is stopped

q Press [q/h MD] to select “MD” as the source then press [g STOP/

CANCEL].

w Press [EDIT MODE] to select “MOVE?”.
e Press [ENTER].
r Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select the track to

move.

t Press [ENTER].
y Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select the new track

number.

u Press [ENTER].
i Press [ENTER].

For your reference

“GROUP DATA FULL” appears if UTOC is full and you will not be able to
move the track. Release a group or erase unnecessary titles before
proceeding.

UTOC

,

Remote control only

5

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0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/
TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL
q/h MD

2, 4, 5

1

3

1

2

3

4

5

ABCD

E

1

2

3

4

5

ABDE

C

Combining tracks–COMBINE

MD editing

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MD editing operations

1

EDIT MODE

2

ENTER

3

ENTER

This function removes track marks so the tracks either side effectively
become one track.
Make sure the disc is record enabled.

Preparation:

Insert the MD (apage 12).
Play the track that comes after the track mark you want to remove.

1 Press [EDIT MODE] to select “COMBINE?”.

Each time you press the button:
TRACK ERASE?

/ MOVE? / COMBINE? / DIVIDE?

2 Press [ENTER].

A segment before and after the track mark plays repeatedly.
(8 seconds in SP mode, 16 seconds in LP2 mode, and 32 seconds
in LP4 mode.)

3 Press [ENTER] to confirm the combination.

Play stops and “UTOC Writing” and “” flashes on the
display. When this stops flashing the track mark has been removed
and the two tracks now are counted as one.

To cancel part way through

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].

To divide the tracks again

Use DIVIDE (apage 34).

To combine tracks while the disc is stopped

q Press [q/h MD] to select “MD” as the source then press [g STOP/

CANCEL].

w Press [EDIT MODE] to select “COMBINE?”.
e Press [ENTER].
r Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select which pair of

tracks to combine.

t Press [ENTER].
y Press [ENTER].

¡ If you combined titled tracks, the combined track retains only the title

of the first track.

¡ You cannot combine tracks recorded with different recording modes

(SP, LP2, and LP4).

¡ Sound may be unusual at the point where you join two tracks recorded

with LP4 mode.

Note

UTOC

,

Remote control only

5

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0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

2, 3
1

g STOP/CANCEL

q/h MD

u/2 REW/

,

1/i /FF

1

2

3

4

5

ABCD

E

1

2

3

4

AB DEC

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MD editing operations

1

EDIT MODE

2

ENTER

3

REW

/ / FF

/

/

4

ENTER

This function allows you to manually add track marks.
You can edit a recording of a radio program or divide a symphony into its
separate movements.

Make sure the disc is record enabled.

Preparation:

Insert the MD (apage 12).
Play the track you want to divide.

1 Press [EDIT MODE] to select “DIVIDE?”.

Each time you press the button:
TRACK ERASE?

/ MOVE? / COMBINE? / DIVIDE?

2 Press [ENTER] at the approximate point you want the

track mark to go.

A segment before and after the point you specify plays repeatedly.
(4 seconds in SP mode, 8 seconds in LP2 mode, and 16 seconds
in LP4 mode.)

3 Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to adjust

the point.

In SP mode you can adjust the point by 8 seconds, in LP2,
16 seconds, and in LP4, 32 seconds.
The display shows figures between –128 and +127

4 Press [ENTER].

Play stops and “UTOC Writing” and “” flash on the display.
When this stops flashing, the new track mark has been entered.

To cancel part way through

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].

To remove the track mark again

Use COMBINE (apage 33).

¡ If you divide a titled track, the part after the new track mark becomes

untitled.

¡ “GROUP DATA FULL” appears if UTOC is full and you will not be able

to divide the track. Release a group or erase unnecessary titles before
proceeding.

¡ Sound may be unusual at the point where you divide a track recorded

with LP4 mode.

Note

UTOC

,

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5

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0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

2, 4
1

3

1

2

4

AB

C

D

1

2

3

4

5

ABDC1

C2

3

Dividing tracks–DIVIDE

MD editing

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MD editing operations

Erasing tracks and creating blank discs

MD editing

1

EDIT MODE

2

ENTER

3

REW

/ / FF

/

/

4

ENTER

5

ENTER

There are two types of erasing;

TRACK ERASE: You can erase between 1 and 24 tracks at a time.
ALL ERASE: You can erase all the tracks.

Make sure the disc is record enabled.

Preparation:

Insert the MD (apage 12) and press [q/h MD] to select “MD” as the
source then press [g

STOP/CANCEL].

1 While stopped

Press [EDIT MODE] to select “TRACK ERASE?” or
“ALL ERASE?”.

Each time you press the button:
TRACK ERASE?

/ ALL ERASE? / MOVE?

GROUP?

, TITLE ST.? , COMBINE?

2 Press [ENTER].

With TRACK ERASE

3 Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to

select the track.

4 Press [ENTER].

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select other tracks to erase.

5 Press [ENTER].

“UTOC Writing” and “” flash on the display.

TRACK ERASE:

When they stop flashing the track has been erased. The tracks
after it move back to fill the space so there is no missing track
number after a track is erased.

