Tascam MD-CD1 User Manual

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MD-CD1

Minidisc Deck/CD Player

OWNER’S MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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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 residental 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.

For the consumers in Europe

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Pour les utilisateurs en Europe

AVERTISSEMENT

Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures appropriées.

Für Kunden in Europa

Warnung

Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.

CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 4.6 A

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert

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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

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.

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.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 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.

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

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use 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.

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

Refer 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

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splashes. Do not place any objects ﬁlled with liquids, such

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as vases, on the apparatus.

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

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The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position.

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Owner’s Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

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 in 1.

CAUTION

- 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 DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.

DTA

MD drive optical pickup:

Type: KMS-260E

Manufacturer: SONY Corporation

Laser output: 4.55 mW

Wavelength: 785+/-20 nm

TASCAM MD-CD1

CD drive optical pickup:

Type: KSS-575B

Manufacturer: SONY Corporation

Laser output: Less Than 0.4 mW on the objective lens

Wavelength: 760-780 nm

Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Supplied accessories ...............................................6

Environmental considerations .....................6

Rack-mounting the unit ..........................................7

Some notes and precautions ..................................7

Beware of condensation .........................................7

Handling of compact discs ......................................7

Handling of MiniDiscs .............................................8

About the User Table of Contents (U-TOC) ...........8

Remote control unit

Some notes and precautions .......................9

Batteries ........................................................9

Inserting batteries ...................................................9

Connections

Audio equipment .......................................10

Connecting analog audio equipment ..................10

Connecting digital audio equipment ...................10

Power source .........................................................10

Features and their functions

Front panel ..................................................11

Shared features .....................................................11

CD Operation .........................................................12

MD Operation ........................................................13

Display .......................................................14

Rear Panel ...................................................15

Remote Control Unit ..................................16

Shared operation keys ..........................................16

CD Operation Section ...........................................18

MD Operation Section .......................................... 18

Display master and remote control master

Selecting the remote control master ...................20

Selecting the display master ................................ 20

Menu operation

Menu configuration ...................................21

Operation basics .........................................23

CD and MD Playback

Discs for playback .......................................24

Playback modes ..........................................24

Basic playback operation ...........................24

Using headphones ................................................25

Display master and remote master settings 25

Track selection ............................................25

Using the skip function .........................................25

Selecting by track number ....................................25

Search ....................................................................25

Time Search function .................................26

Basic operation ......................................................26

Operation variations .............................................26

Auto cue ......................................................26

Auto Ready .................................................27

Repeat playback .........................................27

A to B repeat playback ...............................27

Continuous CD and MD playback .............28

Timer Playback ............................................28

Pitch control ................................................28

Single-track playback .................................29

Program playback .......................................29

Random playback .......................................30

Time display switching ..............................30

End of disc/track warning ..........................31

Playback functions for CD only .................31

Changing the key of playback ..............................31

Fade-in and fade-out .............................................31

Output volume ......................................................32

MP3 file directory playback .......................32

Directory playback setting ....................................32

MD group playback ...................................33

Group playback setting .........................................33

Dubbing from CD to MD

Basic dubbing operation ...........................34

Recording mode setting ............................ 34

Dubbing speed setting .............................. 34

MD recording from an external source

Basic recording ...........................................36

Recording cautions ....................................37

Adding track numbers ...............................37

Auto track function ...............................................37

Entering a track number manually .......................37

Fade-in and fade-out recording ................38

“Time Machine” recording ........................38

Overwrite recording .................................. 39

Sync recording ............................................39

Checking remaining MD time ...................40

MiniDisc editing

Editing operations .....................................41

UNDO an edit operation ............................41

Erase track .................................................. 41

Erase disc .................................................... 42

Divide tracks ...............................................42

Combine tracks ...........................................43

Move tracks ................................................43

Creating a group ........................................44

Deleting a group ........................................44

Title input

Disc title input ............................................45

Title input operation .............................................45

Track title input ..........................................46

Group title input ........................................ 46

Using a computer keyboard

Keyboard type setting ...............................47

Title input by keyboard .............................47

Other keyboard operations .......................47

Data settings / service data

Data communication settings ................... 49

Viewing service data .................................49

System limitations

CD section ...................................................50

About finalization .................................................50

About MP3 track data ...........................................50

MD section ..................................................50

Message display glossary

Operation messages .................................. 52

Error Messages ...........................................52

Troubleshooting .........................................53

Specifications

MD deck ................................................................54

CD deck ..................................................................54

Rated input/output ................................................54

MD specifications .................................................54

CD specifications ...................................................54

Dimensional drawing ................................55

TASCAM MD-CD1

Owner’s Manual

1 – Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM MDCD1 MiniDisc Deck and CD Player.

Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the

Supplied accessories

In addition to this manual, the MD-CD1 has been packed with the following:

• RC-MC1 remote control unit

•2 AA batteries

•Power cord

• Rack-mounting kit

•Warranty document

Environmental considerations

The MD-CD1 may be used in most places, but to maintain top performance and prolong operating life, do not place it in the following locations.

• On an unsteady surface, or where there is frequent vibration or resonance

MD-CD1, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have ﬁnished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Should any of these items be missing, or if you encounter any damage, please contact your TASCAM supplier.

This unit was packed in its carton with special materials in order to prevent any damage during shipment. Please save the carton and packing materials in the event you need to transport the unit in the future.

• Near a window or where it can be exposed to direct sunlight

• Near heating or air conditioning vents, or in very hot or cold places

• Places with high humidity or poor ventilation

•Next to tuners, televisions or video decks, as this could cause noise or affect video images

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Rack-mounting the unit

1 – Introduction—Environmental considerations

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. If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it.

Some notes and precautions

Connect the MD-CD1 only to the speciﬁed power source. When unplugging the cord, grasp the plug itself.

Beware of condensation

See "Environmental considerations" on the previous page.

Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use benzene, paint thinner or other agents that could damage the surface. Dust or grime on the top cover can be removed with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, condensation inside the unit may occur, resulting in moisture on the internal mechanism or an inserted disc, thus impairing proper operation. Should this occur, leave

Handling of compact discs

The MD-CD1 has been designed for the playback of CD-DA format discs and MP3 ﬁles recorded in ISO9660 format. In addition to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also play properly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.

When removing a CD from its case, press down on the center of the disc holder to free the CD, then lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

• Removing a disc

the player turned on for one or two hours so that the condensation can evaporate before you begin operation. Also, please remove all discs from the unit if it will be moved, or not operated for an extended period of time.

• Hold the CD like this

•Avoid getting ﬁngerprints on the signal side (opposite the label side). When cleaning, wipe gently with a soft cloth from the center towards the outside edge. Dust and grime may cause skipping, so keep discs clean and store them in their cases when not being played.

• Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions, benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface.

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1 – Introduction—Environmental considerations

•Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warping could result.

• Do not afﬁx any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen.

• Please do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from tape or stickers that have been

Handling of MiniDiscs

The disc itself is mounted inside a cartridge. Should the cartridge become soiled or warped, playback or recording may not be possible. To ensure proper operation, please observe the following.

• After use, always return the MiniDisc to its case.

• Do not open the shutter or touch the disc inside. If the shutter is forced open, the mechanism could easily break.

Cartridge

removed. If they are inserted into the player, they could stick to the internal mechanism, requiring removal by a technician.

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

• Dirt and grime on the cartridge surface should be wiped away with a dry cloth.

• Loose or raised labels may jam the playback mechanism.

• Do not stick labels over one another on the cartridge.

Shutter

About the User Table of Contents (U-TOC)

The U-TOC on recordable MiniDiscs makes it easy to edit the tracks on the disc. It contains track information (such as titles and starting and ending addresses), and by rewriting this data, the playback order can be freely changed.

U-TOC

Music Data

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2 – Remote control unit

Some notes and precautions

• When the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time, please remove the batteries to prevent the possibility of battery acid leakage which could damage the unit. Should leakage occur, remove and discard the batteries, and wipe the battery case thoroughly with a cloth. Avoid get ting the battery liquid on the skin. After cleaning, replace with new batteries.

• The remote control functions by using an infrared light signal. When using the unit to control the MD-CD1, other devices that are turned on could be operated by its signal.

• If the range of remote operation becomes smaller, or commands do not always function properly, the batteries have become weak and should be replaced. Always replace both batteries with new batteries of the same type.

• Point the remote control to the remote sensor on the main unit. Do not obstruct the path between the remote control and the remote sensor.

Batteries

If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or breakage occurs, the unit will not function. Please observe the cautions indicated on the batteries and their packaging to ensure proper usage.

• Conﬁrm + and – polarity and follow the indications when inserting new batteries into the remote control.

• Do not use old and new batteries together.

•Even if the battery is the same size, the voltage may differ. Do not use batteries of different speciﬁ- cations together.

• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are nonrechargeable.

• Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them into a ﬁre or put them in water.

Inserting batteries

1. Open the lid.

2. Conﬁrm +/- polarity, and insert two AA bat-

teries.

3. Close the lid.

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3 – Connections

Before connecting the MD-CD1 to other units, please read their operation manuals thoroughly to ensure proper connection. Turn the power on only after all connections have been made.

Audio equipment

Connecting analog audio equipment

Connect analog stereo ampliﬁers, mixers and recorders to the analog line inputs and outputs. There are input terminals for the MD deck recording source and terminals for both the CD and MD outputs, as well as a COMMON output for the output signals of the CD deck, the MD deck, or both. Selection of either or both deck’s output signals can be performed on the SYSTEM sub-menu of the CD menu under the “COMMON?” option.

NOTE

• The optional LA-MC1 Balanced Analog Input/ Output Board can be installed to enable the MDCD1 to be used in a balanced system.

• Connection cables are not supplied with this unit.

• Do not bundle the pin connection cords with the power cord as noise or diminished sound quality could result.

Connecting digital audio equipment

Digital stereo ampliﬁers, mixers and recorders can be connected through the optical digital input/output terminals.

Power source

This unit has been designed to operate on the speciﬁed power voltage only. Do not plug the power cord into outlets of any other voltage.

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4 – Features and their functions

Front panel

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Shared features

Power switch

Remote signal sensor

NO key

ing menu mode During title input mode, it is used to delete character inputs

MULTI JOG dial / ENTER key

tions as the MULTI JOG dial when rotated, and as the ENTER key when pushed

MULTI JOG dial functions

Normal mode: selection of MD disc groups (when MD indicator is lit and group mode is ON) or selection of MP3 disc directories (when CD indicator is lit)

Program mode: selection of recorded tracks

Menu mode: selection of menu options and their settings

MD Edit mode: selection of editing points Title input mode: character input selection

ENTER Key functions

Program mode: conﬁrmation of selected tracks

Menu mode: conﬁrmation of menu options and conﬁrmation of settings and editing on the menu (works the same as the YES key)

Used to cancel menu operations dur-

Func-

the menu Title input mode: inserts characters

CONT PLAY switch

MD decks play successively. During playback, the deck automatically becomes the display master.

PHONES source selection switch

During headphone monitoring, CD, COMMON or MD can be selected as the source. When COMMON is selected, both CD and MD sources can be simultaneously monitored. When both decks output a signal, the monitored source depends on the “COMMON?” option setting on the SYSTEM menu.

PHONES level control

phone output level

PHONES jack

stereo headphone connection. When using headphones with a stereo mini plug, an adaptor is required.

TIME key

mode on the display. Refer to “Time display switching” on page 30. Even when the power is turned off, the time mode is retained.

Display key

type during Title Input mode. Refer to “Title input” on page 45.

The type of character selected is indicated by the display.

