Pioneer MJ-HX700 User Manual

MD RECORDER

MJ-HX700/2000 MJ-HX3000/5000 MJ-HX33/55/77 MJ-HMD01/03

Operating Instructions

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet

before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product

near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated

only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE-Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

÷ If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

÷ If this product is equipped with a three-wire

grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside

antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of

any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product

from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. ÷ If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

÷ If the product has been exposed to rain or water. ÷ If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

÷ If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way.

÷ When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should

not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

INFRINGEMENT TO COPYRIGHT

Recording and playback of copyrighted material may require consent. See the Copyright, Design and Patents Act 1988.

[FOR EUROPEAN MODEL]

CAUTION

The following caution label appear on your player. Location: rear of the player

This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

IMPORTANT NOTICE [For U.S.and Canadian models]

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

[For Canadian model] This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

[Pour le modèle Canadien] Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Table of Contents

PREPARATIONS.............................. 5

Checking Package Contents ....................5

Disc Handling Instructions ......................6

Layout Options .........................................7

Connecting the MD Recorder to the CD/

Receiver System..................................8

What’s What............................................10

Opening/Closing the Front Door...........12

Turning On/Off the Power......................13

Setting the Date and Time .....................14

Changing the Language Used in

Messages ...........................................16

Registering the Sound Scape Disc .......17

LISTENING TO MUSIC ................. 18

Listening to MDs ....................................18

MIXED PLAYBACK........................ 22

Listening to the Sound Scape Disc.......22

Mixed Playback of the

Sound Scape Disc .............................24

RECORDING ON AN MD.............. 26

EDITING AN MD ........................... 34

Editing an MD.........................................34

Rearranging the Sequence of Tracks

(Move) ................................................35

Combining Two Tracks into One

(Combine) ..........................................36

Splitting One Track into Two Tracks

(Divide)...............................................37

Erasing Single Tracks .............................38

Erasing All Tracks ...................................39

Naming an MD .......................................40

Naming a Track.......................................42

TIMER OPERATION ...................... 44

Wake-up Timer: set playback to start

at a specified time .............................44

Timer-Based Recording of Radio

Broadcasts .........................................45

APPENDIX ..................................... 47

Troubleshooting .....................................47

Error Messages ......................................50

Maintenance ...........................................51

Specifications .........................................51

MD Basics ...............................................26

Recording a CD.......................................28

Recording Radio Broadcasts .................31

Recording from Other Audio

Equipment .........................................32

PREPARATIONS

Checking Package Contents

Make sure that all of the following components are present after unpacking your Pioneer MD Recorder.

MD recorder

Sound Scape disc

Documentation

• Read me first

• Warranty card

• Operating Instructions (this document)

CD/MD cable

There are two front panel types:

and

Oval type

Both types include the same functions and operate in the same way. The illustrations in this manual are of the oval type.

Square type

PREPARATIONS

Sound Scape Disc

The Sound Scape disc accessory lets you record ambient music or other effects for mixed playback with the main program selection on your system. “Mixed playback” means that your CD/receiver system’s speakers will output the Sound Scape recording together with your favorite CD or radio program, so that there’s no need to hook up any additional audio equipment. Have fun trying out combinations, like listening to your favorite music in the background while catching the news on the radio.

Caution

Be sure to register your Sound Scape disc before using it (see page 17).

Disc Handling Instructions

MD types

Caution

• Avoid touching the disc surface.

• Avoid unnecessary opening of the disc shutter.

• Do not disassemble the disc cartridge.

Disc

Shutter

Cartridge

Use only discs that bear this logo.

Storage

• Store discs in a disc case.

• Avoid storing discs in the following types of locations. — Hot and/or humid locations — Locations exposed to direct sunlight — Sandy or dusty locations

Cartridge maintenance

To clean dirty cartridges, wipe them gently with a dry cloth.

There are two types: playback only and recordplayback.

♦ Playback only MDs (not recordable)

These are made using optical discs, similar to CDs.

Label

♦ Record-playback

These are made using magneto-optical discs which can be recorded and re-recorded.

How to protect discs from erasure

Slide the erase-protect tab to the open position to prevent discs from being erased or recorded upon.

Shutter is on back side

Shutters on both sides

Applying labels

Note the following diagrams when applying labels. Improper positioning of labels may cause disc eject problems.

• Apply the label within the outlined label area.

• Do not apply several labels on top of each other.

• Replace the label if it is loose or peeling.

To remove erasure protection, slide the tab back to the closed position.

PREPARATIONS

Layout Options

This MD reorder is designed exclusively for the X-HX700/2000/3000/5000, X-HX05/33/55/77/99 and X-HMD01/03 CD/Receiver System (called just “CD/Receiver System” hereinafter). It allows your CD/Receiver System to be configured as the MD/CD Micro System.

