Sony CSDMD5 Operating Manual

MD/CD STEREO RADIO RECEIVER RECEPTOR ESTEREOFÓNICO CON MD/CD CHAINE STEREO AVEC LECTEUR DE DISQUES COMPACTS/MINI DISQUE

CSD-MD5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

See page 2.

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Ver la página 28.

MODE D’EMPLOI

Voir page 54.

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88-CD2-905-11 980810BAO-I-S

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

PRECAUTIONS

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

“CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.”

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

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

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

OWNER’S RECORD

For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the rear of the unit) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty.

Model No. Serial No.

Installation

1 Water and moisture - Do not use this unit near water,

such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, swimming pool, or the like.

2 Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including

heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).

3 Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even surface. 4 Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate

space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of the unit and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.

- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings.

- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack where ventilation may be impeded.

5 Objects and liquid entry - Take care that objects or

liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation openings.

6 Carts and stands - When placed or

mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit or cart to overturn or fall.

7 Condensation - Moisture may form on the CD pickup

lens when:

- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot

- The heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room

- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner

When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try to operate again.

8 Wall or ceiling mounting - The unit should not be

mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the Operating Instructions.

NOTE

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

.... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

.... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

.... Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

.... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s right or authority to operate this product.

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Electric Power

1 Power sources - Use on AC house current, as specified

in the Operating Instructions and marked on the unit.

2 Polarization - As a safety feature, some units are

equipped with polarized AC power plugs which can only be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again. If it still does not easily insert into the outlet, please call a qualified service technician to service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power outlet.

3 AC power cord

- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this could result in fire or shock.

- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord from the unit to the power socket.

- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.

4 Extension cord - To help prevent electric shock, do not

use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.

5 When not in use - Unplug the AC power cord from the

AC outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off.

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.

Damage Requiring Service

Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water

- The unit does not seem to operate normally

- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance

- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 2

PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS................................................................... 4

REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................... 4

ELECTRIC OPERATION PANEL ........................................ 5

BEFORE OPERA TION ........................................................ 5

CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERA TIONS.......................................................... 6

PROGRAMMED PLA Y ........................................................ 7

MD PLAYING

BASIC OPERA TIONS.......................................................... 8

PROGRAMMED PLA Y ........................................................ 9

RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING ............................................................. 10

PRESETTING STATIONS .................................................. 11

SOUND

ADJUSTING THE SOUND................................................. 13

MD RECORDING

RECORDING A WHOLE CD ............................................. 14

RECORDING ONL Y ONE TRACK..................................... 15

PROGRAMMED RECORDING OF A CD.......................... 15

RECORDING FROM THE RADIO OR A CD

MANUALLY ........................................................................ 16

EXTENDED RECORDING -

WHAT IS AN MD (MINI DISC)?..............................................

MONAURAL RECORDING..

MD EDIT

REGISTERING THE DISC TITLE AND TRACK TITLE...... 18

DIVIDING A TRACK........................................................... 19

COMBINING TWO TRACKS .............................................. 20

CHANGING THE ORDER OF THE TRACKS..................... 20

ERASING TRACKS ........................................................... 21

CLOCK AND TIMER

SETTING THE CLOCK ...................................................... 22

SETTING THE TIMER ........................................................ 22

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ........................................... 23

GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................. 24

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 25

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE........................................... 25

MD GUIDE MESSAGES .................................................... 26

PARTS INDEX.................................................................... 27

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PREPARATIONS

CONNECTIONS

IMPORTANT

Be sure to connect the AM antenna first, then connect the AC cord in the end.

1 Connect the supplied AM antenna to AM LOOP

ANT terminal.

2 Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.

REMOTE CONTROL

Inserting batteries

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.

R6 (AA)

When to replace the batteries

The maximum operational distance between the remote control and the sensor on the main unit should be approximately 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.

NOTE

• If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage.

• The remote control may not operate correctly when:

- The line of sight between the remote control and the unit

is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight

- Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)

The display window demonstrates the functions of the unit. (To set the current time, see SETTING THE CLOCK on page 22.)

CAUTION

Use only the supplied AC cord. Use with other cords may result in the risk of fire.

To stand the AM antenna on a surface

Fix the claw to the slot.

NOTE

• Do not disconnect the AC cord while the power is being on. Otherwise, the data concerning the contents of the MD recording may not be registered properly.

• Do not bring the AM antenna near the AC cord since noise will be picked up.

• Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.

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ELECTRIC OPERATION PANEL

BEFORE OPERATION

The electric operation panel is simple and easy to use enabling CD/MD search, radio tuning, MD recording/editing, etc.

