Onkyo CD Player MD 105X User Manual

English  
MiniDisc Recorder  
MD-105X  
Operating Instructions  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105  
X
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Im p o rt a n t Sa fe g u a rd s  
10. Pow er Sources – The appliance should be  
1. Re a d In st ru ct io n s All the safety and  
operating instructions should be read before  
the appliance is operated.  
connected to a power supply only of the type  
described in the operating instructions or as  
marked on the appliance.  
2. Re t a in In st ru ct io n s The safety and  
operating instructions should be retained for  
future reference.  
11. Polarization – If the appliance is provided with a  
polarized plug having one blade wider than the  
other, please read the following information:  
The polarization of the plug is a safety feature.  
The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one  
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,  
try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user  
should seek the services of a qualified electrician.  
Under no circumstances should the user attempt  
to defeat the polarization of the plug.  
3. He e d Wa rn in g s All warnings on the  
appliance and in the operating instructions  
should be adhered to.  
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use  
instructions should be followed.  
5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should  
not be used near water – for example, near a  
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,  
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,  
and the like.  
12. Pow e r-Cord Prote ction 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, especially near  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the appliance.  
6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be  
used only with a cart or stand that is  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
6A. An appliance and cart  
13. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned  
PORTABLE CART WARNING  
combination should be  
moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause  
the appliance and cart  
only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
14. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the  
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet  
when left unused for a long period of time.  
15. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken  
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled  
into the enclosure through openings.  
S3125A  
combination to overturn.  
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance  
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only  
as recommended by the manufacturer.  
16. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance  
should be serviced by qualified service  
personnel when:  
8. Ve n t ila t io n The appliance should be  
situated so that its location or position does  
not interfere with its proper ventilation. For  
example, the appliance should not be situated  
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that  
may block the ventilation openings; or if  
placed in a built-in installation, such as a  
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow  
of air through the ventilation openings, there  
should be free space of at least 5 cm (2 in.)  
and an opening behind the appliance.  
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has  
been damaged; or  
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been  
spilled into the appliance; or  
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or  
D. The appliance does not appear to operate  
normally or exhibits a marked change in  
performance; or  
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the  
enclosure damaged.  
9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away  
from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
17. Servicing – The user should not attempt to  
service the appliance beyond that described in  
the operating instructions. All other servicing  
should be referred to qualified service personnel.  
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Pre ca u t io n s  
1. Warranty Claim  
If placed next to a TV or tuner, it may cause recep-  
tion interference resulting in some noise in the TV  
or tuner output.  
You can find the serial number on the rear panel  
of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please re-  
port this number.  
6. Care  
2. Recording Copyright  
From time to time you should wipe the front and  
rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For  
heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solu-  
tion of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry,  
and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immedi-  
ately with a clean cloth.  
Recording of copyrighted material for other than  
personal use is illegal without permission of the  
copyright holder.  
3. Pow er  
WARNING  
Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or  
other chemical solvents or cloths since these could  
damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST  
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE-  
FULLY.  
7. Points to remember  
The voltage of the available power supply differs  
according to country or region. Be sure that the  
power supply voltage of the area where this unit  
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC  
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the  
rear panel.  
Turning off the standby button does not shut off  
the power completely. So the power cord should  
be removed from the AC outlet when the unit is  
not used for a prolonged time.  
If this unit is brought from a cold environment to  
a warm one or is in a cold room that is quickly  
heated, condensation may form on the pickup,  
preventing proper operation. In this case, remove  
the disc and leave the power ON for about one  
hour to remove the condensation.  
When transporting this unit, be careful not to  
bump it.  
DANGER:  
4. Do not touch this unit w ith w et hands  
Do not handle this unit or power cord when your  
hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liq-  
uid enters the case, take this unit to an authorized  
service center for inspection.  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND  
INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT  
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
CAUTION:  
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CON-  
TROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF  
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED  
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
5. Location of this unit  
Place this unit in a well-ventilated location.  
Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation  
on all sides of this unit especially when it is placed  
in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, this unit  
may overheat and malfunction.  
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat-  
ing units as this units internal temperature may  
rise and shorten the life of the pickup.  
Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly  
affected by vibrations from the speakers. In par-  
ticular, avoid placing the unit on or above one of  
the speakers.  
Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position.  
Never place it on its side or on a slanted surface as  
it may malfunction.  
Do not place near tuners or TV sets.  
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Pre ca u t io n s(co n t in u e d )  
For U.S. model  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
The laser is covered by a housing which prevents  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
exposure d  
uring operation or maintenance.  
However, this product is classified as a Laser Prod-  
uct by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological  
Health) which is a department of the Food and  
Drug Administration. According to their regula-  
tions 21 CFR section 1002.30, all manufactures  
who sell Laser Products must maintain records of  
written communications between the manufac-  
turer, dealers and customers concerning radiation  
safety. If you have any complaints about instruc-  
tions or explanations affecting the use of this prod-  
uct, please feel free to write to the address on the  
back page of this manual. When you write us,  
please include the model number and serial num-  
ber of your unit.  
In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certi-  
fication, identification and the period of manu-  
facture are indicated on the rear panel.  
FCC INFORMATION FOR USER  
CAUTION:  
The user changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the users authority to operate the  
equipment.  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to com-  
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-  
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communica-  
tions. However, there is no guarantee that inter-  
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be de-  
termined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-  
ference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
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For Canadian model  
For British model  
CAUTION: THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the  
EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE power supply cord of this unit should be performed  
EMISSION FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN only by qualified service personnel.  
THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE  
IMPORTANT  
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICA-  
TIONS.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-  
dance with the following code:  
Blue  
Brown : Live  
: Neutral  
For models having a power cord with a polarized  
plug:  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of  
this apparatus may not correspond with the  
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your  
plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected  
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N  
or coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be con-  
nected to the terminal which is marked with the  
letter L or coloured red.  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
Modele pour les Canadien  
ATTENTIO N: LINTERFÉRENCE RADIO  
ÉLECTRIQUE GÉNÉRÉE PAR CET APPAREIL  
NUMÉRIQUE DE TYPE B NE DÉPASSE PAS LES  
LIMITES ÉNONCÉES DANS LE RÈGLEMENT SUR LES  
PERTURBATIONS RADIO ÉLECTRIQUES, SECTION  
APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE, DU MINISTÈRE DES COM-  
MUNICATIONS.  
IMPORTANT  
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse  
need to be replaced, please ensure that the re-  
placement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it  
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for  
the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the  
fuse.  
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR  
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE  
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT  
OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DAN-  
GER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT  
OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.  
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:  
ATTENTIO N: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS  
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS  
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE  
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER  
JUSQU’AU FOND.  
For European model  
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system  
and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.  
So, to use this model properly, read this Instruc-  
tion Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please  
contact the store where you purchased the unit.  
To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do  
not try to open the enclosure.  
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electri-  
cian.  
“CLASS 1 LASER  
PRODUCT”  
This label on the left hand panel states that:  
1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and em-  
ploys a laser inside the cabinet.  
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not  
remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified  
personnel.  
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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s  
Before Using  
Checking the supplied accessories ............................................... Below  
Using the remote controller................................................................ 8  
Connections  
Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection series components....... 9  
Connecting to the other components............................................... 10  
Operations  
Normal play ..................................................................................... 14  
Random play .................................................................................... 18  
Repeat play ...................................................................................... 19  
Memory play .................................................................................... 21  
CD-dubbing ..................................................................................... 23  
Analog recording ............................................................................. 25  
Digital recording .............................................................................. 28  
Signal Synchro recording .................................................................. 31  
System operation ............................................................................. 32  
Other information for recording ....................................................... 36  
Editing the contents of an MD ......................................................... 37  
Naming a track or disc ..................................................................... 42  
Canceling the last editing ................................................................. 45  
Other Information  
Message list ..................................................................................... 46  
System limitations ............................................................................ 47  
Rules for digital recording ................................................................ 48  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 49  
Precautions for handling the MiniDisc (MD) ...................................... 51  
Indexed to parts and controls ........................................................... 52  
Specifications ................................................................................... 56  
Ch e ckin g t h e su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.  
z remote control cable x1 • Audio connection cable x2 • Optical fiber cable x1  
• Remote controller x1  
RC-409MD  
• Dry batteries UM-3 x2  
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Usin g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r  
In se rt in g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r  
b a t t e rie s  
Usin g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r  
Point the remote controller toward the remote  
control sensor.  
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Re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry co m p a rt -  
m e n t co ve r b y o p e n in g it a s  
sh o w n in t h e illu st ra t io n .  
With the supplied remote controller  
(RC-409MD)  
MD-105X  
Remote  
5m  
control sensor  
30°  
30°  
2
In se rt t w o AA (R6 o r UM-3)-size  
b a t t e rie s in t o t h e b a t t e ry co m -  
p a rt m e n t .  
RC-409MD  
Point the remote controller toward  
MD-105X’s remote control sensor.  
Carefully follow the polarity diagram  
(positive(+) and negative (–) symbols) inside  
the battery compartment.  
• Place the unit away from strong light such as  
direct sunlight or inverted flourescent light  
which can prevent proper operation of the  
remote contoroller.  
• Using another remote controller of the same  
type in the same room or using the unit near  
equipment which uses infrared rays may cause  
operational interference.  
• Do not put any object such as a book on the  
remote contoroller. The buttons of the remote  
contoroller may be pressed by mistake and  
drain the batteries.  
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Re p la ce t h e co m p a rt m e n t co ve r.  
• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have  
colored glass. Placing the unit behind such  
doors may prevent proper remote contoroller  
operation.  
If there is any obstacle between the remote  
contoroller and the remote control sensor, the  
remote controller will not operate.  
Notes  
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or  
differnt kinds of batteries.  
To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the  
remote controller is not to be used for a long  
time.  
Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid  
damage from corrosion. If the remote  
controller doesn't operate smoothly, replace  
both the batteries at the same time.  
The life of the batteries supplied is about six  
months but this will vary depending on usage.  
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Usin g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r(co n t in u e d )  
In se rt in g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r  
b a t t e rie s  
Usin g t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r  
Point the remote controller toward the remote  
control sensor.  
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Re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry co m p a rt -  
m e n t co ve r b y p re ssin g t h e t a b  
a n d lift in g u p t h e co ve r.  
With RC-398S  
(supplied with A-905X amplifier)  
Remote  
control sensor  
A-905X  
30°  
30°  
5m  
2
In se rt t w o AA (R6 o r UM-3)-size  
b a t t e rie s in t o t h e b a t t e ry co m -  
p a rt m e n t .  
RC-398S  
Carefully follow the polarity diagram  
(positive(+) and negative (–) symbols) inside  
the battery compartment.  
Point the remote controller toward  
A-905X’s remote control sensor.  
• Place the unit away from strong light such as  
direct sunlight or inverted flourescent light  
which can prevent proper operation of the  
remote contoroller.  
• Using another remote controller of the same  
type in the same room or using the unit near  
equipment which uses infrared rays may cause  
operational interference.  
