Yamaha CD Player MDX 9 User Manual

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Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA mini disc recorder.  
FEATURES  
CONTENTS  
A sampling rate converter that lets you make  
digital recordings from 32 kHz (DAT, etc.) , 44.1  
kHz (CD, DAT, MD, etc.) and 48 kHz (DAT, etc.)  
program sources.  
PART DESCRIPTIONS........................................................ 4  
FRONT PANEL ..................................................................... 5  
REMOTE CONTROL............................................................. 6  
CONNECTIONS ................................................................... 7  
ANALOG CONNECTIONS ................................................... 7  
DIGITAL CONNECTIONS .................................................... 7  
PLAYBACK .......................................................................... 8  
Skipping Tracks ................................................................ 8  
Searching .......................................................................... 9  
Switching the Display ....................................................... 9  
RANDOM PLAY .................................................................. 10  
REPEAT PLAY .................................................................... 10  
Single Track Repeat ....................................................... 10  
Full Disc Repeat.............................................................. 10  
Part (A-B) Repeat............................................................ 11  
PROGRAM PLAY................................................................ 11  
RECORDING...................................................................... 13  
Recording Level.............................................................. 14  
Auto Marking ................................................................... 14  
TIME RESCUE RECORDING ............................................. 15  
SYNCHRO RECORDING.................................................... 15  
MONAURAL RECORDING................................................. 16  
MONITOR OUT................................................................... 16  
EDITING ............................................................................. 17  
MOVE .................................................................................. 17  
ERASE................................................................................. 18  
Disc Erase ....................................................................... 18  
Track Erase ..................................................................... 18  
Part Erase........................................................................ 19  
COMBINE ........................................................................... 19  
DIVIDE ................................................................................ 20  
TITLING .............................................................................. 21  
TIMER OPERATIONS ....................................................... 22  
Timer recording .............................................................. 22  
Timer playback ............................................................... 22  
MD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS.............................................. 23  
COPY PROTECTION (SCMS) .......................................... 24  
NOTES REGARDING THE REMOTE CONTROL............ 24  
Remote control operation range .................................... 24  
Battery installation .......................................................... 24  
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 25  
DISPLAY MESSAGES ...................................................... 26  
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 27  
Editing features (MOVE, ERASE, DIVIDE,  
COMBINE, TITLE, and UNDO) that let you take  
full advantage of the MD recording system.  
Multiple digital INPUT terminals (2 optical inputs  
and 1 coaxial input) let you connect up to three  
different digital program sources.  
The digital optical OUTPUT terminal lets you  
output digital audio from an MD.*  
In addition to the standard disc and track repeat  
modes, this unit also has a part (A-B) repeat  
mode that lets you repeat a specific part of a  
track.  
Synchro Record lets you make synchronized  
recordings from any type of source component.  
Time Rescue Record monitors the sound being  
input and allows you to recover sound input from  
a point approximately four seconds before you  
start the recording operation. (So you will not  
miss the beginning of a song when recording  
directly from the radio, etc.)  
The Monaural Record mode lets you record up to  
148 minutes of audio onto one MD.  
Timer playback and recording modes that let you  
start playback or recording at a preset time using  
an optional audio timer.  
* This is not possible if MD is a direct copy of another digital  
signal (see page 24 for details regarding SCMS copy  
protection).  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
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PART DESCRIPTIONS  
Front Panel  
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FRONT PANEL  
See the pages in parenthesis for details regarding operation.  
~ POWER (8)  
EDIT (17)  
Press repeatedly to accesses the different edit modes.  
Press to turn the unit on or off.  
Ÿ TIMER (22)  
^ SET/ENTER (17, 21)  
Use to set the unit to play or record when activated by  
Press to confirm the current operation or select an edit  
an external timer.  
mode (etc.).  
! Disc insertion slot  
Jog dial [– / +] [$ ›] (8, 21)  
Insert the disc into this slot.  
Use to skip to the beginning of the previous or next  
tracks.  
Eject )  
Use to select characters when inputting a disc (track)  
title.  
Press to remove the disc.  
If the TOC* data has not yet been written, it is written  
automatically before the disc is ejected.  
& INPUT (13)  
Press repeatedly to select the input jacks you want to  
record from: ANALOG or DIGITAL (OPTICAL 1,  
OPTICAL 2, or COAXIAL).  