OPEN/CLOSE

Electric operation panel

To open the operation panel

Press OPEN/CLOSE. To close the panel, press again.

When turning the unit off with the panel open

The panel automatically closes. When turning the unit on the next time, the panel automatically opens.

NOTE

• Do not use the operation panel as a handle to carry the unit.

• Do not place objects in front of the unit. It may block the opening panel, causing malfunction.

MDe

CDe

POWER

RADIO/BAND

To turn the unit on

Press POWER. When pressing CD e or MD e, the unit is turned on and the inserted disc begins. When pressing RADIO/BAND, the unit is turned on and the previously tuned station is received.

To turn the unit off

Press POWER.

On the speaker ducts

• The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with the speaker duct on each side. Otherwise low frequency sound may be inhibited or it may cause a malfunction.

• Take care that objects do not get inside the speaker ducts. Otherwise it may cause a malfunction.

Speaker duct

The instructions in this manual refer to the operations with the panel open.

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CD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS

sSTOP

r, t

1 Press z CD EJECT to open the disc

compartment and place a disc on the tray with the printed side up. Then close the disc compartment by pressing z CD EJECT.

r, t RANDOM

REPEAT DISP JOG DIAL

0-15, +10

CDs

To check the remaining time

During play, press DISP repeatedly. Each time it is pressed, the display changes cyclically.

↓

1 Elapsed playing time of the track

↓

2 Remaining time of the track

↓

3 Remaining time of the disc

1 TRACK is lit up on the display. 2 TRACK and REMAIN are lit up on the display. 3 TOTAL and REMAIN are lit up on the display.

You cannot check the remaining time of the disc when RANDOM or " 1 is lit up.

To select a track with the remote control

Press the numbered buttons 0-15 and +10. Example: To select the 25th track, press +10 twice and 5. To select the 20th track, press +10 twice and 0. CD play starts from the selected track and continues to the last track.

Display information in stop mode

2 Press CD e to start play.

Elapsed playing timeTrack number

To stop play, press s STOP. CD s on the remote control is also available. To pause play, press CD e. To resume play, press again.

To search for a particular point during play, keep r or t pressed and release it at the desired point.

To skip to the beginning of a track, press r or t repeatedly or turn JOG DIAL until the desired track is displayed.

To remove the disc, press z CD EJECT.

To start play when the power is off

Press CD e. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc begins. When z CD EJECT is pressed, the power is also turned on.

Total number of tracks

Total playing time

NOTE

• Do not use irregular shaped CDs (example: heart-shaped, octagonal ones).

• When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, pull it on the inner circle of the tray.

• Do not place more than one compact disc in the disc compartment.

• Do not tilt the unit with disc loaded. Doing so may cause malfunction.

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RANDOM PLAY

1 4

CDs

All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.

Press RANDOM so that RANDOM is lit up on the display.

To cancel random play

Press RANDOM to turn off RANDOM.

NOTE

• During random play, you cannot skip to the previously played track with r or JOG DIAL.

• When you select the track with the numbered buttons, random play is automatically canceled.

REPEAT PLAY

One track, all the tracks or programmed tracks can be played repeatedly.

Press REPEAT so that " 1 or " is lit up on the display. To repeat the current track only, select " 1.

To repeat all the tracks, select ".

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT to turn off ".

To repeat the desired tracks only

Program the tracks and press REPEAT so that " is lit up.

To select random/repeat play

Press RANDOM then press REPEAT. One track repeat (" 1) cannot be selected.

PROGRAMMED PLAY

Up to 16 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc.

Use the remote control.

1 Press PRGM in stop mode.

PROG is lit up on the display.

2 Press the numbered buttons 0-15 and +10 to

program a track.

Example: To select the 25th track, press +10 twice and 5. To select the 20th track, press +10 twice and 0.

Program number

Total playing time of the selected tracks

Selected track number

3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks. 4 Press CD e to start play.

To check the program

Each time t is pressed in stop mode, a track number and program number will be displayed.

To add tracks to the program

Repeat step 2 in stop mode. The new track will be programmed after the last track.

To clear the program

Press CD s in stop mode.

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

To program tracks on the main unit 1 Press PROGRAM in stop mode. 2 Turn JOG DIAL to select a track and press ENTER to

program it.

3 Press CD e to start play.

NOTE

• During programmed play, you cannot perform random play or select a track.

• If the programmed time is more than 99:59 minutes, or the disc track number 31 or above is programmed, the display shows --:-- as the total playing time.