This is a standard pin jack for

Pressing this key changes the time

Used to select input character

When ON, the CD and

Adjusts the head-

Title input mode: conﬁrmation of selected characters

Yes key

options and conﬁrmation of settings and editing on

Menu mode: conﬁrmation of menu

Lower case letters/code: no indication Capital letters/code: CAPS Japanese:

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4 – Features and their functions—Front panel

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Display

mode, menus and other information are shown on the display. For details, refer to “Display” on page 14.

CD and MD data, deck operation

CD Operation

KEY key / Indicator

pressed, the Indicator light goes on and the Key Change function is turned on, allowing you to change the musical key of Compact Disc playback. Refer to “Changing the key of playback” on page 31. Even when the power is turned off, the key change setting is retained.

CD Tray

to skip back a track or for review playback (search). When playback is stopped, if this key is pressed once, the previous track is selected; if it is pressed continuously, the tracks are skipped backward at high speed.

During playback, if this key is pressed once, the beginning of the current track is cued, and playback restarts; if it is pressed continuously, review playback (search) is performed.

to skip forward a track or for cue playback (search). When playback is stopped, if this key is pressed once, the next track is selected; if it is pressed continuously, the tracks are skipped forward at high speed.

During playback, if this key is pressed once, the beginning of the next track is cued, and playback begins; if it is pressed continuously, cue playback (search) is performed.

Compact Discs are placed here for

key

In normal mode, this key is used

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When this key is

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CD key / indicator

pressed, the indicator goes on, CD becomes the display master, and CD deck and disc information (such as settings and time) are shown on the display. Even when the power is turned off, the display master setting is retained.

CD Menu key

on or off. In CD Menu mode, the CD indicator light ﬂashes, CD menu options are indicated on the display, and settings can be performed.

NOTE

If the CD Menu key is pressed when the display master is MD, the MD indicator stays lit, while the CD indicator ﬂashes. If the CD Menu key is pressed when the display master is CD (CD indicator ON), the CD indicator will begin ﬂashing.

PITCH Control / Indicator

trol to turn the pitch control function on or off. When it is on, the indicator lights up, and pitch can be controlled +/- 16%. Even when the power is turned off, the pitch control ON/OFF setting is retained.

STOP key

key to stop playback. When this key is pressed during dubbing operation, both the MD and CD decks stop simultaneously.

PLAY key

back. When this key is pressed during dubbing standby mode, the CD deck starts playback, the MD deck starts recording, and dubbing begins.

READY ( ) key

during playback or while stopped, the CD deck enters standby mode.

During CD playback, press this

Press this key to start CD play-

When this key is

This turns the CD Menu mode

Push this con-

When this key is pressed

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OPEN/CLOSE ( ) key

open or close the CD tray.

4 – Features and their functions—Front panel

Press this key to

DUBBING key

from CD to MD. For details, see “Dubbing from CD to MD” on page 34.

This is used when dubbing

MD Operation

MD Menu key

mode on or off. In MD Menu mode, the MD indicator ﬂashes, MD Menu options are indicated on the display, and settings can be performed.

NOTE

If the MD Menu key is pressed when the display master is CD, the CD indicator stays lit, while the MD indicator ﬂashes. If the MD Menu key is pressed when the display master is MD (MD indicator ON), the MD indicator will begin ﬂashing.

MD key / indicator

pressed, the indicator goes on, MD becomes the display master, and MD deck and disc information (such as settings and time) are shown on the display. Even when the power is turned off, the display master setting is retained.

During playback, if this key is pressed once, the beginning of the current track is cued, and playback restarts; if it is pressed continuously, review playback (search) is performed.

During Title Input mode, this key is used to move the cursor to the left.

During playback, if this key is pressed once, the beginning of the next track is cued, and playback begins; if it is pressed continuously, cue playback (search) is performed.

During Title Input mode, this key is used to move the cursor to the right.

MD slot

or recording. With the label side up, insert in the direction of the arrow.

key

Insert a MiniDisc here for playback

This turns the MD Menu

When this key is

In normal mode, this key is used

INPUT SEL key

the recording input source for the MD deck. The key switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL. During Dubbing mode, the CD output signal is automatically selected as the source. Even when the power is turned off, the input source selection is retained.

INPUT (L / R) controls

used to adjust the input level when recording analog signals to MD. The left and right channels may be independently controlled.

EJECT ( ) key

MiniDisc.

STOP ( ) key

playback or recording.

If this key is pressed during dubbing, the MD deck and the CD player stop simultaneously.

During MD Editing mode, when this key is pressed, the Editing mode is cancelled, and the deck returns to Normal mode.

PLAY ( ) key

back when the MD deck is in stop or standby mode.

When this key is pressed during dubbing standby mode, the CD deck begins playback and the MD deck begins recording, and dubbing begins.

READY ( ) key

during MD playback or while stopped, the MD deck enters standby mode.

When this key is pressed during MD recording, the MD deck enters recording standby mode.

RECORD ( ) key

and there is no MiniDisc in the mechanism, the input signal can be monitored.

If a recordable MiniDisc is inserted into the mechanism while it is stopped, when this key is pressed, the MD deck enters recording standby mode, and the input signal can be monitored.

When this key is pressed during recording, a track mark is entered at that point and a new track is started.

PITCH control / Indicator

trol to turn the pitch control function on or off. When it is on, the indicator lights up, and pitch can be controlled +/- 12.5%. During ON mode, signals cannot be output from the digital output terminals [DIGI-

This key is used to select

These controls are

Press this to eject the

Press this key to stop MD

Press this key to start play-

When this key is pressed

Push this con-

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4 – Features and their functions—Display

TAL (OPTICAL) – OUTPUTS – MD terminals]. Even when the power is turned off, the pitch control ON/OFF setting is retained.

KEYBOARD connector

compatible keyboard with PS/2 interface can be con-

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Display

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This display shows various types of operation information, including CD and MD disc information, deck operation modes, and menu status. Disc and deck information for either CD and MD are shown by pressing either the CD key or the MD key, and the deck selected becomes the display master. Also, the CD Menu key or the MD Menu key can be pressed to call up the CD Menu or the MD Menu.

ASDFG

nected to this terminal to enable certain operations of the MD-CD1 with the keyboard. Title input operations, in particular, can be performed with greater efﬁciency.

R T

A. TRACK

ter deck’s Auto Track function is on.

Meter

either the CD or MD deck, as well as the recording level of the MD deck.

A-B Repeat function is on.

This lights when the display master deck’s

A-B

This lights when the display mas-

This displays the playback level or

TOC

When the most recent TOC (Table of Contents) data has not been recorded, this lights up red. During TOC recording, the indicator ﬂashes.

Track number display

or selection, the track number is displayed.

in the CD deck.

LP4, MONO)

the MiniDisc. If the disc was recorded in Normal mode, it does not light up.

display mode, TOTAL or REMAIN are lit. Counter display indication is in minutes (three digits) and seconds (two digits).

Change function is on.

deck’s Pitch Control function is on.

deck’s Auto Cue function is on.

ter deck’s Auto Ready function is on.

This indicator is lit when and MP3 disc is

MP3

MD recording mode display (LP2,

This indicates the recording mode of

Counter display

This lights when the CD deck’s Key

KEY

PITCH

A. CUE

A. READY

This lights when the display master

This lights when the display mas-

Depending on the time

During playback

REPEAT

deck’s Repeat function is on.

SYNC

mode.

REC

ing, or in recording standby mode.

OPTICAL

source is set to digital.

This lights when the display master

This lights during SYNC recording

This lights when the MD deck is record-

This lights when the MD input

t ANALOG This lights when the MD input

source is set to analog.

u SINGLE This lights when the display master

deck is in single playback mode.

v RANDOM This lights when the display mas-

ter deck is in random playback mode.

w PROGRAM This lights when the display

master deck is in program playback mode.

x This lights when the display master deck is

in playback or playback standby mode. Also, when the Auto Cue function is on, it ﬂashes during Auto Cue point search.

y This lights when the display master deck is

in recording or playback standby mode.

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DISC, GROUP, TRACK display

lights up when the display master deck has a disc loaded and is stopped.

GROUP lights up when the display master is the CD deck and the Directory mode is on, or when the display master is the MD deck and the group mode is on.

TRACK is indicated during playback or playback standby.

Character display

information, menu, message and operation status are displayed.

Disc information, track

DISC

CAPS,

to indicate either CAPS or Japanese character mode. In lower case letter mode, there is no indication.

EOM

disc time is less than the EOM set value.

This lights when the remaining track/

These light during title input

on.

This lights when the Timer Play function is

Rear Panel

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ANALOG INPUT MD Terminals

analog line input terminals for the MD deck are for RCA pin jacks. Rated input level is –10 dBV.

ANALOG OUTPUTS – CD – COMMON

– MD Terminals

are for RCA pin jacks. Rated output level is –10 dBV.

The analog line output terminals

The

DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUTPUTS – MD

– CD Terminals

minals (optical). The playback signals from the MD deck and the CD deck are output through their respective digital output terminals.

CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) Connector

These are the digital output ter-

CD: Outputs the CD deck signal.

COMMON: Outputs CD and MD signals. During playback of both decks, the output signal depends on the “COMMON?” option setting on the SYSTEM menu.

MD: Outputs the MD deck signal. During playback, the playback signal is output; during input monitoring, the source signal is output.

DIGITAL (OPTICAL) INPUT Terminal

This is the digital input terminal for the MD deck.

RS-232C compatible serial control from an external PC can be performed.

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Shared operation keys

MD operation keys / CD operation keys

7 q t

6 0 w

NOTE

While these keys can also be used for character input during title input operation, in this manual they are referred to as “Number keys.”

P. MODE key

mode. During selection, the playback mode is indicated on the display in the following manner.

Normal playback (in disc order): no indication

Single playback: SINGLE lights up

Program playback: PROGRAM lights up

Random playback: RANDOM lights up

For the modes apart from normal playback, please refer to “Single-track playback” on page 29, “Program playback” on page 29and “Random playback on page 30.

Even when the power is turned off, the playback mode setting is retained.

INS key

key inserts a space at the cursor position.

This selects the playback

During MD Title Input mode, this

Shared operation keys

The 1 key is used to select CD or MD deck operation, while keys 2 and beyond are shared operation keys.

CD/MD selector

master. Refer to “Display master and remote master settings” on page 25. The following shared operation keys operate the functions of the remote control master deck (CD or MD selectable).

Number keys (0 – 9)

select track numbers and for time search. During MD Title Input mode, they can be used to input letters, codes, numbers and Japanese characters. Characters that can be input are indicated on the keys.

NOTE

Track number selection and time search can only be performed for the display master deck. These functions cannot be operated for the deck selected as the remote control master.

Selects the remote control

These are used to

DEL/CLR key

the track number is cleared when this key is pressed.

During program input, the selected program number track is deleted.

During title input, the character at the cursor position is deleted.

NO key

key on the unit.

ENT/YES key

the YES and ENTER keys on the unit.

REPEAT key

and off. When it is on, REPEAT lights up in the display. Refer to “Repeat playback” on page 27. Even when the power is turned off, the Repeat Mode setting is retained.

A-B REPEAT key

Repeat Mode on and off, and is used to set the section for repeat playback. Refer to “A to B repeat playback” on page 27.

AUTO CUE key

Mode on and off. When it is on, A CUE lights up in the display. Refer to “Auto cue” on page 26. Even when the power is turned off, the Auto Cue Mode setting is retained.

This operates the same way as the NO

During track number input,

This operates the same way as

This turns the Repeat Mode on

This turns the A-B

This turns the Auto Cue

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AUTO READY key

Ready Mode on and off. When it is on, A READY lights up in the display. Refer to “Auto ready (of a speciﬁed track)” on page 27. Even when the power is turned off, the Repeat mode setting is retained.