@ SEARCH ! ⁄ (9, 21)  
Press and hold to search quickly during play or pause.  
Use to move the cursor when inputting a disc (track)  
title.  
REC LEVEL (14)  
Use to adjust the recording level when recording from  
the analog inputs.  
¤ Display panel (9)  
Displays various information.  
* REC (14)  
# Remote control sensor (24)  
Press during stop or pause to activate the record  
pause mode.  
Receives the signals emitted from the remote control.  
Press while recording to manually add a track division.  
DISPLAY (9)  
Press repeatedly to switch between the title and time  
displays.  
° & STOP (8, 13, 17, 21)  
Press to stop recording or playback.  
Press to cancel an edit or title input operation.  
$ TITLE (21)  
Press to activate or deactivate the title mode.  
( PLAY/* PAUSE (8, 13)  
Press during stop (or pause) to start playback. Press  
while playing to pause.  
CHARA. (21)  
Press repeatedly to select different types of characters  
Press during record pause to start recording. Press  
while recording to pause.  
when titling a disc (track).  
% DELETE/CANCEL (17, 21)  
Press to cancel an edit function or to delete the  
selected character when titling a disc (track).  
* TOC (Table of Contents): This is the non-audio data  
contained on all mini discs (track numbers, playback  
time, title data, etc.).  
UTOC (User’s Table of Contents): This is non-audio data  
that you can edit (like track numbers, playback time, and  
title data).  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
See the pages in parenthesis for details regarding operation.  
~ REPEAT (10~11)  
SCROLL (9)  
Press to scroll the disc (track) title across the display.  
Press while scrolling to pause the scroll.  
S/F (!)  
Press to select single track (S) or full disc (F) repeat.  
Press to select “!” when creating a disc (track) title.  
^ NUMBER (21)  
Press before pressing a number button to input a  
number during title mode.  
A-B (?)  
Press to specify the A and B points for A-B repeat.  
Press to select “?” when creating a disc (track) title.  
DELETE (21)  
Press to delete the selected character when titling a  
disc (track).  
Ÿ PROG (–) (11)  
Press to activate or deactivate the program play mode.  
Press to select “–” when creating a disc (track) title.  
& SET (21)  
Press to confirm selected character when titling a disc  
(track).  
! RNDM (&) (10)  
Press to activate or deactivate the random play mode.  
M-MARK (14)  
Press to select “&” when creating a disc (track) title.  
Press to select automatic or manual marking of tracks  
during recording.  
Numbers/Characters (8, 21)  
Use to specify a track.  
* INPUT (13)  
Press repeatedly to select a character when creating a  
disc (track) title.  
Press repeatedly to select the input jacks you want to  
record from: ANALOG or DIGITAL (OPTICAL 1,  
OPTICAL 2, or COAXIAL).  
@ CHAR. (21)  
Press repeatedly to select uppercase or lowercase  
° MONO/ST (16)  
letters during title mode.  
Press during stop or pause to select either monaural or  
stereo recording.  
¤ TITLE (21)  
Press to activate or deactivate the title mode.  
( Special Record buttons  
# SEARCH ! ⁄ (9, 21)  
TIME (15)  
Press and hold to search quickly during play or pause.  
Use to move the cursor when inputting a disc (track)  
title.  
Press during record pause mode to activate Time  
Rescue Recording and set the unit to the record pause  
mode.  
SKIP $ › (8, 21)  
SYNC (15)  
Press to skip to the beginning of the previous or next  
tracks during play, pause or stop.  
Use to select characters when inputting a disc (track)  
title.  
Press during stop to activate Synchronized Recording  
and set the unit to the record pause mode.  
· CD-P (15)  
Press to start playback from a YAMAHA CD player.  
$ PLAY (8, 14)  
Press during stop (or pause) to start playback.  
Press during record pause to start recording.  
) ? REC (14)  
Press during stop or pause to activate the record  
pause mode.  
* PAUSE (8, 14)  
Press while recording to manually add a track mark.  
Press to pause playback or recording.  
& STOP (8, 14, 17, 21)  
% DISPLAY (9)  
Press to stop recording or playback.  
Press to cancel an edit or title input operation.  
Press repeatedly to switch between the title and time  
displays.  