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MD PLAYING

BASIC OPERATIONS

sSTOP

zMD

EJECT

DISP



MDs

r, t

1 Insert a disc into the disc drive with the label

side up and in the direction of the arrow.

Arrow

r, t RANDOM

REPEAT

JOG DIAL

0-15, +10

To check the remaining time

During play, press DISP repeatedly. Each time it is pressed, the display changes cyclically.

↓

1 Elapsed playing time of the track

↓

2 Remaining time of the track

↓

3 Remaining time of the disc

1 TRACK is lit up on the display. 2 TRACK and REMAIN are lit up on the display. 3 TOTAL and REMAIN are lit up on the display.

You cannot check the remaining time of the disc when RANDOM or " 1 is lit up.

To select a track with the remote control

Press the numbered buttons 0-15 and +10. Example: To select the 25th track, press +10 twice and 5. To select the 20th track, press +10 twice and 0. MD play starts from the selected track and continues to the last track.

2 Press MD e to start play.

Track number or track title*

Track number

* applicable when the track title is registered.

To stop play, press s STOP. MD s on the remote control is also available. To pause play, press MD e. To resume play, press again.

To search for a particular point during play, keep r or t pressed and release it at the desired point.

To skip to the beginning of a track, press r or t repeatedly or turn JOG DIAL until the desired track is displayed.

To remove the disc, press z MD EJECT.

To start play when the power is off

Press MD e. The power is turned on and play of the loaded disc begins.

Elapsed playing time

To play a disc at double speed

Press × 2 on the remote control during play. To resume normal play, press again. When using the main unit, keep MD e pressed during regular play until disc plays at double speed. To resume, repeat the above.

Display information in stop mode

Total number of tracks or disc title*

Total number of tracks

* applicable when the disc title is registered

TOC READING is displayed while:

The unit reads the data on the inserted disc. After completion, the information contained in the disc is displayed.

Total playing time

NOTE

• Do not open or close the operating panel while ejecting the disc, otherwise a disc may be scratched.

• Do not hold the disc while ejecting it, otherwise a disc cannot be inserted the next time. If this happens, turn off the power and disconnect the AC cord. Then connect it again.

• Nothing other than an MD should be inserted into the disc drive. Otherwise the disc may become scratched, causing a malfunction or safety hazard such as an electric shock.

• Do not attempt to insert another MD while a disc is already inside the drive.

• Do not tilt the unit with disc loaded. Doing so may cause malfunction.

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RANDOM PLAY

PROGRAMMED PLAY

All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.

Press RANDOM so that RANDOM is lit up on the display.

To cancel random play

Press RANDOM to turn off RANDOM.

NOTE

• During random play, you cannot skip to the previously played track with r or JOG DIAL.

• When you select the track with the numbered buttons, random play is automatically canceled.

REPEAT PLAY

One track, all the tracks or programmed tracks can be played repeatedly.

Press REPEAT so that " 1 or " is lit up on the display. To repeat the current track only, select " 1. To repeat all the tracks, select ".

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT to turn off ".

To repeat the desired tracks only

Program the tracks and press REPEAT so that " is lit up.

To select random/repeat play

Press RANDOM then press REPEAT. One track repeat (" 1) cannot be selected.

Up to 16 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc.

MDs

Use the remote control.

1 Press PRGM in stop mode.

PROG is lit up on the display.

2 Press the numbered buttons 0-15 and +10 to

program a track.

Example: To select the 25th track, press +10 twice and 5. To select the 20th track, press +10 twice and 0.

Program number

Total playing time of the selected tracks



Selected track number

3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks. 4 Press MD e to start play.

To check the program

Each time t is pressed in stop mode, a track number and program number will be displayed.

To add tracks to the program

Repeat step 2 in stop mode. The new track will be programmed after the last track.

To clear the program

Press MD s in stop mode.

To change the programmed tracks

Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.

To program tracks on the main unit 1 Press PROGRAM in stop mode. 2 Turn JOG DIAL to select a track and press ENTER to

program it.

3 Press MD e to start play.

NOTE

• During programmed play, you cannot perform random play or select a track.

• If the programmed time is more than 199:59 minutes, the display shows --:-- as the total playing time.

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RADIO RECEPTION

MANUAL TUNING

POWER

k, i

MODE

MO/ST

f, g

RADIO FM/AM

1 Press RADIO/BAND* repeatedly to select the

desired band.

FM AM

When RADIO/BAND is pressed while the power is off, the power is turned on directly. * or RADIO FM/AM on the remote control

2 Turn JOG DIAL to select a station.

During FM stereo reception, 1 is displayed. When using the remote control, press f or g.