Please note the caution points below before deciding how to set up your system.

Note with caution that when all four components (CD/receiver, MD recorder, and two speakers) of the MD/CD Micro System are stacked vertically, they are not very stable and can easily fall over if bumped. We therefore do not recommend such vertical stacking without a rack.

Layout Precautions

Storage locations

• Make sure the location is secure and stable. Avoid unsteady stands or tables that may cause the MD recorder to fall and become damaged.

• Do not set up the MD recorder in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or is close to a heater. The component case may become warped or faded or other damage may occur when the MD recorder is stored in such areas.

Warnings

Whether you are stacking the MD recorder and the CD/Receiver System components, setting them in a rack, or along a wall, always be sure to leave enough space around the components to allow ventilation. Avoid the following types of setup locations, which tend to block the ventilation holes. Improper ventilation causes heat buildup which could eventually start a fire.

• Setting components on their backs or sides

• Inserting components into narrow spaces with poor ventilation

• Setting components on top of soft materials such as pillows or blankets

• Covering components with a tablecloth or other material while in use

PREPARATIONS

Do not set the MD recorder on its side.

Be sure that the MD recorder is set upright on their footpads. Setting it in any other position may result in MD playback problems.

Stay within cable connection ranges for CD/receiver and MD recorder.

Be sure to choose a setup location that enables the system cables to be connected to the rear side of the CD/receiver and MD recorder.

If using a cordless phone

Noise may occur when a cordless phone is used in close proximity to the MD recorder. To avoid this, do not approach the system when using a cordless phone.

Connecting the MD Recorder to the CD/Receiver System

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

Speaker cords

CD/receiver

FM antenna

System cable A

AM loop antenna

CD/MD cable

Power cord

System cable B

MD recorder

Connect CD/receiver and MD re-

corder

Pull off the connector covers of the CD/ receiver (not applicable for the X-

Connect power cord

Insert the power cord of the CD/receiver into a wall outlet.

HMD01 or X-HMD03).

Connect system cables.

Connect the two system cables (A and B) from back of the MD recorder to the CD/ receiver, as shown in the diagrams below and on page 8. Insert the cable with the pink stripe facing upward. The cable connectors will not fit properly if you try to insert them up-side down. Do not press hard when plugging in the connectors.

When connecting the power cord for the first time after the MD recorder is connected to the CD/Receiver System

The time flashes in the CD/receiver’s display panel and the date appears in the MD recorder’s display panel.

CD/receiver’s display panel

Time display (flashing)

MD recorder’s display panel

PREPARATIONS

Pink stripe on top

System cable A

Connect CD/MD cable (supplied) to CD/

System cable B

receiver and MD recorder.

CD/receiver

MD recorder

Date display (ON)

See the instructions on setting the data and time on page

14.

♦ How to unplug system cable connectors

Grasp the top and bottom of the connector and pull the connector straight out.

What’s What

MD Recorder

CD3MD REC button (pp. 28 to 30)

REC button (pp. 31 to 33)

38 button

Display Panel

7 button

SOUND SCAPE indicator (p.17, pp.22 to 25)

Display panel

4 / ¢ (+ / –) buttons

MD loading slot (p.18)

EJECT button (p.19)

DISPLAY (LANGUAGE) button (p.16)

MD EDIT button (pp.35 to 43) ENTER button CANCEL button

SOUND SCAPE button (p.17, pp.22 to 25)

MODE button (pp.20 to 23)

ON when operation status

or message is displayed as

ON when track number is

ON when set to Group Play

mode during mixed

ON when set to Single

Content mode during mixed

ON when set to Random Play mode during mixed

ON when set to Full Content

mode during mixed

text or numbers

displayed

playback

ON when displaying total recording time

ON when displaying remaining recording time

ON when MD total program time is 1000 minutes or longer

ON when reading or writing TOC

ON during MD editing

ON when recording via CD3MD REC button

ON when recording via REC button

ON when MD has been loaded

Remote Control

This remote control is supplied with the CD/ Receiver System. Here, only the buttons for operating the MD recorder are illustrated.

STANDBY/ON button

PREPARATIONS

MD section

MUSIC UP button (p.25)

SOUND SCAPE UP button (p.25)

38 button

4 / ¢ buttons

SOUND SCAPE button

MODE button

7 button

VOL + / – button

Opening/Closing the Front Door

,,,,,,

The MD recorder has an area on its front door

Various buttons are located behind the front door on the MD recorder. Open the front door to use these buttons.

PUSH OPEN

that is marked “PUSH OPEN”. Gently press on that area to open the door (door opens slowly).

Do not pull the front door open.

Forcing the door open by other means such as pulling the door can damage the equipment.

Front panel with the front door open

To close the front door

As you are closing the door, gently press on the area marked “PUSH OPEN” until you hear the door click shut.