DIR/GROUP key

during stop, it turns on or off the MP3 disc directory playback mode (when the CD deck is the remote control master) or the MD group playback mode (when the MD deck is the remote control master).

Refer to “MP3 ﬁle directory playback” on page 32, and “MD group playback” on page 33.

TIME key

the TIME key on the unit.

DISPLAY key

mode, the current disc title is displayed.

When pressed during playback or playback standby mode, the current track title is displayed. Also, if the CD/MD Selector is set to the side which is not the current display master, pressing the DISPLAY key will change the current display master setting.

This operates in the same way as

This turns the Auto

When this key is pressed

When pressed during stop

DUBBING key

way as the DUBBING key on the unit. Refer to “Dubbing from CD to MD” on page 34.

PITCH key

pressing the PITCH key/dial on the MD and CD operation sections of the unit, and is used to turn the pitch control on and off. Refer to “Pitch control” on page 28. Even when the power is turned off, the pitch control on/off setting is retained.

PITCH +/- key

way as when rotating the PITCH key/dial on the MD and CD operation sections of the unit. When pitch control is on, the pitch value can be set. Refer to “Pitch control” on page 28. Even when the power is turned off, the pitch setting is retained.

This operates in the same

This operates in the same way as

This operates in the same

MENU key

the Menu of the current remote control master deck. It operates in the same way as the CD MENU and MD MENU keys on the unit.

MENU +/- key

is used to select menu options and make settings. It operates in the same way as the MULTI JOG dial on the unit.

FADER key

back standby, the sound will fade in when playback resumes. When pressed during CD playback, the sound will fade out.

When pressed during MD recording standby, the sound will fade in when recording begins. When pressed during MD recording, the recorded sound will fade out.

This key is used to turn on and off

During Menu Mode, this key

When pressed during CD play-

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standby, press this key continuously for review playback (search).

When an MP3 disc is in the deck during stop mode, if this key is pressed, the directory can be chosen (backward direction).

standby, press this key continuously for cue playback (search).

When an MP3 disc is in the deck during stop mode, if this key is pressed, the directory can be chosen (forward direction).

KEY key

on and off. When it is on, the musical key of CD playback can be changed. Key change settings can be performed from the CD menu. Refer to “Changing the key of playback” on page 31. Even when the power is turned off, the key change settings are retained.

key to skip through tracks in the reverse direction for selection, or for review playback (search). During stop mode, press this key to skip through tracks backwards, or press it continuously to skip at high speed. During playback, press this key to skip back to the start of the track in play.

During playback or playback

key

During playback or playback

This turns the Key Change function

During normal playback, use this

key

k z

b n

h j

key to skip through tracks in the forward direction for selection, or for cue playback (search). During stop mode, press this key to skip through tracks forwards, or press it continuously to skip at high speed. During playback, press this key to skip to the start of the next track.

STOP ( ) key

the STOP key on the CD operation section of the unit.

PLAY ( ) key

the PLAY key on the CD operation section of the unit.

READY ( ) key

with the READY key on the CD operation section of the unit.

During normal playback, use this

key

Operation is the same as with

Operation is the same as

MD Operation Section

EDIT key

mode and Title Input mode, press this key to enter MD Edit mode. Refer to “MiniDisc editing” on page

41.

When this key is pressed during MD Edit mode, the unit returns to normal operation mode.

TITLE key

mode and MD Edit mode, press this key to enter Title Input mode. Refer to “Title input” on page 45.

When this key is pressed during Title Input mode, the unit returns to normal operation mode.

CHARA key

this key to switch between types of input characters. Refer to “Title input” on page 45.

The type of character selected is indicated by the display.

Lower case letters/code: no indication Capital letters/code: CAPS Japanese:

SYNC key

recording on or off. When on, recording is automatically started and stopped depending upon the input signal level. Refer to “Sync recording” on page 39.

When on, the SYNC indicator in the display lights up.

standby, press this key continuously for review playback (search).

During normal operation, Menu

During Title Input mode, press

This key is used to turn SYNC

key

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When Group mode is on during stop mode, if this key is pressed, groups can be chosen (backward direction).

standby, press this key continuously for cue playback (search).

When Group mode is on during stop mode, if this key is pressed, groups can be chosen (forward direction).

AUTO TRACK key

this is used to set the Auto Track function. D-D, OFF or -**dB can be selected. Refer to “Adding track numbers” on page 37.

Even when the power is turned off, the settings are retained.

INPUT SEL key

with the INPUT SELECT key on the unit, and is used to choose the MD input source. This key always functions, regardless of the remote control master setting. Refer to “Input source selection” on page 36.

RECORD ( ) key

with the RECORD key on the MD operation section of the unit.

key to skip through tracks in the reverse direction for

key

During playback or playback

During MD recording,

Operation is the same as

During normal playback, use this

key

selection, or for review playback (search). During stop mode, press this key to skip through tracks backwards, or press it continuously to skip at high speed. During playback, press this key to skip back to the start of the track in play.

During title input mode, press this key to move the cursor in the left direction.

During title input mode, press this key to move the cursor in the right direction.

STOP ( ) key

the STOP key on the MD operation section of the unit.

PLAY ( ) key

the PLAY key on the MD operation section of the unit.

READY ( ) key

with the READY key on the MD operation section of the unit.

key

During normal playback, use this

Operation is the same as with

Operation is the same as

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5 – Display master and remote control master

The MD-CD1 is equipped with a CD deck and an MD deck. Since the display and remote control keys can be used by either deck, this function determines which deck is represented by their operation. In this manual, the deck represented by the information in the display is referred to as the “display master,” while the deck being operated by the shared keys on the remote control unit is referred to as the “remote control master.”

Selecting the remote control master

On the upper part of the remote control, there is a CD/MD switch used to select the remote control master. The shared keys on the upper portion of the remote control unit operate for the deck selected as the remote control master.

CD/MD selector switch

Selecting the display master

The display master can be selected using the CD or MD keys. The CD or MD indicator lights up to show the selection.

CD key MD key

CD indicator

To switch the display master using the remote control, set the CD/MD selector to the desired position, then press the DISPLAY key.

MD indicator

CD/MD selector switch

DISPLAY key

NOTE

When using the shared keys on the remote control unit for operation, if the remote control master deck and the display master deck are not the same, the results of the operation will not be indicated on the display. To conﬁrm operation results, the remote control master deck and the display master deck must be the same.

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The various settings and editing operations possible with the MD-CD1 are performed through menu

setting options, some may be made directly using the keys on the remote control.

options shown on the display. Among the many menu

Menu conﬁguration

There are menus for both CD and MD operation. Below each menu are sub-menus, and in each sub-

CD Menu Menu option Function Manual reference Page

CD PLAY sub-menu Options for CD playback

PLAY MODE Playback mode settings “Playback modes” 24

REPEAT Repeat mode settings “Repeat playback” 27

A_CUE LEVEL Auto Cue level setting “Auto cue” 26

A_CUE Auto Cue on/off “Auto cue” 26

A_READY Auto Ready on/off “Auto ready (of a speciﬁed track)” 27

PITCH STEP Pitch control variable pitch setting “Pitch control” 28

menu there are menu options. The menus are conﬁgured as shown below.

EOM_TRK Track EOM mode and operation time “End of disc/track warning” 31

EOM_DISC Disc EOM mode and operation time “End of disc/track warning” 31

TIMER PLAY Timer play on/off “Timer playback” 28

KEY LEVEL Key control level setting “Changing the key of playback” 31

DIR MODE MP3 disc directory mode on/off “MP3 ﬁle directory playback” 32

CD VOL FUNC sub-menu (CD volume function options)

PLAY VOLUME Output level setting “Output volume” 32

F_IN TIME Fade-in operation time setting “Fade-in and fade-out” 31

F_OUT TIME Fade-out operation time setting “Fade-in and fade-out” 31

FADE MODE Setting operation mode after fade-out end “Fade-in and fade-out” 31

SERIAL sub-menu RS-232C data communication options

BAUD RATE data transmission speed setting “Data settings/service data” 49

LENGTH data word length setting “Data settings/service data” 49

PARITY data parity bit setting “Data settings/service data” 49

STOP BIT data stop bit setting “Data settings/service data” 49

SYSTEM sub-menu (options for the unit)

KEYBOARD setting for keyboard type “Keyboard type setting” 47

COMMON CD/MD priority for COMMON output “Basic playback operation” 24

CD P_TIME Conﬁrming total CD playing time “Data settings/service data” 49

MD P_TIME Conﬁrming total MD playing time “Data settings/service data” 49

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MD R_TIME Conﬁrming total MD recording time “Data settings/service data” 49

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MD PLAY sub-menu Options for MD playback

PLAY MODE Playback mode settings “Playback modes” 24

REPEAT Repeat mode settings “Repeat playback” 27

A_CUE LEVEL Auto Cue level setting “Auto cue” 26

A_CUE Auto Cue on/off “Auto cue” 26

A_READY Auto Ready on/off “Auto ready (of a speciﬁed track)” 27

PITCH STEP Pitch control variable pitch setting “Pitch control” 28

EOM_TRK Track EOM mode and operation time “End of disc/track warning” 31

EOM_DISC Disc EOM mode and operation time “End of disc/track warning” 31

TIMER PLAY Timer play on/off “Timer playback” 28

GRP MODE Group mode on/off “MD group playback” 33

MD VOL FUNC sub-menu (MD volume function options)

REC VOLUME Input level setting “Basic recording” 36

F_IN TIME Fade-in operation time setting “Fade-in and fade-out recording” 38

F_OUT TIME Fade-out operation time setting “Fade-in and fade-out recording” 38

FADE MODE Setting operation mode after fade-out end “Fade-in and fade-out recording” 38

REC sub-menu (options for MD recording status)

REC MODE Recording mode setting “Basic recording” 36

REC SPEED Setting dubbing mode speed “Basic recording” 36

SYNC LEVEL Operation level of Sync recording “Sync recording” 39

SYNC Sync recording mode on/off “Sync recording” 39

A_TRK LEVEL Auto track operation level “Adding track numbers” 37

A_TRK Auto track mode “Adding track numbers” 37

TM_REC “Time Machine” recording time “Time Machine recording” 38

EDIT sub-menu (options for MD editing functions)

DIVIDE Dividing tracks “Divide tracks” 42

COMBINE Combining tracks “Combine tracks” 43

MOVE Moving tracks “Move tracks” 43

GRP CREATE Creating groups “Creating a group” 44

GRP CANCEL Eliminating a group “Deleting a group” 44

ERASE DISC Erasing disc content “Erase disc” 42

ERASE TRK Erasing a track “Erase track” 41

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UNDO Undoing an editing operation “MiniDisc editing” 41

TITLE sub-menu (options for MD title editing functions)

TITLE INPUT Input of track or disc title “Title input” 45

TITLE GRP Input of a group title “Group title input” 46

Operation basics

Select CD Menu or MD Menu

Front panel operation:

Press the CD MENU key or the MD MENU key to call up the desired menu.

Remote control operation:

Press the MENU key and either the CD Menu or the MD Menu is called up, depending upon the position of the CD/MD selector switch.

The sub-menu screen appears.

Front panel operation:

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select, then press the ENTER key.

Remote control operation:

Use the MENU +/- key to select, then press the ENT/YES key.

The setting screen will be displayed.

Mode>Cont

CD PLAY?

NOTE

In Menu mode, the CD or MD indicators ﬂash to indicate which menu is called up.

