Pioneer MJ-HX700 User Manual

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MD RECORDER

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

Operating Instructions

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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

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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.

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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

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Opening/Closing the Front Door

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Registering the Sound Scape Disc

IMPORTANT!

Before listening to another MD, load the supplied Sound Scape disc into the MD recorder and follow the instructions on this page.

CD/receiver

POWER button

The following must be done to enable playback in the way unique to the Sound Scape disc.

Set up Sound Scape Disc Registration

When the MD recorder is set as described below, the loaded MD will be registered as a Sound Scape disc. Once the Sound Scape disc has been registered, the system will be automatically set to Mixed Playback mode the next time that MD is loaded. For further description of mixed playback, see page 24.

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

Make sure that there is not a disc in the MD recorder, then load the supplied Sound Scape disc into the MD recorder.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

PREPARATIONS

MD recorder

SOUND SCAPE indicator

SOUND SCAPE button

Press the Sound Scape button on the MD recorder.

Make sure the SOUND SCAPE indicator (green) is lit.

How to do this if a playback-only MD was loaded first

If you pressed the SOUND SCAPE button while a playback-only MD other than the Sound Scape disc was loaded in the MD recorder, it may not be possible to play some of the tracks on the playback-only disc. In such cases, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then plug it back in again and perform the steps described above.

If the power cord was unplugged

Set the date and time. See the instructions on page 14 for date and time setting.

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LISTENING TO MUSIC

Listening to MDs

When the supplied Sound Scape disc, a playback-only MD, or an MD with erasure protection is loaded into the MD recorder, playback starts automatically.

CD/receiver

DISPLAY button

SOURCE button

VOL + / – buttons

MD recorder

38 button

EJECT button

Starting playback

The MD recorder repeatedly plays an MD from start to end.

Load an MD into the MD recorder.

With the label side of the MD facing upward and the arrow pointing toward the MD loading slot, gently insert the MD part of the way. At a certain point, the MD recorder will automatically pull the disc in the rest of the way.

Label side

Arrow

The MD recorder reads the MD’s TOC information.

See page 26 for description of the TOC.

TOC information is displayed when using a Sound Scape disc, playback-only MD, or recordable MD with erasure protection. Playback begins automatically soon afterward.

See page 6 for description of erasure protection. See page 22 for instructions on listening to the Sound Scape disc.

38 button

7 button

4 / ¢ buttons

VOL + / – buttons

If the loaded MD is a recordable MD (without erasure protection), press the 38 button on the MD recorder.

This starts playback.

Use the VOL + / – buttons on the CD/ receiver or remote control to adjust the volume level.

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Stopping playback

Press the 7 (STOP) button.

Removing the MD

Press the EJECT button to remove the current MD.

Locating a particular point quickly

Press and hold the 4 or ¢ button during playback to locate a particular point quickly. Normal playback is resumed when you release the button.

Pause

Press the 38 button. Press the 38 button once again to resume playback.

Go back/forward to start of track

Press the 4 button once quickly to start playback from the start of the current track; press multiple times to move backward to the start of previous tracks. Press the ¢ button once quickly to start playback from the start of the next track; press multiple times to move forward to subsequent tracks.

Display panel

The information shown in the display panel can be switched as described below by pressing the DISPLAY button while playing an MD in any mode.

Current track number and total elapsed playback time

Current track number and current track’s remaining playback time

Title of current track (if titles have been registered)

(The display flows from right to left when a registered title has six or more numbers or letters.)

LISTENING TO MUSIC

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Listening to MDs

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You can play a single track from an MD, play all of the tracks in random order, or play only the specified tracks.

38 button

4 / ¢ buttons

CANCEL button

MODE button

ENTER button

Repeat playback of current track

You can set a favorite track to be played back repeatedly.

While the desired track is playing, press the MODE button until “ONE” appears in the display panel.

To return to repeat playback of all tracks

Press the MODE button several times until “ALL” appears in the display panel.

Repeat playback of selected track number

During Stop mode, press the MODE button until “ONE” appears in the display panel, then press the 4 or ¢ button until the desired track number is displayed. Finally, press the 38 button.

button

ENTER button

4 / ¢ buttons

MODE button

Random Play mode

When in Random Play mode, the MD’s tracks are played in random order. Since the order changes each time, this mode adds an interesting twist by making the next track unpredictable.

Press the MODE button repeatedly until “RANDOM” appears in the display panel.

If the MD is in Stop mode, press the 38 button.

To return to repeat playback of all tracks

Press the MODE button repeatedly until “ALL” appears in the display panel.

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Programmed play

Play your favorite tracks in any desired order using Programmed Play mode.

A sequence of up to 32 tracks can be programmed, with tracks appearing more than once in the sequence, if you like.

During Stop mode, press the MODE button repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the display panel.

Use the 4 and ¢ buttons to select the first track to play, then press the ENTER button. Repeat this for the second track to be played, the third track, and so on.

After selecting the last programmed track, press the 38 button.

When programmed play ends

When programmed play of all selected tracks ends, playback resumes with the first programmed track.

Any of the following actions will clear the programmed tracks

• Removing the MD

• Pressing the MODE button to switch to another mode, such as repeat playback of one track.

• Starting mixed playback

Programmed play selections will not be cleared when the power is shut off, such as when the POWER button or STANDBY/ON button is pressed.

To check programmed tracks

During Stop mode, press the + button to display the track numbers of the programmed tracks in the programmed order.

LISTENING TO MUSIC

Track number

Order of track during programmed play

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The total playing time of all programmed tracks is automatically displayed.

If you select the wrong track, press the CANCEL button to clear the most recent track selection.

If you press and hold the CANCEL button for at least three seconds, all selected tracks are cleared.

The total programmed playing time is not displayed if it exceeds 1,000 minutes.

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Listening to the Sound Scape Disc

What is the Sound Scape disc ?

The supplied Sound Scape disc is an MD on which 45 kinds of sound effects including ambient sound (music for relaxing a listener) are recorded. First of all, let’s listen to this Sound Scape disc only.

45 kinds of ambient sound are recorded on the Sound Scape disc. Each one is called a “content.” 45 pieces of contents are divided into five groups:

Content

Group 1 (Content No. 1 to content No.

MD recorder

4 / ¢ buttons

SOUND SCAPE indicator

7 button

SOUND SCAPE button

MODE button

4 / ¢ buttons

Group 2 (Content No. 10 to content No. 18)

Recorded contents vary depending on the model you purchased. Refer to the information supplied in the disc case for details of contents recorded on your Sound Scape disc.