ALL ERASE:

When they stop flashing the disc has been erased and “BLANK
DISC” is shown on the display.

To cancel part way through

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].

You can use TRACK ERASE while playing or paused.

q Press [EDIT MODE] to select “TRACK ERASE?” while the track you

want to erase is playing or paused.

w Press [ENTER] twice.

If “SELECT OVER” is displayed

You have tried to select more than 24 tracks.
You cannot select anymore tracks to erase.

If you erase all tracks

The disc title and any group titles will also be erased.

UTOC

/

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Remote control only

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL
q/h MD

2, 4, 5
1

3

1

2

3

4

5

ABCD

E

1

2

3

4

5

ABCE

1

2

3

4

5

ABCD

E

Blank disc

Last selected
track number

Play time of the selected track

Selected track

Total number of
tracks selected

TRACK ERASE

ALL ERASE

TRACK ERASE

ALL ERASE

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MD editing operations

Titling discs and tracks

MD editing

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SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

3, 5

1, 6

2

q/h MD

1

TITLE

2

REW

/ / FF

/

/

3

ENTER

5

ENTER

Each track and disc can have a title of up to 100 characters in length
(97 when recorded with LP2 or LP4).
A maximum of about 1700 characters can be entered.
“LP:” is automatically added to the beginning of track titles when you use
MDLP, so the number of characters you can put in an MD is reduced.
When you put tracks into groups, this group information is also recorded
and reduces the number of characters an MD can hold.

Preparation:

Press [q/h MD] to select MD as the source then press
[g

STOP/CANCEL].

1 While stopped

Press [TITLE].

2 Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select

the item to be titled.

Each time you press the button:
Disc

,/ Track 1 ,/ Track 2... ,/ Final track

3 Press [ENTER].
4 Enter the required characters. (

a

page 37)

5 Press [ENTER].

Titling is complete after the message “UTOC Writing” and
“” flash on the display.

Repeat steps 2–5 until all required titles are entered.

6 Press [TITLE] to finish.

To cancel part way through titling

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].
Any titles already entered remain.
The previous display is restored.

UTOC

,

,

Remote control only

6

TITLE

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MD editing operations

Titling discs and tracks

MD editing

5

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SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/
CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

1
2

3

1

CHARA

2

5

123

4610

789

0

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

3

/ FF

/

A

Remote control only

Entering the characters

1 Press [CHARA] to select the type of character.

Each time you press the button:

Å (Capitals) / å (Lower case) / z (Numbers)

2 Press the numbered buttons so the character is

displayed in the EDIT EYE.

3 Press [1/i /FF] to enter the character.

Repeat steps 1–3 to complete the title.
Step 1 is not necessary when you are entering characters of the same
type.

To enter a space

Press [1/i /FF] when no character is in the EDIT EYE.

For your reference

The character in the edit eye is also entered if you press another
numbered button or [CHARA]. Another character or character type is
then displayed.

,

Characters allocated to the numbered buttons

The characters change each time a numbered button is pressed.

Character type

Capitals

Å

Lower case

å

Numbers

z

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0

ABC
DEF

GHI
JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

abc

def
ghi

jkl
mno
pqrs

tuv

wxyz

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0

To enter symbols

Press [≥10 SPACE!”#].
Each time the button is pressed, the symbols are displayed in the EDIT
EYE in the following order.

represents a space.

]

Editing titles

To move the cursor

Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF].

Inserting a character or space

q Move the cursor over the character to the right of the place where the

new character or space is to go.

w Enter the desired character or press [≥10 SPACE!”#] to select “”

(space).

Deleting a character

q Move the cursor over the character to be deleted.
w Press [DELETE].

Changing letters

q Delete the old letter.
w Insert the new letter.

Making corrections to a title

q Select the title to be corrected (apage 36, steps 1–3).
w Correct the title using the above editing techniques.
e Press [ENTER].

]

A

! " # $ % & ’ ( ) + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ `

]

EDIT EYE

u/2 REW/

TITLE CHARA ENTER

123

GHI JKL MNO

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REW

/ / FF

/

EXT-IN MD CD

REC

MD REC MODE

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

ABC DEF

5

TUV

0

///

TAPE TUNER

SOUND

VOLUME

CLOCK/

TIMER

WXYZ

BAND

THEATER S.

EDIT MODE

/

PLAYMODE

PLAY/

REC

DISPLAY

SPACE

DELETE

STOP/

CANCEL

PROGRAM

MUTING

!"#

ENTER

10 SPACE !"#
DELETE
1/i /FF

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MD editing operations

Titling discs and tracks

MD editing

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SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

3, 6

1

1

TITLE

3

ENTER

6

ENTER

Remote control only

Titling while recording a CD

¡ You can title groups and all tracks when recording with AUTO REC

using LP2 or LP4.

¡ You can title all tracks when recording with AUTO REC using SP

mode.

¡ You can title the current track only when using any other recording

method.

1 While recording

Press [TITLE].

When recording with AUTO REC using LP2 or LP4 mode:

The group titling screen appears.

