Tascam MD-02, MD-02B User Manual

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Tascam MD-02, MD-02B User Manual

D01082620B

MD-02

MD-02B

MiniDisc Deck

OWNER'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 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.

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records.

Model number

Serial number

For U.S.A.

TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CE Marking Information

a)Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4

b)Peak inrush current: 5.5 A

In North America use only on 120V supply.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

•• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

•• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

•• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

•• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.

•• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.

•• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

•• Products with Class I construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug. The cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection.

•• If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

•• CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

•• Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

•• If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired.

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Safety Information

CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES

This product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trouble. Always abide by the following precautions when using batteries.

•• Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire or injury.

•• When installing batteries, pay attention to the polarity indications (plus/minus (+/–) orientation), and install them correctly in the battery compartment as indicated. Putting them in backward could make the batteries rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

•• When you store or dispose batteries, isolate their terminals with insulation tape or something like that to prevent them from contacting other batteries or metallic objects.

•• When throwing used batteries away, follow the disposal instructions indicated on the batteries and the local disposal laws.

•• Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix and use new and old batteries or different types of batteries together. The batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

•• Do not carry or store batteries together with small metal objects. The batteries could short, causing leak, rupture or other trouble.

•• Do not heat or disassemble batteries. Do not put them in fire or water. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them.

•• If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery case before inserting new batteries. If the battery fluid gets in an eye, it could cause loss of eyesight. If fluid does enter an eye, wash it out thoroughly with clean water without rubbing the eye and then consult a doctor immediately. If the fluid gets on a person’s body or clothing, it could cause skin injuries or burns. If this should happen, wash it off with clean water and then consult a doctor immediately.

•• The unit power should be off when you install and replace batteries.

•• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the unit for a long time. Batteries could rupture or leak, causing fire, injury or stains around them. If the battery fluid leaks, wipe away any fluid on the battery compartment before inserting new batteries.

•• Do not disassemble a battery. The acid inside the battery could harm skin or clothing.

CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION

This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter

1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968,” and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.

The label required in this regulation is shown at 1.

Cautions:

•• DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER.

•• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

•• IF THIS PRODUCT DE VELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.

•• CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Optical pickup

 

 

Type

: KMS-260E

Manufacturer

: SONY Corporation

Laser output

:

4.55 mW

Wavelength

:

785 ±20 nm

 

 

 

RACK-MOUNTING THE UNIT

If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space at the rear.

Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown below. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

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1 − Introduction..........................................

6

Main features...................................................

6

Included items.................................................

6

Conventions used in this manual...................

6

Trademarks......................................................

7

Precautions for placement and use................

7

Beware of condensation.................................

7

Cleaning the unit.............................................

7

Handling of MDs .............................................

7

About the User Table of Contents (U-TOC)...

7

2 − Names and Functions of Parts.............

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Front panel.......................................................

8

Rear panel......................................................

10

Display............................................................

11

Remote control unit......................................

12

3 − Preparations........................................

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Audio connections.........................................

14

Preparing the remote control ......................

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Installing the batteries.............................

15

When to change the batteries................

15

Cautions about the use of batteries.......

15

Cautions about the use of the remote

 

control.......................................................

15

Setting remote control operation...........

15

4 − Menu Operation.................................

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Menu structure..............................................

16

Menu operation basics..................................

16

5 − Playback..............................................

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Playable MDs..................................................

18

Playback modes.............................................

18

Basic playback operations.............................

18

Monitoring.....................................................

18

Selecting tracks..............................................

18

Searching .......................................................

19

Repeat playback ...........................................

19

Using power on play.....................................

19

Play selected tracks in desired order

 

(program playback).......................................

19

Confirming the contents of the

 

program....................................................

20

Erasing the entire program.....................

20

Removing a track from the program......

20

Adding a track to the program...............

20

Program restrictions.................................

20

Program data retention...........................

20

Random playback .........................................

20

Changing the time and character

 

information display.......................................

20

Group playback..............................................

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6 − Recording............................................

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Setting the recording mode ........................

22

Contents

Selecting the input signal ............................

22

Monitoring the input signal ........................

22

Adjusting the recording level ......................

23

Recording a track...........................................

23

Precautions when recording.........................

23

Creating new tracks (incrementing

 

track numbers)...............................................

23

Setting the auto track operation time ...