Listening to the Sound Scape Disc

Before listening to the Sound Scape Disc

Be sure to register your Sound Scape disc before listening to it.

See page 17 for how to register the Sound Scape disc.

Load the Sound Scape disc into the MD recorder.

The SOUND SCAPE indicator light is green. After the MD recorder reads the TOC of the loaded Sound Scape disc, it automatically plays it.

See page 26 for description of the TOC.

MODE button

SOUND SCAPE button

While the Sound Scape disc is playing

The content number appears on the display panel on the MD recorder.

To stop the Sound Scape disc playback that is in progress

Press the 7 button.

To select the content playback method

Four methods for playing a content are provided: “Listening to one content”, “Listening all contents,” “ Listening to one group of contents” and “Listening to contents in random order.”

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Listening to one content only

The MD recorder plays your desired content repeatedly, so the same content seems to play continuously.

While the Sound Scape disc is playing, press the MODE button repeatedly until “ONE” appears on the display panel.

To listen to another content

Press the 4 or ¢ button while the Sound Scape disc is playing.

Listening to all contents

The MD recorder plays all contents repeatedly.

Listening to another group of contents

While the Sound Scape disc is playing, press and hold down the 4 or ¢ button for at least two seconds. Release the button only after the previously displayed group name changes to another one on the display panel.

Listening to another content of the same group

Press the 4 or ¢ button while the Sound Scape disc is playing.

Listening to contents in random order

You can set the MD recorder to automatically play each content in random order. This is called “Random Playback mode.” Since the order changes each time, this mode adds an interesting twist by making the next content unpredictable.

MIXED PLAYBACK

While the Sound Scape disc is playing, press the MODE button repeatedly until “ALL” appears on the display panel.

Playback time for one content

The playback time for one content is 5 minutes or more, unless “ONE” is selected and displayed on the display panel.

Listening to a group of contents

The MD recorder plays each group of contents recorded on the Sound Scape disc.

While the Sound Scape disc is playing, press the MODE button repeatedly until “GROUP” appears on the display panel.

While the Sound Scape disc is playing, press the MODE button repeatedly until “WARP” appears on the display panel.

To listen to another content

Press the ¢ button while the Sound Scape disc is playing.

Notes on the Sound Scape disc

• A special technique is used playing a short sound repeatedly, so that it seems to play continuously without stopping. If this disc is played as a normal MD when the Sound Scape indicator is not lit, the unique playback feature of the Sound Scape disc cannot be utilized. To play this unique sound, load the Sound Scape disc into the MD recorder immediately after connecting the power cord into a wall outlet. Next, be

sure to press the Sound Scape button to light the Sound Scape indicator.

• The sound of a content may be output differently depending on which of the following you choose: – to listen to just one content or contents in random

order, or

– to listen to a group of contents or all contents.

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Mixed Playback of the Sound Scape Disc

While the MD recorder is playing the Sound Scape disc, you can also listen to a CD, radio, or even the sound played with the audio equipment connected to this system: this is called “Mixed Playback”.

CD/receiver

MUSIC UP button

VOL + / – buttons

SOUND SCAPE UP button

MD recorder

SOUND SCAPE indicator

Starting mixed playback

Load the Sound Scape disc into the MD recorder.

If the SOUND SCAPE indicator does not light

Press the SOUND SCAPE button to light the SOUND SCAPE indicator. “SOUND SCAPE ON” appears on the display panel of the MD recorder.

If you load an MD other than the Sound Scape disc

Press the SOUND SCAPE button. “MIXING ON” appears on the display panel of the MD recorder to indicate that the system is ready to perform mixed playback.

If “MIXING ON” appears on the display panel even though the Sound Scape disc is loaded in the MD recorder

Your Sound Scape disc has not been registered correctly.

See page 17 for how to register the Sound Scape disc.

Play the content used for mixed playback. Next, press the MODE button repeatedly until the desired playback method (i.e., “ONE”, “ALL”, “GROUP” or “WARP”) appears on the display panel.

See page 22 for how to select the content playing method.

We recommend that you select “ONE” to allow the MD recorder to play one content repeatedly. However, you can select another method if you like.

7 button

MODE button

MUSIC UP button

SOUND SCAPE button

VOL + / – buttons

SOUND SCAPE UP button

Play the sound you want to listen to along with the sound recorded on the Sound Scape disc.

See the CD/Receiver system’s Operating Instructions for how to play the sound source.

From the speakers, you can hear the sound recorded on the Sound Scape disc over the sound you selected in step 3.

To adjust the volume of mixed playback

In the same manner as normal playback, press the VOL + / – buttons to adjust the volume of mixed playback. The balance of sound from the Sound Scape disc and sound of another

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source remains the same with the only change occuring in the overall volume.

To stop mixed playback

Press the 7 button of the MD recorder to stop the MD recorder playback.

When performing mixed playback the next time

When Mixed playback mode is not set to “WARP” (playback in random order) and the SOUND SCAPE indicator lights, the system memorizes the last content played even after you turn off the power or stop mixed playback. When you perform mixed playback, the system plays the memorized content.

To adjust the volume balance

During mixed playback, you can emphasize the sound played from the Sound Scape disc or sound you selected to play.

To emphasize the sound played from the Sound Scape disc

Press the SOUND SCAPE UP button.

Level of sound you selected to play

To emphasize the sound you selected to play

Press the MUSIC UP button.

Range and sound condition you can adjust

Immediately after you load the Sound Scape disc into the MD recorder, the volume balance between the sound from the Sound Scape disc (S) and the selected sound source (M) is set so that both sound volumes are the same as one another (M50 - S50). You can adjust the balance from M100 - 0S (the selected sound source volume becomes the maximum) to M0 - 100S (the Sound Scape disc volume becomes the maximum). If you select the volume of either one of these as the maximum, the sound of the other one will not be audible.

Level of sound played from the Sound Scape disc

If you change the sound source while the system is in Mixed Playback mode

The volume balance remains the same even though you change the sound source with the SOURCE button of the CD/receiver.

When changing the volume balance

Be sure to change the volume balance only if you can hear both the sound played from the Sound Scape disc and that from the source you selected. If the level of the Sound Scape disc is set very low (example: M95-5S), when you start playing another source in Mixed Playback mode, you may find the overall volume is much louder than you expected.

Tips on mixed playback

This system allows you to perform mixed playback of not only the Sound Scape disc but also an MD you recorded, CD, radio and sound played with the audio equipment connected to this system.

To perform mixed playback for a recorded MD

Slide the erase-protect tab of your MD to the open position (see page 6).