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)

Keep k or i* pressed until the tuner starts searching for a station. After tuning in a station, the search stops. To stop the Auto Search manually, press k or i. The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak signals. * or f, g on the remote control

For better reception FM

Extend the FM antenna and orient it for the best reception.

Keep the AM antenna away from other electrical appliances and orient it for the best reception.

When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise

Press MODE* so that MONO is displayed. Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural. To restore stereo reception, press MODE so that STEREO is displayed. * or MO/ST on the remote control

To change the AM tuning interval

The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step. If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval. When the power is on, press POWER and RADIO/BAND simultaneously, then release RADIO/BAND first. To reset the interval, repeat the above.

NOTE

When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations are cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.

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PRESETTING STATIONS

PRESET NUMBER TUNING

The unit can store a total of 20 preset stations. When a station is stored, not only a preset number is assigned to the station, but a station name can be registered. Use the preset number to tune in a preset station directly.

k, i

2, 5 3,

0-15, +10

1 Press RADIO/BAND to select a band. 2 Turn JOG DIAL to select a station. 3 Press ENTER.

MANUAL SET is displayed for 10 seconds.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER to store the

station.

The unit turns into character entry mode.

5 Enter the station name.

(1) Press CHARACTER repeatedly to select the kind of character (capital letters, small letters or number/ symbols).

→ Capital letters → Small letters —

Numbers/symbols ←

1 Press RADIO/BAND to select a band. 2 Press k, i repeatedly.

Each time it is pressed, the next ascending number is selected.

Preset number

To select a preset number directly with the remote control

Press RADIO FM/AM to select a band. Then, press the numbered buttons 0-15 and +10 to select a preset number. Example: To select preset number 20, press +10 twice and 0. To select preset number 16, press +10 and 6.

(2) Turn JOG DIAL to select a desired character. (3) Press CURSOR b after you have selected a character. The selected character stops flashing and the flashing moves to the right. Repeat steps (1) to (3) to enter all the characters (up to 10 characters). After entering the name press ENTER.

• If the unit is left for one minute, the station name is not registered.

• Refer also to page 18 on character entry in detail.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store stations.

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CHANGING THE STATION NAME

CLEARING THE PRESET STATIONS

CURSOR

3, 4, 5

CHARACTER

1 Press RADIO/BAND to select a band. 2 Press k, i to select a preset number. 3 Press ENTER and turn JOG DIAL until STATION

NAME is displayed.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

The unit turns into character entry mode. Enter the station name with CHARACTER, JOG DIAL or CURSOR.

5 After entering the name, press ENTER.

To cancel entering

Press CANCEL.

2, 3, 4

CANCEL

1 Press RADIO/BAND to select a band and k, i

to select a preset number to be cleared.

2 Press ENTER and turn JOG DIAL to display

MEMORY CLEAR.

3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

“CLEAR OK?” is displayed for 10 seconds. Check to make sure it is all right to clear the station.

To cancel, press CANCEL.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER again.

The station is cleared.

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SOUND

ADJUSTING THE SOUND

VOLUME

T-BASS

QSOUND

GEQ

ROCK

POP

JAZZ

VOLUME

Press VOLUME.

The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX (31). The volume level is automatically set to 20 when the power is turned off when the volume level is set to 21 or more.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

This unit provides the following three different equalization curves. EQ ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass EQ POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange EQ JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music

Press GEQ repeatedly.

The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically.

→ EQ ROCK → EQ POP → EQ JAZZ → EQ OFF

(cancel)

To select with the remote control

Press ROCK, POP or JAZZ. To cancel the selected mode, press the selected button again.

SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM

The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency sound.

Press T-BASS.

(cancel)

Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.

NOTE

Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS system is used for a disc in which low frequency sound is originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS system.

QSOUND SYSTEM

The QSOUND system provides rich, three dimensional sound.

Press QSOUND.

To cancel the QSOUND system

Press QSOUND again.

NOTE

At higher volumes, turning QSOUND on may cause sound distortion. In this case, turn the volume down.

Using the headphones

Connect headphones with a stereo mini plug (ø 3.5 mm, 1/8 inch) to PHONES jack on the rear of the unit. No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones are plugged in.

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MD RECORDING

RECORDING A WHOLE CD

sSTOP

2 2

1 Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with

the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.

Arrow

DISP

CDs

To stop recording

Press s STOP. Recording stops and TOC data is registered. To stop playing the CD, press s STOP again. When pressing CD s on the remote control, recording and CD play stop simultaneously.

• When pressing DISP in stop mode, the remaining recordable time is displayed for 4 seconds.