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CONNECTIONS  
Do not plug in this unit (or other components) until all other connections are complete.  
• Connections should be made to the correct input/output terminals on the other component.  
• Also refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the component you are connecting.  
• If the placement of this unit causes noise in other equipment, such as a tuner, move them farther apart.  
ANALOG CONNECTIONS  
Connecting cords (included)  
To AC outlet  
3
PLAY  
4
REC  
ANALOG  
LINE IN LINE OUT  
DIGITAL IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL  
R
L
4
3
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
1
2
L
R
REC  
PLAY  
Amplifier/Receiver  
Notes for analog connections  
• The white plug on the connecting cables corresponds to the L (left) channel and the red plug corresponds to the R (right) channel. Be  
sure to connect L (left) to L and R (right) to R. Also make sure that the plugs are fully inserted and that the connection is firm.  
• The LINE OUT jacks on the MD recorder should be connected to the MD PLAY jacks on your amplifier.  
The LINE IN jacks on the MD recorder should be connected to the MD REC jacks on your amplifier.  
• The LINE OUT terminals on this unit are numbered 3 and the LINE IN jacks are numbered 4. When connecting this unit to a YAMAHA  
amplifier or receiver whose terminals are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 ... (etc.), connect this unit’s LINE OUT terminals to the input terminals  
numbered 3 and connect this unit’s LINE IN terminals to the output terminals numbered 4 on the rear panel of the amplifier or receiver.  
DIGITAL CONNECTIONS  
Optical fiber cable (not included)  
To AC outlet  
DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL  
ANALOG  
LINE IN LINE OUT  
DIGITAL IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL  
4
3
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
1
2
L
R
CD player (etc.) with  
optical OUT  
Amplifier/Receiver  
(or MD/DAT recorder)  
with optical IN/OUT  
REC  
PLAY  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
Coaxial cable (not included)  
DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL  
Optical fiber cable (not included)  
Satellite tuner (etc.)  
with coaxial OUT  
Optical fiber cable (not included)  
Notes for digital connections  
• The DIGITAL IN terminals can be connected to any component with an optical or coaxial output so you can make direct digital  
recordings.  
• The DIGITAL OUT terminal can be connected to a any component with an optical input so you can output digital audio from an MD.  
• Before making OPTICAL connections, remove the terminal cover(s).  
• In order to protect the terminals from dust, be sure to attach the terminal covers when the optical terminals are not being used.  
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PLAYBACK  
Preparations  
To stop  
• Be sure to set the TIMER switch to OFF, then press  
POWER to turn this unit on.  
• Set your amplifier or receiver to MD.  
Press & STOP.  
To pause  
Press # PLAY/* PAUSE (or * PAUSE on the remote).  
Press again to resume playback (or press # PLAY on the  
remote).  
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SEARCH ! ⁄  
To eject the MD  
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REC  
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SEARCH  
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PLAY/  
PAUSE  
POW ER  
&
STOP  
REC LEVEL  
REC  
DISPLAY TITLE CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
INPUT  
Note  
ENTER  
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The MONO indicator lights when playing monaural MDs.  
jog dial  
& STOP  
Skipping Tracks  
To skip to the next track  
Turn the jog dial to the right (or press SKIP on the  
remote).  
!
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DISPLAY SCROLL  
S/  
F
A–B  
REPEAT  
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&
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RNDM  
PROG  
A
P
B
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R
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S
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F
G
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Numbers  
To skip to a previous track  
Q
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T
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U
V
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X
Y
Z
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0
SPACE  
+1 0  
Turn the jog dial to the left (or press SKIP $ on the  
remote).  
Turn one click to skip to the beginning of the current track.  
Turn an additional click to skip to the beginning of each  
previous track.  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
SET  
SEARCH  
! ⁄  
SEARCH  
M-MARK MONO/ ST INPUT  
REC  
!
SKIP  
$
TIME  
SYNC  
SKIP  
$ ›  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
REC  
*
&
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CD-P  
To skip to a specific track number  
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Press the number buttons on the remote corresponding to  
& STOP  
the track you desire.  
Example:  
* PAUSE  
To select track 3, press 3.  
To select track 13, press +10, then press 3.  
To select track 23, press +10 twice, then press 3.  