• Do not put any object such as a book on the  
remote contoroller. The buttons of the remote  
contoroller may be pressed by mistake and  
drain the batteries.  
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Re p la ce t h e co m p a rt m e n t co ve r.  
• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have  
colored glass. Placing the unit behind such  
doors may prevent proper remote contoroller  
operation.  
If there is any obstacle between the remote  
contoroller and the remote control sensor, the  
remote controller will not operate.  
Notes  
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or  
differnt kinds of batteries.  
To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the  
remote controller is not to be used for along  
time.  
• remove dead batteries immediately to avoid  
damage from corrosion.if the remote  
controller doesn't operate smoothly, replace  
both the batteries at the same time.  
The life of the batteries supplied is about six  
months but this Will vary depending on  
usage.  
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Co n n e ct io n s  
Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection series com ponents  
This section introduces you to the other Separate Collection Series system components and their  
convenient system functions, followed by connecting instructions.  
The following Separate Collection series components are commercially available:  
T-405X ........ Stereo Tuner  
• A-905X ....... Integrated Stereo Amplifier  
K-505X ....... Stereo Cassette Tape Deck  
• C-705X ....... Compact Disc (CD) Player (Not available in U.S.A and Canada)  
• C-707CH .... Compact Disc (CD) Changer (Only available in U.S.A. and Canada)  
Note that the available components may vary according to the area.  
Combination use of the unit with the above system components enables you to operate the  
following convenient functions.  
• Auto Pow er On  
You can turn on the power to the amplifier by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on one of the  
system components.(The amplifier's POWER switch must be set to ON.)  
– When the amplifier's POWER switch is set to ON, you can turn on the power to all the system  
components simultaneously by pressing the STANDBY/ON button the amplifier.  
Afterwards, you can turn off the power to the individual components that are not in use.  
• Direct Change  
Pressing the n button of the MD-105X automatically selects the MD” input source on the  
A-905X before playing the MD.  
• Remote control of the System Components  
You can control the operation of this MD recorder using the A-905X's remote controller.  
• Program Timer  
You can record the desired broadcasting programs or play your favorite MD at a specified time  
using the T-405X’s built-in timer. (Refer to the T-405X instruction manual for details.)  
• Sleep Timer  
You can fall asleep to a music/radio program with the timer. (Refer to the T-405X instruction  
manual for details.)  
• CD-dubbing  
You can start recording from a CD player to your MD-105X by pressing the CD DUBBING button.  
• CD-synchro Recording  
When this function is enabled, you can immediately start recording to the MD by pressing the  
s button on the CD player. (Refer to page 32 for details.)  
• Cassette-synchro Recording  
When this function is enabled, you can start recording to the MD by pressing the s button on  
the cassette deck. (Refer to page 33 for details.)  
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Before connecting  
• Do not connect the unit's AC power cord to a wall outlet until you have completed all the other  
connections.  
• On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a  
white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect white plugs of audio connection cables  
to L connectors and connect red pugs of audio connection cables to R connectors.  
Audio conection cable  
(White) To L connectors  
(Red) To R connectors  
To L connectors (White)  
To R connectors (Red)  
Improper connection  
Insert completely  
Insert the plug securely. If the connection is incomplete, noise or malfunction may result.  
• When you use a digital audio optical cable, do not bend it sharply nor coil it tightly.  
Bundling an audio connection cable with the power cord or speaker cord may degrade the sound  
quality.  
To use the unit with the other Onkyo Separate Collection series components, follow the  
connection diagram in the A-905X instruction manual to connect the unit to the system.  
Note:  
The 230 V model is show in the following illustrations.  
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Co n n e ct in g t o t h e o t h e r co m p o n e n t s  
This unit use heat-sensitive parts. Do not place this unit on the Amplitier or Receiver.  
Connections  
US AND FOREIGN PATENTS LICENSED  
FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES.  
ANALOG  
INPUT OUTPUT  
(REC) (PLAY)  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
Audio  
connection  
cable  
DIGITAL INPUT  
OPTICAL  
L
L
1
2
MINIDISC RECORDER  
MODEL NO. MD-105X  
RATING:  
AC230V  
50Hz  
11W  
R
R
2-1, NISSHIN-CHO, NEYAGAWA-SHI,OSAKA,  
JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN  
To w all outlet  
AC OUTLET  
AC230V 50Hz  
UNSWITCHED  
100W MAX.  
WARNING  
AVIS  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
Optical fiber  
cable  
z cable  
L
R
L
R
z
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
CD player,  
DAT deck, etc.  
Amplifier  
Terminal protection caps are attached to the  
DIGITAL INPUT terminals. Remove the cap for the  
terminal you wish to use when connecting the  
MD-105X to digital equipment. Replace the caps  
if you are not using the DIGITAL INPUT terminals.  
1 Connection w ith the Amplifier  
Connect the MD-105X to the MD (or TAPE) jacks  
of your amplifier.  
2 Connection to the Digital Input  
3 Connection to AC outlet  
Terminals (DIGITAL INPUT 1, 2)  
(UNSWITCHED)  
You can perform digital recording on the MD-  
105X if a CD (Compact Disc) player or DAT  
(Digital Audio Tapedeck) equipped with a digital  
(OPTICAL) output terminal is available. For digital  
recording, you need to connect the equipment  
to either DIGITAL INPUT 1 or 2 terminal using  
the supplied optical cable. These terminals can  
also be used for connecting an amplifier which is  
equipped with a digital output terminal.  
The power cord of another unit can be connected  
to this outlet.  
Note  
The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC  
outlets may differ depending on the area where the  
unit is purchased.  
230 V, 50 Hz model: Capacity is 100 W in total.  
120 V, 60 Hz model: Capacity is 120 W in total.  
UP 27122647  
US AND FOREIGN PATENTS LICENSED  
FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES.  
ANALOG  
INPUT OUTPUT  
(REC) (PLAY)  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
DIGITAL INPUT  
OPTICAL  
L
L
1
2
NIDISC RECORDER  
MEL NO. MD-105X  
RATING:  
AC230V  
50Hz  
11W  
R
R
2-1, NISSHIN-CHO, NEYAGAWA-SHI,OSAKA,  
JAPAN MADE IN JAPAN  
AC OUTLE
AC230V 50Hz  
UNSWITCHED  
100W MAX.  
WARNING  
AVIS  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
NE PAS OUVRIR  
230V, 50Hz models  
120V, 60Hz models  
Note  
If the DIGITAL INPUT 2 is used for connecting the  
amplifier, you cannot use the full capability of the  
MD-105X.  
Capacity is  
100 wats.  
Capacity is  
120 wats.  
If you attempt to perform digital recording using  
a digital input terminal which is not connected,  
D.In Unlock” will appear.  
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Co n n e ct in g t o t h e o t h e r co m p o n e n t s (co n t in u e d )  
Co n n e ct in g t h e (z) co n t ro lle r  
If you are using other ONKYO components equipped with z connectors, you can control these  
components using the amplifier's remote cnotroller.  
Before connecting  
The amplifier must be connected in the z system hookups for z control operation.  
Each component has two z connentors. There is no differents between those connectors.  
The components may be connected in any order.  
Remote control operation is not possible if only the z remote control cable is connected to the  
z connectors.Connect the audio connection cables correctly.  
Tuner  
Amplifier  
MD-105X  
z cable  
CD player  
Co n n e ct in g t h e AC p o w e r co rd (m a in s le a d )  
In se rt t h e AC p o w e r co rd in t o a w a ll o u t le t . Th e STANDBY in d ica t o r lig h t s.  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
To use the unit with the other Onkyo Separate Collection series components, follow the  
connection diagram in the A-905X instruction manual to connect the unit to the system.  
If you press the EJECT button whil the unit is in the STANDBY mode, the power will turn on and  
the display will light up automatically.  
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Op e ra t io n s  
No rm a l p la y  
RC-398S  
RC-409MD  
(supplied)  
(supplied  
r
e
with A-905X)  
POWER  
POWER  
EJECT  
EJECT  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
INPUT SELECTOR  
POWER  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY  
ACOUSTIC  
CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT  
G. EQUALIZER  
MODE  
A
B
C
D
E
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
TUNER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
n
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
FM  
AM  
6
7
L
8
9
10  
O
K
M
N
DUBBING  
DVD  
P
A
U
S
E
/
S
T
E
P
REC  
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
M
D
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
s
g
STANDBY  
e
REC  
21  
Z
22  
23  
24  
.
25  
,
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
C
D
REPEAT  
A-B  
A.SPACE M.SCAN  
>25  
/
REC  
?
!
(
)
CLEAR  
D
D
I
S
C
ANALOG  
s
g
e
C
/
2
M
D
ENTER  
NAME  
TIMER  
1
4
3
MD-105X  
5
8
6
9
T
SCROLL DISPLAY  
UP/DOWN  
VOLUME  
7
E
N
T
E
R
-
-
/
-
-
-
1
0
/
0
M
U
I
N
G
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD  
1
2
Pre ss t h e STANDBY/ON b u t t o n .  
(o r t h e POWER b u t t o n o n t h e  
re m o t e co n t ro lle r)  
3
Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n (o r t h e s  
b u t t o n o n t h e re m o t e  
co n t ro lle r).  
The STANDBY indicator goes out.  
The first track of the disc starts playing.  
STANDBY/ON  
Remote controller  
(RC-409MD)  
POWER  
s
STANDBY  
Playing track number  
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
DIGITAL IN  
1
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
In se rt a n MD.  
Stopping play  
Press the e button (or the e button on the  
remote controller ).  
The MD recorder reads TOC (Table Of  
Contents) information on the MD to  
display the total number of tracks and  
total playing time.  
Remote controller  
e
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
Stopping play temporarily  
Press the n button (or the g button on the  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
remote controller ).  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
Remote controller  
ANALOG  
MD-105  
X
g
The total number of tracks  
To resume play, press the n button (or the s  
button on the remote controller).  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
Ejecting the MD  
Current track number  
Press the r button. (or the EJECT button on the  
remote contoroller.)  
• When an MD recorded with a disc  
name (title) is inserted, the disc name is  
displayed. If the disc name is too long  
and you cannot view the entire name,  
press the SCROLL button on your  
Remote controller  
The MD comes out and  
EJECT” is  
EJECT  
shown on  
the display.  
remote controller to shift the display.  
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RC-398S  
(supplied)  
(supplied with  
A-905X)  
RC-409MD  
POWER  
EJECT  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
INPUT SELECTOR  
POWER  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY  
ACOUSTIC  
CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT  
G. EQUALIZER  
MODE  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
A
B
C
D
E
TUNER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
FM  
AM  
6
7
L
8
9
10  
O
DUBBING  
K
M
N
REC  
DVD  
P
A
U
S
E
/
S
T
E
P
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
M
D
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
STANDBY  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
SCROLL  
CLEAR  
REC  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
21  
Z
22  
23  
24  
.
25  
,
C
D
REPEAT  
A-B  
A.SPACE M.SCAN  
CLEAR  
>25  
/
REC  
?
!