To record on a previously recorded MD

If there is an unrecorded section left on the MD, the new recording automatically starts from where the previous recording finished. If you want to start recording from the beginning of a previous recorded MD, erase the previous recording completely. (See page 21.)

T. OVER is displayed when:

The remaining recordable time of the MD is not enough to record a whole CD. Press s STOP and replace the MD with another one. If it does not matter whether recording is cut short or not, press CD c MD again to start recording.

2 Load a CD and press CD c MD in stop mode.

CD c MD DIRECT is displayed and the recording begins.

Remaining recordable time of the MD

Elapsed playing time of the CD

When the last track of the CD finishes playing, the recording stops automatically. When the recording finishes, TOC-EDIT flashes while the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.

• The track order information in the original CD will be copied as the index marks.

Registering the index mark automatically

- When recording from a CD, the index mark information recorded on the CD is copied as it is.

Recording (MD)

2nd track

: Index mark

3rd track

4th track

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- When recording from the radio, the index mark information is registered every 5 minutes.

NOTE

There may be a case where index marks are not registered accurately.

RECORDING ONLY ONE TRACK

PROGRAMMED RECORDING OF A CD

2 4

1 Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with

the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.

2 Press CD e to select CD function and load a

CD.

3 Select the track that you want to record with

JOG DIAL or the numbered buttons on the remote control.

4 Press CD c MD to start recording.

The selected track is recorded. If the track to be recorded is playing when CD c MD is pressed, the CD returns to the beginning of the selected track to be recorded.

Up to 16 tracks can be programmed and recorded from the inserted CD.

sSTOP

3 1

2 5

PRGM

CDcMD

1 Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with

the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.

2 Press CD e to select CD function and load a

CD.

3 Press PROGRAM* in stop mode.

PROG is lit up on the display. * or PRGM on the remote control

4 Press the numbered buttons to program tracks. 5 Press CD c MD to start recording.

Recording begins. When the programmed tracks finish playing, the recording stops automatically. When the recording finishes, TOC-EDIT flashes while the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.

• The index mark is registered automatically at the beginning of each track in the programmed order.

When the track of the CD finishes playing, the recording stops automatically and the CD goes to the next track. When the recording finishes, TOC-EDIT flashes while the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.

• The index mark is registered automatically at the beginning of the track.

NOTE

• While TOC-EDIT flashes on the display, do not disconnect the AC cord or shake the unit. Otherwise, the TOC data is not registered properly.

• During CD c MD recording, pause cannot be selected.

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RECORDING FROM THE RADIO OR

EXTENDED RECORDING -

A CD MANUALLY

This section explains how to record from the radio or a CD from a point selected manually.

2 5

ENTER

1 Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with

the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.

2 Prepare the source to be recorded.

To record from the radio, press RADIO/BAND and tune in a station. To record from a CD, press CD e to select CD function and load a CD. Then select the track that you want to record with JOG DIAL or r, t.

3 Press REC.

The unit enters the standby mode and waits until the recordable remaining time is displayed.

Remaining recordable time of the MD

MONAURAL RECORDING

By using the monaural recording mode, the available time printed for recording on the MD can be doubled. In this case, the recording is monaural. Extended recording is applicable when recording from the radio only.

RADIO FM/AM

1 Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with

the label side up and in the direction of the arrow.

2 Press RADIO/BAND* to select a band and tune

in a station.

* or RADIO FM/AM on the remote control

3 Press REC.

The unit enters the standby mode and waits until the recordable remaining time is displayed.

4 Press MODE* repeatedly until MONO REC is

displayed.

REC MODE

MDs

Source to be recorded

4 Press MD e to start recording. 5 Press s STOP to stop recording.

When recording finishes, TOC-EDIT flashes while the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.

•When pressing DISP in stop mode, the remaining recordable time is displayed for 4 seconds.

To add index marks during recording

Press ENTER at the desired point during recording.

MONO flashes

* or REC MODE on the remote control

5 Press MD e to start recording. 6 Press s STOP* to stop recording.

When recording finishes, TOC-EDIT flashes while the data concerning the contents of the recording are registered. * or MD s on the remote control

To restore stereo recording

Press MODE repeatedly until STEREO REC is displayed in step 4.

NOTE

There may be a case where index marks are not registered accurately.

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WHAT IS AN MD (MINI DISC)?

An MD is only 64 mm (25/8 inches) in diameter, about half the size of a conventional CD. But an MD can be used to store and playback a full 74 minutes of data such as a CD. Unlike a CD, an MD comes in a plastic cartridge, so that it can be handled with ease. The cartridge also protects the disc inside from shocks, dust and scratches. Unlike cassette tapes, which can become stretched or tangled, an MD is an excellent durable media.