To skip to the last track on the disc  
1 Insert an MD.  
Turn the jog dial to the left when the display is showing the  
total tracks and total playing time.  
Label facing up  
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Arrow pointed toward  
disc insertion slot  
2 Press # PLAY/* PAUSE (or # PLAY on the  
remote) to start playback.  
3 Adjust the volume using the volume control on  
your amplifier or receiver.  
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2 Time remaining on the MD (only for recordable MDs)  
Searching  
REMAIN indicator  
Time remaining on the MD  
To search forward during play or pause  
DISC TRACK  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
Press and hold SEARCH .  
To search in reverse during play or pause  
Press and hold SEARCH !.  
Total tracks  
Notes  
3 Disc title  
• Sound can be heard when searching in play mode to help you  
locate the desired position within the track. No sound is heard  
when searching in pause mode, but the search is conducted  
at a higher speed.  
DISC TRACK  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
• When searching in play mode, playback stops when you  
reach the end of the last track.  
• Search may not function correctly when there are several  
consecutive tracks consisting of only a few seconds apiece.  
During playback  
Press DISPLAY to repeatedly to display the following  
Switching the Display  
information.  
1 Current track number and elapsed time  
When you insert an MD the disc title is displayed  
automatically (“No Title” appears if there is no disc title).  
Pressing DISPLAY during stop or playback lets you  
display other information, such as the remaining time and  
track titles.  
Track number  
Elapsed time  
DISC TRACK  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
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TIMER  
OFF  
REC  
PLAY  
2 Time remaining on the current track  
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!
SEARCH  
REMAIN indicator  
#
*
PLAY/  
PAUSE  
POW ER  
&
STOP  
REC LEVEL  
REC  
DISPLAY TITLE CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
INPUT  
ENTER  
0
10  
+
DISC TRACK  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
$
#
DISPLAY  
3 Track title  
If the track has not been given a name, “No Title” is  
displayed and the display switches back to the elapsed time  
(1).  
!
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DISPLAY SCROLL  
S/  
F
A–B  
REPEAT  
(
SCROLL  
DISPLAY  
&
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#
RNDM  
PROG  
DISC TRACK  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
A
P
B
1
C
R
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S
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F
G
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L
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2
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Q
6
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U
V
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X
Y
Z
/
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0
#
SPACE  
+1 0  
To view the entire disc (track) title  
During stop  
If the disc (track) title is too long to fit in the display, press  
SCROLL. Press SCROLL while the title is scrolling to stop  
the scrolling. Press again to continue scrolling through the  
title.  
Press DISPLAY to repeatedly to display the following  
information.  
1 Number of tracks and total playing time  
Total tracks  
Total playing time  
DISC TRACK  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
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RANDOM PLAY  
REPEAT PLAY  
You can have the unit play all the tracks on a disc in a  
random sequence  
You can have the unit play a single track, the full disc, or  
just part of a track repeatedly.  
!
?
DISPLAY SCROLL  
S/  
F
A–B  
REPEAT  
(
!
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DISPLAY SCROLL  
S/  
F
A–B  
REPEAT  
(
S/F – REPEAT  
A-B – REPEAT  
&
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#
RNDM  
PROG  
&
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#
RNDM  
RNDM  
PROG  
A
P
B
1
C
R
D
S
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F
G
H
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J
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4
L
M
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5
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3
A
P
B
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C
R
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S
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F
G
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L
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5
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3
Q
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T
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U
V
W
8
X
Y
Z
/
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0
Q
6
T
7
U
V
W
8
X
Y
Z
/
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0
SPACE  
+1 0  
SPACE  
+1 0  
To start random playback  
Single Track Repeat  
Press RNDM.  
The RANDOM indicator lights up and “RandomSearch”  
appears in the display while the unit selects a track.  
Playback starts automatically.  
1 Select the track you want to repeat.  
2 Press S/F – REPEAT repeatedly to light the  
REPEAT S indicators.  
To cancel  
REPEAT  
A-BSF  
Press RNDM again to turn off the RANDOM indicator.  
To cancel  
Notes  
Press S/F – REPEAT repeatedly to turn off the REPEAT S  
indicators.  
• Pressing SKIP during random play skips to another track  
at random. Pressing SKIP $ returns to the beginning of the  
current track (you cannot return to previously played tracks).  