(
)
ANALOG  
D
D
I
S
C
CLEAR  
C
/
2
M
D
MD-105  
X
TIMER  
1
3
ENTER  
NAME  
4
5
8
6
9
T
SCROLL DISPLAY  
UP/DOWN  
7
VOLUME  
SCROLL  
E
N
T
E
R
-
-
/
-
-
-
1
0
/
0
M
U
I
N
G
DISPLAY  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD  
Ch a n g in g t h e d isp la y m o d e  
When the MD recorder is stopped  
When an MD is playing  
Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display  
Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display  
in the following sequence:  
in the following sequence:  
Remote controller  
Remote controller  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
Total number of tracks on the MD and its total  
playing time  
Playing track number and elapsed playing time  
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
DIGITAL IN  
1
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
Playing track number and remaining playing  
time  
Time remaining for recording on the MD (Not  
displayed if it is a premastered MD)  
TRACK  
DISC  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
DIGITAL IN  
1
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
Track name (Track number with "No Name"  
when not set)  
Disc name ("No Name" when not set)  
DISC  
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
11 12 13 14 15 15  
R
11 12 13 14 15  
15  
R
If the track name is too long to display  
You can scroll the track name by pressing the SCROLL button on the remote controller.  
Press the SCROLL button when the track name is scrolling to stop the scrolling of the track name; press the  
SCROLL button again to resume the scrolling of the track name.  
To exit the display scroll mode, press the CLEAR button on the remote controller.  
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RC-409MD  
RC-398S  
(supplied)  
(supplied with  
A-905X)  
qAMCSw  
POWER  
EJECT  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
INPUT SELECTOR  
POWER  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY  
ACOUSTIC  
CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT  
G. EQUALIZER  
MODE  
A
B
C
D
E
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
TUNER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
6
7
L
8
9
10  
O
FM  
AM  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
K
M
N
CD  
DUBBING  
DVD  
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
P
A
U
S
E
/
S
T
E
P
REC  
M
D
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
Number  
button  
REC  
21  
Z
22  
23  
24  
.
25  
,
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
REPEAT  
A-B  
A.SPACE M.SCAN  
C
D
>25  
/
REC  
?
!
(
)
CLEAR  
q,w  
Number  
button  
D
D
I
S
C
ANALOG  
ENTER  
NAME  
C
/
2
M
D
TIMER  
1
3
MD-105X  
SCROLL DISPLAY  
4
5
8
6
9
T
q,w  
UP/DOWN  
7
VOLUME  
E
N
T
E
R
-
-
/
---  
10  
/
0
M
U
I
N
G
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD  
Se le ct in g t h e t ra ck t o p la y u sin g  
t h e n u m b e r b u t t o n s  
Ch a n g in g t h e p la yin g t ra ck u sin g  
t h e AMCS  
Press the number button on the remote  
controller to select the track you want to play.  
During play, you can change the track that is  
playing by turning the AMCS knob (or by  
pressing the q and w buttons on the  
remote controller).  
(RC-409MD)  
(RC-398S)  
C D / M D  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
If the MD recorder is stopped, turn the AMCS  
knob to select the track number you wish to  
play, and press that knob (with the remote  
controller, use the q or w button to select  
the track, then press the s button.)  
6
7
L
8
9
10  
O
6
9
K
M
N
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
--/ --- 10 / 0  
21  
Z
22  
23  
24  
.
25  
,
>25  
/
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER  
(
)
TRACK  
Remote controller  
DIGITAL IN  
1
q
w
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
15  
To select a track numbered 26 or above  
using RC-409MD  
To play the next track or a later track  
Turn the AMCS knob clockwise (or press the  
w button on the remote controller several  
times) until the desired track is located.  
Press the [>25] button first. Set a value for the  
10th place and then the 1st place using the  
number buttons in this order. ("0" can be  
entered by pressing the [10] button.)  
Ex. To select the 30th track:  
To start play again from the beginning of  
the track that is currently playing or to play  
the previous track or an earlier track  
[>25] + [3] + [10]  
To select the 100th track:  
[>25] + [>25] + [1] + [10] + [10]  
Turn the AMCS knob counterclockwise (or press  
the q button on the remote controller  
To select a track numbered 11 or above  
using RC-398S  
several times) until the desired track is located.  
In the Memory play mode (see page 19), turning  
the AMCS knob (or pressing the w or q  
button) selects the track in the stored sequence.  
Press the [--/---] button first. Set a value for the  
10th place and then the 1st place using the  
number buttons in this order. ("0" can be  
entered by pressing the [10/0] button.)  
Ex. To select the 30th track:  
[--/---] + [3] + [10/0]  
To select the 100th track:  
[--/---] + [--/---] + [1] + [10/0] + [10/0]  
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RC-409MD  
(supplied)  
POWER  
EJECT  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY  
A
B
C
D
E
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
G
H
6
7
L
8
9
10  
O
K
M
N
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
d,f  
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
DUBBING  
REC  
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
21  
Z
22  
23  
24  
.
25  
,
STANDBY  
REPEAT  
A-B  
A.SPACE M.SCAN  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
>25  
/
REC  
?
!
(
)
CLEAR  
M SCAN  
ANALOG  
ENTER  
NAME  
MD-105X  
SCROLL DISPLAY  
d,f  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD  
Mu sic Sca n  
Se a rch in g fo r a p a rt t o p la y  
(Se a rch p la y)  
The following operation is possible only when  
using the supplied remote controller (RC-409MD).  
Searching for a part to play by sound (at  
play)  
During play, hold down the d or f  
button and release it when the part you want to  
hear is playing.  
Pressing the M.SCAN button plays the beginning  
(8 seconds) of each track on the disc in  
sequence whether the MD recorder is either  
playing or stopped.  
The s indicator flashes during Music Scan.  
You can press the s or M.SCAN button on  
the remote controller when the beginning of  
the desired track is playing to start playing  
from that track.  
Searching for a part to play by using  
displayed time (at pause, high-speed  
search)  
M.SCAN  
When playing is temporarily stopped (paused),  
keep pressing the d or f button and  
release it when the playing time of the part you  
want to hear is displayed.  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
• Press the n button (or the s button on  
the remote controller) to start playing from  
that part.  
"Over" in the display indicates that the end of  
the last track is reached.  
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Ra n d o m p la y  
RC-398S  
RC-409MD  
(supplied)  
(supplied  
with  
A-905X)  
n
POWER  
EJECT  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
CONTINUE  
RANDOM  
INPUT SELECTOR  
POWER  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY  
ACOUSTIC  
CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT  
G. EQUALIZER  
MODE  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
A
B
C
D
E
TUNER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
FM  
AM  
6
7
L
8
9
10  
O
DUBBING  
K
M
N
REC  
DVD  
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
P
A
U
S
E
/
S
T
E
P
M
D
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
STANDBY  
s
INPUT  
REC  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
21  
Z
22  
23  
24  
.
25  
,
MO ST D1 D2  
PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
A-B  
A.SPACE M.SCAN  
C
D
>25  
/
REC  
?
!
(
)
ANALOG  
CLEAR  
D
D
I
S
C
MD-105X  
C
/
2
M
D
ENTER  
NAME  
TIMER  
1
3
s
SCROLL DISPLAY  
4
5
8
6
9
T
UP/DOWN  
7
VOLUME  
E
N
T
E
R
-
-
/
---  
10  
/
0
M
U
I
N
G
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD  
The following operation is possible only when using either of the following remote controllers:  
RC-409MD (supplied)  
RC-398S (supplied with the A-905X amplifier)  
1
Wh e n t h e MD re co rd e r is  
st o p p e d , p re ss t h e RANDOM  
b u t t o n (RC-409MD).  
With the RC-398S remote controller, press  
the PLAY MODE button until RANDOM”  
appears on the display.  
(RC-409MD) (RC-398S)  
PLAY MODE  
RANDOM  
RANDOM  
2
Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n (o r t h e s  
b u t t o n o n t h e re m o t e  
co n t ro lle r).  
s
n
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
OVER  
RANDOM  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
To exit the Random play mode  
When the MD recorder is stopped, press the  
CONTINUE button (RC-409MD).  
With the RC-398S remote controller, press the  
PLAY MODE button until RANDOM” or  
MEMORY” disappears from the display.  
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Re p e a t p la y  
RC-409MD  
RC-398S  
(supplied)  
(supplied with  
A-905X)  
POWER  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECTOR  
POWER  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY  
ACOUSTIC  
CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT  
G. EQUALIZER  
MODE  
A
B
C
D
E
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
TUNER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
G
H
6
7
L
8
9
10  
O
FM  
AM  
K
M
N
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
DVD  
P
A
U
S
E
/
S
T
E
P
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
M
D
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
21  
Z
22  
23  
24  
.
25  
,
REPEAT  
REC  
REPEAT  
A-B  
A.SPACE M.SCAN  
REPEAT  
A-B  
C
D
>25  
/
REC  
?
!
(
)
CLEAR  
D
D
I
S
C
ENTER  
NAME  
C
/
2
M
D
TIMER  
1
3
SCROLL DISPLAY  
4
5
8
6
9
T
UP/DOWN  
7
VOLUME  
E
N
T
E
R
-
-
/
---  
10  
/
0
M
U
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REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD  
The following operation is possible using either  
of the following remote controllers only:  
RC-409MD (supplied)  
The following operation is possible only when  
using the supplied remote controller (RC-409MD).  
RC-398S (supplied with the A-905X amplifier)  
Re p e a t e d ly p la yin g a se ct io n o f  
a t ra ck (A-B Re p e a t )  
Re p e a t e d ly p la yin g a ll t ra cks o f  
a n MD  
1
Wh ile t h e t ra ck is p la yin g ,  
sp e cify t h e b e g in n in g o f t h e  
se ct io n yo u w ish t o re p e a t  
p la yin g b y p re ssin g t h e A-B  
b u t t o n o n t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r  
(Po in t A).  
Press the REPEAT button on the remote  
controller just once.  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
A-B  
Re p e a t e d ly p la yin g a sin g le  
t ra ck  
DIGITAL IN  
1
When the desired track is playing, press the  
REPEAT button on the remote controller twice.  
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10  
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10  
6
2
0
6
7
8
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REPEAT  
2
Wh ile t h e t ra ck is st ill p la yin g ,  
sp e cify t h e e n d o f t h e se ct io n b y  
p re ssin g t h e A-B b u t t o n o n t h e  
re m o t e co n t ro lle r (Po in t B) a  
se co n d t im e .  
REPEAT 1  
Note  
In Memory play or Random play, you cannot repeat  
the currently playing track (REPEAT 1).  
• If the REPEAT button is pressed during  
Memory play...  
Only the programmed tracks will be played  
repeatedly in the programmed order.  
• If the REPEAT button is pressed during  
Random play...  
Section A to B of the track will be  
repeated.  
A-B  
The contents of the entire MD will be played  
again repeatedly with the playing order  
changed each time a random play begins.  
DIGITAL IN  
1
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
6
7
8
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
To stop the Repeat play  
Press the REPEAT button once or twice until the  
"REPEAT" indicator disappears.  
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Re p e a t p la y (co n t in u e d )  
To stop A-B Repeat  
• Press the A-B or REPEAT button when a  
section is in Repeat play.  