When a menu is chosen for a deck that is not the display master, the display master indicator will remain lit, while the indicator for the menu mode deck will begin ﬂashing. If the menu for the display master deck is selected, its indicator will begin ﬂashing.

Select the desired sub-menu

Front panel operation:

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select, then press the ENTER key or the YES key.

Remote control operation:

Use the MENU +/- key to select, then press the ENT/YES key.

The screen for the selected menu option will be displayed.

NOTE

To return to the menu option selection screen, press the NO key on either the front panel or the remote control unit. However, if the NO key is pressed for an EDIT menu option, you will exit the Menu mode.

Settings

Front panel operation:

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select, then press the ENTER key.

Remote control operation:

Use the MENU +/- key to select, then press the ENT/YES key.

NOTE

Some menu options exist for conﬁrmation purposes only, and setting cannot be performed.

For MD Editing Menu operation, refer to “MiniDisc editing” on page 41.

For Title Menu operation, refer to “Title input” on page

45.

How to exit Menu mode after setting (or conﬁrmation), during menu option display.

PLAY MODE?

NOTE

To return to the sub-menu selection screen from a menu option selection screen, press the NO key on either the front panel or the remote control unit.

Select the desired menu option.

Front panel operation:

Press the CD MENU or MD MENU key corresponding to the current Menu mode.

Remote control operation:

Press the MENU key.

The CD or MD indicator will stop ﬂashing.

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The MD-CD1 can play both CDs and MDs. Basic playback and the operation of most playback functions are virtually identical for the CD and MD decks. This section will explain the shared playback

Discs for playback

The CD and MD decks in the MD-CD1 can play back the types of discs listed below.

CD deck

Ordinary audio CDs available commercially (recorded in CD-DA format)

CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD-DA format, and properly ﬁnalized

Playback modes

There are four different playback modes for both the CD deck and the MD deck. The mode selected is indicated on the display.

Normal (continuous) playback mode: no indication lamp

Single playback mode: SINGLE is lit

Program playback mode: PROGRAM red lamp is lit

Random playback mode: RANDOM red lamp is lit

functions ﬁrst, followed by playback functions for CD only, MP3 disc directory playback, and MD group playback.

MP3 ﬁles recorded in ISO9660 format on CD-R and CD-RW discs, and properly finalized

MD deck

Audio MiniDiscs recorded in standard, LP2, LP4 and mono modes.

The playback mode can be selected using the P.MODE key on the remote control. Pressing the key changes the playback mode in the following order:

Cont → Single → Program → Random

You can also select the playback mode using the "PLAY MODE?" option in the PLAY sub-menu of the CD and MD menus.

While the mode can be changed from any playback mode, the explanation in this manual will assume the user is starting from the normal Continuous mode.

Basic playback operation

Push the POWER switch to turn on the unit. The display will indicate NO DISC.

Insert a disc.

CD:

2-1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key, and the CD

tray opens.

2-2 Place the CD in the tray, label side up.

2-3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key again, and the

CD tray closes.

NOTE

For 2-3, instead of the OPEN/CLOSE key, if the PLAY key is pressed, the CD tray will close and playback will begin, and if the READY key is pressed, the CD tray will close and the unit will enter playback standby mode.

After a disc is inserted, the total playing time and number of tracks will be displayed.

MD:

2-1 Insert the MiniDisc into the MD slot, in the

direction of the arrow, and with the label side up.

After a disc is inserted, the disc title (if there is one), and the total playing time and number of tracks will be displayed.

Press the PLAY key.

The indication will light up, and playback begins from track 1. The number of the current track in play is indicated on the display.

To stop playback, press the STOP key.

To pause playback, press the READY key.

The indication will light up, and the unit will enter playback standby mode. To resume playback, press the PLAY key.

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To remove the disc

For a CD, press the OPEN/CLOSE key. For an MD, press the EJECT key.

To play a desired track

Front panel operation:

press either the or key to select the desired track.

Remote control operation:

use either the or keys, or the numeral keys, to select the desired track. Refer to “Track selection” on page 25.

Using headphones

Plug the headphone cord into the PHONES jack located under the POWER switch. Use the source selector switch to choose the desired source, and adjust the volume with the volume control. If the source selector switch is set to COMMON, both CD and MD sources can be monitored. When both decks output a signal, the monitored source depends on the "COMMON?" option setting on the SYSTEM menu.

WARNING

When using headphones, take care not to turn the volume too high. Listening at high volumes for extended periods of time may result in permanent hearing damage.

Display master and remote master settings

For simple playback operation, the front panel keys or the remote control keys can be used. However, to ensure that the deck and disc information is properly shown on the display, the ‘display master’ setting must be selected for the deck in use. Also, when performing various playback operations by remote control, the ‘remote control master’ setting must be

selected for the deck in use. Refer to “Display master and remote control master” on page 20.

To prevent operation errors, we recommend that the display master and the remote control master be set for the same deck.

Track selection

Using the skip function

Select desired tracks for playback with the skip keys,

on the remote control. After selecting the track, press the PLAY key to start playback, or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode.

To restart playback from the beginning of the track in play, press the once. To skip to the previous track, press twice.

To skip to the next track, press

Selecting by track number

Using the number keys on the remote control, the number of the desired track can be entered directly. Even numbers with two or three digits can be entered easily. For example:

Track 9: press ‘9’ and 009 will be displayed.

Track 12: press ‘1’ and ‘2’ and 012 will be displayed.

on the front panel, or

once.

Track 103: press ‘1’ and ‘0’ and ‘3’ and 103 will be displayed.

After input, press the PLAY key to start playback, or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode.

During playback or playback standby, this function enables the search of a desired portion within a track for playback.

Front panel operation: press the key continuously

Remote control operation: continuously press the

Be sure to hold the key down; if you quickly release it, the Skip function will operate.

NOTE

The Search function does not operate with MP3 discs.

search key

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Time Search function

By specifying time from the start of a certain track, you can start playback from a speciﬁed point of a speciﬁed track.

Basic operation

During stop, play or playback standby modes, use the number keys on the remote control to input the three-digit track number (such as 002 for track 2), then the desired elapsed time (***min **sec) from the start of that track.

Example: To specify 1 min 30 sec from the start of track 2, input “002 001 30”

NOTE

For MP3 discs, time cannot be speciﬁed within a track. However, if you input the three-digit track number, playback will begin from the start of that track.

During input, the counter in the display will ﬂash. Regardless of the time display mode, the time from the

start of the speciﬁed track is displayed.

When the ﬁnal digit is entered, the desired position is automatically located. During stop or playback modes, playback will begin from the desired point. During playback standby mode, at the desired point the unit will enter playback standby mode.

Operation variations

Even if the ﬁnal second is not input, playback will begin from the selected point after pressing the PLAY key. Or, if you press the READY key, the unit will enter the playback standby mode at the selected point.

Track search

This is explained in the “Specifying by track number” part of “Track selection” on page 25.

After inputting the three-digit track number, press the PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode.

Specifying to the minute

After inputting the three-digit track number and the number of minutes after the start of the track, press the PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the READY key to cue the track and enter playback standby mode.

NOTE

If a point which does not exist is selected, setting operation will be cancelled.

Auto cue

When the auto cue function is turned on, when a track is selected, the point where sound begins (not where the track begins) on that track is located, and the unit enters playback standby mode. Then, when the PLAY key is pressed, playback begins at exactly that point.

Auto cue on/off and the sound start position detection level can be set separately for CD and MD.

NOTE

Auto Cue functions only for MD tracks recorded in the ST mode. For MD tracks recorded in MONO, LP2 or LP4

Example: To specify 1 min 00 sec from the start of track 2, input “002 001”

NOTE

Following the above example, if “0021” is input, the same position will be located.

modes, the Auto Cue function will only cue to the very beginning of the track.

NOTE

During the stop mode, to cue to the start of sound on track one, just press the READY key.

Turning the Auto Cue function on and off

Press the AUTO CUE key on the remote control to turn this function on and off.

You can also use the “A_CUE?” option on the PLAY sub-menu of the MD menu or CD menu to turn the

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Auto Cue function on and off for each deck. (Default position: OFF)

When the Auto Cue function is on, A_CUE is lit on the display.

Even when the power is turned off, the Auto Cue setting is maintained.

Setting the sound start position detection level

Auto Ready

When the Auto Ready function is on, after each track is played, playback standby mode is entered at the start of the next track. Even when the Skip function is used to skip tracks, playback standby mode is entered at the start of the selected track.

NOTE

When the Auto Cue function is also on, playback standby mode is entered at the start of the sound on the selected track, and not the beginning of that track.

Use the “A_CUE LEVEL?” option on the PLAY submenu of the MD menu or CD menu to set the sound start position detection level. Settings can be made independently for each deck. The level can be set between –72 dB and –30 dB in 6 dB increments.

NOTE

When the Auto Cue point is being searched, the > arrow ﬂashes in the display, and audio output is muted.

Turning the Auto Ready function on and off

Press the AUTO READY key on the remote control to turn the function on and off.

You can also use the “A_READY?” option on the PLAY sub-menu of the MD menu or CD menu to turn the Auto Ready function on and off for each deck. (Default position: OFF)

When the Auto Ready function is on, A.READY is lit on the display.

Repeat playback

Press the REPEAT key on the remote control to turn on the Repeat mode. In this mode, all the tracks on the disc are played continuously. During playback, if the Repeat mode is turned on, playback continues as before, and when the last track ﬁnishes, playback resumes from the ﬁrst track. If Repeat mode is turned on when the deck is stopped, press the PLAY key to begin operation.

A to B repeat playback

If a speciﬁc portion between two points on the disc is speciﬁed, that portion can be played back repeatedly.

During playback, press the A-B REPEAT key on the remote control at the beginning of the desired portion on the disc. “A-” ﬂashes on the display.

At the end of the desired portion on the disc, press the A-B REPEAT key on the remote control again. “REPEAT” and “A-B” are lit up on the dis-

Even when the power is turned off, the Auto Ready setting is maintained.

You can also use the “REPEAT?” option in the PLAY sub-menu of the MD and CD menus to turn the Repeat mode on and off for each deck.

Combining the Repeat mode with the Program, Single-track playback and Random playback functions will enable Program Repeat, Single-track Repeat and Random Repeat operations, respectively.

play, and the desired A-B section will be played repeatedly.

To cancel A-B Repeat mode and resume normal playback

Press the A-B REPEAT key once more.

In Random and Program modes, A-B Repeat cannot function when the speciﬁed A-B section spans more than one track.

When the STOP key is pressed, the speciﬁed A-B section is cancelled.

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Continuous CD and MD playback

With this function, when one deck ﬁnishes, the other deck begins play.

Turn on the CONT PLAY switch on the front panel.

Play a CD or MD.

When the disc ﬁnishes playback, the disc in the other deck begins playing automatically. When that disc ﬁnishes, the ﬁrst disc is played again, and the playback cycle continues.

Timer Playback

By using an external timer, you can set the MD-CD1 to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is turned on by the timer.

First, plug the power cord of the MD-CD1 into the power outlet of the timer.

Load a CD or an MD into the unit.

Use the “TIMER PLAY?” option on the PLAY sub-menu of the MD or CD menu to turn the timer function on for the desired deck.

NOTE

During Continuous Play, the deck currently in playback automatically becomes the display master.

When the Repeat Mode is turned on, Repeat playback is performed instead of continuous playback.

That is, Repeat Mode has priority over the Continuous Play function.

To cancel Continuous Play operation, press the STOP key.

When Timer Play has been turned on, the timer icon lights up in the display.

Set the timer to the desired time. Consult the timer’s operation manual for details. At the set time, the power to the MD-CD1 will be turned on, and playback will automatically begin.