TYPE OF MD

There are two types of MDs: “Optical discs” and “Magnetooptical discs”. Both types use laser beams and optical pickup technology to read recorded data during playback.

Optical discs

These are playback only discs. Like CDs, they are used as prerecorded music discs. You cannot record or edit them.

Label

Recordable MO*1 discs

These are recordable discs which can be recorded on again and again, like cassette tapes. The recording method called magneto-optical technology employs a laser and magnetism to record signals. Therefore, the quality of recorded sound does not deteriorate even after many playbacks and recordings.

Label

*1 MO: An abbreviation of Magneto Optical

The shutter covers the opening only on the nonlabeled side of the MD.

The shutter covers the opening on both sides of the MD.

THE LIMITATIONS OF MD

Recording on the MD is performed differently from that of a cassette tape or a DAT. Therefore, the MD system is subject to the following restrictions.

“Toc* Full” is displayed even if the recording time does not reach the maximum recordable time of the disc (60minute or 74-minute)

“Toc Full” is displayed when 254 tracks are already recorded on a disc, without respect to the recording time. * Toc: An abbreviation of Table Of Contents.

“Toc Full” is displayed even if a disc is not fully recorded on

If there are lots of emphasis data in a particular track, the unit handles the data as index codes, and tracks are counted, in addition, without respect to the time and number of tracks.

The remaining time on a disc is not increased even after some short tracks have been erased

When the remaining time on a disc is displayed, it may not be increased even after erasing short tracks because the sections less than eight seconds are not counted.

Tracks cannot be joined (the COMBINE function does not function)

Tracks created by editing may not be joined.

The total of the recorded time and the remaining time on a disc does not match the maximum recordable time of the disc (60-minute or 74-minute)

Recording is performed in a minimum unit of one cluster (two seconds). Even if the recorded section is shorter than two seconds, a two-second space is needed in recording. Therefore, the available time becomes shorter.

Track numbers may not be registered properly

When recording from a CD with CD c MD, small tracks may be created depending on the contents of a CD. In addition, track numbers may not be registered properly depending on the contents of the CD.

Ultra compact size made possible by ATRAC* technology

A newly developed digital audio compression technology called the ATRAC system automatically extracts only the frequencies that are actually audible to the human ear and cuts the frequencies which are inaudible. This compresses the amount of data to be recorded to 1/5 of the normal amount. The ATRAC system is based upon studies carried out in the field of auditory psychology and does not impair the quality of the audible sound.

*2 ATRAC: An abbreviation of Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding

Quick random access

One of the great features of the MD is that you can search for desired tracks quickly. There are also quick and easy functions for random playback, in which the order of the tracks can be rearranged at random, and for renumbering tracks enabling them to be played in any order.

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MD EDIT

REGISTERING THE DISC TITLE AND TRACK TITLE

REGISTERING THE DISC TITLE

2 4

1 4

CANCEL

1 Press MD e to select MD function and insert

an MD.

2 Press TITLE in stop mode.

“Disc Title ?” is displayed for 10 seconds.

3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

The unit turns into character entry mode.

4 Enter a character.

(1) Press CHARACTER repeatedly to select the kind of character (capital letters, small letters or number/ symbols).

→ Capital letters → Small letters —

Numbers/symbols ←

DELETE SPACE

To cancel entering

Press CANCEL.

To change a character

Press CURSOR B or b repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes. Then enter the desired character again.

To delete characters

Press CURSOR B or b repeatedly until the character to be deleted flashes. Then press DELETE.

To insert a space between the characters

Press CURSOR B or b repeatedly until the part to be entered as a space flashes. Then press SPACE.

These symbols can be used

! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < > ? @ _ `

NOTE

If the unit is left for one minute at steps 4 and 5, the character entry mode is canceled.

(2) Turn JOG DIAL to select a desired character.

(3) Press CURSOR b after you have selected a character. The selected character stops flashing and the flashing moves to the right.

5 Repeat step 4 to enter all the characters (up to

50 characters).

6 Press ENTER.

When z MD EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, TOC EDIT is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

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REGISTERING THE TRACK TITLES

DIVIDING A TRACK

4 4

1 Press MD e to select MD function and insert

an MD.

2 Select the track with JOG DIAL or the numbered

buttons. Then press TITLE.

“Track Title?” is displayed for 10 seconds.

3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

The unit turns into character entry mode.