The A-B Repeat mode is now canceled.  
• Press the e button when a section is in  
Repeat play.  
The A-B Repeat mode is canceled and play of  
the current track stops.  
Note  
A-B Repeat cannot be used when the unit is in  
Repeat (all-track or single-track), Memory, or  
Random play.  
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Me m o ry p la y  
RC-409MD  
RC-398S  
(supplied)  
(supplied  
with  
A-905X)  
qAMCSw  
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POWER  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECTOR  
POWER  
MEMORY  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
ACOUSTIC  
CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT  
G. EQUALIZER  
MODE  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
A
B
C
D
E
CONTINUE  
TUNER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
PLAY MODE  
CLEAR  
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6
7
L
8
9
10  
O
FM  
AM  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
K
M
N
DVD  
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
P
A
U
S
E
/
S
T
E
P
Number  
button  
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
M
D
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
DUBBING  
REC  
REC  
21  
Z
22  
23  
24  
.
25  
,
REPEAT  
A-B  
A.SPACE M.SCAN  
C
D
>25  
STANDBY  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
/
REC  
?
!
(
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CLEAR  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
D
D
I
S
C
CLEAR  
s
ENTER  
NAME  
C
/
2
M
D
TIMER  
1
3
ANALOG  
SCROLL DISPLAY  
4
5
8
6
9
T
Number  
button  
MD-105  
X
UP/DOWN  
7
VOLUME  
E
N
T
E
R
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-
/
-
-
-
1
0
/
0
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REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD  
• Using the Memory function, you can select your favorite tracks (up to 25 tracks) on an MD and  
arrange them in the desired order.  
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Wh e n t h e MD re co rd e r is  
st o p p e d , p re ss t h e MEMORY  
b u t t o n (RC-409MD).  
3
Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n (o r t h e s  
b u t t o n o n t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r)  
t o st a rt Me m o ry p la y.  
With the RC-398S remote controller, press  
the PLAY MODE button until MEMORY”  
appears on the display.  
When the playing of all stored tracks is  
over, the MD recorder stops, retaining the  
stored tracks in memory.  
(RC-398S)  
PLAY MODE  
(RC-409MD)  
MEMORY  
Remote controller  
MEMORY  
n
s
Playing track number  
2
Usin g t h e AMCS kn o b , se le ct t h e  
t ra cks in o rd e r yo u w a n t t o p la y.  
TRACK  
ANALOG IN  
DIGITAL IN  
1
Turn the AMCS knob until the track number  
you want to store is displayed (the playing  
time of the track is displayed). Then, press  
the AMCS knob to store the track.  
MEMORY  
4
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
To exit the Memory play mode  
AMCS  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER  
When the MD recorder is stopped, press the  
CONTINUE button on the remote controller (RC-  
409MD).  
(
)
(
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PUSH TO ENTER  
With the RC-398S remote controller, press the  
PLAY MODE button until MEMORY”  
disappears from the display.  
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
Clearing the last track stored  
Press the CLEAR or e button on the remote  
controller.  
The last track in memory is cleared.  
Checking the stored contents  
To check the tracks stored in memory, press the  
d/fbutton when the MD recorder is  
stopped.  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2 0  
R
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
4
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2 0  
R
DIGITAL IN  
1
4
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
Note  
If the total playing time of the programmed tracks  
exceeds 256 minutes, "---m--s" will be displayed.  
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Me m o ry p la y (co n t in u e d )  
Usin g t h e Au t o Sp a ce fu n ct io n  
(RC-409MD o n ly)  
Se le ct in g a t ra ck u sin g t h e  
re m o t e co n t ro lle r  
(RC-409MD)  
(RC-398S)  
It is possible to play back the MD with a silent  
interval of approximately 3 seconds between  
tracks.  
• Press the A.SPACE button on the remote  
controller.  
The present setting will be displayed  
("A.Space On" or "A.Space Off").  
When "A.Space ON" is selected, the Auto  
Space function will operate.  
C D / M D  
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1
4
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3
6
9
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F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
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7
L
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9
10  
O
5
8
K
M
N
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
--/ --- 10 / 0  
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Z
22  
23  
24  
.
25  
,
>25  
/
To select a track numbered 26 or above  
using RC-409MD  
Press A.Space button while the display is lit to  
switch between On and Off.  
Press the [>25] button first. Set a value for the  
10th place and then the 1st place using the  
number buttons in this order. ("0" can be  
entered by pressing the [10] button.)  
Ex.  
A.SPECE  
DIGITAL IN  
1
To select the 30th track  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
[>25] + [3] + [10]  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
To select the 100th track  
[>25] + [>25] + [1] + [10] + [10]  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
To select a track numbered 11 or above  
using RC-398S  
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11 12 13 14 15 15  
Press the [--/---] button first. Set a value for the  
10th place and then the 1st place using the  
number buttons in this order. ("0" can be entered  
by pressing the [10/0] button.)  
Ex.  
To select the 30th track:  
[--/---] + [3] + [10/0]  
To select the 100th track:  
[--/---] + [--/---] + [1] + [10/0] + [10/0]  
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CD-d u b b in g (Syst e m o p e ra t io n )  
CD-DUBBING  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
STANDBY  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105X  
INPUT  
EDIT/NO  
CD-d u b b in g (Syst e m o p e ra t io n )  
2
Load recordable MD in the MD105X.  
To check the time remaining for recording...  
Setting the CD dubbing mode  
You can set either "Album" or "Fadeout" CD  
dubbing mode. In the Album CD dubbing mode,  
the track being recorded will be discarded if the  
end of MD is reached during recording. In the  
Fadeout CD dubbing mode, however, a fadeout  
effect will be applied to the last but incompletely  
recorded track of MDs.  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105  
X
The CD dubbing mode setting is possible only  
when the MD recorder is stopped.  
ANALOG IN  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
• When your MD-105X is configured into a  
system with Onkyo Separate Collection series  
components (A-905X and C-705X), recording  
from the CD dubbing can be started simply  
pressing the CD DUBBING button on the MD-  
105X.  
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
When the MD recorder is stopped,  
pressing the DISPLAY button changes the  
display as follows.  
The number of tracks on MD and its total  
To perform CD dubbing, your CD player must  
be connected through an optical cable to the  
DIGTAL INPUT 1 terminal located on the rear  
panel of the MD recorder. (for details, see the  
section "System connections" of the A-905X  
Instruction Manual.)  
recorded time  
Remaining recording time on MD  
Disc name ("No Name" when not set)  
For the normal recording procedure, see  
"Recording from an analog source" on  
page25 or "Recording from a digital source"  
on page28.  
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S e t t h e IN P UT s e l e c t o r t o  
" Dig it a l In 1" (D1) p o sit io n .  
The digital input source 1 is now selected.  
Note  
Cd-dubbing is not possible when " Analog In"  
or " Digital In 2" is shown on the display.  
Note  
CD-dubbing is not available with the A-905,  
C-705 and C-707CH.  
MO ST D1 D2  
ANALOG  
1
Lo a d t h e CD in t h e CD p la ye r.  
See the C-705X CD player instruction  
manual for how to load CDs.  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
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CD-d u b b in g (Syst e m o p e ra t io n )  
CD-d u b b in g w it h t ra ck sp e cifie d  
4
Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n t o  
d isp la y " CD Du b Mo d e " .  
When this MD recorder is configured into a  
system with A-905X and C-705X only one track  
with CD playing or pausing can be recorded by  
one-touch operation.  
4-1 Press the EDIT/NO button repeatedly  
until "CD DubMode?" appears.  
EDIT/NO  
CD DubMode?  
1
Pla y a CD  
Play your desired track.  
4-2 Press the YES button.  
The current CD dubbing mode is shown.  
("Fade Album?" indicates that you are  
switching from the Fadeout to Album CD  
dubbing mode.)  
C -7 0 5 X  
s
4-3 Press the YES button.  
To stop halfway the CD dubbing mode  
setting, press the EDIT/NO button.  
YES  
2
Pre ss t h e CD DUBBING b u t t o n .  
Fade Album?  
Playing returns to the head of the track  
being played and only this track will be  
recorded (with DLA Link activated).  
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Pre ss t h e CD DUBBING b u t t o n o n  
t h e MD-105X  
CD  
DUBBING  
The CD player automatically searches for  
the disc's peak level, while the MD-105X  
sets the optimum peak level and then  
enters the recording standby mode. The  
MD-105X starts digital recording the  
whole disc as soon as the disc's first track  
starts playing. (DLA Link)  
When the track reaches the end, next track will  
start and the MD recorder will stop.  
Note  
When the CD-dubbing mode is set to "Fadeout",  
the track will be faded out at the end of recording  
if the whole track cannot be recorded.  
The recording stops automatically when  
the playback of all disc tracks is  
completed.  
When the Album CD dubbing is selected and only  
one track will be recorded, recording will be  
continued until the end of MD is reached and the  
track being recorded will not be discarded if the  
end of MD is reached in the middle of recording.  
CD  
DUBBING  
To stop the recording...  
Press the e button.  
DLA Link:Digital Rec Level Adjustment  
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An a lo g re co rd in g  
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MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
qAMCSw  
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
STANDBY  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105  
X
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
oREC  
In analog recording, audio connection cables are used for inputting signals from the recording source.  
To record by erasing all of the existing  
1
2
Pre ss t h e STANDBY/ON b u t t o n .  
tracks on a prerecorded MD  
Erase all the tracks before you start  
recording (see page 37).  
The STANDBY indicator goes out.  
STANDBY/ON  
3
Se t t h e INPUT se le ct o r t o  
" ANALOG (MO o r ST)" p o sit io n .  
STANDBY  
The input source is now set to "Analog".  
Monaural recording enables you to record  
about twice the duration of stereo recording.  
Lo a d a re co rd a b le MD.  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
Note  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
• Make sure that the INPUT selector and  
the REC selector on the amplifier are set  
to an appropriate recording source.  
• Do not change the INPUT selector setting  
during recording.  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105  
X
Number of recorded tracks  
on MD  
Total recorded time  
ANALOG IN  
MO ST D1 D2  
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6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
ANALOG  
Note  
ANALOG IN  
When "Protected" is shown in the display, it  
indicates that the record-protect tab of the  
MD is open. Before starting the recording  
procedure, close the tab. (See page 36.)  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
OVER  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
To check the time remaining for  
recording  
When the MD recorder is stopped, press the  
DISPLAY button. Each press of the DISPLAY  
button changes the display as follows:  
The number of tracks on MD and the total  
recorded time Remaining recording time on  
MD Disc name ("No Name" when not set)  
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An a lo g re co rd in g (co n t in u e d )  
5-2 Turn the AMCS knob to adjust the  
recording level.  
4
Pre ss t h e o REC b u t t o n .  
Adjust the recording level such that the -6  
to -2 dB indicator lights when the input  
signal is largest.(Also refer to the current  
recording level readout displayed in dB.)  
Then, press the YES button.  
The MD recorder is now in the recording  
standby mode.  
• When your MD-105X is configured with  
C-705X and K-505X, start playing the  
CD or tape before pressing the REC  
button in step 4.  