NOTE

Only one deck can be selected for timer playback. This deck will become the display master during Timer Play operation.

Pitch control

When playing back an audio CD or MD, the pitch (or speed) of the playback can be varied. Pitch can be varied +/- 12.5% for MD, and +/- 16% for CD.

NOTE

Pitch control does not function for MP3 discs.

Front panel operation

During stop, playback or playback standby mode, press the PITCH control for the desired deck to turn the Pitch Control function on.

Rotate the pitch control knob to set the pitch.

NOTE

Use the “PITCH STEP?” option in the PLAY sub-menu of the MD and CD menus to adjust the pitch control steps from 0.1% to 1.0% in 0.1% increments. (Default: 0.1%)

Remote control operation

During stop, playback or playback standby mode, press the PITCH key to turn the Pitch Control function on.

Use the PITCH +/- key to set the pitch. Pitch is adjusted in 0.1% increments.

NOTE

Pitch control only functions during normal playback. During recording, pitch control does not function.

For MD, when the pitch control function is on, there is no digital output of the playback signal. For CD, however, a digital signal is output.

When turning the pitch control on and off during playback, sound output is cut for a short instant.

Pitch control does not function for MD playback in LP2 mode.

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Single-track playback

This function enables playback of just a single track.

During the Stop mode, press the P.MODE key on the remote control, and “SINGLE” lights up in the display.

After the selected track ﬁnishes, playback stops.

Program playback

This function enables playback of selected tracks in any desired order. Up to 99 tracks can be selected from a CD, or up to 25 tracks from an MD, for Program playback.

During stop mode, press the P.MODE key on the remote control until “PROGRAM” is indicated on the display.

The program number and total program playing time will be shown on the character display.

NOTE

If the Repeat function is also on, the selected track will be played repeatedly.

You can also use the “PLAY MODE?” option in the PLAY sub-menu of the MD and CD menus to set the Singletrack playback mode.

Even when the power is turned off, the Single-track playback mode settings are retained.

As the program is being created, the program number and total program playing time is revised on the display. To conﬁrm program contents, press the skip keys during playback or playback standby.

NOTE

If the total program playing time exceeds 999 min 59 sec for CD, or 715 min 49 sec for MD, “- - - m - - s” is displayed.

When program setting is completed, press the PLAY key to begin playback of the tracks in the programmed order.

0p 0m 0s

Program number

Total program playing time

NOTE

You can also use the “PLAY MODE?” option in the PLAY sub-menu of the MD and CD menus to set the Program Playback mode.

Use the number keys on the remote control to select each desired track for program playback, then press the ENT/YES key. The track number will be entered into the program.

NOTE

To set the program by front panel operation, use the MULTI JOG dial to select the track number, then press the ENTER key to add the track to the program.

Repeat the above step 2 until the desired program is completed.

NOTE

If the STOP key is pressed without ﬁrst pressing the PLAY key, all the program data will be erased.

Deleting a programmed track

During STOP mode, use the skip key to select the track for deletion. The track number will be shown in the display.

Press the DEL/CLR key.

NOTE

Right after STOP, if the DEL/CLR key is pressed, the last track programmed will be deleted.

Adding a track to the program

During STOP mode, using the skip keys, skip to the programmed track before the position you wish to add a track. The track number should be shown on the display.

Use the number keys to input the track number of the track to be added.

Press the ENT/YES key.

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7 – CD and MD Playback—Random playback

NOTE

Right after STOP, if the number of the track to be added is input, and the ENT/YES key is pressed, the track will be added to the end of the program.

To add a track to the program by front panel operation, use the MULTI JOG dial to select the track number, then press the ENTER key.

Program limitations

With an MD, if the Group mode is on, programs that include more than one group cannot be created.

With MP3 discs, if the Directory mode is on, programs that include more than one directory cannot be created.

The same track may be repeated in a program.

When 99 CD tracks CD (or 25 MD tracks) are entered into a program, if you attempt to add a track,

Random playback

In this mode, the deck will play back all the tracks on the disc in completely random order, regardless of track number.

During stop mode, press the P.MODE key on the remote control until “RANDOM” is indicated on the display.

“PGM Full!” will be displayed, and no more tracks can be added.

Saving program data

When program playback has ﬁnished, or when the STOP key is pressed, and the deck stops, the program data is retained.

When the power is turned off, the Program playback mode remains on, but the program data is deleted.

When the deck is stopped, pressing the STOP key will delete the program data.

When the deck is stopped, pressing the P.MODE key will cancel the Program mode and delete the program data.

When the PLAY key is pressed but there is no program data, “PGM Empty!” will be displayed, and the deck will not operate.

NOTE

You can also use the “PLAY MODE?” option in the PLAY sub-menu of the MD and CD menus to set the Random Playback mode.

Press the PLAY key and Random playback will begin.

Time display switching

During MD or audio CD playback (or playback standby), when the TIME key on either the front panel or the remote control is pressed, the time display will switch through several modes in the following order.

Elapsed track time (no display light indication)

Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display)

Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display)

Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in the display)

NOTE

During MD playback, the remaining disc time indication, as with CD, shows the playback time remaining until the end of the disc. Please note that this may dif-

NOTE

Even when the power is turned off, the deck will remain in RANDOM mode.

fer from the remaining time indicated when recording the MD.

When stopped, the total recording time is shown, regardless of the status of the TOTAL and REMAIN indicators.

When playing an MP3 disc, elapsed track time is always displayed, and the TIME key does not operate.

For details on time display during recording and recording standby on an MD deck, please refer to “Checking remaining MD time” on page 40.

Even when the power is turned off, the time display mode setting is retained.

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7 – CD and MD Playback—End of disc/track warning

End of disc/track warning

When nearing the end of a track or disc, a warning indication is shown on the display.

The number of seconds before the track/disc end that the warning is displayed can be set beforehand, so that when playback reaches that point, the “EOM” warning will begin ﬂashing on the display.

Playback functions for CD only

The following playback functions are for CD only, and are not available for MD playback.

Changing the key of playback

They key of the music can be changed during CD playback. Please note that this feature does not operate with MP3 discs.

Use the “KEY LEVEL?” option on the PLAY sub-menu of the CD menu to change the key. The playback key can be raised or lowered 1/2 octave in half-tone increments. Selection values: 0 (no change), b1 to b6, #1 to #6

Press the KEY key on the front panel to turn the Key Change function on.

The “KEY” indication lights up in the display.

NOTE

Each time the KEY key is pressed, the function is switched on or off. When the function is on, instead of an “ON” indication, the key selected (in operation 1. above) is indicated on the display. For example: “Key b2”

In this condition, when a CD is played back, the key of the music is changed while the speed of the music remains the same.

NOTE

Even when the power is turned off, the key change setting is retained.

When the Key Change function is on, even if the Pitch Control function is used to change the playback speed, the key of playback will remain ﬁxed at the preset key. (Even if the key level is 0 (zero), the Key Change function can be turned on.)

To set the warning display time, use the “EOM TRK?” or “EOM DISC” options on the PLAY submenu of the MD and CD menus. Each can be set between 1 and 99 seconds in 1-second increments, or the warning display can be turned off.

Fade-in and fade-out

When this function is on, when CD playback begins the song fades in, and when playback ﬁnished the song fades out.

To set the fade operation, use the menu options shown below. They can be found under the VOL FUNC sub-menu in the CD menu.

F_IN TIME

The length of the fade in to the normal level can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments. (Default setting: 3 seconds).

F_OUT TIME

The length of the fade out into complete silence can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments. (Default setting: 3 seconds).

FADE MODE

The deck can be set to continue playback (“Play”) or enter playback standby mode (“Ready”) after fadeout is completed.

In stop mode or playback standby mode, press the FADER key.

Playback begins and the sound fades in. After the preset fade-in time, the sound is at normal level.

During playback, press the FADER key when you wish to fade-out the sound.

Fade-out begins, and after the preset fadeout time, there is silence. After it becomes silent, depending upon the Fade mode setting, playback continues or the deck enters playback standby mode.

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7 – CD and MD Playback—MP3 file directory playback

Output volume

The volume of the CD playback output signal can be adjusted. This adjustment functions for both for analog output (including headphone output) and digital output.

MP3 ﬁle directory playback

MP3 ﬁles recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as ﬁles are handled in an ordinary PC, with some MP3 ﬁles held within a directory. In addition, several directories can be combined into one directory. This results in multiple layers of directories and ﬁles.

When the Directory mode is on, only those ﬁles within a selected directory are available for playback. When the directory mode is off, the directory conﬁguration is ignored, and all MP3 ﬁles recorded on the disc are available for playback. Please note that Program playback and Repeat playback only function within directories.

NOTE

Each MP3 ﬁle is handled as a track. Directories which do not contain MP3 ﬁles directly

under them cannot be selected for playback. For example, in the diagram below, under directory A are directory B and directory C. If there are MP3 ﬁles in both directory B and C, directory A cannot be selected for playback, but directory B and C can be selected for playback.

Setting is made using the “PLAY VOLUME?” option on the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the CD menu.

The level can be set between –54 dB and +18 dB, or “- - -“ (- inﬁnity) can be selected.

NOTE

Since volume adjustment is performed in the digital domain, if the output level is excessive in the plus direction, digital distortion will be generated.

Disc

Directory

(MP3 file)

mp3. 1

mp3. 2

mp3. 3

mp3. 4

mp3. 5

mp3. 6

mp3. 7

mp3. 8

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Directory playback setting

Set the remote control master to CD, and press the DIR/GROUP key.

“DIR ON” or “DIR OFF” will be shown in the display. When the DIR/GROUP key is pressed, the current setting is changed. For example, if the directory playback mode is off, when the key is pressed, the mode is turned on and “DIR ON” is displayed.

7 – CD and MD Playback—MD group playback

You can also use the “DIR MODE?” option in the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the CD menu to turn this mode on or off.

MD group playback

During Stop mode, the CD SEARCH key on the remote control can be used to select a directory.

Press the CD SEARCH key, and the selected directory title will be shown on the display.

The MD-CD1 allows MD tracks to be divided into groups.

When the Group mode is on, only those tracks in the selected group are available for playback. This is like playing a disc which only contains the tracks in a selected group. Accordingly, Program playback and Repeat playback only function within the group.

Group playback setting

Set the remote control master to MD, and press the DIR/GROUP key.

“GRP ON” or “GRP OFF” will be shown in the display. When the DIR/GROUP key is pressed, the current setting is changed. For example, if the Group playback mode is off, when the key is pressed, the mode is turned on and “GRP ON” is displayed.

You can also use the “GRP MODE?” option in the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the MD menu to turn this mode on or off.

During Stop mode, the MD SEARCH key on the remote control can be used to select a group.

Press the MD SEARCH key, and the number of the selected group will be shown on the display, followed by the group title.

NOTE

When Group mode is on, regardless of the group, tracks which are not in the group cannot be played.

When Group mode is turned on, recording is not possible.

Creating and deleting groups

Using the “EDIT” sub-menu of the MD menu, groups can be created or deleted. Refer to “Creating a group” and “Deleting a group” in the “MiniDisc editing” section starting on page 41.

Titling groups

You can title the groups using the “TITLE” submenu of the MD menu. Refer to “Group title input” on page 46.

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8 – Dubbing from CD to MD

The MD-CD1 makes it easy to dub from CD to MD. Selected tracks or the entire disc can be dubbed.

Basic dubbing operation

First, load the CD to be used as the dubbing source into the CD deck, then insert a recordable MiniDisc into the MD deck.

To dub the entire CD

While the CD deck is stopped, press the DUBBING key on either the front panel or the remote control.