4 Enter a character.

(1) Press CHARACTER repeatedly to select the kind of character (capital letters, small letters or number/ symbols). (2) Turn JOG DIAL to select a desired character. (3) Press CURSOR b after you have selected a character. The selected character stops flashing and the flashing moves to the right.

5 Repeat step 4 to enter all the characters (up to

50 characters).

When entering the characters during MD play, the track is played repeatedly until ENTER is pressed in step 6.

6 Press ENTER.

When z MD EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, TOC EDIT is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

You can divide a track into two parts by registering an index mark.

5 4, 6

CANCEL

Example: The 5th track can be divided by registering an index mark anywhere you want to divide the 5th track into tracks 5 and

1 Press MD e to select MD function and insert

an MD.

2 During play, press MD e at the point to be

divided.

The unit enters play pause mode.

3 Press DIVIDE.

“Divide ?” is displayed for 10 seconds.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

A 3-second segment is played repeatedly to confirm the point to be divided.

The point MD e is pressed

A 6-second segment is played repeatedly when MONO is displayed.

5 Adjust the point to be divide with r, t or

JOG DIAL referring to the play sound.

6 Within 1 minute, press ENTER.

The index mark is registered and the track number advances by one. At the same time, all the succeeding track numbers advance by one. The unit enters play pause mode.

7 Press s STOP.

Play stops. When z MD EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, TOC EDIT is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

To cancel editing

Press CANCEL.

NOTE

A track cannot be divided in the following cases:

- when an inserted disc already contains 254 tracks.

- when elapsed time is displayed as 0:00.

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COMBINING TWO TRACKS

CHANGING THE ORDER OF THE

You can combine two tracks by erasing the index mark in between.

CANCEL

Example: The 2nd track and the 3rd track can be combined by erasing the index mark at the beginning of the 3rd track.

1 Press MD e to select MD function and insert

an MD.

2 Play the latter track of the two tracks that you

want to combine.

Example: To combine the 2nd track and the 3rd track, play the 3rd track.

3 Press COMBINE.

“Combine ?” is displayed for 10 seconds.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

Example: “2+3” is displayed when ENTER is pressed during play of the 3rd track.

4, 5

TRACKS

You can change the order of tracks after completing a recording.

5 4, 6

CANCEL

Example: The 3rd track is moved to the 1st track.

1 Press MD e to select MD function and insert

an MD.

2 Play the track that you want to move.

Example: To move the 3rd track, play the 3rd track.

3 Press MOVE.

“Move ?” is displayed for 10 seconds.

4 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER. 5 Turn JOG DIAL to select the desired track

number to move the track to.

Example: The 3rd track moves to the 1st position.

5 Within 1 minute, press ENTER again.

The index mark of the selected track is erased and the 2nd track and the 3rd track are combined. At the same time, all the succeeding track numbers move down by one.

6 Press s STOP.

Play stops. When z MD EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, TOC EDIT is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

To cancel editing

Press CANCEL.

If the tracks are titled

If both of the tracks are titled, the title of the lower number track remains. If only one track is titled on the tracks to be combined, this title remains.

NOTE

You cannot combine a track recorded in monaural and a track recorded in stereo.

6 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER again.

The order of the track is changed.

7 Press s STOP.

Play stops. When z MD EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, TOC EDIT is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

To cancel editing

Press CANCEL.

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ERASING TRACKS

ERASING ONLY ONE TRACK

ERASING ALL THE TRACKS ON A DISC

CANCEL

1 Press MD e to select MD function and insert

an MD.

2 Press ERASE in stop mode.

“ALL Erase ?” is displayed for 10 seconds.

3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

Make sure to check that it is all right to erase all the tracks.

To cancel, press CANCEL.

4 Within 1 minute, press ENTER again.

All the tracks on the inserted disc are erased. TOC EDIT is displayed and the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

3, 4

CANCEL

2 3,

1 Press MD e to select MD function and insert

an MD.

2 Select the track with JOG DIAL or the numbered

buttons. Then press ERASE.

“Track Erase?” is displayed for 10 seconds.

3 Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.

Make sure to check that it is all right to erase the track.

To cancel, press CANCEL.

4 Within 1 minute, press ENTER again.

The selected track is erased and all the succeeding track numbers also move down by one. When TOC EDIT is displayed, the data concerning the contents of the editing are registered.

NOTE

• While TOC EDIT is displayed, do not disconnect the AC cord or shake the unit. Otherwise, the TOC data is not registered properly.

•A disc cannot be edited:

- when a prerecorded disc is inserted. (“PB Disc” is

displayed.)

- when the record-protect tab on an inserted disc is moved

to the protected position. (“Protected” is displayed.)

- during programmed play.

