Yamaha MDX-793 User Manual
MDX-793
MINIDISC RECORDER
LECTEUR ENREGISTREUR DE MINIDISC
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OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
÷ Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
you 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 you to the presence
of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
1 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
2 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions — All operating and other instructions
should be followed.
5 Water and Moisture — The unit should not be used near
water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc.
6 Carts and Stands — The unit should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
9 Heat — The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or other units that produce
heat.
10 Power Sources — The unit should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the unit.
11 Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying attention to
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
12 Cleaning — The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
13 No Use Periods — The power cord of the unit should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time.
14 Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall into and liquids not spilled into the inside of
the unit.
15 Damage Requiring Service — The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit;
or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
16 Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the
unit beyond those means described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
17 Grounding or Polarization — Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.
18 Power Lines — An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
IMPORTANT!
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
6A An applicance and cart
combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the unit
and cart combination to overturn.
7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The unit should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8 Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a
bed, sofa, rug or similar surfaces that may block the
ventilation openings: or placed in a built-in installation, such
as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.
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Model :
Serial No. :
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this owners manual in a safe place for future
reference.
FOR US CUSTOMERS
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR UNIT.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high quality
shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST
be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to
follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to
use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply
with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15
for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with these
requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance
that your use of this product in a residential environment
will not result in harmful interference with other electronic
devices. This equipment generates/uses radio
frequencies and, if not installed and used according to
the instructions found in the users manual, may cause
interference harmful to the operation of other electronic
devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not
guarantee that interference will not occur in all
installations. If this product is found to be the source of
interference, which can be determined by turning the
product "OFF" and "ON", please try to eliminate the
problem using one of the following measures:
Relocate this product or the device that is being affected
by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient
the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon
lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact your local retailer that is authorized
to distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring
or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your
sensitive hearing.
Since hearing damage from loud sounds is
often undetectable until it is too late,
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries
Association's Consumer Electronics Group
recommend you avoid prolonged exposure
to excessive volume levels.
We
Want You
LISTENING
For A Lifetime
1. This unit is a sophisticated mini disc recorder. To ensure
proper operation for the best possible performance, please
read this manual carefully.
2. Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid
placing it in direct sunlight or close to source of heat. Also
avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat,
cold or moisture. Keep it away from sources of hum such as
transformers or motors.
3. Do not place another component on top of this unit, to do so
may discolor or damage the surface of the unit.
4. Do not open the cabinet of this unit, to do so may result in
damage to the unit or electrical shock. If any foreign object
or substance gets into the unit, contact your dealer for
assistance.
5. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always
pull directly on the plug; never pull the cord itself.
6. Do not apply excessive force when operating switches and
knobs.
7. When moving the unit, be sure to first disconnect the power
cord from the AC outlet and disconnect all cords connecting
the unit to other equipment.
8. Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents as
this may damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
9. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section for
advice on common operating errors before concluding that
your unit is faulty.
10. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Note
Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from
records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright
material may infringe copyright laws.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN
INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT
REGULATIONS.
DANGER
Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or
defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
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FEATURES
CONTENTS
¶ A sampling rate converter that lets you make
digital recordings from 32 kHz (DAT, etc.) , 44.1
kHz (CD, DAT, MD, etc.) and 48 kHz (DAT, etc.)
program sources.
¶ Editing features (MOVE, ERASE, DIVIDE,
COMBINE, TITLE, and UNDO) that let you take
full advantage of the MD recording system.
¶ Multiple digital INPUT terminals (2 optical inputs
and 1 coaxial input) let you connect up to three
different digital program sources.
¶ The digital optical OUTPUT terminal lets you
output digital audio from an MD.*
¶ In addition to the standard disc and track repeat
modes, this unit also has a part (A-B) repeat
mode that lets you repeat a specific part of a
track.
¶ Synchro Record lets you make synchronized
recordings from any type of source component.
¶ Time Rescue Record monitors the sound being
input and allows you to recover sound input from
a point approximately four seconds before you
start the recording operation. (So you will not
miss the beginning of a song when recording
directly from the radio, etc.)
¶ The Monaural Record mode lets you record up to
148 minutes of audio onto one MD.
¶ Timer playback and recording modes that let you
start playback or recording at a preset time using
an optional audio timer.
* This is not possible if MD is a direct copy of another digital
signal (see page 25 for details regarding SCMS copy
protection).