When recording with AUTO REC using SP mode:

The track titling screen appears.

In other cases: The track titling screen appears.

2 Enter the title (

a

page 37).

When recording with AUTO REC

3 Press [ENTER].

When recording with AUTO REC using LP2 or LP4 mode:

The track titling screen appears.

When recording with AUTO REC using SP mode:

The track titling screen for the next track appears.

4 Enter the title (

a

page 37).

5 Repeat 3 and 4 to title all the tracks.

6 Press [ENTER].

The next track is selected even if you do not enter a title.
“TITLE WRITE” is displayed and then the normal displayed is
restored.

Titling is complete after the recording is finished and “UTOC Writing” and
“” stop flashing on the display.

To cancel part way through

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].
Any titles you have confirmed by pressing [ENTER] remain intact.

To title a track while it is playing

q Press [TITLE].
w Enter the title (apage 37).
e Press [ENTER].

“TITLE WRITE” is displayed, then the previous display is restored.

¡ Even if the next track starts playing or recording, that track will not

receive the title you are entering.

¡ If play or recording finishes while you are entering a title, the titling

display is cleared. Any titles you have entered, or partially entered,
remain intact.

¡ When 1-song recording finishes, titling is also stopped.

Complete the title after recording by following the normal titling steps.

¡ After you have entered a title during play, “” lights on the

display and you cannot perform other editing operations (DIVIDE, etc.)
except for titling until after you stop play and “UTOC Writing” and
“” stop flashing.

¡ Add other titles and make corrections after recording with the methods

described on page 37.

UTOC

UTOC

Note

UTOC

When recording with AUTO REC
using SP mode

When recording with AUTO REC
using LP2 or LP4 mode

When recording with AUTO REC
using LP2 or LP4 mode

In other cases

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Titling discs and tracks

MD editing

1

2

EDIT MODE

3

ENTER

4

ENTER

5

EJECT

6

7

ENTER

Copying the titles from one MD to another
(Title station)

You can copy the disc and track titles from one MD to another MD with
the same number of tracks. Any group information on the original disc is
also copied.

Preparation:

Press [q/h MD] to select “MD” as the source and press [g STOP/
CANCEL].

1 Insert the MD with the title.
2 While stopped

Press [EDIT MODE] to select “TITLE ST.?”.

Each time you press the button:
TRACK ERASE?

/ ALL ERASE? / MOVE?

GROUP?

, TITLE ST.? , COMBINE?

When the disc is write-protected, only “TITLE ST.?” is displayed.

3 Press [ENTER].
4 Press [ENTER].

“TITLE MEMORY” is displayed when the unit is copying the titles,
then “COMPLETE”

/ “EJECT MD” is displayed.

5 Press [EJECT ;] to eject the MD.
6 Insert the other MD.
7 When “Writing OK?” appears on the display

Press [ENTER] to start copying.

Copying is complete after “UTOC Writing” and “” stop
flashing on the display.

To cancel part way through

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].

¡ You cannot copy titles from playback MDs.
¡ You can only copy titles if both MDs have the same number of tracks.
¡ The unit can only copy the titles from one MD.
¡ The title will be lost from the unit’s memory if the unit is turned off.
¡ Any titles already on the other MD will be replaced by this operation.
¡ “LP:” is added to the beginning of titles recorded with LP2 or LP4. This

means that when you copy the titles of such tracks, even tracks
recorded with SP mode will have “LP:” at the beginning of the title.

Note

UTOC

/

,

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

5

1,

6

5

123

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0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

3, 4, 7

2

g STOP/CANCEL

q/h MD

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MUTING

D

Muting the volume

Press [MUTING].

Volume is reduced to minimum.

To cancel

Press [MUTING] again.
Volume is restored.
To cancel from the unit, turn [VOLUME] to minimum (- - dB), then raise it
to the required level.
Muting is also canceled when the unit is turned off.

D

Changing the sound quality

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

/

/

/

/

/

SOUND

THEATER S.

–, + VOLUME

MUTING

1

SOUND

2

SOUND

3

VOLUME

2

SOUND

B

A

1

Using the built-in sound equalizer

This unit has a manual equalizer (MANUAL EQ) and a preset equalizer
(PRESET EQ).
You can adjust the bass and treble with MANUAL EQ.
You can select four sound qualities with PRESET EQ: Heavy, Clear,
Soft, and Vocal.

Using MANUAL EQ

1 Press and hold [SOUND] until “MANUAL EQ” appears.

Each time you press and hold the button:
MANUAL EQ !

PRESET EQ

2 Press [SOUND] to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.

Each time you press the button:
BASS

/ TREBLE / Original display

3 Press [VOLUME – or +] while “BASS” or “TREBLE” is

displayed to adjust the level.

You can adjust bass and treble between –4 dB and +4 dB.

,

A

Using PRESET EQ

1 Press and hold [SOUND] until “PRESET EQ” appears.

Each time you press and hold the button:
MANUAL EQ !