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CD MD TUNER

CLOCK AND TIMER

SETTING THE CLOCK

r, t

1 2, 3

1 Press CLOCK and press ENTER within 4

seconds.

(12-hour standard)

2 Turn JOG DIAL to designate the hour, and

press ENTER.

The hour stops flashing on the display and the minute starts flashing.

3 Turn JOG DIAL to designate the minute, and

press ENTER.

The minute stops flashing on the display and the clock starts from 00 seconds.

To display the current time

Press CLOCK. The time is displayed for 4 seconds. However, the time cannot be displayed during recording.

SETTING THE TIMER

The unit can be turned on at the specified time every day with the built-in timer. Timer recording is applicable for TUNER source only.

r, t

3, 4,

r, t

Preparation

Make sure the clock is set correctly.

1 Press TIMER once or twice so that TIMER PLAY

or TIMER REC is displayed and press ENTER within 4 seconds.

The hour flashes.

(Example: Timer play)

TIMER

ENTER

To switch to the 12/24-hour standard

While the current time is displayed, press s.

If the clock display flashes

This is caused by a power interruption. Set the current time if it is not correct. If power is interrupted for more than 10 hours, all settings stored in memory after purchase need to be reset.

NOTE

During operation r and t are also available instead of JOG DIAL.

(Example: Timer recording)

2 Designate the hour of the timer-on time with

JOG DIAL and press ENTER.

Repeat to designate the minute of the timer-on time. After you designate the timer-on time, one of the source names is displayed.

3 Select a source with JOG DIAL and press

ENTER.

To set the timer recording, skip this step.

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r, t

4 Select the duration for the timer-activated

period with JOG DIAL and press ENTER.

(Example: Timer play)

(Example: Timer recording)

The duration for the timer-activated period can be set between 5 and 120 minutes in 5-minute steps.

5 Adjust the volume with JOG DIAL and press

ENTER.

The volume level is adjusted from 0 to 20.

6 Prepare the source.

To listen to a CD, load a CD. To listen to an MD, insert an MD. To listen to the radio, tune in a station. To record from the radio, tune in a station and insert

an MD.

7 Press POWER to turn the unit off.

5 remains on the display after the power is turned off (timer-standby mode). When the timer-on time is reached, the unit turns on.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

The unit can be turned off automatically at a specified time.

1 Press SLEEP. 2 Within 4 seconds, turn JOG DIAL to specify the

time until the power is turned off.

The time changes between 5 to 120 minutes in 5-minute steps.

Specified time

SLEEP

To check the time remaining until the power is turned off

Press SLEEP once. The remaining time is displayed for 4 seconds.

To cancel the sleep timer

Press SLEEP twice so that SLEEP OFF is displayed.

To check or change the specified items

Press TIMER on the remote control then press ENTER within 4 seconds. Each time ENTER is pressed, each item is displayed. If you want to change the specified items, press r or t.

To cancel timer standby mode temporarily

Press TIMER repeatedly so that TIMER OFF is displayed.

To use the unit in timer standby mode

You can use the unit normally. Before turning the unit off, repeat step 6 to prepare the source.

MD < REC TIME is displayed when:

The duration for the timer-activated period is longer than the remaining recordable time of the MD.

NOTE

• If the unit is left for one minute at steps 2 and 5, the timer setting mode is canceled.

• Timer play and timer recording will not begin unless the power is turned off.

• During operation r and t are also available instead of JOG DIAL.

NOTE

During operation r and t are also available instead of JOG DIAL.

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GENERAL

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the software are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft and dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as these could damage the finish of the unit.

Care of CDs

• When a CD becomes dirty, wipe the CD from the center out with a cleaning cloth.

• After playing a CD, store the CD in its case. Do not leave the CD in places that are hot or humid.

Care of MDs

Since MDs come in a cartridge which protects the discs inside from fingerprints and dust, you do not have to be overly careful when handling them. However, soiled or damaged cartridges can lead to malfunctions in the unit. Observe the following tips when handling MDs.

• Keep a cartridge in the attached case.

• Do not open the shutter of the cartridge to touch the disc directly. If the disc inside becomes soiled, it is very difficult to clean. The cartridge can also be damaged.

• Close the shutter if it opens while handling or ejecting a disc. Otherwise dust may enter or a disc may become scratched.

Disc shutter

Cartridge

To prevent accidental erasure of recorded material

Slide the record-protect tab as shown below. Slide the tab so that it is completely locked.

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To protect recorded contents

To record

If recording is attempted when the tab is set to the protected position, “Protected” appears on the display. Slide the record-protect tab to the original position.

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