Examples of mixed playback recordings

• Sounds in the mountain or town you happen to visit while you are traveling,

• Sounds at a party, or

• Sounds from a scene in your favorite movie

Note on mixed playback

You cannot select “GROUP” for mixed playback of an MD you have recorded. When you select “ONE,” only the selected content is played back repeatedly, but the recorded sound may not smoothly loop. When you select “ALL,” the MD recorder plays all contents you have recorded. When you select “WARP,” the recorded contents play in random order.

For your added enjoyment

You can enjoy mixed playback of an MD and a commercial CD on which ambient music is recorded.

Mixed playback using the Wake-up Timer

After you set the Wake-up Timer with the CD/ Receiver System (see the CD/Receiver System Operating Instructions for the Wake-up Timer), if the SOUND SCAPE indicator lights up just before you turn off the system’s power, Mixed Playback mode is automatically set when the system’s power is turned on again by this timer.

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RECORDING ON AN MD

MD Basics

The following are some points to consider before recording onto an MD or editing MD recordings.

Recording on an MD

How MD recording differs from cassette tape recording

While both MDs and cassette tapes are able to record music or other audio output, MDs differ from cassettes in the following ways.

• MDs record on one side only.

• Recording automatically starts from the next empty

location on the MD. Previously recorded tracks are not erased. (The erase function is used to intentionally erase recorded tracks.)

• You can check how much recording time is left on the MD before recording onto it.

TOC (Table Of Contents)

When you record a track onto an MD, information such as the track number and recording location is also recorded (onto a separate inner section of the MD). This information is used to play back or edit the recorded tracks. The MD’s TOC is updated when:

• the MD is removed.

• the system’s power is turned off.

Track numbers

Track numbers are assigned automatically as tracks are recorded. Each subsequent recording is given the nexthigher track number.

When recording from a CD

A track number is assigned to each CD track as it is recorded, and is displayed where the CD track number is displayed when playing a CD. However, the track number of each track recorded on the MD will not necessarily be the same as its track number on the CD.

When recording from the radio

A track number is assigned to each continuous recording session. The track number is incremented if you press the pause button and then resume recording.

MD lock during recording

While recording on an MD, the MD is locked and cannot be ejected.

If a power outage occurs when recording

If the power cord is disconnected or a power outage occurs while the MD recorder is recording on an MD, the recordings done until that time are automatically erased, since their information has not been registered in the TOC. If recording a new track onto an MD that contains previously recorded tracks, only the additionally recorded track is erased.

Caution

The recording function is disabled in the following cases.

• If you attempt to record onto a playback-only MD (such as a commercial music recording) or onto the Sound Scape disc

• If the loaded MD has been set for erasure protection

• If “TOC FULL” appears in the display panel

• If the TOC contains errors

Caution

Do not unplug the power cord or move the MD recorder while the MD recorder is registering the TOC (while “TOC” is flashing in the display panel). Such actions can cause incorrect TOC recording, which may prevent correct playback.

How to check available recording time

When you load an MD, the TOC information is automatically checked and the disc’s available recording time is shown in the display panel.

If there is no TOC data

All of the MD’s recording time is available.

If TOC data exists

Number of tracks

Total time recorded

To determine the MD’s available recording time, subtract the total time recorded so far from the MD’s maximum recording time.

For example, 74 minutes (maximum recording time) - 20 minutes and 17 seconds (total time recorded) = 53 minutes and 43 seconds (available recording time).

If the TOC is full

The following appears in the display panel if you attempt to record onto an MD with a full TOC.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Nothing can be recorded on the MD. To enable recording, erase one or more previously recorded tracks by using the “track erasing” function (see pages 38 to 39).

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MD System Restrictions

The recording method for MDs differs from the methods used for cassette tape or DAT recordings. Consequently, some of the phenomena described below may occur, depending on the recording method and editing operations being used. These phenomena are not malfunctions, but restrictions in the system.

Phenomena

“TOC FULL” is displayed even when there is still some available recording time on the MD.

“DISC FULL” is displayed even when there is still some available recording time on the MD.

Available recording time does not increase no matter how many short tracks are erased.

The amount of recorded time and the amount available recording time do not add up to the maximum recording time.

Two songs cannot be combined by editing.

When cuing a recorded track back or forward, the sound output sometimes pauses.

System restrictions

The MD’s TOC contains a record of where each track has been recorded on the MD. If many tracks have been recorded, erased, and/or edited on the MD, the TOC information sector may become full (which prevents further recording) even if less than 255 tracks have been recorded. To record a new track on such an MD disc, use the “track erasing” function (see page 38 to 39).

The disc may be damaged in one or more sections, which would automatically reduce the amount of time available for recording.

Short tracks that are less than about 15 seconds long are not always counted as tracks.

Normally, the smallest storage unit on the MD is a “cluster” which corresponds to about two seconds of recording time. Therefore, when each track is recorded, the storage units used for recording the track are rounded out to the nearest cluster, so the displayed amount of available recording time may be greater than the actual amount. Also, the disc may be damaged in one or more sections, which would automatically reduce the amount of time available for recording. (When such damage is detected, “DEFECT” appears in the display panel and the track number is automatically incremented.)

The combination function may not work on an MD that has been repeatedly recorded and/or edited.

Such pausing can occur when cuing back or forward if the MD has been repeatedly recorded and/or edited.

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Cautions concerning digital copies

When recording from a CD to an MD using this system, the recording function uses digital signals. However, the MD that has the digital recording cannot be used as a source for copying to another MD or a DAT tape. This restriction is imposed by the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS).

CD/receiver

CD: Digital signals

Digital recording

MD recorder

Digital recording

MD: Digital signals

Analog recording

Cannot record to another MD or DAT deck via a digital connection.

Can record to another MD or DAT deck using analog signals.

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Recording a CD

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You can make a digital recording of a CD on an MD while playing the CD on the CD/receiver.

CD/receiver

4 / ¢ buttons

MODE button

7 button

There are three ways to record a CD onto an MD:

• Record all of the CD tracks in the original

order

(See “Recording all tracks” below)

• Record a single CD track

(See “Recording single tracks” on page 29)

• Record selected tracks in the selected order

(See “Programmed recording” on page 30)

When using any of the above methods, once you have set up the recording session, just press a certain button to simultaneously start playing and recording the CD.

First things to check

Make sure the target MD is a record/playback type MD. Make sure that the MD’s erase-protect tab is in the closed position. See page 6 for description of the erase-protect tab.

TOC information is written whenever the MD is removed

After recording, when you remove the MD from the MD recorder, TOC information on the recorded contents is stored. See page 26 for description of TOC.