PRESET EQ

2 Press [SOUND] to select the sound quality.

Each time you press the button:

/ Heavy / Clear / Soft / Vocal

OFF (canceled)

,

Heavy: Adds punch to rock
Clear: Clarifies higher sounds
Soft: Use this setting for background music
Vocal: Adds gloss to vocals

Recordings are unaffected by changes to sound quality.

Note

B

Using Theater Sound

This effect gives dialog and vocals atmosphere, adding a natural breadth
and depth to sound.
Use it when listening to stereo sources.

Press [THEATER S.].

To cancel

Press [THEATER S.] again.

¡ This effect is less discernible when using headphones.
¡ Cancel this effect if noise increases when listening to FM.

Note

C

EQ–ON

Remote control only

C

SOUND

THEATER S.

Using the timers

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Other operations

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

/

/

/

/

/

1,2- ,3-

56
2- ,3-

2- ,3-

1

4-

1

4-

2

4-

3

1

2 2

2 2

1

CLOCK/

TIMER

2

REW

/ / FF

/

/

CLOCK/

TIMER

ENTER

3

REW

/ / FF

/

/

CLOCK/

TIMER

ENTER

4

MD CD

TAPE

TUNER

//

EXT-IN

BAND

5

PLAY/

REC

6

Remote control only

This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time.
The example shows settings for play between 6:30 and 7:40.

Preparation:

Press [^] to turn the unit on, set the time (apage 10).

1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] twice to select “z PLAY”.

Each time you press the button:
CLOCK

/ z PLAY / z REC / Original display

2

qq

(within 10 seconds or so)
Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select
ON time.

ww

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] or [ENTER].

3

qq

Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select
OFF time.

ww

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] or [ENTER].

4 Select the source and set the volume.

qq

Select the source.
MD, CD, tape

Insert disc or cassette and press [q/h MD], [q/h CD] or
[7

TAPE] to select “MD”, “CD” or “TAPE”.

The radio

Press [BAND TUNER] and tune in the desired station.

An external unit

Press [EXT-IN] to select “OPT IN” or “AUX”.
Each time you press the button:
USB

/ OPT IN / AUX / P-MD

Set the external unit’s timer to the same time.

ww

Set the volume.

ee

When you selected “MD”, “CD” or “TAPE”

Press [g STOP/CANCEL] to stop play.

5 Press [z PLAY/z REC] to select “z PLAY”.

Each time you press the button:
TIMER-PLAY

/ TIMER-REC / TIMER-REC / TIMER OFF

MD REC TAPE REC (Canceled)

(when the record timer is set)

6 Press [^] to turn the unit off.

The timer starts in the set condition at the set time.
The volume increases gradually to the set level.
The “z

PLAY” indicator flashes while the timer is functioning.

If you set the timer incorrectly

Repeat the procedure from step 1.

To cancel the timer

While the unit is on
Press [z

PLAY/z REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display.

You cannot use the play timer and record timer at the same time.

Note

,

,

The play timer

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

,

STOP/

CANCEL

qq

ww

qq

ww

qq

ww

ee

VOLUME

Using the timers

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Other operations

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

/

/

/

/

/

5

6

4

2

- ,3-

1 1

1,2- ,3-

2 2

2- ,3-

2 2

1

CLOCK/

TIMER

2

REW

/ / FF

/

/

CLOCK/

TIMER

ENTER

3

REW

/ / FF

/

/

CLOCK/

TIMER

ENTER

4

TUNER

EXT-IN

BAND

5

PLAY/

REC

6

Remote control only

This timer records the radio or an external source at the set time.
The example shows settings for recording from 18:30 to 20:00.

Preparation:

¡Press [^] to turn the unit on, set the time (apage 10).
¡Do the preparatory steps for the MD (apage 20) or tape (apage 21).
¡When recording to an MD, adjust the recording level and select the

recording mode (

\ page 20).

1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] three times to select “z REC”.

Each time you press the button:
CLOCK

/ z PLAY / z REC / Original display

2

qq

(within 10 seconds or so)
Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select
ON time.

ww

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] or [ENTER].

3

qq

Press [u/2 REW/ ] or [1/i /FF] to select
OFF time.

ww

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] or [ENTER].

4 Select the source.

The radio

Press [BAND TUNER] and tune in the desired station.

An external unit

Press [EXT-IN] to select “OPT IN” or “AUX”.
Each time you press the button:
USB

/ OPT IN / AUX / P-MD

5 Press [z PLAY/z REC] to select “MD REC” or “TAPE

REC”.

Each time you press the button:
TIMER-PLAY

/ TIMER-REC / TIMER-REC / TIMER OFF
(when the play MD REC TAPE REC (Canceled)
timer is set)

6 Press [^] to turn the unit off.

Recording starts 30 seconds before the set time with the volume
muted during the set time.
The “z

REC” indicator flashes while the timer is functioning.

If you set the timer incorrectly

Repeat the procedure from step 1.

To cancel the timer

While the unit is on
Press [z

PLAY/z REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display.

¡ Timer recording starts from the set time even if TURN BACK or

TURN/TIME is selected.

¡ You cannot use the play timer and record timer at the same time.
¡ When recording from “OPT IN”, select the recording level (apage 48)

before setting the record timer. The level is set when you set the timer.