24

Manually creating tracks (incrementing

 

track numbers).........................................

24

Creating track after recording.................

24

Fade-in and fade-out recording...................

24

Setting the fade-in and fade-out times

 

using the menu.........................................

24

Sync recording...............................................

25

Checking the MD’s remaining time .............

25

7 − MD Editing..........................................

26

Editing operations.........................................

26

Tracks and points to be edited................

26

Cancelling editing operations.................

26

Title input method........................................

26

Adding disc titles...........................................

26

Adding track titles.........................................

27

Adding group titles.......................................

27

Dividing tracks (DIVIDE)................................

27

Combining tracks (COMBINE).......................

28

Moving tracks (MOVE)..................................

28

Creating groups.............................................

29

Deleting groups.............................................

30

Erasing all tracks (ERASE DISC).....................

30

Erasing one track (ERASE TRK).....................

30

8 − Using a computer keyboard with the

deck.....................................................

31

Setting the keyboard type............................

31

Using a keyboard to input titles...................

31

List of keyboard functions............................

31

9 − Checking Service Data and Restoring

Default Settings..................................

32

Checking service data ..................................

32

Restore settings to their defaults.................

32

10 − MD System Limitations....................

33

11 − Messages & Troubleshooting...........

34

Operation messages......................................

34

Warning messages.........................................

34

Troubleshooting............................................

35

12 − Specifications....................................

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Dimensions.....................................................

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1 − Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM MD-02/MD-02B MiniDisc deck. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the unit so that you understand correct operating procedures and can use its functions fully. We hope that you enjoy using this unit for many years.

Please keep this manual so that you can read it at any time. A digital copy of this manual can also be downloaded from our website (http://www.tascam.com/)

Main features

•• Compatible with ST (stereo), MONO, LP2 and LP4 formats and can record and play discs with multiple modes

•• Track editing functions include ERASE, DIVIDE, COMBINE, MOVE and TITLE

•• Multiple tracks can be grouped and played back together in group playback mode

•• Automatic track creation functions (LEVEL/TIME/ OFF)

•• New tracks can be started during recording by pressing the RECORD key

•• Sync recording function allows recording to start in response to input signals (-41 dB analog/-61 dB digital)

•• Input signals can be monitored without inserting an MD disc

•• Digital volume control of inputs (-∞, -48 to +12 dB)

•• Fade-in/fade-out recording function (1–10 seconds in 1 second steps)

•• All track, program (32 tracks maximum) and random playback modes

•• Single track repeat, all track repeat, program repeat and random repeat playback modes

•• Power on play function can automatically start playback when power is turned ON

•• Switch between display of track elapsed time and track remaining time during playback

•• Switch between display of track elapsed time and disc remaining time during recording

•• RCA analog unbalanced input and output jacks

•• XLR analog balanced input and output jacks (MD-02B only)

•• Coaxial and optical digital input and output jacks

•• Built-in sampling rate converter converts 32 and 48 kHz digital signals into 44.1 kHz

•• Remote control and title input possible with a PS/2 keyboard

•• Wireless remote control included as a standard accessory

•• 2U rack-mount size

Included items

This product includes the following items.

Take care when opening the package not to damage the items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.

Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

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Main unit..........................................................................

1

••

A Power cord....................................................................

1

••

Wireless remote control unit (RC-MD02).......................

1

••

AAA batteries for the remote control unit......................

2

••

A rack-mounting screw kit..............................................

1

••

A warranty card...............................................................

1

••

Owner's manual (this manual).........................................

1

NOTE

The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

•• “MiniDisc” is abbreviated as “MD.”

•• Keys, jacks and other parts on the main unit and external devices are indicated like this: KEY

•• Messages on the unit’s display are shown with quotation marks like this: “Message”

•• When the character display area shows information about discs and tracks this is called the “information display” mode.

•• Additional information is provided as necessary as tips, notes and cautions.

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special cases.

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.

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Intellectual property rights

•• TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.

•• US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

•• Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Any data, including, but not limited to information, described herein are intended only as illustrations of such data and/or information and not as the

specifications for such data and/or information. TEAC Corporation disclaims any warranty that any use

of such data and/or information shall be free from infringement of any third party’s intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights, and further, assumes no liability of whatsoever nature in the event of any such infringement, or arising from or connected with or related to the use of such data and/or information.