MD recorder

CD 3 MD REC button

REC button

7 button

EJECT button

When CD is in Random Play mode

A CD cannot be recorded onto an MD when the CD is in Random Play mode. To record, first press the MODE button until “RANDOM” no longer appears in the display panel.

Recording all tracks

Load a recordable MD into the MD recorder.

See page 18 for MD loading instructions.

Load the CD to be recorded into the CD/receiver.

See the CD/Receiver System’s Operating Instructions for CD loading instructions.

Press the CD/receiver’s 7 button to stop playback.

You cannot record if the audio source is anything other than “CD.” If necessary, press the SOURCE button on the CD/ receiver repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display panel on the CD/receiver. See the CD/Receiver System’s Operating Instructions for how to select the sound source.

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Press the CD3MD REC button on the MD recorder.

This simultaneously starts the CD play and MD recording operations.

Display panel on MD recorder.

When recording of all tracks is complete

The CD playback function automatically stops.

To stop a recording that is in progress

Press the 7 button on the remote control, MD recorder, or CD/receiver.

If the MD’s available recording time is less than the CD’s total playback time

The CD is recorded until the MD’s available recording time is used up, at which point CD playback is automatically stopped.

Recording single tracks

When recording of the track is complete

The CD playback function automatically stops.

To record from a selected location within a track

If you start recording by pressing the CD3MD REC button, the recording always starts at the beginning of a track. Perform the following steps when you want to record at another location within a track.

As you listen to the CD play, press the CD/ receiver’s 38 button to pause playback at the place where you want to start recording.

Press the MD recorder’s REC button.

This simultaneously starts playing and recording the CD. To stop recording, press the MD recorder’s 7 button.

How to read the MD recorder’s display panel

If you press the MD recorder’s DISPLAY button while recording all of a CD’s tracks, the following appears in the display panel.

Track number being recorded and track’s elapsed recording time

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Load a recordable MD into the MD recorder.

See page 18 for MD loading instructions.

Load the CD to be recorded into the CD/receiver.

See the CD/Receiver System’s Operating Instructions for CD loading instructions.

Press the CD/receiver’s 7 button to stop playback.

Press the CD/receiver’s MODE button repeatedly until “ONE” appears in the display panel.

Press the 4 or ¢ button on the CD/ receiver to display the track number of the track to be recorded.

Press the CD3MD REC button on the MD recorder.

This simultaneously starts the CD play and MD recording operations.

Track number being recorded and MD’s available recording time

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Recording a CD

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You can program the CD/receiver so that it plays back the CD tracks in any particular order to be recorded on an MD.

CD/receiver

MODE button

CANCEL button

ENTER button

MD recorder

CD 3 MD REC button

4 / ¢ buttons

7 button

EJECT button

Programmed recording

Load a recordable MD into the MD recorder.

See page 18 for MD loading instructions.

Load the CD to be recorded into the CD/receiver.

See the CD/Receiver System’s Operating Instructions for CD loading instructions.

Press the CD/receiver’s 7 button to stop playback.

Press the CD/receiver’s MODE button repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears in the display panel.

Press the CD/receiver’s 4 or ¢ button to display the track number of the first track to be recorded, then press its ENTER button. Repeat this for the second, third, and other tracks to be recorded.

If you select the wrong track, press the CD/ receiver’s CANCEL button to clear the most recent track selection.

Press the CD/receiver’s 7 button to store the program selection in memory.

Press the CD3MD REC button on the MD recorder.

This simultaneously starts the CD play and MD recording operations.

When recording of the track is complete

The CD playback function automatically stops.

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Recording Radio Broadcasts

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Load a recordable MD into the MD

You can record radio broadcasts onto MDs. These recordings are made via the analog inputs.

recorder.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Tune in the station to be recorded.

See the CD/Receiver System’s Operating Instructions for instructions on tuning the radio.

CD/receiver

Reception of broadcast station to be recorded

MD recorder

REC button

When you want to start recording, press the REC button on the MD recorder.

To stop recording, press the 7 button.

How to pause recording

Press the 38 button on the MD recorder.

Editing a recorded radio program

Each recorded program becomes a track on the MD. You can edit the recorded material later using the various editing functions. An example of this editing is shown below.

• Divide the track contents into songs, talk, and

commercial messages (CMs). See page 37 for instructions on dividing tracks.

Talk

Song 1

Song 2

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38 button

7 button

• Delete undesired parts (in this case, talk and CM).

See page 38 for instructions on deleting single tracks.

Talk Song 1

Song 1

• Arrange the sequence of tracks.

See page 35 for instructions on arranging the sequence of tracks.

Song 2

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Recording from Other Audio Equipment

Output from other audio equipment that is connected to the CD/receiver’s AUX terminals can be recorded onto MDs. These recordings are made via the analog inputs.

CD/receiver

SOURCE button

MD recorder

REC button

Connection of other audio equipment

Use an audio cord (commercially available) to connect the audio equipment to the CD/ receiver’s AUX terminals.

See the CD/Receiver System’s Operating Instructions for instructions on connecting other audio equipment.

Recording setup

Set up for playback from the connected audio equipment.

Adjust the volume level

First, play the radio or a CD to check and adjust the CD/receiver’s volume level. Next, set a low volume level on the connected audio equipment, start playback, then gradually increase the volume to the desired level. To hear playback from the connected audio equipment, press the CD/receiver’s SOURCE button until “AUX” appears in the display panel. See the CD/Receiver System’s Operating Instructions for how to select the sound source.

38 button

7 button

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Record output from connected audio equipment

Load a recordable MD into the MD recorder.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Set up playback from the connected audio equipment.

Make sure that “AUX” is shown in the CD/ receiver’s display panel. If it is not shown, press the SOURCE button on the CD/ receiver repeatedly until “AUX” appears.

See the CD/Receiver System’s Operating Instructions for instructions on connecting audio equipment.

Start playback of the connected equipment.

See the Operating Instructions that is supplied with the audio equipment.

Press the REC button on the MD recorder.

This starts recording onto the MD.

Press the 7 button on the MD recorder when you want to stop recording.

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To pause recording

Press the 38 button on the MD recorder.

Auto mark function

When recording analog signals output from audio equipment connected to the AUX terminals on the CD/ receiver, any quiet section that lasts at least 1.5 seconds is regarded as a break between tracks, and a new track number is assigned at that point. This function cannot be turned off.

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EDITING AN MD

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Editing an MD

After tracks are recorded onto an MD, they can be edited as described below.

Rearrange sequence of tracks (move)

Any track can be moved to any place in the track sequence. After tracks are moved, they are automatically renumbered sequentially. Example: Move the fourth track (D) to become

the second track.