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
PART DESCRIPTIONS........................................................ 5
FRONT PANEL ..................................................................... 6
REMOTE CONTROL............................................................. 7
CONNECTIONS ................................................................... 8
ANALOG CONNECTIONS ................................................... 8
DIGITAL CONNECTIONS .................................................... 8
PLAYBACK.......................................................................... 9
Skipping Tracks ................................................................ 9
Searching ........................................................................ 10
Switching the Display ..................................................... 10
RANDOM PLAY .................................................................. 11
REPEAT PLAY .................................................................... 11
Single Track Repeat ....................................................... 11
Full Disc Repeat.............................................................. 11
Part (A-B) Repeat............................................................ 12
PROGRAM PLAY ................................................................ 12
RECORDING...................................................................... 14
Recording Level.............................................................. 15
Auto Marking ................................................................... 15
TIME RESCUE RECORDING ............................................. 16
SYNCHRO RECORDING.................................................... 16
MONAURAL RECORDING................................................. 17
MONITOR OUT................................................................... 17
EDITING ............................................................................. 18
MOVE .................................................................................. 18
ERASE................................................................................. 19
Disc Erase ....................................................................... 19
Track Erase ..................................................................... 19
Part Erase........................................................................ 20
COMBINE ........................................................................... 20
DIVIDE ................................................................................ 21
TITLING.............................................................................. 22
TIMER OPERATIONS ....................................................... 23
Timer recording .............................................................. 23
Timer playback ............................................................... 23
MD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS.............................................. 24
COPY PROTECTION (SCMS) .......................................... 25
NOTES REGARDING THE REMOTE CONTROL............ 25
Remote control operation range .................................... 25
Battery installation .......................................................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................... 26
DISPLAY MESSAGES ...................................................... 27
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 28
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PART DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
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POWER
TIMER
OFF
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FRONT PANEL
See the pages in parenthesis for details regarding operation.
~ POWER (9)
Press to turn the unit on or off.
Ÿ Disc insertion slot
Insert the disc into this slot.
! ) EJECT
Press to remove the disc.
If the TOC* data has not yet been written, it is written
automatically before the disc is ejected.
⁄ Remote control sensor (25)
Receives the signals emitted from the remote control.
@ Display panel (10)
Displays various information.
¤ #/* (9, 14)
Press during stop (or pause) to start playback. Press
while playing to pause.
Press during record pause to start recording. Press
while recording to pause.
# & (9, 14, 18, 22)
Press to stop recording or playback.
Press to cancel an edit or title input operation.
‹ REC (15)
Press during stop or pause to activate the record
pause mode.
Press while recording to manually add a track division.
$ TIMER (23)
Use to set the unit to play or record when activated by
an external timer.
› RANDOM (11)
Press to activate or deactivate the random play mode.
% REPEAT S/F (11)
Press to select single track (S) or full disc (F) repeat.
fi REPEAT A-B (12)
Press to specify the A and B points for A-B repeat.
^ DISPLAY (10)
Press repeatedly to switch between the title and time
displays.
fl SCROLL (10)
Press to scroll the disc (track) title across the display.
Press while scrolling to pause the scroll.
& TITLE (22)
Press to activate or deactivate the title mode.
‡ CHARA. (22)
Press repeatedly to select different types of characters
when titling a disc (track).
* DELETE/CANCEL (18, 22)
Press to cancel an edit function or to delete the
selected character when titling a disc (track).
° EDIT (18)
Press repeatedly to accesses the different edit modes.
( SET/ENTER (18, 22)
Press to confirm the current operation or select an edit
mode (etc.).
· Jog dial [– / +] [$ ›] (9, 22)
Use to skip to the beginning of the previous or next
tracks.
Use to select characters when inputting a disc (track)
title.
) SEARCH ! ⁄ (10, 22)
Press and hold to search quickly during play or pause.
Use to move the cursor when inputting a disc (track)
title.
‚ INPUT (14)
Press repeatedly to select the input jacks you want to
record from: ANALOG or DIGITAL (OPTICAL 1,
OPTICAL 2, or COAXIAL).
_ REC LEVEL (15)
Use to adjust the recording level when recording from
the analog inputs.
— PHONES (13)
PHONES jack
For connecting stereo headphones.
PHONES LEVEL knob
Turn to adjust the volume of the headphones
connected to the PHONES jack.
* TOC (Table of Contents): This is the non-audio data
contained on all mini discs (track numbers, playback
time, title data, etc.).
UTOC (User’s Table of Contents): This is non-audio data
that you can edit (like track numbers, playback time, and
title data).
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REMOTE CONTROL
See the pages in parenthesis for details regarding operation.
~ REPEAT (11~12)
S/F (!)
Press to select single track (S) or full disc (F) repeat.
Press to select “!” when creating a disc (track) title.
A-B (?)
Press to specify the A and B points for A-B repeat.
Press to select “?” when creating a disc (track) title.
Ÿ PROG (–) (12)
Press to activate or deactivate the program play mode.
Press to select “–” when creating a disc (track) title.
! RNDM (&) (11)
Press to activate or deactivate the random play mode.
Press to select “&” when creating a disc (track) title.
⁄ Numbers/Characters (9, 22)
Use to specify a track.
Press repeatedly to select a character when creating a
disc (track) title.
@ CHAR. (22)
Press repeatedly to select uppercase or lowercase
letters during title mode.
¤ TITLE (22)
Press to activate or deactivate the title mode.
# SEARCH ! ⁄ (10, 22)
Press and hold to search quickly during play or pause.
Use to move the cursor when inputting a disc (track)
title.
‹ SKIP $ › (9, 22)
Press to skip to the beginning of the previous or next
tracks during play, pause or stop.