Note

,

,

,

The record timer

REC
REC

REC

REC

REC

qq

ww

qq

ww

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Other operations

A

B

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

Remote control only

Checking the timers

While the unit is off

Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
The timer conditions are shown in the following order (when set).
¡ Play timer:

Source, start and finish times

/ source and volume

¡ Record timer:

When recording to an MD
Source, start and finish times

/ recording mode, source and

destination

/ recording level
When recording to a tape
Source, start and finish times

/ source, source and destination

While the unit is on

Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
The start and finish times for “z

PLAY” (or “z REC”) are displayed.

Turning the timers on and off

The selected timer comes on at the set times if the “z PLAY” indicator or
“z

REC” indicator on the display is on. The indicator can be turned on

and off by pressing [z

PLAY/z REC] while the unit is on.

Playing the unit after the timers are set

The unit can be used after the timers are set.
Turn the unit off before the set start time.

If you select an external source, set the external unit’s timer to the same
time. (See the instruction manual that came with the external unit.)

Note

The play and record timers

A

This function turns the unit off after a set time.

While playing a source

Press [SLEEP –AUTO OFF] to select the time (minutes).

Each time you press the button:

/ SLEEP 30 / SLEEP 60 / SLEEP 90

SLEEP OFF

, SLEEP 120 ,

To cancel the sleep timer

Press [SLEEP –AUTO OFF] to select “SLEEP OFF”.

To confirm the remaining time

Press [SLEEP –AUTO OFF].
The remaining time is shown for about 5 seconds.

To change the setting

Press [SLEEP –AUTO OFF] to display the remaining time, then press
again to select the required time.

The sleep timer

B

The play and sleep timer or the record and sleep timer can be used
together.
The sleep timer always has priority. Be sure not to overlap timer settings.
The play and record timer cannot be used in combination.

Using the timers together

5

123

4610

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0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

/

/

/

/

/

CLOCK/TIMER

z PLAY/z REC

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/

TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

/

/

/

/

/

SLEEP –AUTO OFF

SLEEP

Using the unit with a computer

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Other operations

USB

P-MD

PHONES

Your computer must meet the following conditions for you
to connect it to this unit with a USB cable.

IBM PC/AT operating system compatible
USB board, version 1.0
One of the following operating systems:

Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows
Millennium Edition
Correct operation is not guaranteed if you are using one of the following
operating systems:

¡ Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT
¡ When used with Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, or

Windows Millennium Edition that has been upgraded from Windows

3.1/95/98.

Recommended CPU

MMX Technology Pentium Processor, 266 MHz or equivalent

¡ Operation is not guaranteed even if the above conditions are met.
¡ You cannot control the computer with this unit or vice versa.
¡ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business

Machines Corporation of the United States.

¡ MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel

Corporation of the United States.

¡ Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation of the United States, in both the United States and other
countries.

¡ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions

are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the
manufacturers who developed the system or product. The “™” and “®”
marks are not used to identify registered trademarks and trademarks
in these instructions.

Note

Before use

You can play music you have recorded on your computer through this
unit’s speakers by connecting the two with a USB cable.

Open the flap on top of the unit (\\page 7).

¡ Operation is not guaranteed if you connect a USB hub or extension

cord.

¡ Connect to the root hub terminal if your computer has more than one

USB board. (Read your computer’s operating instructions for details.)

Note

Connection

Computer

USB cable

Top of the unit

Type A

Type B

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Other operations

A

You must install the USB driver when you connect this unit to your
computer the first time. This only has to be done the first time. Driver
software is included with the computer’s operating system software.
You may need a CD-ROM to install the software so have it on hand.
Read the computer’s operating instructions before installation.

First time connection – Install the driver
software

qq

Turn on your computer and start up the operating
system.

ww

Turn on this unit.

ee

Connect this unit to the computer with the USB cable

(apage 44).
The computer detects this unit and installs the appropriate device
driver. Follow the instructions displayed on the computer.

Do not disconnect the USB cable while the computer is detecting this
unit.

Driver installation

Confirm that the driver has been correctly installed.

qq

From the “Start” menu, select “Settings” and click on
“Control Panel”.

ww

In the control panel window, double-click on the
“System” icon.

ee

In Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Millennium Edition

Click on the “Device Manager” tab.

Make sure “View devices by type” is checked.

In Windows 2000 Professional

Click on the “Hardware” tab and then click on “Device
Manager”.

rr

Check that the device has been recognized.

Confirm that “USB Audio Device” appears under “Sound, video and
game controllers” and that “USB Composite Device” appears under
“Universal Serial Bus controllers”.

If the devices have not been recognized

Disconnect the USB cable, then reconnect it. If the devices are still not
recognized, try restarting your computer.

What is actually displayed in the device manager list and other computer
windows depends on your computer environment.

Note

Confirming driver installation

A

B

B

Display in Windows Millennium Edition

Display in Windows Millennium Edition

Display in Windows 2000 Professional

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Other operations

A

C

REC

/

TAPE

1 Turn your computer on.

Wait for the computer to complete start-up.