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Combine two tracks into one (combine)

Two tracks can be combined into a single track as shown below. Afterward, the subsequent tracks are automatically renumbered sequentially. Example: Connect the third track (C) with the

fourth track (D) to make a combined track C.

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Erase a track

Any track can be erased from an MD. Afterward, the subsequent tracks are automatically renumbered sequentially.

Example: Erase the second track (B).

Erase all tracks

You can also erase all recorded tracks at once. If a disc name has been assigned to the MD, that is also erased.

Name an MD

A disc name can be assigned to each MD. When an MD that has an assigned disc name is loaded into the MD recorder, the name is shown in the MD recorder’s display panel.

Name a track

Names can also be assigned to individual tracks recorded on an MD. When a track is being played, its name is shown in the MD recorder’s display panel.

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Split one track into two tracks (divide)

A track can be split at any place to create two divided tracks as shown below. Afterward, the subsequent tracks are automatically renumbered sequentially. Example: Split the third track (C) into two parts

which become the third and fourth tracks.

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When an MD is set for programmed play

MDs cannot be edited if the MD recorder is set to Programmed Play mode. Press the MODE button to cancel Programmed Play mode.

Which MDs can be edited?

Only record/playback type MDs can be edited. To enable editing, the disc’s erase-protect tab must be closed (no erase protection). See page 6 for description of the erase-protect tab. See page 26 for a basic description of MDs.

TOC data is written when MD is removed

When an edited MD is removed from the MD recorder, the TOC information is written to reflect the changes made by editing. See page 26 for further description of TOC data.

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Rearranging the Sequence of Tracks

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(Move)

Press the + or – button to select the

Tracks recorded on an MD can be moved to any place in the track sequence.

MD recorder

38 button

+ / – buttons

MD EDIT button

destination track number.

Example: Move the third track to become

the first track.

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

“COMPLETE” is scrolled from right to left across the display panel.

To intentionally cancel the move operation

Instead of pressing the ENTER button (at step 5 above), press the CANCEL button to cancel the move operation.

EJECT button

Load the MD to be edited.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Press the 38 button when the track to be moved is playing. The MD recorder enters Pause mode.

Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “MOVE” appears in the MD recorder’s display panel, then press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

CANCEL button

ENTER button

Moving tracks when the MD recorder is in Stop mode

After using the + or – button to select the track to be moved, press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “MOVE” appears in the display panel. Next, press the ENTER button and then follow the above instructions starting at step 4.

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If the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds

The move operation is automatically canceled.

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Combining Two Tracks into One

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(Combine)

Press the ENTER button.

Two tracks can be combined into a single track.

MD recorder

38 button

+ / – buttons

EJECT button

Load the MD to be edited.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Press the 38 button when playing the track that will be combined with the previous track (such as the third track when combining the second and third tracks). This sets Pause mode.

Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “COMBINE” appears in the MD recorder’s display panel, then press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

MD EDIT button

CANCEL button

ENTER button

Example: Combine the second and third

tracks.

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

“COMPLETE” is scrolled from right to left across the display panel.

If the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds

The combine operation is automatically canceled if:

• the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds after “COMBINE” appears at step 3 above, or

• the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds after “?” for confirmation appears at step 4 above.

To intentionally cancel the combine operation

Instead of pressing the ENTER button (at step 5 above), press the CANCEL button to cancel the combine operation.

Combining tracks when the MD recorder is in Stop mode

After using the + or – button to select the track to be combined with the previous track, press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “COMBINE” appears in the display panel, then press the ENTER button within 10 seconds. When “?” appears in the display panel, press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

Track names

If a track name has been assigned to each track being combined or only to the first track, the first track’s name is used for the combined track. If a track name has been assigned only to the second track, the second track’s name is used for the combined track.

Short tracks (less than 15 seconds)

If the duration of either or both of the tracks being combined is less than 15 seconds, the tracks may not be combined.

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Splitting One Track into Two Tracks

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(Divide)

Press the ENTER button within 10

You can split a track at any place to create two divided tracks.

MD recorder

38 button

MD EDIT button

seconds.

The display panel changes as shown below.

Press the ENTER button again within 10 seconds.

“COMPLETE” is scrolled from right to left across the display panel.

If the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds

The divide operation is automatically canceled if:

• the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds after “DIVIDE” appears at step 4 above, or

• the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds after “?” for confirmation appears at step 5 above.

EJECT button

CANCEL button

ENTER button

Load an MD into the MD recorder.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Play the track to be divided.

Press the 38 button when playback reaches the division point. This sets Pause mode.

Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “DIVIDE” appears in the MD recorder’s display panel.

To intentionally cancel the divide operation

Instead of pressing the ENTER button (at step 6 above), press the CANCEL button to cancel the divide operation.

Track names

If a track name has been assigned to the track being divided, the track’s name is used for both of the divided tracks.

Number of tracks per disc

Tracks can be divided as long as the total number of tracks on the MD does not exceed 255 tracks.

Short tracks (less than 15 seconds)

If the duration of the track being divided is less than 15 seconds, it may not be possible to divide the track.

EDITING AN MD

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Erasing Single Tracks

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Any track can be erased from an MD. Afterward, the track’s recording time is automatically added to the available recording time. Note with caution that erased tracks cannot be restored (they must be re-recorded).

Caution regarding erased tracks

Once the ENTER button is pressed at step 5, the erased track cannot be restored.

Press the ENTER button again within 10 seconds.

“COMPLETE” is scrolled from right to left across the display panel.

MD recorder

38 button

MD EDIT button

EJECT button

Load an MD into the MD recorder.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Press the 38 button while playing the track to be erased. This sets Pause mode.

CANCEL button

ENTER button

If the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds

The erase operation is automatically canceled if:

• the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds after “ERASE” appears at step 3 above, or

• the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds after “?” for confirmation appears at step 4 above.

To intentionally cancel the erase operation

Instead of pressing the ENTER button (at step 5 above), press the CANCEL button to cancel the erase operation.

Erasing tracks when the MD recorder is in Stop mode

After using the + or – button to select the track to be erased, press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “ERASE” appears in the display panel, then press the ENTER button within 10 seconds. When “?” appears in the display panel, press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

Track numbers

The subsequent tracks are automatically renumbered sequentially.

If a disc name has been assigned (see page 40)

If all recorded tracks are erased from an MD that has been assigned a disc name, the disc name is also erased.

Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “ERASE” appears in the display panel.

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

The display panel changes as shown below.

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Erasing All Tracks

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You can erase all recorded tracks at once, which makes the MD a blank MD. Note with caution that once all tracks have been erased, they cannot be restored (they must be rerecorded).