This product is designed to help you record and reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and international copyright treaties.

If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the recorder.

1 − Introduction

Cleaning the unit

Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to clean it. Do not use any benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or other chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface of the unit or cause fading.

Handling of MDs

The MD itself is mounted inside a cartridge. Soiling or warping of the cartridge could cause malfunction.

To ensure continued enjoyment of the contents of an MD, please observe the following precautions.

•• After use, always return an MD to its case.

•• Do not open the shutter and touch the disc inside. Moreover, forcing the shutter open could break the MD.

•• Keep discs out of direct sunlight and places of high heat and humidity.

•• Wipe dirt and grime from the cartridge surface with a dry cloth.

•• When applying labels to an MD, apply them correctly to the indicated locations. Loose or raised labels could cause an MD to become stuck in the unit.

•• Do not layer labels on top of other labels.

Cartridge

Shutter

Precautions for placement and use

•• The guaranteed operating temperature range of this product is 5º - 35º C (41º95º F).

•• Install this unit so that it is level.

•• In order to promote the emission of heat, do not place anything on top of this product.

•• Do not place this product on top of a powered amplifier or other equipment that emits heat.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used immediately after a cold room has been heated or otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature change, condensation could occur. Should this happen, leave the unit for one or two hours before turning the unit on.

About the User Table of Contents (U-TOC)

Recorded tracks on a recordable MD can be edited.

Information about recorded tracks, including their starting and ending addresses and titles, is recorded in something called the User Table of Contents (U-TOC). This is overwritten when the disc is edited.

U-TOC Music data

Order of songs, start/end times are recorded

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2 − Names and Functions of Parts

Front panel

11POWER switch

Turns the power ON and OFF.

CAUTION

Minimize the volume of connected devices before turning the power ON. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises, resulting in hearing damage, for example.

22MD slot

Insert MD discs for recording or playback here.

Insert in the direction of the arrow with the label side up.

33MENU key

Press to turn the menu mode ON and OFF (see “ 4 – Menu Operation” on page 16).

44EJECT key

Press to eject MD discs.

55REPEAT key

Press to change the repeat playback mode (see “Repeat playback” on page 19).

The repeat mode setting is retained even when the power is turned OFF.

NOTE

•• If the unit is in single repeat mode when the STOP key is pressed, the mode changes to all repeat.

•• If the unit is in single repeat mode when the power is turned OFF, the mode changes to all repeat when the power is turned ON again.

66ESCAPE key

When in menu mode, press this key to return to the previous menu (see “ 4–Menu Operation” on page 16).

77DISPLAY key

When stopped, press this key to show the current disc title on the display. During playback and playback standby, press this key to show the current track title

(see “Changing the time and character information display” on page 20).

During title input, press this key to cycle through character types: lower case letters, upper case letters and katakana (see “Title input method” on page 26).

88TIME key

Press this key to change the time mode shown on the display (see “Changing the time and character information display” on page 20).

During playback: track elapsed time, track remaining time

During recording: recording elapsed time, disc remaining time

The time mode setting is retained even when the power is turned OFF.

99Remote sensor

When using the included wireless remote control (RC-MD02), point it toward this sensor.

0Display

This shows information about discs, tracks, deck operation mode, menus and other items (see “Display” on page 11).

qPOWER ON PLAY switch

Use to turn power on play on and off. When set to ON, playback will begin automatically when the power

is turned on if a disc is loaded (see “Using power on play” on page 19).

wINPUT (L, R) knobs

Use to adjust the analog input levels (see “Adjusting the recording level” on page 23). Independent adjustment of both left and right signals is possible.

ePHONES level knob

Use to adjust the headphones output level.

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2 − Names and Functions of Parts

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with the PHONES level knob. Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises, resulting in hearing damage, for example.

rPHONES jack

This is a standard headphones jack for connecting stereo headphones. Use an adapter to connect headphones that have mini-plug jacks.

tMULTI JOG dial (ENTER key)

Turn to use as the MULTI JOG dial and push to use as an ENTER key.

MULTI JOG dial functions:

In program mode, use to select tracks to add.

In menu mode, use to select menu items and values. In title input mode, use to select characters to input. In editing mode, use to select editing menu items.

In all other modes use the dial to skip through tracks. ENTER key functions:

In program mode, use to confirm the selected track.