Recording mode setting

Using the “REC MODE?” option on the REC submenu of the MD menu, select the recording mode from the following choices.

ST:

MONO

LP2

LP4

standard stereo recording mode

monaural recording mode

half-speed stereo recording mode

quarter-speed stereo recording mode

default, with no display indication

“MONO” lights up in the display

“LP2” lights up in the display

“LP4” lights up in the display

To dub a selected track on the CD

During playback of the desired track, or when that track is cued and the deck is in playback standby mode, press the DUBBING key on either the front panel or the remote control.

When the track is ﬁnished dubbing, both decks will stop.

NOTE

Dubbing is performed in the preset recording mode and recording speed. For details, refer to the following.

NOTE

In MONO mode, only the left channel is recorded, and the recording time is twice that in ST mode.

The recording time in LP2 mode is twice that in ST mode.

The recording time in LP4 mode is four times that in ST mode.

The remaining MD recording time indicated depends upon the recording mode setting.

Recordings made in different recording modes can be combined on the same disc.

Since a special data compression technology is used for LP4 mode (quarter-time recording for four times the recording time in stereo), there is the very slight possibility of spikes of noise being generated. If sound quality is an important consideration, we do not recommend the use of the LP4 mode.

Dubbing speed setting

Use the “REC SPEED?” option on the REC submenu of the MD menu to select either “NORMAL” or “HIGH” speed dubbing.

NORMAL: dubbing is performed during regular playback

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HIGH: dubbing speed depends on the MD recording mode, as indicated below.

MD recording mode source

dubbing speed

disc

Standard mode audio CD4X speed

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MONO mode

––– MP3

LP2 or LP4

audio CD2X speed

disc

actual speed

To listen while dubbing, select NORMAL. For faster dubbing, select HIGH.

When Rec Speed is set to NORMAL, MD dubbing is possible even if the Key Change or Pitch Control functions have been used for CD playback.

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9 – MD recording from an external source

The MD-CD1 can not only dub from CD to MD, it also allows MD recording from other sound sources.

Basic recording

Set the recording mode and select the input source. While monitoring the input signal, adjust the recording level. After all settings are complete, you are ready to make a recording.

Before following the procedures below, make sure the MD-CD1 power is on, a recordable MiniDisc is in the deck, and the deck is in stop mode.

Recording mode setting

Use the “REC MODE?” option on the REC sub-menu of the MD menu to set the recording mode.

For more details, refer to the previous section “Dubbing from CD to MD” on page 34.

Input source selection

Use the INPUT SEL key on the front panel or the remote control to select the input source.

Press the key to switch between ANALOG and OPTICAL.

ANALOG The analog signal from the ANALOG INPUT terminals is the recording source.

OPTICAL The digital signal from the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) INPUT is the recording source.

Even if the power is turned off, the selected input source is retained.

Input monitoring

Press the RECORD key on either the front panel or the remote control.

The MD deck will enter recording standby mode, the READY and RECORD indicators will light up, and “REC” and “||” will light up on the display.

When the digital input (OPTICAL) is selected, if there is no proper digital signal input, “D-IN UNLOCK!” will be displayed, and recording cannot be performed.

NOTE

If a partially recorded disc is inserted, the end of the recorded portion will be detected.

The deck will enter recording standby mode, and the MD input signal can be monitored through headphones or a connected audio system.

NOTE

If monitoring through a connected system, connect the MD OUTPUTS terminals to the system. Connection through the COMMON OUTPUTS terminal is also possible, but in this case, the appropriate setting must be made using the “COMMON?” option on the SYSTEM sub-menu of the CD menu. Refer to “Connecting analog audio equipment” on page 10.

For details on headphone monitoring, refer to “Basic playback operation” on page 24.

Even if no MD is inserted in the deck, it is still possible to monitor the input signal by pressing the RECORD key. In this case, “Monitor” will be shown in the display.

To cancel input monitoring, press the STOP key.

Recording level adjustment

Adjust the recording level while monitoring the input and viewing the meters.

Use the “REC VOLUME?” option on the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the MD menu to adjust the level.

If ANALOG is selected as the input source, you may also use the front panel INPUT controls (L and R) to set the level independently for each channel.

NOTE

The deck cannot enter recording standby mode in the following cases.

The tab on the MD cartridge is set to prevent recording, and “W_Protected” is displayed.

The disc is full, and “Disc Full!” is displayed. The maximum number of tracks has been recorded, and

“Track Full!” is displayed.

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Recording start

In the recording standby mode, press the PLAY key, and recording will start.

To stop recording , press the STOP key.

After pressing the STOP key, “UTOC Writing!” will be shown on the display as the User Table Of Contents is written on the disc.

To pause recording, press the READY key.

9 – MD recording from an external source—Recording cautions

To eject the disc from the deck, press the EJECT key during stop mode.

NOTE

When “UTOC Writing!” is ﬂashing on the display, data on the recorded contents is being written onto the disc.

Recording cautions

When “W_Protected!” is displayed

The inserted MD cannot be recorded, or a playbackonly MD was inserted.

Close the write protect tab to enable recording.

During this process, if the power cord is unplugged from the power source, or the unit is moved or disturbed, this essential data cannot be correctly recorded on the disc.

Adding track numbers

Track numbers are necessary for editing and cueing operation. During recording, track numbers are entered automatically, and may also be entered manually either during or after recording.

Auto track function

This function automatically enters track numbers during recording.

Set this function using the AUTO TRACK key on the remote control to select "-**dB", "D-D" or "OFF".

You can also set the auto track function using the "A_TRK?" option in the REC sub-menu of the MD menu.

-**dB

If the signal falls below the Auto Track operation level for more than four seconds, a track number is automatically entered. To set this operation level, use the “A_TRK LEVEL?” option on the REC sub-menu of the MD menu. The level can be set between –30 dB to +72 dB in 6 dB increments.

D-D

When recording from digital sources, track numbers are added in accordance with the source track numbers.

When recording from analog sources, track numbers are added when the input level drops for four seconds or more, in the same way as with the “-**dB” setting above.

NOTE

Even when the power is turned off, the Auto Track and Auto Track Level settings are retained.

Entering a track number manually

During recording: press the RECORD key at the point where you wish to begin a new track.

After recording: track numbers can be entered during editing operation. Refer to “Divide tracks” on page

42.

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9 – MD recording from an external source—Fade-in and fade-out

Fade-in and fade-out recording

At the beginning and end of MD recording, fade-in and fade-out effects can be performed.

Before following the procedure below, make sure that basic recording preparations have been completed, a recordable disc is inserted, and the deck is in stop mode.

Set operation using the following menu options on the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the MD menu.

F_IN TIME

The length of the fade in to the normal level can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments. (Default setting: 3 seconds).

F_OUT TIME

The length of the fade out into complete silence can be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second increments. (Default setting: 3 seconds).

FADE MODE

The deck can be set to continue recording (“Rec”) or enter recording standby mode (“Ready”) after fadeout is completed.

In recording standby mode, press the FADER key.

Recording begins and the sound fades in. After the preset fade-in time, the sound is at normal level.

During recording, press the FADER key when you wish to fade-out the sound.

Fade-out begins, and after the preset fadeout time, there is silence. After it becomes silent, depending upon the Fade mode setting, recording continues or the deck enters recording standby mode.

NOTE

Fade-in or fade-out only may be selected. The “Time Machine” recording function cannot be per-

formed together with fade-in recording. For details, refer to the following section.

“Time Machine” recording

This function makes it possible to start recording up to 6 seconds before the time the recording operation is actually started. It operates by holding the input signal in a buffer memory that can be set to contain up to 6 seconds of data representing a normal stereo input signal.

Before following the procedure below, make sure that basic recording preparations have been completed, a recordable disc is inserted, and the deck is in stop mode.

Set the time value for the amount of data to be stored in the buffer using the “TM_REC?” option on the REC sub-menu of the MD menu.

Setting values range from 1 to 6 seconds in 1second increments, as well as OFF. The default setting is OFF.

OFF: The Time Machine function does not operate.

1 sec to 6 sec settings: The buffer will hold the corresponding seconds of signal.

Press the RECORD key to enter recording standby mode.

Press the PLAY key to start recording.

The signal will be recorded from the number of seconds set before the PLAY key is pressed.

Press the STOP key to stop recording.

NOTE

When performing fade-in recording (explained in a previous section), Time Machine recording is not possible.

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9 – MD recording from an external source—Overwrite recording

Overwrite recording

This function is used to record a new signal over a previously recorded but unwanted portion of the disc.

Before following the procedure below, make sure that basic recording preparations have been completed, a recordable disc is inserted, and the deck is in stop mode.

Locate the point at which you wish to begin overwrite recording, press the READY key, and the deck will go into playback standby mode.

To start overwrite recording from the beginning of a certain track, use the SKIP keys or the number keys to select the track, then press the READY key.

To start overwrite recording from the middle of a certain track, use the SKIP keys or the

Sync recording

The Sync recording function automatically begins recording when the signal from external equipment is present in the source input. Plus, if silence in the source signal continues for more than four seconds, the deck is automatically put into the recording standby mode.

Before following the procedure below, make sure that basic recording preparations have been completed, a recordable disc is inserted, and the deck is in stop mode.

Press the SYNC key on the remote control to select on or off.

You can also switch the SYNC recording function on or off using the “SYNC?” option on the REC sub-menu of the MD menu.

Set the signal detection threshold level using the “SYNC LEVEL?” option on the REC sub-menu of the MD menu. The level can be set from –72 dB to –30 dB in 6 db increments. The default setting is –30 dB.

Press the RECORD key to enter recording standby mode.

NOTE

In this status, recording will begin as soon as a source signal is input.

number keys to select the desired track, then press the PLAY key to begin playback (you can also use the Search function). At the desired point, press the READY key.

Press the RECORD key, “Over Write” will be shown on the display, and the deck will enter recording standby mode.

Adjust the recording level if necessary.

Press the PLAY key and overwrite recording begins.

NOTE

When “SINGLE,” “RANDOM” or “PROGRAM” lights up in the display, overwrite recording cannot be performed. In the case of step 2 above, “Can’t Rec” will be displayed.

Input the source signal.

When a source signal is detected, recording begins automatically.

If the signal is under the threshold level for over four seconds, the deck automatically enters recording standby mode.

NOTE

During SYNC recording standby, recording cannot be started manually by pressing the PLAY key.

To manually stop recording, press the STOP key.

NOTE

During SYNC recording, even if the READY key is pressed, the recording standby mode cannot be entered. (The key cannot be used to pause recording.)

The INPUT SEL key does not function during SYNC recording.

After SYNC recording ﬁnishes and the deck enters recording standby mode, if the power is turned off the recording data will be deleted. Make sure to press the STOP key so that the U-TOC is written onto the disc before turning the power off.

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9 – MD recording from an external source—Checking remaining

Checking remaining MD time

During MD recording or recording standby mode, press the TIME key on either the front panel or the remote control, and the elapsed track recorded time and remaining recording time will be shown in succession on the display.

Elapsed track recorded time (no indication light)

Disc remaining time (REMAIN only, or TOTAL and REMAIN will light up)

Even if the power is turned off, the time settings will be retained.

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10 – MiniDisc editing

Tracks recorded can be deleted, moved, divided or combined by MiniDisc editing operation.

Editing operations

All MD editing functions are operated from the EDIT sub-menu on the MD menu.

After selecting a menu option on the EDIT submenu, subsequent operation will vary. Speciﬁc operations for each menu option are explained individually in the following section.