Press the ENTER button again within 10 seconds.

“COMPLETE” is scrolled from right to left across the display panel.

Caution regarding erased tracks

Once the ENTER button is pressed at step 5, the erased tracks cannot be restored.

MD recorder

7 button

EJECT button

CANCEL button

Load an MD into the MD recorder.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

MD EDIT button

ENTER button

If the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds

The erase operation is automatically canceled if:

• the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds after “ALL ERASE” appears at step 3 above, or

• the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds after “?” for confirmation appears at step 4 above.

To intentionally cancel the erase operation

Instead of pressing the ENTER button (at step 5 above), press the CANCEL button to cancel the erase operation.

If the MD has a full TOC

If the MD has a full TOC, it cannot be recorded upon even if it has some available recording time. However, such MDs can be erased using either the single-track or alltracks erase operation.

EDITING AN MD

Press the 7 button to stop playback.

Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “ALL ERASE” appears in the display panel.

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

The display panel changes as shown below.

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Naming an MD

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A disc name can be assigned to each MD. When an MD that has an assigned disc name is loaded into the MD recorder, the name is shown in the display panel.

MD EDIT button

7 button

+ / – buttons

DISPLAY button

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

The alphabet (first five upper case letters) appears in the display panel.

If the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds

The disc name assignment operation is automatically canceled.

Press the DISPLAY button to select the type of characters.

Pressing the DISPLAY button cycles through the following settings. Upper case letters = lower case letters = numbers/symbols = Japanese letters

Press the + or – button to select a character, then press the ENTER button.

MODE button

EJECT button

CANCEL button

ENTER button

Load an MD into the MD recorder.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Press the 7 button on the MD recorder to stop playback.

Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “DISC NAME” appears in the display panel.

Entered character

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the rest of the disc name.

Approximately 100 characters can be entered.

See page 41 for description of characters that can be entered.

Press the MD EDIT button.

“COMPLETE” is scrolled from right to left across the display panel.

To enter a space between characters

After selecting the type of character in step 5, press the “-” button once. This causes a flashing cursor to appear with no character above it. This is a space. Press the ENTER button to enter the space into the disc name.

To intentionally cancel the disc name assignment operation

Instead of pressing the MD EDIT button (at step 8 above), press the CANCEL button to cancel the disc name assignment operation.

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How to change entered characters

The following explains how to change disc name characters that have already been entered.

Press the + or – button to select the (correct) character to be entered.

Press the MODE button.

This moves the cursor to the entered character.

Press the + or – button to select the (incorrect) character to be replaced, then press the ENTER button.

Press the CANCEL button.

This replaces the selected (incorrect) character with the entered (correct) character.

Press the MODE button to return to Character Entry mode.

When you have finished making corrections, press the MD EDIT button.

How to erase an entered character

When entering characters, you can erase incorrectly entered characters via the following steps.

Press the MODE button.

This moves the cursor to the entered character.

Press the + or – button to select the (incorrect) character to be replaced.

Press the CANCEL button.

This erases the selected (incorrect) character.

Press the MODE button to return to Character Entry mode.

When you have finished making corrections, press the MD EDIT button.

How to erase an MD disc name

You can erase MD disc names via the following steps.

Load the MD whose name you want to erase.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Press the 7 button on the MD recorder to stop playback.

Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “DISC NAME” appears in the display panel.

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

Press the MODE button.

Press and hold the CANCEL button for at least three seconds.

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

How to change an entered disc name

Load the MD whose name you want to change.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Press the 7 button on the MD recorder to stop playback.

Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “DISC NAME” appears in the display panel.

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

Perform steps 1 to 6 shown under “How to change entered characters” on this page.

EDITING AN MD

List of characters that can be entered

7 Alphabet letters (upper case)

7 Alphabet letters (lower case)

7 Numbers and symbols

7 Japanese letters

(space)

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Naming a Track

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A track name can be assigned to each track on an MD. When a track that has an assigned track name is played, the track name is shown in the display panel.

MD recorder

MD EDIT button

38 button

+ / – buttons

DISPLAY button

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

The alphabet (first five upper case letters) appears in the display panel.

If the ENTER button is not pressed within 10 seconds

The track name assignment operation is automatically canceled.

Press the DISPLAY button to select the type of characters.

Pressing the DISPLAY button cycles through the following settings. Upper case letters = lower case letters = numbers/symbols = Japanese letters

Press the + or – button to select a character, then press the ENTER button.

MODE button

EJECT button

CANCEL button

ENTER button

Load the target MD into the MD recorder.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Press the 38 button when the track to be named is being played. This sets Pause mode.

Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “TRACK NAME” appears in the display panel.

Entered character

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the rest of the track name.

Approximately 100 characters can be entered.

See page 41 for description of characters that can be entered.

Press the MD EDIT button.

“COMPLETE” is scrolled from right to left across the display panel.

To enter a space between characters

To intentionally cancel the track name assignment operation

Instead of pressing the MD EDIT button (at step 8 above), press the CANCEL button to cancel the track name assignment operation.

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How to change entered characters

The following explains how to change track name characters that have already been entered.

Press the + or – button to select the (correct) character to be entered.

Press the MODE button.

This moves the cursor to the entered character.

Press the + or – button to select the (incorrect) character to be replaced, then press the ENTER button.

Press the CANCEL button.

This replaces the selected (incorrect) character with the entered (correct) character.

Press the MODE button to return to Character Entry mode.

When you have finished making corrections, press the MD EDIT button.

How to erase an entered character

When entering characters, you can erase incorrectly entered characters via the following steps.

Press the MODE button.

This moves the cursor to the entered character.

Press the + or – button to select the (incorrect) character to be replaced.

Press the CANCEL button.

This erases the selected (incorrect) character.

Press the MODE button to return to Character Entry mode.

When you have finished making corrections, press the MD EDIT button.

How to erase a track name

You can erase track names via the following steps.

Load the MD whose track’s name you want to erase.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

When the track whose name is to be erased is being played, press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “TRACK NAME” appears in the display panel.

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

Press the MODE button.

Press and hold the CANCEL button for at least three seconds.

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

How to change an entered track name

Load the MD whose track’s name you want to change.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Press the 38 when the target track is being played. This sets Pause mode.

Press the MD EDIT button repeatedly until “TRACK NAME” appears in the display panel.

Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.

Perform steps 1 to 6 shown under “How to change entered characters” on this page.

EDITING AN MD

MD editing functions

The editing function that is selected by pressing the MD EDIT button differs according to the current operation status. See the following table of MD editing functions.