2 Turn on this unit.
3 Press [USB/EXT-IN] to select “USB”.
4 Start playing the music on the computer.
5 Adjust the volume on this unit.

ı If there is no output, check the audio properties on the

computer.

q From the “Start” menu, select “Settings” and click on “Control

Panel”.

w Double click on the “Sound and Multimedia Properties” icon (or

“Multimedia”).

e Click on the “Audio” tab. Check the “USB Audio Device” is

selected as the priority play item.

r If there is a “Volume” item, click on it and check the volume

setting.

Stopping play

Stop play on the computer and close the audio software.

¡ Do not turn this unit off or change the input source while playing as

this can cause your computer to malfunction.

¡ Close the audio software before disconnecting the USB cable.
¡ When you are finished but want to leave the two connected, turn this

unit off before shutting down your computer.

¡ Turn this unit off if the computer goes into sleep mode.
¡ Skipping and noise may occur under some computer operating

environments.

¡ Read the instructions for your computer and the audio software.

Note

Play

A

only

Preparation:

Insert the cassette tape (\ page 16).
Press [EXT-IN] to select “USB”.
Start playing the music on the computer.

While pressing [*/h REC], press [7 TAPE] to start
recording.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].

To pause recording

While pressing [*/h REC], press [7 TAPE].
Repeat to restart recording.

You cannot record to MDs.

Note

TAPE REC

Remote control only

Recording

C

AC IN

/I

LIGHT

– DEMO

CD TAPE

CD MD

MD REC

MODE

–DUAL

HI-SPEED

EJECT

CD /

TUNER/BAMDTAPE

USB/EXT-IN STOP

/ /FFREW/ /

MD /

VOLUME

DOWN UP

AUTO REC

3 52

0

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

*/h REC

EXT-IN

7 TAPE

Display in Windows Millennium Edition

2

/I

3

USB/EXT-IN

5

VOLUME

DOWN UP

B

Using other equipment

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5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/
TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

1
3

2

1

EXT-IN

2

EDIT MODE

3

MD

/

REC

/

REC

/

TAPE

Make an analog recording from a portable MD player connected to the
P-MD terminal.

Preparation:

¡ Insert the MD (\ page 12) or the cassette tape (\ page 16).
¡ Set the volume on the portable MD player to an appropriate level and

turn all sound quality modes off.

¡ Do not place the portable MD player on top of this unit during

recording. This can cause noise.

¡ Adjust the volume on the portable MD player if there is distortion.

1 Press [EXT-IN] to select “P-MD”.

Each time you press the button:
USB

/ OPT IN / AUX / P-MD

2 Press [EDIT MODE] to select the desired mode.

Each time you press the button:
MANUAL !

SYNCHRO

MANUAL: Normal recording mode
SYNCHRO: Recording starts automatically when the signal

from the source reaches a certain level, pauses if
a 3-second silence is detected, then starts again
when play starts. A track mark is added at the
point recording starts.

3 While pressing [*/h REC]

: Press [q/h MD].

Recording starts when you have selected MANUAL.

: Press [7 TAPE].

Recording starts.

4 Start the portable MD player.

Recording starts when you have selected SYNCHRO.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].

Recording is complete after “UTOC Writing” and “” stop flashing
on the display.

UTOC

MD REC

MD REC

TAPE REC

MD REC

MD REC

,

Note

TAPE REC

MD REC

Recording from a portable MD player

MD REC

TAPE REC

Using other equipment

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Other operations

5

123

4610

789

0

SLEEP

– AUTO OFF

CLOCK/
TIMER

PLAY/

REC

TITLE CHARA ENTER

DISPLAY

ABC DEF

EDIT MODE

GHI JKL MNO

SPACE

!"#

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

DELETE

REW

/ / FF

STOP/

CANCEL

EXT-IN MD CD

PLAYMODE

REC

TAPE TUNER

PROGRAM

MD REC MODE

SOUND

THEATER S.

VOLUME

MUTING

BAND

///

/

/

g STOP/CANCEL

1,1

4

3

2, 2

11, 1

EXT-IN

22, 2

PLAYMODE

3

EDIT MODE

4

MD

/

REC

/

REC

/

TAPE

11 Press [EXT-IN] to select “OPT IN” or “AUX”.

Each time you press the button:
USB

/ OPT IN / AUX / P-MD

22 When you have selected “OPT IN”

Press [PLAY MODE] to select the play level.

NORMAL: normal mode
HIGH: when playing sources with low volume, such as satellite and

cable

33 Operate the unit.

See the unit’s operating instructions for details on operation and
connection.

,

Listening to an external source

1 Press [EXT-IN] to select “OPT IN” or “AUX”.
2 When you have selected “OPT IN”

Press [PLAY MODE] to select the recording level.

NORMAL: normal mode
HIGH: when recording sources with low volume, such as satellite

and cable

only

3 Press [EDIT MODE] to select the desired mode.

(apage 20)
Each time you press the button:
MANUAL

/ SYNCHRO / TURN BACK

TURN/TIME

, TIME MARK

4 While pressing [*/h REC]

: Press [q/h MD].
: Press [7 TAPE].