NOTE

Editing functions cannot be performed on discs set to prevent accidental erasure (write protected), and “W_Protected!” will be displayed when accessing the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

Tracks and points for editing

For most editing menu options, if the deck is not in play or in playback standby mode at the track or point to be edited, the option itself cannot be

UNDO an edit operation

It is possible to cancel the most recently performed editing operation.

Stop the MD deck.

Select the “UNDO?” option from the EDIT sub-menu. Undo> *** is displayed, with *** representing the last performed editing option.

selected, and “Can’t Edit!” will be displayed. These are options for editing functions to be performed on tracks or points, including DIVIDE, COMBINE and MOVE. The ERASE TRK option is called up before the track has been selected.

Canceling edits

To cancel editing operations up to the point where the setting screen or conﬁrmation screen (“Sure?”) appears, press the NO key, the MD STOP key, or the MD MENU key (MENU key on the remote control).

NOTE

After editing operations have been completed, with the MD still inserted and “TOC” lit up on the display, if the power is turned off, the revised U-TOC will not be written on the disc, and the editing operation will not be retained on the disc.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

Erase track

Unwanted tracks can be erased one at a time

Example: To erase B in track number 2

The last editing operation performed will be undone.

Selecting a track to be erased by playback

1. The deck should be in play or in playback standby on the track to be erased.

Select the “ERASE TRK?” option on the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

After the track is erased, “Complete” is shown on the display.

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10 – MiniDisc editing—Erase disc

Selecting a track to be erased on the menu

1. In the stop mode, select the “ERASE TRK?” option on the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

“Track>***” will be displayed, with *** representing the last track number.

Select the track to be erased using the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel, or the MENU -/+ key on the remote control, and press the ENTER key.

Erase disc

All the tracks on the disc can be erased in one operation.

Select the “ERASE DISC?” option on the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Divide tracks

“Sure?” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

After the track is erased, “Complete” is shown on the display.

NOTE

When a track is erased, the tracks are renumbered from the next track.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

After all the tracks on the disc are erased, “Complete” is shown on the display.

Tracks can be divided into two or more tracks.

Example: To divide C and D contained in track number 3 into two tracks

Select the “DIVIDE?” option on the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

Play back the track to be divided, and at the desired divide point, press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

“Point> 0” is displayed, and starting at the divide point (speciﬁed in the above operation) a few seconds are played back repeatedly to enable conﬁrmation.

NOTE

As an alternate procedure to steps 1 and 2 above, play the track to be divided, and at the desired point, put

the deck into playback standby mode. Then select the “DIVIDE?” option on the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu, and “Point> 0” will be displayed. Starting at the divide point (speciﬁed in the above operation) a few seconds are played back repeatedly to enable conﬁrmation.

If necessary, use the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel, or the MENU -/+ key on the remote control to adjust the divide point.

After the divide point has been set, press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

After the track is divided, “Complete” is shown on the display.

NOTE

If a title has been added to the track, it will be retained only for the ﬁrst of the new divided track. The second divided track will not have a title.

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Combine tracks

10 – MiniDisc editing—Combine tracks

Two successive tracks can be combined into one track by deleting the track mark of the second track.

Example: To combine B and C

NOTE

Successive tracks recorded with different recording modes cannot be combined into a single track.

Put the deck in play or in playback standby on the second of the two tracks to be combined.

Move tracks

For example, if tracks 2 and 3 are to be combined, play track 3 or put it in playback standby mode.

Select the “COMBINE?” option on the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

“Track OK?” is displayed, and a 3-second segment from the end of the ﬁrst track and a 3-second segment from the start of the second track are successively played back repeatedly to enable conﬁrmation.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

After the tracks are combined, “Complete” is shown on the display.

NOTE

If both tracks have titles, the combined track will take the title of the ﬁrst of the two tracks.

Tracks can be moved to different positions in the playing order.

Example: To move D from track number 4 to track number 2

Put the deck in play or in playback standby on the track to be moved.

NOTE

If the above step is not performed ﬁrst, and the following operations are performed while the deck is in stop mode, the last track will automatically be selected as the track to be moved.

Select the “MOVE?” option on the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

“Move ***>### “ is displayed, with *** representing the number of the track to be moved, and ### representing the track number where it will be moved.

Use the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel, or the MENU -/+ key on the remote control to select the track number where it will be moved.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

After the track is moved, “Complete” is shown on the display.

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10 – MiniDisc editing—Creating a group

Creating a group

The MD-CD1 enables tracks to be divided into groups on a single MD disc for playback by group. Refer to “MD group playback” on page 33.

A group is created by specifying track numbers of the “starting” track and the “ending” track.

In stop mode, select the “GRP CREATE?” option from the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

“ST Trk> 001” is displayed. This shows the starting track selection.

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select the starting track.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

“ED Trk>***” is displayed. This shows the ending track selection.

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select the starting track.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

After the speciﬁed group is created, “Complete” is shown on the display.

Disc title when creating a group

When creating a group, a disc title containing the group information or the group title is automatically created.

For example, if the original title of the disc is “Favorites” and tracks 1 to 4 are combined into a group titled “Jazz” and tracks 5 to 8 are combined into a group titled “Latin,” the new title of the disc will be:

0; Favorites//1-4; Jazz//5-8; Latin//

If titles are not given to the disc and the groups, the new disc title will be:

Deleting a group

Groups can also be deleted.

In stop mode, select the “GRP CANCEL?” option from the EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

“GRP No> 01” is displayed.

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select the number of the group to be deleted.

If all the current groups are to be deleted, select “ALL.”

0; //1-4; //5-8; //

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

After the speciﬁed group is deleted, “Complete” is shown on the display.

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11 – Title input

Titles can be given to the MD disc, and the tracks and groups on it, using the TITLE sub-menu on the MD menu.

Disc title input

In the stop mode, select the “TITLE INPUT?” option on the TITLE sub-menu on the MD menu.

“Title> Disc” will be displayed.

While “Title> Disc” is displayed, press the ENTER key or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

The current disc title is shown on the character display, title edit mode is entered, and the cursor ﬂashes.

NOTE

If there is no current title, nothing will be shown on the display, and only the cursor will ﬂash.

If a group is set, the default title automatically created by the MD-CD1 will be displayed. Refer to “Creating a group” on page 44.

Add a title following the guidelines below, and press the MD MENU key or the MENU key on the remote control to conﬁrm.

NOTE

Just as with the editing menu, after the title is selected and entered on the disc, and TOC lights up on the display, if the power is turned off, the U-TOC will not be recorded onto the disc, and the titles will not be added.

Press the CHAR key on the remote control to select from three different types of characters.

Lower case letters/code: no indication Capital letters/code: CAPS Japanese:

For front panel operation, use the DISPLAY key.

Input procedure

Use the number keys to input characters at the cursor position.

Press the number keys the necessary number of times to get the desired character to appear on the display.

For front panel operation, use the MULTI JOG dial.

To move the cursor position

Use the skip keys.

However, if a different number key is pushed, the cursor automatically moves to the right.

For front panel operation, use the skip keys.

NOTE

For discs with groups, set the Group mode to on before inputting a title. If a title is added with the Group mode off, the group settings may become inoperative.

Title input operation

In Title Input mode, the cursor ﬂashes in the character display. Since it is more efﬁcient to use the remote control to input titles, the following explanation will center on its use.

NOTE

It is even more efﬁcient to connect a keyboard for title input. Refer to “Title input by keyboard” on page 47.

Follow the guidelines below to input titles on the screen.

Select the type of character for input

To delete characters

Set the cursor on the character to be deleted, then press the DEL/CLR key.

For front panel operation, use the NO key.

To insert characters

Move the cursor to the location where you wish to insert a character, and press the INS key.

For front panel operation, use the YES key.

To change a character

Set the cursor on the character to be changed, then input the desired character.

NOTE

As with the Editing menu, after the name is set, if the power is turned off while the MD is still inserted (TOC lights up), the revised U-TOC will not be recorded on the disc, and the title will not be input. The U-TOC is recorded when the disc is ejected.

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11 – Title input—Track title input

Track title input

Method 1

With this method, the tracks for title input are selected ﬁrst.

Put the deck in playback or playback standby mode on the track you wish to add a title. During recording, you may also input a title for the current track being recorded.

Select the “TITLE INPUT?” option on the TITLE sub-menu of the MD menu, and press the ENTER key on the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

The title of the track in play will be shown on the character display, Title Edit mode is entered, and the cursor ﬂashes.

NOTE

If there is no track title, only the cursor will ﬂash and nothing will be displayed.

Following the title input guidelines above, input the title, and press the MD MENU key on the front panel or the MENU key on the remote control to conﬁrm.

Method 2

With this method, the Title Input mode is selected ﬁrst.

During stop mode, select the “TITLE INPUT?” option on the TITLE sub-menu on the MD menu.

“Title> Disc” is displayed.

Select the track for title input using the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel, or the MENU -/+ key on the remote control, then press the ENTER key on the front panel or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

For example, select “Title> 003” to choose track 3.

When a selection is made, the current track title is shown on the character display, Title Edit mode is entered, and the cursor ﬂashes.

NOTE

If there is no track title, only the cursor will ﬂash and nothing will be displayed.

Following the title input guidelines above, input the title, and press the MD MENU key on the front panel or the MENU key on the remote control to conﬁrm.

Group title input

During stop mode, select the “TITLE GRP?” option on the TITLE sub-menu on the MD menu.

“Title Grp> **” is displayed, with ** representing the group number.

Press the ENTER key on the front panel or the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

The current group title is shown on the character display, Title Edit mode is entered, and the cursor ﬂashes. The group number ﬂashes on the track number display.

Following the guidelines for title input methods above, input the title, and press the MD MENU key on the front panel or the MENU key on the remote control to conﬁrm.

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12 – Using a computer keyboard

A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM PC compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to

Keyboard type setting

The MD-CD1 must be set for the type of keyboard being connected.

Set the type using the “KEYBOARD?” option on the SYSTEM sub-menu of the CD menu.

Title input by keyboard

Titles can be input just like typing on a PC.

To enter the Title Edit menu

Press SHIFT + F7 to enter the Group Title Edit Menu.

“Title Grp>##” is shown on the display.

Press SHIFT + F8 to enter the Disc/Track Title Edit Menu.

“Title> ##” is shown on the display.

operate certain functions of the MD-CD1. It is particularly efﬁcient for title input.

Select US for an English-language keyboard, or JPN for a Japanese-language keyboard.

To input characters

Character input is performed directly with the letter and number keys.

To move the cursor

Use the cursor arrow keys ←and →).

To delete characters

Delete key: deletes the character in the cursor position

To select the type of characters for input

Press CAPS to select or cancel upper case letters

Press the (katakana) key to select or cancel Japanese characters (Japanese-language keyboards only)

If both of the above are cancelled, lower case letters are input

Other keyboard operations

The keyboard can be used not only for title input, but also to control the deck transports, perform editing functions and other operations. The list below shows the keys that perform various operations.

Keyboard key

F3 MD key

F4 MD STOP

Operation

Back space key: deletes the character before the cursor position

To insert a character

Use the Insert key.

To change a character

Put the cursor on its position and input the desired character.