In menu mode, use to confirm menu item selections and menu settings.

In title input mode, use to confirm characters for input.

In editing mode, use to confirm editing menu item selections.

yEDIT/INS key

Use to turn the editing mode ON and OFF (see “7–MD Editing” on page 26).

In title input mode, press this key to insert a space at the location of the cursor (see “Title input method” on page 26).

uPLAY MODE/DEL key

Press to cycle through the playback modes: Continue, Program and Random (see “ Playback modes” on page

18). The playback mode is retained even when the power is turned OFF.

In title input mode, press to erase the character at the current position (see “Title input method” on page 26).

iÔ/ keys

During playback or when paused, press the Ô key to search backward and press the key to search forward.

When in group playback mode, use to select groups if groups are set and playback is stopped (see “Group playback” on page 21).

In title input mode, use to move the cursor (see “Title input method” on page 26).

oSTOP key

Press to stop recording or playback.

When stopped in program playback mode, press to erase the entire program (see “Play selected tracks in desired order (program playback)” on page 19).

In title input mode, press to cancel the input of characters and exit title input mode (see “Title input method” on page 26).

pPLAY key

When stopped or in playback standby, press to start playback.

When in recording standby, press to start recording.

aREADY key

When stopped or during playback, press to start playback standby.

When recording, press to start recording standby.

sRECORD key

Press this key when a recordable MD is loaded and the unit is stopped to put the unit in recording standby. When in recording standby, you can monitor the input signal.

When recording, press this key to start a new track with the next higher track number (increment) (see “Creating new tracks (incrementing track numbers)” on page 23).

When no disc is loaded, press this key to monitor the input signal, which is output from the headphones and rear panel output jacks (see “Monitoring the input signal” on page 22).

dSYNC key

Press to turn sync recording ON and OFF (see “Sync recording” on page 25).

fINPUT SELECT key

Press to cycle through input signal (input jack) options for recording: OPTICAL, COAXIAL, ANALOG

(lit) and ANALOG (blinking, MD-02B only) (see “Selecting the input signal” on page 22).

OPTICAL: optical jack digital input COAXIAL: coaxial jack digital input

ANALOG (lit): RCA unbalanced jack analog input

ANALOG (blinking): XLR balanced jack analog input (MD-02B only)

gKEYBOARD connector

Connect an IBM PC-compatible PS/2 interface keyboard.

The default setting is set for JP keyboards. Since US keyboards have a different layout from Japaneselanguage keyboards, use the menu to change the setting when using a US keyboard (see “Setting the keyboard type” on page 31).

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2 − Names and Functions of Parts

Rear panel

MD-02

MD-02B

hANALOG IN L/R (UNBALANCED)

These analog line input jacks (RCA pin jacks) have a nominal input level of –10 dBV.

jANALOG OUT L/R (UNBALANCED)

These analog line output jacks (RCA pin jacks) have a nominal output level of –10 dBV.

These output the selected input signal during recording, when in recording standby and when monitoring.

kDIGITAL IN (COAXIAL)

This coaxial digital input jack conforms to IEC60958-3

(S/PDIF).

Since this deck has a sampling rate converter, in addition to 44.1 KHz signals, 32 and 48 KHz digital signals can also be input.

lDIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

This coaxial digital output jack conforms to

IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF).

This outputs the selected input signal during recording, when in recording standby and when monitoring. When a digital input is selected, that digital input is output unchanged.

;DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL)

This optical digital input jack conforms to IEC60958-3

(S/PDIF). Since this deck has a sampling rate converter, in addition to 44.1 kHz signals, 32 and 48 kHz digital signals can also be input.

zDIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

This optical digital output jack conforms to

IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF).

This outputs the selected input signal during recording, when in recording standby and when monitoring. When a digital input is selected, that digital input is output unchanged.

xANALOG INPUT (BALANCED) (MD-02B only)

These analog input jacks (balanced XLR) have a nominal input level of +4 dBu.

(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

cANALOG OUTPUT (BALANCED) (MD-02B only)

These analog output jacks (balanced XLR) have a nominal output level of +4 dBu.

(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

These output the selected input signal during recording, when in recording standby and when monitoring.

v~ IN connector

Connect the included power cord.