YES: Possible NO: Not possible

Move Combine Divide Erase track Erase all tracks Name an MD Name a track

During Stop mode, when the total number of tracks is displayed

During Stop mode, when the track number is displayed

During playback Pause mode (during

playback)

*Cannot be selected if the current track is the first track

NO NO NO NO YES YES NO

YES YES* NO YES NO NO YES

NO NO NO NO NO NO YES

YES YES YES YES NO NO YES

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TIMER OPERATION

Wake-up Timer: set playback to start at a specified time

You can specify a time setting for starting playback of an MD. This “Wake-up Timer” function lets you wake up to your favorite MD program instead of a noisy alarm clock. See the CD/Receiver System’s Operating Instructions for how to use the “Wake-up Timer” function.

If you want to start mixed playback or the Sound Scape disc only: Follow steps 1-10 of the “Wake-up Timer” setting instructions on pages 28 to 29 of the CD/ Receiver System’s Operating Instructions, then continue with the instructions below.

7To set up Wake-up Timer for mixed playback

Load the Sound Scape disc into the MD recorder. Make sure that the SOUND SCAPE indicator is lit, then press the CD/receiver’s POWER button to turn off the power.

7To set up playback of the Sound Scape disc only

Load the Sound Scape disc into the MD recorder. Make sure that the SOUND SCAPE indicator is lit, then hold down the SOUND SCAPE button until “M00 - 100S” appears on the display panel. Next, press the CD/receiver’s POWER button to turn off the power.

After following the instruction on the left, press the POWER button of the CD/receiver (or the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control) to turn off the system’s power. The TIMER button of the CD/receiver should be lit.

Make sure that the system’s power is off. The Wake-up Timer will not operate unless the system’s power is off.

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Timer-Based Recording of Radio

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Broadcasts

Setup

You can set up the MD recorder to record radio broadcasts on an MD from a specified start time to a specified end time.

CD/receiver

TIMER SETTING button

POWER button

Before setting the timer, make sure that your time setting is accurate.

See page 14 for instructions on setting the time.

Setting the start and end times

Load the MD to be used for recording.

See page 18 for instructions on loading MDs.

Select the radio station to be recorded.

Select the FM (UKW) or AM (MW/LW) band, then tune in to the desired station.

See the CD/Receiver System’s Operating Instructions for instructions on tuning the radio.

Press the TIMER SETTING button on the CD/receiver twice.

This causes “REC” to flash in the display panel.

CANCEL button

ENTER button

MD recorder

STANDBY/ON button

+ / – buttons

7 button

Press the ENTER button on the CD/ receiver.

The “Hour” flashes.

Press the + or – button on the CD/ receiver to set the “hour” for the recording start time, then press the ENTER button on the CD/receiver.

Press the + or – button on the CD/ receiver to set the “minute” for the recording start time, then press the ENTER button on the CD/receiver.

Press the + or – button on the CD/ receiver to set the “hour” for the recording end time, then press the ENTER button on the CD/receiver.

TIMER OPERATION

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Press the + or – button on the CD/ receiver to set the “minute” for the recording end time, then press the ENTER button on the CD/receiver.

This causes “OK” to flash in the display panel.

Press the ENTER button on the CD/ receiver.

Sometimes, a green lamp lights on the TIMER button on the CD/receiver at this step. Even in such cases, be sure to perform steps 10 and 11 below also.

Press the TIMER button repeatedly until “REC” appears in the display panel on the CD/receiver.

The TIMER button’s green lamp goes on.

Press the POWER button on the CD/ receiver (or the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control) to turn off the system’s power.

Make sure that the system’s power is off

The recording timer will not operate unless the system’s power is off.

Now the MD recorder will start recording at the specified start time and will stop recording at the specified end time.

To cancel a timer setting (before completing the setting)

Press the CANCEL button on the CD/receiver instead of the ENTER button at step 9 above.

Stored setting for timer-based recording

Once you have set up timer-based recording, the selected radio station and the recording start and end times remain stored in the system’s memory until these settings are either changed or canceled. To reset the timer-based recording function to operate the next day at the same time, press the TIMER button on the CD/receiver, which causes “REC” to appear in the display panel. As before, the last step is to turn off the system’s power.

To stop a timer-based recording in progress

Press the MD recorder’s 7 button.

To check the timer-based recording setting

While the system’s power is off, press the CD/ receiver’s DISPLAY button. This causes “REC” to appear in the display panel on the CD/ receiver, after which the following information appears at one-second intervals. Recording start time setting = Recording end time setting = Radio station frequency Finally, “END” appears, then the display panel goes blank after a moment.

If the specified recording start and end times are the same

The TIMER button on the CD/receiver will not light after you press it, and the timer-based recording function will not operate.

Volume setting during timer-based recording

The volume level for speaker output is automatically set at zero. Although nothing can be heard via the speakers, the recording volume is automatically adjusted to ensure proper recording. To hear the radio via the speakers during timer-based recording, use the VOL+ button on the CD/receiver to increase the speaker volume.

If the volume is not adjusted during timerbased recording

After timer-based recording ends, “VOL 7” is automatically set as the volume level the first time an audio source is played.

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APPENDIX

Troubleshooting

If your MD recorder seems to be operating abnormally, check the troubleshooting charts below. In addition, an error message may appear in the display panel. In such cases, see the error message

descriptions on page 50. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest

PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Problem

No sound output

Power shuts off while using the system

Whole system

Cannot change audio source

Does not operate normally.

Cannot record

MD recorder

“TOC FULL” is displayed even when there is still some available recording time on the MD, and the MD cannot be used for recording.

Possible causes

• Power plug has been removed from the wall outlet.

• System components are not properly connected.

• Audio source has not been selected.

• Ventilation holes are blocked.

• An MD is being recorded.

• Pause mode has been set while recording from a CD to an MD.

• MD recorder is not connected properly.

• MD is erase-protected.

• Playback-only MD has been loaded.

• Sound Scape disc has been loaded.

• TOC is full. (This may occur if the MD has been recorded and/ or edited many times.)

• CD/receiver has been set to Random Play mode.

• The MD’s TOC is full. (This may occur if the MD has been recorded and/or edited many times.)

Corrective actions

• Insert the power cord plug into the wall outlet

• See connection instructions (on page 8) of this manual and the CD/Receiver System’s Operation Instructions to check the connections.

• Press the SOURCE button to select the desired audio source (CD, MD, etc.).

• Set up the system so that the ventilation holes are not blocked.

• The audio source cannot be changed while recording. Pause or stop the recording operation before changing the audio source.