F5 MD PLAY

F6 MD READY

F7 AUTO CUE for MD

F8 MD RECORD

F9 AUTO READY for MD

F10 REPEAT for MD

F11 PLAY MODE for MD

F12 same as pushing the MD PITCH

control

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Keyboard key

SHIFT + F1 MD EDIT “ERASE TRK”

SHIFT + F2 MD EDIT “ERASE DISC”

SHIFT + F3 (inoperative)

SHIFT + F4 MD EDIT “MOVE”

SHIFT + F5 MD EDIT “DIVIDE”

SHIFT + F6 MD EDIT “COMBINE”

SHIFT + F7 TITLE EDIT “TITLE GRP”

SHIFT + F8 TITLE EDIT “TITLE INPUT”

SHIFT + F9 UNDO

SHIFT + F10 MD EDIT GRP CANCEL

SHIFT + F11 MD EDIT GRP CREATE

SHIFT + F12 DUBBING

Operation

CTRL + F7 AUTO CUE for CD

CTRL + F8 KEY key

CTRL + F9 AUTO READY for CD

CTRL + F10 REPEAT for CD

CTRL + F11 PLAY MODE for CD

CTRL + F12 same as pushing the CD PITCH

control

CAPS Select or cancel upper case letters

(katakana) to select Japanese characters (Japanese-language keyboards only)

←/→

Delete Same as the DEL/CLR key

Back space deletes the character before the

to move the cursor

cursor

CTRL + F1

CTRL + F2

CTRL + F3 CD key

CTRL + F4 CD STOP

CTRL + F5 CD PLAY

CTRL + F6 CD READY

Insert Same as the INS key

ESC Cancel edit or title edit and ﬁnish

Menu mode

Enter ENTER/YES key

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13 – Data settings / service data

Data communication settings

By connecting a PC through its RS-232C terminal to the MD-CD1 through its CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) terminal, the two units can be linked for data exchange. Use the following options on the SERIAL sub-menu of the CD menu to perform their respective settings.

BAUD RATE

Sets the communication speed of the keyboard.

4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 bps can be selected.

Default: 19,200

LENGTH

Viewing service data

You can view service data via the following items in the SYSTEM submenu of the CD menu.

CD P_TIME

The total CD playback time is shown.

Communication word length can be set to either 7 or 8 bits.

Default: 8 bits

PARITY

Communication parity can be set to NON, EVEN or ODD.

Default: NON

STOP BIT

The data stop bit can be set to either 1 or 2.

Default: 1

MD P_TIME

The total MD playback time is shown.

MD R_TIME

The total MD recording time is shown.

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14 – System limitations

CD section

CD-R/RW discs that have not been ﬁnalized cannot be played back. Make sure the disc has been properly ﬁnalized before loading into the player.

About ﬁnalization

MP3 files are played in the following order

Route directory

Even if audio data is recorded onto a CD-R/RW disc, if the TOC (table of contents corresponding to the recorded data) is not written on the disc after recording, the disc cannot be played back on conventional CD players. “Finalization” is the process of writing the TOC on the disc.

A number of record companies have released titles on ‘copy control’ CD discs as a means of protecting artist copyrights. Some of these discs do not comply with standard CD format speciﬁcations, and may not be able to be played on this unit.

The MD-CD1 can play back MP3 ﬁles recorded in formats which conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may also be played back.

For MP3 CDs to be played by the MD-CD1, the following limitations have been placed on the number of MP3 ﬁles and directories.

Maximum number of directories: 255 Maximum number of MP3 ﬁles: 999 Maximum title size of MP3 ﬁles and directories: 255

Directory 1

Directory 4

mp3 4

Directory 5

Directory 2

Directory 6

mp3 2

Directory 3

mp3 3

mp3 1

mp3 5

mp3 6

In this manner, playback is performed from the top level directories.

About MP3 track data

MD section

Even when the maximum recording time is not reached, “Track Full!” is displayed.

Regardless of the time, when the maximum number of tracks has been reached, “Track Full!” is displayed. In the MiniDisc format, the number of tracks is limited to 255. To make an additional recording on discs with 255 tracks, unwanted tracks must be deleted, or tracks must be combined to reduce their number. If this is not possible, the additional recording must be made on a separate disc.

During playback, titles are displayed in the following order of priority:

ID3v2 > ID3v1 > ﬁle title

During stop mode, the ﬁle title is displayed.

Even if the number of tracks or the recording time has not been exceeded, the “Track Full!” message is displayed.

If a great deal of emphasis data has been present, in order to use the track divisions in the same way, “Track Full!” is displayed regardless of the time or number of tracks.

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Although tracks have been deleted, the remaining time on the MD disc does not increase.

When the remaining time on an MD disc is displayed, sections less than 12 seconds are ignored. So even if short tracks are eliminated, the total time indicated does not increase.

hen elapsed recording time and remaining time are added up, it doesn’t match the possible recording time of the MD disc.

Normally, the shortest possible recording unit is 1 cluster (about 2 seconds). Even if the recording is less than this, 2 seconds of space is taken up on the disc, so the actual possible recording time may be less than expected. Furthermore, if a scratch occurs on the disc itself, the area where it exists is automatically voided for use, so the recording time possible in that section is subtracted from total recording time.

Tracks cannot be combined.

Tracks created through editing operation may not be able to be combined with other tracks. If the recording mode (ST, MONO, LP2 or LP4) of two tracks differs, they cannot be combined.

When dubbing from CD to MD, space is created between tracks.

In order to properly record the cueing positions between tracks, space of a certain length is created. If such spaces between tracks are not desired, make the following settings before dubbing.

• Connect the CD digital output to the MD digital input

• Select OPTICAL as the input source

• In the REC sub-menu of the MD menu:

1. Set the SYNC MODE option to ON

2. Set the A_TRK option to DD

Track numbers are not properly entered.

When recording a CD through a digital connection, short tracks are sometimes created depending upon the recorded content of the CD. Also, when the Auto Track function is used and track numbers are automatically generated, depending upon the program material, the track numbers are not properly assigned.

The “UTOC Reading” indication stays on for a longer time.

If three or more tracks are to be combined, tracks less than a certain length (depending upon recording mode) cannot be used. The approximate minimum times are 9 seconds for ST mode, 17 seconds for MONO and LP2 mode, and 33 seconds for LP4 mode.

When search operation is performed, the sound breaks up.

When searching on tracks created through editing operations, the sound will sometimes break up.

When a new recordable MD disc is used, the “UTOC Reading” indication is displayed longer than usual.

For title input, less than 1,700 characters are available.

The title recording area is divided into 7-character units. Even if a title is created with less than 7 characters, that amount of space is still taken up. Therefore, in actual use, you may not be able to input a total of 1,700 characters.

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15 – Message display glossary

Operation messages

Message Details / response

Blank Disc A blank recordable MD

disc has been inserted.

New Disc! A new recordable MD

disc has been inserted.

Complete Editing operation has

been successfully completed.

Dubbing Wait The unit is being read-

ied for dubbing.

TOC Reading The table of contents

data is being read.

UTOC Writing The user table of con-

tents data is being written to the disc.

Now Editing Editing operation is

being performed.

Over Write Overwrite recording

mode is on.

Error Messages

Message Details / response

Disc Error! The disc has malfunc-

tioned. Please replace with a new disc.

Disc Full! No recording time

remaining on the disc, so new recording is not possible.

D-IN UNLOCK! The digital input is not

connected. Turn on the power of the equipment connected to DIGITAL IN.

Not Execute! Editing cannot be com-

pleted due to MD system limitations.

Not Audio! There is no audio signal

from DIGITAL IN.

No Track! There are no recorded

tracks.

PGM Empty! There is no program

PGM Full! No new programs can

be created.

W_Protected! Write-protected MD

disc, so recording or editing is not possible.

Pre Master! A playback-only MD

disc has been inserted.

TOC Error! TOC data is not correct.

Can’t Edit! Editing cannot be per-

formed due to MD system limitations or editing condition limits.

Can’t Rec! Recording cannot start

because the Group mode is on.

Can’t Sel! Menu selection cannot

be performed due to selection prohibitions.

Can’t Undo! You can’t undo since no

editing has been done.

Rec Error! There was an error dur-

ing recording. Please re-record.

Drive Error! There is a problem in

the drive.

Sync Rec ON! The Sync mode is on,

so the recording cannot be started manually.

Err Group! There is a problem in

the data of the created group.

No Group! No groups have been

created.

No DIR! The directory where the

ﬁle is has not been registered.

Decode Err! The MP3 ﬁle cannot be

played back.

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Troubleshooting

15 – Message display glossary—Troubleshooting

There is no power to the unit.

Please check that the power cord is properly plugged in.

“Disc Error!” is displayed.

The disc may be dirty. Please replace the disc.

Playback is not possible.

This may be due to condensation. In this case, remove the disc, turn the power on and wait a few hours, then try again.

No sound is output.

Conﬁrm the connections with the audio system.

Check the volume level, and proper ampliﬁer opera- tion.

Recording isn’t possible.

• The MD disc is set to write protect. Slide the tab on the cartridge to the closed position and try again.

• Conﬁrm the connections with the audio system.

• Adjust the recording level.

• The disc may be for playback only. Please replace it with a recordable MD disc.

• Remaining recording time on the MD is insufﬁcient. Please delete unwanted tracks or replace the MD disc.

• Conﬁrm ampliﬁer operation.

Noise or static can be heard.

Please re-position the unit away from strong sources of magnetism such as a television.

The CD-MD1 does not retain settings.

While settings are retained each time they are made, in some cases they will not be retained when the power is turned off too soon. To prevent this from happening, do not turn off the power right after making a setting.

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16 – Specifications

MD deck

Type MiniDisc recorder Discs MiniDisc format Rec modes Stereo/Mono/LP2/LP4 Recording format Magnetic ﬁeld modulation overwrite Recording time 74 minutes (stereo), 148 minutes (mono), 148 minutes (LP2), 296 minutes

(LP4) when using a 74-minute disc Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Compression system ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding)

CD deck

Type Compact Disc player Discs CD/CD-R/CD-RW Formats Audio CD (CD-DA), MP3

Rated input/output

Analog line input (MD input)

Connectors RCA Input level -10 dBV Input impedance 10 k

Analog line outputs

Connectors RCA

Out

Ω

put level

Output impedance 570

Headphones

Connectors standard stereo jack Max. output level 20 mW + 20 mW Load impedance 32

Digital input TOS (EIAJ RC-5720)

Format IEC60958 Type II (S/PDIF)

Digital output TOS (EIAJ RC-5720)

Format IEC60958 Type II (S/PDIF)

Keyboard Mini DIN 6-pin

Ω

-10 dBV

MD speciﬁcations

Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB S/N ratio > 98 dB (playback, A ﬁlter), > 95 dB (recording, A ﬁlter) Dynamic range > 98 dB (playback, A ﬁlter), > 95 dB (recording, A ﬁlter) Total harmonic distortion < 0.004% (playback), < 0.006% (recording) Channel separation > 90 dB (playback, at 1 kHz), > 83 dB (recording, at 1 kHz)

CD speciﬁcations

Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB S/N ratio > 100 dB (A ﬁlter) Dynamic range > 100 dB (A ﬁlter) Total harmonic distortion < 0.004% Channel separation > 90 dB (at 1 kHz) Wow and ﬂutter below measurable limits (less than 0.001%)

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16 – Specifications—Dimensional drawing

Unit speciﬁcations

Power

Power consumption 18 W Dimensions 483 x 94 x 308 mm

Weight 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs) Operating temperature range Operating temperature range: 5 to 40 degrees C (41˚F to 104˚F) Supplied accessories remote control unit (1)

For product improvement, speciﬁcations and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

USA/Canada 120 VAC, 60 Hz U.K./Europe 230 VAC, 50 Hz Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz

19 x 3.7 x 12.1 (in)

AA batteries (2) power cord (1) rack-mounting kit (1) owner’s manual (1) warranty (1)

Due to product improvement, the actual unit may appear differently than the illustrations in the operation manual.

Dimensional drawing

483 mm 465 mm

435 mm

18 mm

308 mm

285 mm

5 mm

76 mm

88 mm

94 mm

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