REC  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER  
(
)
TRACK  
ANALOG IN  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
ANALOG IN  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
OVER  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
.
-6-2  
5
Usin g t h e AMCS kn o b , a d ju st t h e  
re co rd in g le ve l.  
YES  
Adjust the recording level.  
5-1 Press the EDIT/NO button until  
"Rec Level?" appears.  
Then, press the YES button.  
ANALOG IN  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
EDIT/NO  
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
When the recording level adjustment is  
completed, stop playing the source.  
ANALOG IN  
6
Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n a n d t h e n  
st a rt p la yin g t h e re co rd in g  
so u rce im m e d ia t e ly.  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
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The TOC indicator appears as recording  
starts.  
The MD recorder will automatically stop  
when recordable time on the disc expires.  
YES  
n
TRACK  
ANALOG IN  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
TOC  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
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An a lo g re co rd in g (co n t in u e d )  
SWITCHED service power outlet on the rear panel  
of your amplifier, etc., do not turn off the amplifier.  
To disable the automatic track numbering  
function...  
Since the interval between tracks is  
detected based on the sound level, some  
tracks may not be numbered correctly in  
the following cases:  
Perform the following steps while you are  
recording or waiting for the recording to start:  
Recorded condition of the cassette tape  
is bad (noise between tracks).  
Low sound level in quiet music.  
Interval between tracks is extremely  
shot.  
EDIT/NO  
Tuner's reception is bad (noise).  
To disable this function refer to the  
explanation below on this page.  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
To manually record a track number  
While recording, press the o REC button when  
you wish to mark a track number.  
1. Press the EDIT/NO button.  
"LevelSync?" appears on the display.  
2. Press the YES button.  
If you wish to mark two or more track numbers  
sequentially, provide a sufficient interval  
between each press of the o REC button. Too  
short (about 4 seconds or less) an interval may  
lead to a failure in marking track numbers.  
YES  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
To stop recording temporarily...  
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
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Press the s/g button (or the g button on the  
remote controller). To resume recording, press  
the s/g button (or press the s button on  
the remote controller).  
If the function is currently turned on.  
"On Off? "appears on the display.  
3. Press the YES button.  
"LvlSyncOff" appears on the display.  
To stop recording...  
YES  
Press the e STOP button.  
To eject the MD...  
Press the e STOP button, then the r EJECT  
button.  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
Note  
R
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If TOC is flashing when you press the r EJECT  
button or the STANDBY/ON button, it means the  
MD recorder is writing the recorded contents onto  
the MD. During this period, do not disconnect the  
power cord or apply strong vibrations to the MD  
recorder. Doing so may prevent normal recording  
onto the MD.  
Now the tracks will not be numbered during  
recording.  
• Press the EDIT/NO button any time if you wish  
to cancel the setting.  
To enable the automatic track numbering  
function...  
If the MD recorder's power cord is connected to the  
Perform the following steps while you are  
recording or waiting for the recording to start:  
• Press the EDIT/no button.  
"Level Sync?" appears on the display.  
• Press the YES button.  
If the function is currently turned off,  
"Off On?" appears on the display.  
• Press the YES button.  
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Dig it a l re co rd in g  
n
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
qAMCSw  
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
STANDBY  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105X  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
oREC  
Digital recording refers to recording where an optical digital cable is used for inputting signals from  
the recording source.  
This MD recorder contains a digital input signal sampling frequency rate converter which converts  
the sampling frequency of digital input signals to 44.1 kHz before recording.  
This converter can handle the follow ing sampling frequencies:  
44.1 kHz (CD player, etc.)  
32 kHz (DAT, satellite broadcasting, etc.)  
48 kHz (DAT, satellite broadcasting, etc.)  
The number of tracks on MD and the total  
1
Pre ss t h e STAND-BY/ON b u t t o n .  
recorded time Remaining recording  
time on MD Disc name ("No Name"  
when not set)  
To record by erasing all of the existing  
tracks on a prerecorded MD  
The STANDBY indicator goes out.  
STANDBY/ON  
Erase all the tracks before you start recording  
(see page 37).  
STANDBY  
2
Lo a d a re co rd a b le MD.  
3
Se t t h e INPUT se le ct o r t o  
" Dig it a l In 1" (D1) o r " Dig it a l  
In 2" (D2) p o sit io n .  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
The digital input source 1 or 2 is now  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
selected.  
MO ST D1 D2  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105  
X
ANALOG  
Number of recorded tracks  
on MD  
Total recorded time  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
Note  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
Make sure which of the digital input terminals  
the supplied optical cable is connected to. If  
you attempt to perform digital recording using  
a digital input terminal which is not  
connected, "D.In Unlock" will appear.  
Use the DIGITAL INPUT 1 digital input terminal  
if you connect the C-705X CD player to this  
MD recorder.  
To check the time remaining for recording  
When the MD recorder is stopped, press  
the DISPLAY button. Each press of the  
DISPLAY button changes the display as  
follows:  
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5-2 Turn the AMCS knob to adjust the  
recording level.  
4
Pre ss t h e o REC b u t t o n .  
Adjust the recording level such that the -6  
to 0 dB indicator lights when the input  
signal is largest.(Also refer to the current  
recording level readout displayed in dB.)  
Then, press the YES button.  
The MD recorder is now in the recording  
standby mode.  
REC  
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
(
)
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
If "D. In Unlock" appears  
The digital input source is not connected  
properly. Check the connection for the  
digital input source.  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
OVER  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
5
Usin g t h e AMCS kn o b , a d ju st t h e  
re co rd in g le ve l.  
-6-0  
YES  
Adjust the recording level.  
5-1 Press the EDIT/NO button until  
"Rec Level?" appears.  
Then, press the YES button.  
EDIT/NO  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
DIGITAL IN  
1
When the recording level adjustment is  
completed, stop playing the source.  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
YES  
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Dig it a l re co rd in g (co n t in u e d )  
Sig n a l Wa it fu n ct io n  
6
Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n a n d t h e n  
st a rt p la yin g t h e re co rd in g  
so u rce im m e d ia t e ly.  
When "LvlSyncOn" is active and the unit  
receives no audio signal from the recording  
source for 10 seconds, the unit enters the  
"Signal Wait" status in which the unit waits for  
the audio signals from the source for approx. 20  
seconds. The unit resumes recording if it receives  
the signals from the source within the specified  
period of time. Otherwise, press the n button  
in order to resume recording.  
The MD recorder stops recording  
automatically when the remaining space  
on the MD is not enough to record the  
next track.  
n
(Not applicable while in CD-dubbing mode.)  
TRACCK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
TOC  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
DIGITAL IN  
TOC  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
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To stop recording temporarily  
Press the n button (or the g button on  
the remote control). To resume recording,  
press the n button again (or press the  
s button on the remote control).  
To stop recording  
Press the e button.  
To eject the MD  
Press the e button and then the r EJECT  
button.  
Note  
If TOC is flashing when you press the r EJECT  
button or the STANDBY/ON button, it means  
the MD recorder is writing the recorded  
contents onto the MD. During this period, do  
not disconnect the power cord or apply strong  
vibrations to the MD recorder. Doing so may  
prevent normal recording onto the MD.  
For track numbers to be marked  
automatically, the signature code included in  
the digital signal at the beginning and ending  
of each track is necessary. Some equipment  
and broadcasts do not include this signal, and  
in such a case track numbers will not be  
marked automatically.  
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Sig n a l Syn ch ro re co rd in g  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
STANDBY  
oREC  
INPUT  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
MO ST D1 D2  
ANALOG  
MD-105X  
INPUT  
Even if your recording source is not Onkyo z-compatible, you can perform synchronized recording.  
1
Use t h e INPUT se le ct o r t o se le ct  
MO, ST, D1, o r D2, a cco rd in g t o  
t h e co n n e ct e d d e vice .  
3
Re co rd in g st a rt s.  
Recording starts as soon as the unit  
receives signals from the recording source  
while "Signal Wait" is displayed.  
You can perform signal synchro  
recording with both digital and analog  
recording sources.  
(Recording source)  
MO ST D1 D2  
s
ANALOG  
Note  
DIGITAL IN  
1
Signal synchro recording is performed with Level  
Sync automatically set to On.  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
2
Pre ss t h e REC b u t t o n t w ice t o  
d isp la y " Sig n a l Re c."  
"Signal Rec" appears, then the unit  
enters the Signal Wait mode.  
REC  
Note  
If no signal is input for approx .30 seconds, the MD  
recorder will enter recording standby mode.  
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Syst e m o p e ra t io n  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
STANDBY  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105X  
oREC  
(C-705X)  
CD-syn ch ro re co rd in g  
When your MD recorder is configured into a  
system with Onkyo Separate Collection series  
components (A-905X and C-705X), the  
operation of the MD recorder can be  
s
synchronized with that of the CD player.  
DIGITAL IN  
TOC  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
1
Se t t h e MD re co rd e r t o t h e  
re co rd in g st a n d b y m o d e .  
REC  
To stop CD-synchro recording  
Press the e button on the CD player. The MD  
recorder then enters the recording standby  
mode.  
For how to set the MD recorder to the  
recording standby mode and the  
necessary preparatory steps, see  
"Analog recording" or "Digital  
recording".  
Note  
For analog recording, set the input selector of the  
A-905X to the CD position and keep it placed in  
that position during recording. Changing the input  
selector setting causes the MD recorder to stop and  
then enter the recording standby mode.  
For digital CD-synchro recording  
Connect the CD players (optical) digital  
output terminal to the MD-105X’s DIGITAL  
INPUT 1 terminal.  
2
St a rt p la yin g t h e CD.  
The MD recorder starts recording as soon  
as the CD starts playing.  
If your cassette deck is also in the  
recording standby mode, it starts  
recording simultaneously.  
When playing of the CD completes, the  
MD recorder stops recording and enters  
the recording standby mode.  
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Syst e m o p e ra t io n (co n t in u e d )  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
STANDBY  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105X  
INPUT  
oREC  
Syn ch ro -re co rd in g fro m ca sse t t e  
d e ck t o MD (Ca sse t t e Syn ch ro  
re co rd in g )  
3
St a rt p la yin g t h e ca sse t t e d e ck.  
The MD recorder starts recording as soon  
as the cassette deck starts playing.  
When playing of the cassette deck  
completes, the MD recorder stops  
recording and enters the recording  
standby mode.  
When your MD-105X is configured into a system  
with Onkyo Separate Collection series  
components (A-905X and K-505X),  
synchronized recording from the cassette deck  
to the MD recorder is possible.  
(K-505X)  
1
Se t t h e in p u t se le ct o r t o t h e ST  
(st e re o ) o r MO (m o n o ra l) Po sit io n  
MO ST D1 D2  
e
s
a
ANALOG  
To stop synchro recording  
Press the e button on the cassette deck. The  
MD recorder then enters the recording standby  
mode.  
ANALOG IN  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
OVER  
R
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You cannot perform this synchro  
recording with the “Digital In1” or  
Digital In2”input sources.  
2
Se t t h e MD re co rd e r t o t h e  
re co rd in g st a n d b y m o d e .  