When you have selected TURN BACK or TURN/TIME, wait until
“TURN BACK” stops flashing and lights, then while pressing
[*

/h REC] press [q/h MD].

5 Start the source to be recorded.

Recording starts when you have selected SYNCHRO.

To stop recording

Press [g STOP/CANCEL].

Recording is complete after “UTOC Writing” and “” stops flashing
on the display.

While “OPT IN” is selected

¡ There will be a one-second interruption when recording starts on the

MD. This has no effect on the recording.

¡ There will be a five-second interruption when recording finishes on the

MD while the unit writes UTOC.

UTOC

MD REC

MD REC

TAPE REC

MD REC

/

,

MD REC

TAPE RECMD REC

Recording an external source

MD REC

TAPE REC

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References

Specifications

■ Amplifier section

RMS Power OUTPUT (both channels driven)

10 % total harmonic distortion
For the United Kingdom

LOW 15 W per channel (6 Ω)
HIGH 3 W per channel (6 Ω)
Total Bi-AMP Power 18 W per channel

For others

LOW 14 W per channel (6 Ω)
HIGH 3 W per channel (6 Ω)
Total Bi-AMP Power 17 W per channel

PMPO (Except for the United Kingdom) 160W
Input sensitivity

AUX 500 mV
P-MD 160 mV
USB Based on USB Rev. 1.0
OPT-IN Digital Optical Input

Input impedance

AUX 30 kΩ
P-MD 5 kΩ

Output impedance

Headphone 16–32 Ω

■ FM tuner section

Frequency range 87.50–108.00 MHz

(0.05 MHz steps)

Sensitivity 16.3 dBf (1.8 µV, IHF’ 58)
Antenna terminals 75 Ω (unbalanced)

■ AM tuner section

Frequency range

For the United Kingdom 522–1629 kHz (9 kHz steps)
For others 522–1629 kHz (9 kHz steps)

520–1630 kHz (10 kHz steps)

Sensitivity

S/N 20 dB 500 µV/m

■ Cassette deck section

Track system 4 track, 2 channel
Heads

Record/playback Solid permalloy head

Erasure Double gap ferrite head
Motor DC servo motor
Recording system AC bias 100 kHz
Erasing system AC erase 100 kHz
Tape speed 4.8 cm/sec
Overall frequency response (–6 dB at Deck out)

Type 1 (Normal) 35 Hz–14 kHz

Type 2 (High) 35 Hz–14 kHz
Wow and Flutter 0.18 % WRMS

■ CD section

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
Decoding 16 bit linear

Beam source Semiconductor laser

Wavelength 780 nm
Number of channels 2 channels stereo
Wow and Flutter Below measurable limit
Digital filter 8 fs
D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)

■ MD section

System MiniDisc Digital Audio System
Recording Magnetic field modulation direct overwrite
Reading Non-contact optical system

with semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm)

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
Coding system ATRAC/ATRAC3 (MDLP)
Number of channels 2 channels stereo
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Recording/Playback time

80 min MD Disc use 80 min (SP)

160 min (LP2)
320 min (LP4)

■ USB DAC section Based on USB Rev. 1.0

■ Speakers (SB-PM37)

Type 2 way 2 speaker, bassreflex system

Superwoofer 10 cm cone type
Fullrange 8 cm cone type

Impedance

LOW 6 Ω
HIGH 6 Ω

Input power

LOW 35 W (Music)

HIGH 15 W (Music)
Output sound pressure 86 dB/W (1.0 m)
Crossover frequency 110 Hz
Frequency range 55 Hz–25 kHz (–16 dB)

75 Hz–22 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (W×H×D) 133×225.3×237 mm
Mass 2.4 kg

■ General

Power supply

For the United Kingdom AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz

For others AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption

For the United Kingdom 60 W

For others 60 W
Standby 0.9 W
Dimensions (W×H×D) 165.4×228×315 mm
Mass 4.8 kg

Notes:

1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum

analyzer.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

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Displays

BLANK DISC An MD with no recording on it is inserted.
CAN’T COMBINE System limitations prevent combining some tracks.
CAN’T DIVIDE System limitations prevent dividing some tracks.
CAN’T EDIT

You cannot edit titles during program, random, or repeat play. Cancel the modes to continue.

DISC ERROR There is a problem with the disc and you need to replace it.
DISC FULL There is no space on the disc. Erase some tracks or record with another disc.
DISC PROTECTED

Close the write protect hole to enable recording and editing (a page 11).

TAPE PROTECTED

Close the write protect hole to enable recording (a page 21).

EJECT ERROR
LOAD ERROR

A problem occurred while loading or ejecting the disc. After this is displayed the unit automatically switches
off. Remove the MD and start again.

EMERGENCY STOP A problem occurred during recording. Eject the MD, reinsert it and start recording from the beginning again.
ERROR Incorrect operation was performed. Read the instructions and try again.
F –

H –

There may be a problem with the circuitry. Turn the unit on again.
If this does not fix the problem, consult your dealer.