• If you are recording from a CD to an MD, you cannot change the audio source even when the recording operation has been set to Pause mode.

• See connection instructions (on page 8) to check the connection.

• Close the erase-protect tab (see page 6).

• Load a recordable MD.

• You can erase all tracks on an MD with a full TOC to enable recording (see page

39).

• Press the MODE button repeatedly until “ALL” appears in the display panel.

• If many tracks have been recorded, erased, and/or edited on the MD, the TOC information sector may become full (which prevents further recording) even if less than 255 tracks have been recorded. This is a characteristic of MDs and is not a malfunction.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

“DISC FULL” is displayed even when there is still some available recording time on the MD, and the MD cannot be used for recording.

MD cannot be edited.

“NO DISC” appears in the display panel even though an MD has been loaded.

Pauses occur during playback.

Available recording time does not increase after a track is erased.

MD recorder

The amount of recorded time and the amount available recording time do not add up to the maximum recording time.

Cannot combine two songs by editing or divide one song into two.

Possible causes

• The MD is damaged.

• Programmed Play mode has been set.

• The MD is damaged.

• The MD is out of specification.

• Condensation has occurred in the MD recorder.

• Pauses may occur when cuing back or forward if the MD has been repeatedly recorded and/or edited.

• If the track is only about 12 seconds or less, it may not be counted as a track.

• The smallest storage unit on the MD corresponds to about two seconds of recording time. When each track is recorded, the time used for recording is rounded out to the nearest two seconds, so the displayed available recording time may be greater than the actual amount.

• The disc is damaged in one or more sections, which prevents recording in those sections. (When such damage is detected, “DEFECT” appears in the display panel and the track number is automatically incremented.)

• The TOC is full. (Combination or division function may not work on an MD that has been repeatedly recorded and/or edited.)

Corrective actions

• If the MD is damaged, the damaged part cannot be recorded upon, which reduces the available recording time.

• Press the MODE button on the MD recorder repeatedly until “ALL” appears in the display panel.

• The damaged MD cannot be used. Use another MD.

• Use another MD.

• Wait for about an hour and then try playing it again.

• This is a characteristic of MDs and is not a malfunction.

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Problem

Cannot perform mixed playback.

Other

Contents described in Sound Scape disc case do not match contents displayed when playing the disc.

Possible causes

• SOUND SCAPE button was not pressed.

• The volume balance setting for mixed playback has been set as zero for the audio source or Sound Scape disc.

• The MD used for personal recording is not an MD that is disabled as source for recording.

• Sound Scape disc has not been properly registered.

• SOUND SCAPE button was not pressed.

Corrective actions

• Press the SOUND SCAPE button.

• Adjust the volume balance setting for the audio source or Sound Scape disc (see page 23).

• Close the erase-protect tab (see page

6).

• Register the Sound Scape disc again (see page 17).

• Press the SOUND SCAPE button so that the SOUND SCAPE indicator lights in green.

Cannot change language setting for display panel.

• Color distortion or other problems may occur in a TV that is placed next to the MD recorder. This is most likely to occur when using an indoor TV antenna. To correct the problem, either use an outdoor TV antenna or move the MD recorder farther away from the TV.

• Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity or other external interference. To restore normal operation, turn the power off and then on again, or unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again.

• If the system’s power cord has been unplugged, the date and time must be reset (see page 14) and the Sound Scape disc must be registered again (see page 17).

• The audio output may be affected when a portable telephone is used near the MD recorder. In such cases, avoid using a portable telephone near the system.

• The time has not been set.

• Set the time, then try setting the language (see page 14).

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Error Messages

Various messages are displayed in the MD recorder’s display panel. Some of these messages are error messages that are shown when operation errors occurs. These error messages are described below for your reference.

Error message NO DISC

DISC ERROR

TOC FULL

BLANK DISC

NAME FULL

PROTECTED MECHA ERROR

Can’t Edit

00 0:00

DISC FULL

PLAYBACK MD

Possible meanings

• MD has not been loaded.

• Cannot read data on MD.

• Disc is damaged.

• Cannot read data on MD.

• No TOC on MD or error exists in TOC data.

• There is no more space for recording characters (for disc names, track names, etc.).

• Nothing has been recorded onto the loaded MD (no disc name either).

• Maximum number of characters have been entered for disc name or track name.

• The erase-protect tab is open.

• MD recorder is not operating correctly.

• Cannot edit.

• Nothing has been recorded on the loaded MD.

• No space for more recording.

• Recording or editing was attempted using a playback-only MD.

Corrective actions

• Load an MD.

• Load the MD again.

• Load an MD.

• Erase all of the tracks on the MD. If it still cannot be recorded, the MD is unusable. Use another MD.

• Use another recordable MD.

• Use a recorded MD for playback.

• Enter a shorter disc name or track name.

• Close the erase-protect tab (see page 6).

• Turn off the power, then remove the loaded MD.

• Change the pause position in the track and try again to edit it.

• Use a recorded MD for playback.

• Use another MD or erase unnecessary sections.

• Use a recordable MD.

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Maintenance

Specifications

Product maintenance

Be sure to remove the power plug from the wall outlet before starting any maintenance.

Usually, it is best to use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.

If the equipment is especially dirty, dip a soft cloth in a solution of five or six parts water to one part detergent and wring the cloth well before wiping the equipment. Afterward, use a dry cloth to remove remaining moisture from the equipment. Do not use volatile cleaning fluids such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, or insecticide, as these products may remove printed or painted marks. Also, any equipment case surface may become damaged if it remains in direct contact with plastic or rubber materials over a long period.

Carefully read the precautions on the label of any chemically-treated cleaning cloths or other materials before using them.

• Specifications and design subject to possible modification without notice, due to improvements.

Type..................... Mini disc digital audio system

Medium .........................................Mini disc (MD)

Frequency characteristics

.................................. 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/– 3 dB)

Error correction method

....Advanced Cross Interleave Code (ACIRC)

Solomon code

Coding ..... Adaptive Transform Acoustic

Coding (ATRAC)

Power supply voltage .................DC 5 V, 230 mA

DC 9 V, 14 mA

External dimensions

...................... 145 (W) × 137 (H) × 235 (D) mm

/4 × 5 1/2 × 9 3/8 inches)

Weight............................................. 1.4 kg (3.3 lb)

Condensation

If the MD recorder is exposed to sudden temperature changes, such as when it is carried from a cold room into a warm room, condensation may occur on some of its operating mechanisms and may impede performance.

In such cases, wait about an hour for the equipment to acclimatize before operating it.

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

÷ Start your volume control at a low setting. ÷ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and

clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

÷ Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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