For how to set the MD recorder to the  
recording standby mode and the  
necessary preparatory steps, see  
"Analog recording" on page 25.  
REC  
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Syst e m o p e ra t io n (co n t in u e d )  
RC-409MD  
RC-398S  
(supplied)  
(supplied with  
A-905X)  
n
POWER  
EJECT  
INPUT SELECTOR  
POWER  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY  
ACOUSTIC  
CLOCK CALL SLEEP PRESENCE EFFECT  
G. EQUALIZER  
MODE  
A
B
C
D
E
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
TUNER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
G
H
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
6
7
L
8
9
10  
O
FM  
AM  
K
M
N
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
DVD  
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
P
A
U
S
E
/
S
T
E
P
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
M
D
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
MEMORY CLEAR  
s
21  
Z
22  
23  
24  
.
25  
,
REC  
REPEAT  
A-B  
A.SPACE M.SCAN  
C
D
>25  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
/
REC  
?
!
(
)
CLEAR  
D
D
I
S
C
ENTER  
NAME  
C
/
2
M
D
TIMER  
1
ANALOG  
3
SCROLL DISPLAY  
MD-105X  
4
5
8
6
9
T
s
UP/DOWN  
7
VOLUME  
E
N
T
E
R
-
-
/
---  
10  
/
0
M
U
I
N
G
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD  
To stop synchro recording  
Syn ch ro -re co rd in g fro m MD t o  
ca sse t t e d e ck  
Press the e button on the MD recorder. The  
cassette deck enters the recording standby  
mode while showing a blinking s indication  
(Auto Space).  
When the MD-105X is configured into a system  
with Onkyo Separate Collection series  
components (A-905X and K-505X),  
synchronized recording from the MD recorder to  
the cassette tape deck is possible.  
1
In se rt a ca sse t t e t a p e in t h e  
ca sse t t e t a p e d e ck a n d se t t h e  
ca sse t t e t a p e d e ck in t h e  
re co rd in g st a n d b y m o d e .  
• See the cassette tape deck instruction  
manual for how to set the deck in the  
recording standby mode.  
(K-505X)  
o / g  
2
Pre ss t h e n b u t t o n o n t h e MD  
re co rd e r (o r t h e s b u t t o n o n  
t h e re m o t e co n t ro lle r).  
The cassette tape deck starts recording as  
soon as the MD starts playing.  
When the MD program is completed, the  
cassette tape deck stops recording and  
enters the recording standby mode again.  
n
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Syst e m o p e ra t io n (co n t in u e d )  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105X  
INPUT  
Tim e r o p e ra t io n  
2
3
Se t t h e INPUT se le ct o r t o ST  
(st e re o ) p o sit io n .  
When your MD recorder is configured into a  
system with Onkyo Separate Collection series  
components (A-905X and T-405X), you can  
record the desired broadcasting programs or  
play your favorite MD at a specified time using  
the tuner's timer.  
MO ST D1 D2  
ANALOG  
ANALOG IN  
See the T-405X instruction manual for how to  
use the Timer function.  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
OVER  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
1
In se rt a n MD.  
Se t t h e t im e r o n yo u r T-405X.  
You can perform both playing and  
recording.  
Note  
Connect the AC power cord of your MD-105X  
to a normally live outlet. If you connect the  
power cord to the outlet on the rear of the A-  
905X, do not turn off the main power  
(POWER switch) of the A-905X.  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
STANDBY  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105  
X
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Ot h e r in fo rm a t io n fo r re co rd in g  
Ch e ckin g t h e co n t e n t s o f re co rd in g  
If you have not operated the unit since stopping a recording, the track to be played will flash in  
the music calendar. Press the n button to start playing the flashing track.  
To playback from the beginning of the MD, immediately after recording is stopped, press the e  
button again. Then, press the n button (or the s button on the remote controller) to start  
playback.  
St o ra g e p e rio d o f b a cku p d a t a  
The recorded contents will be backed up in the MD-105X even if the MD recorders power cord is  
accidentally unplugged or if a power failure occurs before they are stored to the disc (when TOC is  
lit) or when they are being stored to the disc (when TOC is flashing). You can restore the data which  
was backed up during such an accident or power failure by pressing the STAND BY/ON button after  
plugging in the power cord or immediately after the power failure is solved. Note, however, that the  
period in which the backup data is stored is approx. only 2 weeks. So, especially after a power  
failure, perform the above procedures as soon as possible after power is restored.  
Pro t e ct in g re co rd in g s fro m a ccid e n t a l e ra su re  
You can make your MDs impossible to be recorded on by sliding the record-protect tab on the MDs  
to open the record-protect hole. To make the MDs recordable again, return the record-protect tab.  
Record-protect tab  
Record-protect hole  
Rear side  
Front side  
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Ed it in g t h e co n t e n t s o f a n MD  
Era sin g a t ra ck  
3
Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .  
The selected track is erased. When the  
erasing of the track is completed,  
"Complete" appears in the display.  
YES  
The following operation is possible when the  
unit is stopped or paused.  
1
Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b u n t il t h e  
t ra ck n u m b e r yo u w a n t t o e ra se  
is d isp la ye d .  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER  
(
)
DIGITAL IN  
TOC  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
• When a track is erased, the tracks  
following that track are advanced, each  
given a new number which is smaller by  
one track than the previous track  
number. For example, if you erase track  
2, track 3 will now be renumbered as  
track 2; track 4 will now be renumbered  
as track 3, and so on.  
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
2
Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n se ve ra l  
t im e s u n t il " Era se ?" a p p e a rs in  
t h e d isp la y.  
Note  
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not  
move or unplug the MD recorder.  
EDIT/NO  
To erase all tracks of an MD  
1 Press the e button.  
TRACK  
2 Press the EDIT/NO button several times  
until "All Erase?" appears in the  
display.  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
To cancel, press the EDIT/NO button or  
press the STOP button.  
To stop erasing a track  
Press the EDIT/NO button until Erase?”  
disappears, or press the e button.  
3 Press the YES button. "All Erase??" is  
displayed for confirmation.  
On the display, the music calendar  
flashes.  
4 Press the YES button again.  
When the erasing of all tracks of the  
MD is completed, "Complete"  
appears in the display.  
Note  
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not  
move or unplug the MD recorder.  
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qAMCSw  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105X  
EDIT/NO  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER  
(
)
Divid in g a t ra ck  
The following operation is possible during the  
playback is ongoing or paused.  
1
Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n se ve ra l  
t im e s u n t il " Divid e ?" a p p e a rs in  
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
t h e d isp la y.  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
8
9
10  
EDIT/NO  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
Fine adjust the point where you wish to  
divide the track.  
TRACK  
Within the playing part, you can move the  
dividing point in the range of -128 to  
+127. (Increasing or decreasing the  
dividing point by 1 corresponds with  
approximately 0.05second.)  
DIGITAL IN  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
8
9
10  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
To stop dividing a track  
Press the EDIT/NO button until Divide?”  
disappears, or press the e button.  
Dividing point  
(0.5-sec silence)  
2
Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .  
The part at which the track is to be  
divided plays repeatedly, with “Rehearsal”  
and “Position Ok?” alternately shown on  
Play (for 8 sec)  
the display.  
YES  
4
Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n t o d ivid e  
t h e t ra ck.  
When the dividing of the track is  
completed, "Complete" appears in the  
display.  
YES  
3
Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b w h ile  
list e n in g t o t h e p a rt b e in g  
p la ye d .  
DIGITAL IN  
TOC  
1
L
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10  
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• When a track with a name is divided into  
two parts, the former part takes over the  
name and the latter part is left without a  
name.  
• When a track is divided, the tracks following  
that divided track are moved backward, each  
given a new number which is larger by one  
track than the previous track number. For  
example, if you divide track 2 into two parts,  
the latter part will now be renumbered as  
track 3; the track 3 will now be renumbered  
as track 4; the track 4 will now be renum-  
bered as track 5, and so on.  
If the latter track only has a title, that title  
will be lost.  
2
Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n se ve ra l  
EDIT/NO  
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
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t im e s u n t il " Co m b in e ?" a p p e a rs  
in t h e d isp la y.  
To erase parts of a track, first divide the  
track in parts and then erase the parts  
you wish to erase. (See page 37 for how  
to erase tracks.)  
To stop combining tracks  
Press the EDIT/NO button until Combine?”  
disappears, or press the e button.  
Note  
3
Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .  
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not  
move or unplug the MD recorder.  
YES  
Co m b in in g t ra cks  
TRACK  
You can combine two adjacent tracks into one.  
You cannot, however, combine the two tracks if  
the one of which is recorded in the MO (monaural)  
mode and the other in the ST (stereo), Digital In1,  
or Digital In2 mode.  
DIGITAL IN  
1
L
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
10  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
The two tracks to be combined are  
indicated on the display.  
The following operation is possible when the unit  
is stopped, paused or playing.  
4
Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n a g a in .  
Check the part of the two tracks to be  
combined.  
The part at which the two tracks are to be  
combined plays (for 8 seconds) repeatedly,  
with “Rehearsaland “Position Ok?”  
1
Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b u n t il t h e  
la t t e r o f t h e n e w t ra ck n u m b e rs  
is d isp la ye d .  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER  
(
)
alternately shown on the display.  
YES  
The selected track will be combined with  
the previous track.  
Combining point  
If each of the combined tracks has a title,  
the previous track's title will remain and  
the latter track's title will be erased.  
If the previous track only has a title, that  
title will remain.  
Play (for 8 sec)  
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5
Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n t o co m b in e  
t h e t ra cks yo u h a ve se le ct e d .  
When the combining is completed,  
"Complete" appears in the display.  
YES  
DIGITAL IN  
TOC  
1
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
8
9
10  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
• When tracks are combined, the tracks  
following those tracks are advanced,  
each given a new number which is  
smaller by one track than the previous  
track number. For example, if you  
combine track 3 with track 2, track 4  
will now be renumbered as track 3;  
track 5 will now be renumbered as  
track 4, and so on.  
Note  
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not  
move or unplug the MD recorder.  
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qAMCSw  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105X  
EDIT/NO  
Mo vin g a t ra ck  
4
5
Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b u n t il t h e  
d e sire d d e st in a t io n t ra ck  
n u m b e r is d isp la ye d .  
The following operation is possible when the unit is  
stopped or paused.  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER  
(
)
1
Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b u n t il t h e  
t ra ck n u m b e r yo u w a n t t o m o ve  
is d isp la ye d .  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER  
(
)
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
2
Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n se ve ra l  
t im e s u n t il " Mo ve ?" a p p e a rs in  
Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n t o m o ve  
t h e se le ct e d t ra ck.  
t h e d isp la y.  
When the moving of the track is  
EDIT/NO  
completed, "Complete" appears in the  
YES  
display.  
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
DIGITAL IN  
TOC  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
To stop moving a track  
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
Press the EDIT/NO button until Move?”  
• When a track is moved, the track  
numbers are renumbered, based on the  
track number of the moved track, so  
that they are consecutive. For example,  
if you move track 3 to track 1, track 1  
will now be renumbered as track 2;  
track 2 will now be renumbered as  
track 3, and so on.  
disappears, or press the e button.  