GROUP DATA FULL There is no space in UTOC and editing is not possible. To proceed, erase or shorten titles, or release a group.
MD F – Turn the unit off then on again and reinsert the MD. Consult a dealer if the display appears again.
MD NO DISC

CD NO DISC

A disc hasn’t been inserted.

NO REMAIN

You cannot record an entire CD if there is not enough space on the MD. Erase some tracks or record with
another disc.

NO TAPE A cassette hasn’t been inserted.

REMAINING/SHORT

You have started AUTO REC on a CD to an MD but there is not enough space for all the tracks.

PlaybackDISC This is a playback only disc. You cannot record on it or edit it.
SCMS CAN’T COPY

¡ You cannot record from video CDs or CD-ROM.
¡ You are trying to record digitally from a CD-R or CD-RW that is protected by SCMS (a page 11). Press

[EDIT MODE] to select “ANALOG-REC”.

TITLE OVER The title has 101 or more characters. The extra characters are erased if you press [ENTER].

TITLE FULL You have entered the maximum number of letters for the track title.

TRACK NUMBER/NOT EQUAL You cannot use title station to copy titles if the second MD has a different number of tracks.

TOC Reading The unit is reading information on the disc. The unit cannot be operated while this is displayed.

UTOC FULL This display appears for one of the following reasons.

¡ The section reserved for text information is full; erase unneeded titles to make room.
¡ The maximum number of tracks (254) has been reached; erase unneeded tracks.
¡ You tried to edit groups when there was not enough space in UTOC; erase or shorten titles, or release a

group.

TRACK PROTECTED The track was write-protected on another unit. Check whether you want to erase or edit the track before

proceeding.

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the
enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.

Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers t.

The unit may become warm during operation, but this is normal.

Note

Common Problems

No sound.

Humming heard during play. An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and leads away from this

unit’s cables.
If possible in your area, turn the AC mains lead’s plug or connector over to reverse the lead’s polarity.

Sounds unfixed, reversed or
come from one speaker only.

Check the speaker connections. t

Troubleshooting guide

Turn the volume up.
The speaker cords may be shorted. Turn the unit off, check and correct the connections and turn the unit on.

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MDs

Cannot record.

Cannot start play. There may be condensation inside the unit. Wait for an hour and try again.

The disc isn’t pulled
automatically into the unit, or it
needs to be pushed forcefully to
go in.

Turn the unit off then on again. This situation can occur if the MD is stopped when ejecting or if it is forced
into the slot.

Cannot enter text.

Reduce the amount of text on the MD. (An MD can hold up to about 1700 characters.) #6

No operation or incorrect
display.

The MD may not act correctly because of the recording system. This may cause the following problems.
¡ UTOC FULL is displayed despite there being space on the MD and the maximum number of tracks is yet

to be reached.

¡ COMBINE or DIVIDE cannot be used.
¡ Remaining time doesn’t increase after erasing a track.
¡ The total time of the tracks and the remaining recording time do not add up to the total possible recording

time. This may occur because tracks less than two seconds are counted as two seconds.

Cannot high-speed record.

There are limitations on high-speed recording. @6

Cannot play tracks recorded
with LP2 or LP4 on other
equipment.

The equipment must be compatible with . “LP:” is displayed at the beginning of the title and the track
is played without sound.

After inserting an MD, “TOC
Reading” continues to flash and
you are unable to operate the
unit or eject the MD.

A problem occurred while the unit was reading TOC.

1. Press [8

] and wait a moment until the unit clicks to indicate it is completely off.

2. Press [EJECT ;

]. The unit comes on and the MD is ejected.

(Repeat steps 1 and 2 if the MD is not ejected.)

3. Insert another MD. If the problem reoccurs, consult your dealer.

Cannot record to an MD from
equipment connected through
the USB terminal.

You cannot record to MDs due to copyright restrictions. You can record to cassettes.

The display is wrong or play
won’t start.

Only one track from the CD is
recorded.

Press [PLAY MODE] to cancel 1-song mode.

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CDs

The radio

Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator flickers or
doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.

A low hum is heard during AM
broadcast.

Separate the antenna from other cables and leads.

A beat sound is heard.

Turn the television or computer off or separate them from the unit.

Cassette tapes

Poor quality sound.
Recording is not possible.

If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape.

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Remote control doesn’t work.

Check the batteries are inserted correctly.

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Replace the batteries if they are worn.

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Remote control

USB

Sound skips.
The computer freezes.

¡ Close other applications.
¡ Use a lighter application to play audio.

No sound.

¡ Check the volume settings on the computer and audio software $6.
¡ Make “USB Audio Device” the priority device $6.

There is no sound from the
computer.

Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and restart the computer.

The disc may be upside down.

!3

Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard.

!1

There may be condensation inside the unit. Wait for an hour and try again.

Clean the heads.

Back cover

Close the write protect hole. !1
Check all connections. t, y
Replace with a recording MD. !1

Use an outdoor antenna. y,

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CAUTION!

¡DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A

BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

¡DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

¡DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH

AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

¡DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please
increase separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

¡

Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

¡ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
¡ Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came

with the cloth carefully.

For a cleaner crisper sound

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included).

For the United Kingdom

For others

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site:http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/