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2 − Names and Functions of Parts

Display

11TOC

This appears when the most recent U-TOC information has not yet been recorded to the disc and blinks during U-TOC recording.

22Track number display area

The track number that is selected or being played is shown.

33MD record mode indicators (LP2, LP4, MONO)

These show the recording mode. No indicator appears when in stereo mode. During playback, the record mode used for the MD being played back is shown.

44Counter display area

The elapsed time or remaining time is shown. The REMAIN indicator appears when the remaining time is shown. The counter shows minutes (3 digits) and seconds (2 digits).

55Level meters

These show the playback level or record input level.

66A.TRACK

This indicator appears when the auto track function is ON.

When recording or in recording standby, this blinks if the auto track function is set to “Time” (causing the unit to automatically create new tracks at set intervals of time when recording).

77REPEAT

This indicator appears when the repeat playback mode is ON.

88SYNC

This indicator appears when the sync recording mode is ON.

99REC

This indicator appears when recording or in recording standby.

0OPTICAL

This indicator appears when the input source is set to OPTICAL (digital).

qCOAXIAL

This indicator appears when the input source is set to COAXIAL (digital)

wANALOG

This indicator appears when the input source is set to UNBALANCED (analog), and blinks when set to BALANCED (analog, MD-02B only)

eSINGLE

This indicator appears when in single repeat mode.

rRANDOM

This indicator appears when set to random playback mode.

t¥

This indicator appears during playback and when recording.

yπ

This indicator appears when in record or playback standby (paused).

uDISC, GROUP, TRACK indicators

The “DISC” indicator appears when a disc is loaded, but playback is stopped.

The “GROUP” indicator appears when group mode is ON.

The “TRACK” indicator appears during playback or in playback standby.

iCharacter display area

This area shows disc and track information, menus, messages operation status and other information.

o

This indicator appears when the power-on play function is ON and blinks when the power-on play function is ON, but no disc is loaded.

p, CAPS

During title input, the “katakana” or “CAPS” indicator appears when one of these character modes is in use. Nothing appears when lower case letters are in use.

aPROGRAM

This indicator appears when set to program playback mode.

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2 − Names and Functions of Parts

Remote control unit

11DISPLAY

When the unit is stopped, press to show the current disc title on the display. During playback or when in playback standby, press this to show the current track title (see “Changing the time and character information display” on page 20).

During title input, press to change the character type.

22TIME

Press to change the time mode shown on the display (see “Changing the time and character information display” on page 20).

The time mode setting is retained even when the power is turned OFF.

33Number keys

Use to input track numbers.

44P.MODE

Press to cycle through the playback modes: Continue, Program and Random (see “Playback modes” on page

18).

The playback mode is retained even when the power is turned OFF.

55REPEAT

Press to change the repeat playback mode (see “Repeat playback” on page 19).

The repeat mode setting is retained even when the power is turned OFF.

NOTE

•• If the unit is in single repeat mode when the STOP key is pressed, the mode changes to all repeat.

•• If the unit is in single repeat mode when the power is turned OFF, the mode changes to all repeat when the power is turned ON again.

66GROUP

Press to turn group playback mode ON and OFF (see “Group playback” on page 21).

77MENU

Press to turn menu mode ON and OFF (see “4–Menu Operation” on page 16).

88FADER

Press when in recording standby to start fade-in record. When recording, press to fade-out the recording (see “Fade-in and fade-out recording” on page 24).

99RECORD

When a recordable MD disc is loaded and playback is stopped, press to begin recording standby. The input signal can be monitored during recording standby.

When recording, press this key to start a new track with the next higher track number (increment) (see “Creating new tracks (incrementing track numbers)” on page 23).

When no disc is loaded, press this key to monitor the input signal, which is output from the headphones and rear panel output jacks (see “Monitoring the input signal” on page 22).

0SYNC

Press to turn sync recording ON and OFF (see “Sync recording” on page 25).

qSEARCH Ô/

During playback or when paused, press the Ô key to search backward and press the key to search forward.

When in group playback mode, use to select groups if groups are set and playback is stopped (see “Group playback” on page 21).

In title input mode, use to move the cursor (see “Title input method” on page 26).

wSTOP

Press to stop recording or playback.

When stopped in program playback mode, press to erase the entire program (see “Play selected tracks in desired order (program playback)” on page 19).

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