3
Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .  
The selected track number and a  
destination track number appear in the  
YES  
display.  
Note  
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not  
move or unplug the MD recorder.  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
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RC-409MD  
qAMCSw  
POWER  
EJECT  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY  
A
B
C
D
E
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
STANDBY/ON  
6
7
L
8
9
10  
O
CD  
DUBBING  
d,f  
K
M
N
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
REC  
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
STANDBY  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
21  
Z
22  
23  
24  
.
25  
,
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
REPEAT  
A-B  
A.SPACE M.SCAN  
>25  
/
REC  
?
!
(
)
CLEAR  
YES  
ANALOG  
ENTER  
NAME  
ENTER  
NAME  
MD-105X  
SCROLL DISPLAY  
EDIT/NO  
DISPLAY  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD  
To name a disc  
The MD recorder must be stopped.  
To name a track  
The MD recorder may be stopped, paused, playing, or recording.  
(The characters being entered are canceled if the track which is playing or being recorded changes.)  
To stop naming a disc or track  
1
Tu rn t h e AMCS kn o b u n t il t h e  
t ra ck n u m b e r w h ich yo u w a n t t o  
e n t e r a n a m e is d isp la ye d .  
Press the STOP or YES button while pressing the  
EDIT/NO button.  
3
Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .  
To name a disc, start from step 2,  
skipping step 1.  
The blinking cursor appears.  
YES  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER  
(
)
DISC  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
Note  
When the MD recorder is paused, playing, or  
recording, the track number which is displayed  
is selected, and therefore, this step is  
unnecessary.  
4
Se le ct t h e ch a ra ct e r in p u t m o d e  
u sin g t h e DISPLAY b u t t o n .  
DISPLAY  
2
Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n se ve ra l  
t im e s u n t il " Na m e In ?" a p p e a rs  
in t h e d isp la y.  
DISC  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
Or, with the supplied remote controller,  
press the NAME button.  
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
When you name a track, the TRACK  
indicator will turn on.  
You can enter upper case letters, lower  
case letters, numbers and symbols. Each  
press of the DISPLAY button changes  
the type of characters you can enter as  
follows:  
Remote controller  
EDIT/NO  
NAME  
DISC  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
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characters. If this is the case, press the  
ENTER button or the f button to enter  
them.  
Upper case letter (A, B, C...)  
Lower case letters (a, b, c...)  
To change the type of characters entered  
Go back to step 4 and change the  
Numbers and symbols (1, 2, 3...)  
character input mode. Then, select and  
enter characters using the AMCS knob.  
Easy title (e)  
• With the supplied remote controller  
(RC-409MD), press the DISPLAY button  
to change the character input mode.  
To correct the character entered  
Move to the character you want to correct  
using the d and f buttons (the  
character blinks), and then reenter the  
character you want.  
5
En t e r a t ra ck n a m e o r d isc n a m e  
u sin g t h e AMCS kn o b .  
To insert a character  
Move to the point at which you want to  
insert a character using the d and  
f buttons (the insertion point blinks).  
Then turn the AMCS knob  
Turn the AMCS knob to display the  
character you want to enter, and then  
press the AMCS knob to enter it.  
Following the same procedure, enter the  
remaining characters.  
counterclockwise ( blinks) and press the  
AMCS knob (the cursor blinks). Finally,  
enter the character you want.  
You can enter up to 100 characters,  
depending on the type of characters you enter.  
To erase a character  
(RC-409MD)  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY  
Move to the character which you want to  
erase using the d and f buttons  
(the character blinks) and then press the  
EDIT/NO button or CLEAR button on the  
remote controller (RC-409MD).  
A
B
C
D
E
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER  
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
(
)
G
H
6
7
L
8
9
10  
O
K
M
N
11  
P
12  
Q
13  
R
14  
S
15  
T
6
Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .  
16  
U
17  
V
18  
W
19  
X
20  
Y
With the supplied remote controller (RC-  
409MD), press the NAME button.  
21  
Z
22  
REPEAT  
?
23  
A-B  
!
24  
.
25  
,
A-SPACE M.SCAN  
YES  
NAME  
>25  
/
(
)
DISC  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
DIGITAL IN  
TOC  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
To enter a name w ith the supplied  
remote controller (RC-409MD)  
You can enter numbers (1 to 9, 0 by the  
10 button), uppercase and lowercase  
letters, and symbols (only those indicated  
below the buttons) by directly operating  
the buttons.  
The q and w buttons on the  
remote control can be used to select  
Note  
If, after pressing the EJECT or STANDBY/  
ON button, the TOC indicator is flashing,  
it indicates that MD recorder is writing the  
recorded contents onto the MD. To ensure  
correct writing to the MD, do not  
disconnect the power cord (mains lead) or  
move the unit during this period.  
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Na m in g a t ra ck o r d isc (Co n t in u e d )  
Pre se t t it le s fo r e a sy t it lin g  
Era sin g t h e d isc n a m e a n d a ll  
t ra ck n a m e s a t o n e t im e  
In the Easy Titling mode, you can enter the  
following titles by simply choosing one.  
1
Pre ss t h e STOP b u t t o n .  
BALLAD  
BLUES  
CLASSIC  
DANCE  
FUSION  
JAZZ  
Anthology  
Best of  
(One space will be  
added following "of".)  
Collection  
Favorite  
LIVE  
POPS  
Happy  
Heavy  
2
Pre ss t h e EDIT/NO b u t t o n t o  
d isp la y " Na m e Era se ?" .  
REGGAE  
ROCK  
SOUL  
TECHNO  
VOCAL  
African  
American  
Asian  
Hit Song  
Press the EDIT/NO button several times  
until Name Erase?” appears.  
Omnibus  
Selection  
Special  
Super  
Space (  
(To enter a space,  
choose the symbol  
.)  
EDIT/NO  
)
DISC  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
British  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
Euro  
German  
Japanese  
3
Pre ss t h e YES b u t t o n .  
All track names and the disc name are  
YES  
erased.  
TRACK  
DIGITAL IN  
1
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
TOC  
R
11 12 13 14 15 15  
Lights when completed  
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Ca n ce lin g t h e la st e d it in g  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
STANDBY  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105X  
EDIT/NO  
Th e UNDO fu n ct io n  
2
Un d o t h e la st e d it in g .  
The UNDO function cancels the last editing you  
performed with the ALL ERASE, ERASE, DIVIDE,  
COMBINE, MOVE, or NAME ERASE function. To  
undo the last editing, press the STOP button and  
perform the following steps:  
Press the YES button.  
Once the previous editing has been  
successfully canceled, "Complete"  
message will appear on the display.  
YES  
1
Se le ct " Un d o ?" .  
Press the EDIT/NO button several times  
until "Undo?" appears on the display.  
EDIT/NO  
Note  
The UNDO function will not be available for:  
Redoing the undone editing  
• Undoing the editing when no editing  
has been performed yet.  
• Undoing the editing once the recording  
has been finished.  
To deselect "Undo?"  
Press the EDIT/NO button repeatedly or  
press the STOP button.  
• Undoing the editing once you removed  
the disc and loaded it again.  
• Undoing the editing once you pressed  
the STANDBY/ON button, and then  
pressed it again.  
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Me ssa g e list  
The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display.  
Message  
Meaning  
Blank Disc  
A new recordable MD or a recordable MD without disc or track names is inserted.  
Cannot Copy  
Cannot Edit  
An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see " Rules for Digital  
Recording" on page 48).  
An attempt was made to edit the disc during MEMORY or RANDOM play or in recording standby  
mode, or an attempt to edit a premastered disc was made.  
Cannot Rec  
D. In Unlock  
An attempt was made to record onto a premastered (read-only) disc.  
The digital equipment (CD player, DAT, etc.) has not been connected properly. Otherwise, the  
connected digital equipment is not operating properly.  
Disc Error  
Disc Full  
The disc is abnormal (scratched or missing a TOC).  
The disc is full (see " System Limitations" on the next page).  
The disc could not be edited.  
Impossible  
Mecha Error  
An error occurred in the units internal mechanism.  
Memory Full  
Name Full  
An attempt was made to record a 26th track.  
Number of caracters has reached the limit for input to one MD.  
No Change  
No Disc  
The naming attempt failed.  
There is no disc in the unit.  
No Track  
Not Audio  
Over  
The inserted disc has a disc title but no tracks.  
An attempt was made to play a non-audio disc.  
In pause mode (when playing is paused), the f (Fast Forward) button was pressed to the end  
of the disc.  
Protected  
The inserted disc is record-protected.  
Retry Error  
Temp Over  
U-TOC Error  
The recording attempt failed due to a consecutive disturbance or scratches on the MD.  
An abnormally high temperature is detected in the units internal mechanism.  
The writing of the recorded or edited contents Failed.  
TOC Writing  
Full  
The unit is writing the recorded or edited contents to the MD.  
An attempt was made to enter a character over the maximum character capacity while naming.  
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Syst e m lim it a t io n s  
The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is • Some tracks cannot be combined w ith  
radically different from those used in cassette  
and DAT decks and is characterized by the  
limitations described below. Note, however, that  
these limitations are due to the inherent nature  
of the MD recording system itself and not to  
mechanical causes.  
others  
Track combination may become impossible  
when tracks are edited.  
• The total recorded time and the  
remaining time on the disc may not total  
the maximum recording time (60, 74 or 80  
minutes)  
Recording is done in minimum units of 2  
seconds each, no matter how short the material.  
The contents recorded may thus be shorter than  
the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may  
also be further reduced by scratches.  
• "Disc Full" lights up even before the disc  
has reached the maximum recording time  
(60, 74 or 80 minutes)  
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the  
disc, "Disc Full" lights up regardless of the total  
recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be  
recorded on the disc. To record new tracks, erase  
unnecessary tracks or use another MD.  
Track created through editing may exhibit  
sound dropout during searching  
operations.  
• "Disc Full" lights up before the maximum  
number of tracks is reached  
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are  
sometimes interpreted as track intervals,  
incrementing the track count and causing the  
"Disc Full" indication to light up.  
Track numbers are not recorded correctly  
Incorrect assignment or recording of track  
numbers may result (1) when CD tracks are  
divided into several smaller tracks during digital  
recording, or (2) when certain CDs are recorded  
with the Level Sync On for automatic track  
marking.  
• The remaining recording time does not  
increase even after erasing numerous  
short tracks  
Tracks of under 12 seconds in length are not  
• TOC indicator appears for a long time  
counted and so erasing them may not lead to an If the inserted recordable disc is bland new, the  
increase in the recording time.  
TOC indicator appears on the display longer  
than those that have been used.  
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Ru le s fo r d ig it a l re co rd in g  
Rule 3  
Guide to the serial copy management  
system  
A recordable MD with material recorded from  
analog sources (analog records or FM programs,  
etc.) through the line input terminal can be  
copied to another recordable MD through the  
digital output terminal.  
However, you cannot make subsequent copies  
from the recordable MD to other recordable  
MDs through the digital output terminal.  
Subsequent copies can only be made through  
analog output terminal.  