Note on illustrations in this manual

In the rest of this manual, all MD recorder illustrations show the front of the MD recorder as it appears when the front door is open. Note that although the opened front door is not shown in the illustrations, it is not possible to completely remove

the front door.

Turning On/Off the Power

The MD recorder’s power supply can be switched on and off using the POWER button on the CD/receiver or the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control.

CD/receiver

POWER button

STANDBY indicator

MD recorder

Display panel

Turning on the power

Press the POWER button on the CD/ receiver or the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control.

This turns on the system’s power. A greeting (“HELLO”) appears in the display panel of the MD recorder.

This message appears when the time has not yet been set.

Greeting

The displayed greeting changes according to the time of day.

This greeting can be displayed in six different languages. Initially, it is shown in English.

See page 16 for instructions on changing the language of the message.

The following are the English messages corresponding to different times of day.

Morning (4:00 AM to 9:59 AM): “Good morning” Afternoon (10:00 AM to 5:59 PM): “Good afternoon” Evening (6:00 PM to 3:59 AM): “Good evening”

Auto brightness adjustment

After the time is set, the brightness of the display also changes according to the time of day which is set with the CD/receiver. It is brighter during the morning and afternoon hours than during the evening hours.

PREPARATIONS

STANDBY/ON button

Turning off the power

Press the POWER button on the CD/ receiver again to switch off the power.

When the power is switched off, the MD recorder’s display panel shows a greeting before the power is shut off.

Standby mode

After the power is switched off, the equipment enters Standby mode, during which a very small amount of current continues to flow for faster power-on operation when the power is switched back on. The CD/receiver’s STANDBY indicator is ON during Standby mode.

When power is switched back on

The settings at the time when the power was switched off are restored automatically. For example, if the system was being used for radio reception when it was switched off, the same radio station will be heard when the power is switched back on. Likewise, if you switched off the power while playing a MD (playback-only MD or MD with erasure protection), the same playback function is resumed when you switch the power back on.

Setting the Date and Time

Turn the system’s power off before making the

The date is indicated on the MD recorder’s display panel.

The first time the power cord is connected, the display panel flashes to indicate that the date needs to be set. Use the CD/receiver’s buttons to do this as described below.

CD/receiver

Display panel: shows current time

date and time settings. If the power is currently on, press the POWER

button on the CD/receiver to switch it off. Example: To set the date as September 15

Press and hold the TIMER SETTING button on the CD/receiver for at least three seconds.

The system turns on.

MD recorder’s display panel

The “Month” flashes.

2 Use the CD/receiver’s + and/or –

buttons to set the month, then press its ENTER button.

CANCEL button

ENTER button

TIMER SETTING button

+ / – buttons

MD recorder

Display panel: shows the current date

The “Date” flashes.

Use the + and/or – buttons to set the date, then press the ENTER button.

MD recorder’s display panel

CD/receiver’s display panel

The “Hour” flashes.

Use the + and/or – buttons to set the hour, then press the ENTER button.

Display panel

The “Minute” flashes.

Use the + and/or – buttons to set the minute.

One way to ensure an accurate time setting is to temporarily set a time that is slightly faster than the actual time, then use the time announcements on the radio or TV to set the time. After doing this, go on to Step 6 below.

Press the ENTER button.

Display panel

The CD/receiver turns off, then the clock starts to run.

How to cancel

Press the CANCEL button on the CD/receiver while setting the date and time (before pressing ENTER at Step

6). This resets the date and time to its status prior to Step 1.

Leap years

The MD recorder’s date function cannot be set to automatically include February 29 (leap year day). This means that during a leap year, March 1 is displayed instead of February 29. When this occurs, manually reset the date to February 29.

PREPARATIONS

Date display

The date display does not appear when the system’s power is on.

You must reset the date and time settings in the following situations:

• The power plug of the CD/receiver has been disconnected from the wall outlet, such as when moving the system.

• A system cable has been disconnected.

• A power outage has occurred.

• The date is one day off due to a leap year.

Changing the Language Used in Messages

First, set the time and date.

The MD recorder’s factory setting is for English to be displayed in the messages that appear when the power is turned on and off, in the date display, etc. In addition to English, you may choose to display Japanese, French, German, Italian, or Spanish.

CD/receiver

POWER button

The language used in messages cannot be changed until the time and date have been set.

Press the CD/receiver’s POWER button to turn on the power.

Open the MD recorder’s front door.

See page 12 for instructions on opening the front door.

Press and hold the MD recorder’s DISPLAY button for at least three seconds.

“ENGLISH” is displayed as the default setting.

Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until the desired language is indicated.

This cycles through the available languages, which appear in the following order.

JAPANESE FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH ENGLISH

MD recorder

DISPLAY button

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