Use to select characters when inputting a disc (track)
title.
$ ‹ PLAY (9, 15)
Press during stop (or pause) to start playback.
Press during record pause to start recording.
› * PAUSE (9, 15)
Press to pause playback or recording.
% DISPLAY (10)
Press repeatedly to switch between the title and time
displays.
fi SCROLL (10)
Press to scroll the disc (track) title across the display.
Press while scrolling to pause the scroll.
^ NUMBER (22)
Press before pressing a number button to input a
number during title mode.
fl DELETE (22)
Press to delete the selected character when titling a
disc (track).
& SET (22)
Press to confirm selected character when titling a disc
(track).
‡ M-MARK (15)
Press to select automatic or manual marking of tracks
during recording.
* INPUT (14)
Press repeatedly to select the input jacks you want to
record from: ANALOG or DIGITAL (OPTICAL 1,
OPTICAL 2, or COAXIAL).
° MONO/ST (17)
Press during stop or pause to select either monaural or
stereo recording.
( Special Record buttons
TIME (16)
Press during record pause mode to activate Time
Rescue Recording.
SYNC (16)
Press during stop to activate Synchronized Recording.
· CD-P (16)
Press to start playback from a YAMAHA CD player.
) ? REC (15)
Press during stop or pause to activate the record
pause mode.
Press while recording to manually add a track mark.
‚ & STOP (9, 15, 18, 22)
Press to stop recording or playback.
Press to cancel an edit or title input operation.
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CONNECTIONS
Do not plug in this unit (or other components) until all other connections are complete.
• Connections should be made to the correct input/output terminals on the other component.
• Also refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the component you are connecting.
• If the placement of this unit causes noise in other equipment, such as a tuner, move them farther apart.
ANALOG CONNECTIONS
Connecting cords (included)
3
PLAY
4
REC
LR
Amplifier/Receiver
ANALOG
LINE IN LINE OUT
34
L
R
PLAYREC
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL OPTICALCOAXIAL
12
Notes for analog connections
• The white plug on the connecting cables corresponds to the L (left) channel and the red plug corresponds to the R (right) channel. Be
sure to connect L (left) to L and R (right) to R. Also make sure that the plugs are fully inserted and that the connection is firm.
• The LINE OUT jacks on the MD recorder should be connected to the MD PLAY jacks on your amplifier.
The LINE IN jacks on the MD recorder should be connected to the MD REC jacks on your amplifier.
• The LINE OUT terminals on this unit are numbered 3 and the LINE IN jacks are numbered 4. When connecting this unit to a YAMAHA
amplifier or receiver whose terminals are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 ... (etc.), connect this unit’s LINE OUT terminals to the input terminals
numbered 3 and connect this unit’s LINE IN terminals to the output terminals numbered 4 on the rear panel of the amplifier or receiver.
To AC outlet
DIGITAL CONNECTIONS
Optical fiber cable (not included)
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
CD player (etc.) with
optical OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
ANALOG
LINE IN LINE OUT
34
L
R
PLAYREC
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL OPTICALCOAXIAL
12
Coaxial cable (not included)
Satellite tuner (etc.)
with coaxial OUT
Notes for digital connections
• The DIGITAL IN terminals can be connected to any component with an optical or coaxial output so you can make direct digital
recordings.
• The DIGITAL OUT terminal can be connected to a any component with an optical input so you can output digital audio from an MD.
• Before making OPTICAL connections, remove the terminal cover(s).
• In order to protect the terminals from dust, be sure to attach the terminal covers when the optical terminals are not being used.
To AC outlet
Optical fiber cable
(not included)
Optical fiber cable
(not included)
Amplifier/Receiver
(or MD/DAT recorder)
with optical IN/OUT
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL OPTICAL
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PLAYBACK
Preparations
• Be sure to set the TIMER switch to OFF, then press
POWER to turn this unit on.
• Set your amplifier or receiver to MD.
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To stop
Press & (or & STOP on the remote).
To pause
ENGLISH
Press #/* (or * PAUSE on the remote).
Press again to resume playback (or press # PLAY on the
remote).
To eject the MD
REC
10
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Press ).
Note
The MONO indicator lights when playing monaural MDs.
Skipping Tracks
To skip to the next track
Turn the jog dial to the right (or press SKIP › on the
remote).
To skip to a previous track
Turn the jog dial to the left (or press SKIP $ on the
remote).
Turn one click to skip to the beginning of the current track.
Turn an additional click to skip to the beginning of each
previous track.
To skip to a specific track number
Press the number buttons on the remote corresponding to
the track you desire.
Example:
To select track 3, press 3.
To select track 13, press +10, then press 3.
To select track 23, press +10 twice, then press 3.
1 Insert an MD.
Label facing up
NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX–793
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Arrow pointed toward
disc insertion slot
2 Press #/* (or # PLAY on the remote) to start
playback.
3 Adjust the volume using the volume control on
your amplifier or receiver.
To skip to the last track on the disc
Turn the jog dial to the left when the display is showing the
total tracks and total playing time.
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