Since your MD unit uses the Serial Copy  
Management System (SCMS), MDs recorded  
through the digital input terminal cannot be  
used to make subsequent copies to other MDs  
through the digital output terminal. The  
following diagram shows a system for making  
copies through the digital or analog terminals.  
Rule 1  
You can record digital source (CD, premastered  
MD, and DAT equipment with a sampling  
frequency of 44.1 kHz) to a recordable MD  
through the digital input terminal.  
However, you cannot make subsequent copies  
from the recordable MD to other recordable  
MDs through the digital output terminal.  
Subsequent copies can only be made through  
analog output terminal.  
* When MD recorders are connected using  
analog terminals, the number of dubbings is  
not limited.  
Rule 2  
You can record the digital input signal of a digital  
satellite broadcast onto a recordable MD via the  
digital input terminals on MD recorder which is  
capable of handling a sampling frequency of 32  
kHz or 48 kHz. You can then record the contents  
of this recorded MD (first-generation) onto  
another recordable MD via digital input terminals  
on the MD recorder to create a second-generation  
digital copy.  
Note, however, that with some BS tuners, second-  
generation digital copying may not be possible.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you encounter a difficulty while using your unit, use this troubleshooting guide as an aid to  
remedy the problem. Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it  
may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity. If this happens, disconnect the power  
cord and then plug it in again after about 5 seconds. You must also be sure that the system  
components are properly connected.  
If the MD recorder still does not operate correctly, disconnect the power plug, then plug it in again  
while pressing EDIT/NO button and YES button simultaneously. Note that any TOC information  
held in this MD recorder will be erased by this operation. If the problem persists even after you try  
this remedy, or it is not listed in the table, disconnect the power cord and then consult the shop  
from which you purchased the unit or your nearest ONKYO service station, informing them of your  
name, address, phone number, type of unit, and the details of the problem.  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
The unit does not operate  
or operates poorly.  
The disc may be damaged ("Disc  
Error" appears).  
Take the disc out and insert it again.  
If "Disk Error" remains, replace the  
disc. (See "Precautions for handling  
the MiniDisc (MD)" on page 51)  
The unit does not play.  
Moisture has formed inside the  
unit.  
Take the MD out and leave the unit in a  
warm place for several hours until the  
moisture evaporates (See page 50).  
The unit is not on.  
Press the STANDBY/ON button to  
turn the unit on.  
The disc is inserted in the wrong  
direction.  
Slide the MD into the disc  
compartment with the label side  
up and the arrow pointing toward  
the opening until the unit grips it  
(See page 14).  
The disc may not be recorded (the  
track numbers do not appear).  
Replace the disc with one that has  
been recorded.  
The sound has a lot of  
static.  
Strong magnetism from a  
television or a similar device is  
interfering with operations.  
Move the unit away from the  
source of strong magnetism.  
The unit does not record.  
The disc is record-protected  
("Protected" appears).  
Close the record-protect hole (See  
page 36).  
The unit is not connected  
properly to the sound source.  
Make connections properly to the  
sound source.  
The recording level is too low.  
A premastered disc is inserted.  
Adjust the recording level properly.  
Replace it with a recordable disc.  
There is not enough time left on  
the disc.  
Replace it with another recordable  
disc with fewer recorded tracks.  
The optical digital cable for audio  
use is not connected properly.  
(D. In Unlock” appears.)  
Connect the optical digital cable  
properly or use analog input.  
There has been a power failure or  
the power cord has been  
disconnected.  
The contents of the recording may be  
lost permanently. After connecting  
the power cord or immediately after  
power has been restored, press the  
STANDBY/ON button. (See page  
Storage Period of Backup Data”.)  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g (Co n t in u e d )  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
The disc name or track  
name cannot be entered.  
The disc is record-protected  
(Protected” appears).  
Close the record-protect hole (See  
page 36).  
Replace it with a recordable disc.  
A premastered (read-only) disc is  
inserted (Cannot Rec” appears).  
The system functions cannot be  
used.  
System function cannot be  
used.  
Check all cable connections. The  
system functions cannot be used  
even if remote control (z) cables  
are connected. Also connect the  
components using audio cables.  
If the unit does not operate properly even after attempting the prescribed remedies, unplug and  
then plug in the power cord again.  
Condensation  
This is the same phenomena that causes windows to become misted up with water drops in a  
heated room during the winter.  
The MD recorder also sometimes gets dew (water drops) on the optical lens inside the player under  
the following conditions.  
Immediately after you turn a heater on.  
If the MD recorder is placed in a room with full of steam or dampness.  
If you suddenly bring the MD recorder in from the cold outside into a warm room.  
If the MD recorder is exposed to dew condensation  
You can leave it as it is. Sometimes the recorder cannot read the signal sent from the disc by laser  
and the recorder doesnt work.  
Depending on the surrounding conditions you can remove the disc and leave the power on for at  
the longest one hour. The dew will evaporate and the recorder will work properly. If it doesn't work  
after several hours, please consult the nearest Onkyo authorized service center.  
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Precautions for handling the MiniDisc (MD)  
The MD is housed in a cartridge, so you can handle it without worrying about dust and fingerprints.  
Even so, a dirty or warped cartridge may cause malfunction. Always remember the following  
precautions so you can enjoy high-quality sound for a long time.  
Do not touch the disc in the cartridge directly w ith your fingers.  
Do not open the shutter by hand. Doing so may damage the disc.  
Storage location  
Avoid storing MDs in a place subject to direct sunlight, high temperature, or high humidity.  
Regular care  
Wipe off dust and dirt accumulated on the cartridge surface with a dry cloth.  
Removing the halfw ay inserted MD  
If the "self-rock function" is activated and the MD cannot be removed, push the MD further into the  
MD recorder and then press the r EJECT button to remove the MD.  
Shutter  
Cartridge  
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In d e xe d t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls  
Fro n t p a n e l  
STANDBY/ON  
button [13]  
Disc slot  
Open/Close button (r) [14]  
Stop button (e) [14]  
Ventilation holes  
Play/Pause button  
(n) [14]  
AMCS knob  
(qAMCSw)  
[16, 21, 26, 29, 43]  
MINDISC RECODER  
AMCS  
PUSH TO ENTER)  
DISC LOADING MECHANISM0  
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
DUBBING  
REC  
STANDBY  
INPUT  
MO ST D1 D2  
FF/FR button  
(d, f)  
[17, 43]  
DISPLAY EDIT/NO  
YES  
ANALOG  
MD-105  
X
STANDBY  
indicator [13]  
YES button  
[24, 26, 37~44]  
Display  
REC button  
(oREC) [26, 29]  
DISPLAY  
button [15, 42]  
INPUT selector  
[23]  
EDIT/NO  
button  
[24, 26, 37~44]  
CD DUBBING  
button [23, 24]  
Display  
REPEAT indicator  
RANDOM indicator  
Time/Title  
display  
Input setting  
indicator  
MEMORY indicator  
DISC TRACK  
ANALOG IN  
DIGITAL IN 1 2  
PLAY  
indicator  
MEMORY  
OVER RANDOM  
REPEAT  
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10  
L
40  
20  
10  
6
2
0
TOC  
R
1
11 12 13 14 15 15  
OVER indicator  
Music calendar  
REC  
indicator  
TOC  
indicator  
Peak level meter  
PAUSE indicator  
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In d e xe d t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Re m o t e co n t ro lle r  
RC-409MD (supplied)  
POWER button [14]  
POWER  
EJECT  
EJECT [14]  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY  
A-B repeat button  
[19]  
PLAY MODE buttons  
CONTINUE buttons [18]  
RANDOM buttons [18]  
MEMORY buttons [21]  
A
B
C
D
E
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
8
9
6
7
L
10  
O
K
M
N
A.SPACE button  
[22]  
13  
R
14  
S
11  
P
12  
Q
15  
T
Number buttons [16, 22, 43]  
REPEAT button [19]  
18  
W
19  
X
16  
U
17  
V
20  
Y
M.SCAN button [17]  
23  
24  
21  
Z
22  
25  
,
.
REPEAT  
A-B  
A.SPACE M.SCAN  
>
25  
(
)
/
REC  
?
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CLEAR  
CLEAR button  
[21,43]  
ENTER  
NAME  
MD operation buttons  
ENTER button  
[42,43]  
Stop button (e) [14]  
SCROLL DISPLAY  
Play button (s) [14]  
Pause button (g) [14]  
Rec button (oREC) [26]  
NAME button  
[42,43]  
Fast reverse button (d) [17, 43]  
Fast forw ard button (f) [17, 43]  
Dow n button (q) [16, 43]  
Up button (w) [16, 43]  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD  
DISPLAY button  
[15,42]  
SCROLL button [15]  
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In d e xe d t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
RC-398S  
(supplied w ith the A-905X amplifier)  
MD operation buttons  
Stop button (e) [14]  
Play button (s) [14]  
INPUT SELECTOR  
G. EQUALIZER  
POWER  
ACOUSTIC  
PRESENCE  
CLOCK CALL SLEEP  
EFFECT  
MODE  
Pause button (g) [14]  
Rec button (oREC) [26]  
Dow n button (q) [16,43]  
Up button (w) [16,43]  
Repeat button (REPEAT) [19]  
Clear button (CLEAR) [21,43]  
Scroll button (SCROLL) [15]  
Play Mode button (PLAY MODE)  
[18,21]  
TUNER  
PRESET  
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
DVD  
M D  
PAUSE/STEP  
REPEAT SCROLL  
PLAY MODE CLEAR  
REPEAT RANDOM  
REC  
C D  
CLEAR  
MEMORY  
TIMER  
DISC  
C D / M D  
2
1
4
3
6
Number buttons  
[16,22,43]  
5
8
UP/DOWN  
VOLUME  
7
9
ENTER --  
/
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10 / 0  
MUTING  
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-398S  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
System  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Number of channels  
2 (stereo)  
Recording system  
Frequency response  
Magnetic field modulation overwrite  
system  
10 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)  
Signal to noise ratio  
106 dB or more when playing  
Output level  
2.0 volts r.m.s.  
Signal read out system  
Optical non-contact  
Recording time  
Stereo : Max. 80 min.  
(when using MDW-80)  
Mono : Max. 160 min.  
(when using MDW-80)  
Pow er supply rating  
AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Pow er consumption  
Number of revolutions  
About 400 - 900 rpm (constant linear  
11 watts (AC 230 V, 50 Hz)  
13 watts (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)  
velocity)  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Error correction system  
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-solomon  
code  
205 × 76 × 287 mm  
Weight  
2.3 kg  
Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz  
Specifications and features are subject to  
change w ithout notice.  
Sales & Product Planning Div.:2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN  
Tel: 0720-31-8111 Fax: 0720-33-5222  
ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION  
200 Williams Drive, Ramesy, N.J. 07446, U.S.A.  
Tel: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 E-mail: [email protected]  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY  
Tel: 089 84 93 20 Fax: 089 84 93 226 E-mail: [email protected]  
ONKYO CHINA LIMITED  
Units 2102-7, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung,  
N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852 2429 3118 Fax: 852 2428 9039  
HOMEPAGE  
SN29342793  
Printed in Japan  
D9907-1  
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