• If you turn the unit off during random playback, it will be ready  
for random play the next time you turn the power back on.  
Note  
Single track repeat is not available during random or program  
playback.  
Full Disc Repeat  
Press S/F – REPEAT repeatedly to light the REPEAT  
F indicators.  
REPEAT  
A-BSF  
To cancel  
Press S/F – REPEAT repeatedly to turn off the REPEAT F  
indicators.  
Notes  
• In program play mode, the entire program is played  
repeatedly.  
• In random play mode, the unit reshuffles the tracks and plays  
them again after each track plays once.  
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Part (A-B) Repeat  
PROGRAM PLAY  
This function lets you repeat a specific part of a track. It’s a  
convenient way to study a language, or learn the lyrics to  
your favorite song (etc.).  
This function lets you enjoy listening to your favorite tracks  
in any order you desire.  
1 Press A-B – REPEAT during playback to specify  
the beginning (A point) of the part you want to  
repeat.  
DISPLAY  
!
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DISPLAY SCROLL  
The REPEAT A indicators light up.  
S/  
F
A—B REPEAT  
&
(
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#
2
RNDM  
PROG  
A
P
B
1
C
R
D
S
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F
G
H
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J
K
4
L
M
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5
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REPEAT  
A-BSF  
Q
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U
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X
Y
Z
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0
SPACE  
+1 0  
2 Press A-B – REPEAT again to specify the end (B  
point) of the part you want to repeat.  
The REPEAT A-B indicators light up and the part you  
specified starts to repeat.  
DELETE  
SET  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
SET  
SEARCH  
! ⁄  
SEARCH  
M-MARK MONO/ ST INPUT  
REC  
!
SKIP  
$
SKIP  
TIME  
SYNC  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
REC  
$ ›  
*
&
?
CD-P  
1
REPEAT  
A-BSF  
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To cancel  
Press & STOP or A-B – REPEAT.  
1 Press & STOP to stop playback.  
2 Press PROG to light up the PROGRAM indicator.  
3 Program the desired track by pressing the  
corresponding numeric buttons.  
Example:  
To select track 3, press 3.  
To select track 13, press +10, then press 3.  
To select track 23, press +10 twice, then press 3.  
The following display appears momentarily to  
show the step information:  
Step number  
Track number  
PROGRAM  
The display then switches to the program status:  
Total steps  
Total playing time  
TOTAL  
PROGRAM  
Repeat this operation to program of up to 30 steps.  
4 Press # PLAY to start program playback.  
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To check the programmed data  
1
2
Stop or pause program playback.  
Press SKIP $ or to skip through the step  
information (or use the jog dial on the front panel).  
To delete a specific step  
1
2
Stop program playback.  
Press SKIP $ or to skip through the step  
information (or use the jog dial on the front panel).  
Press DELETE (or DELETE/CANCEL on the front  
panel) to delete the step. The higher steps are  
renumbered automatically.  
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To change a step  
1
2
Stop program playback.  
Press SKIP $ or to skip through the step  
information (or use the jog dial on the front panel).  
Use the numeric buttons to program a new track  
number for that step. The original track is cleared from  
memory and the new track is programmed.  
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To cancel  
Press PROG To turn off the “PROGRAM” indicator, eject  
the disc, or set POWER to off.  
Notes  
• If the total time exceeds 255 minutes “255mOver” is displayed  
instead of the total time.  
SKIP $ or can be used during playback to skip  
between programed tracks.  
SEARCH can be used during playback to search through  
all tracks in the current program.  
SEARCH ! can be used during playback return to the  
beginning of the current track.  
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RECORDING  
This unit allows you to make recordings from a wide variety  
of program sources (both analog and digital).  
1 Insert an MD.  
Label facing up  
When recording an analog source (such as an LP or  
cassette) this unit converts the analog signals to 44.1 kHz  
digital signal before recording them onto the MD.  
When recording a digital source, this unit converts the  
digital signals to 44.1 kHz for recording onto the MD.  
However, If you are recording a 44.1 kHz source signal  
(such as a CD) there is no conversion. This unit can record  
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz digital signals.  
NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-9  
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s
Arrow pointed toward  
disc insertion slot  
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input  
connected to the sound source you want to  
record.  
Preparations  
• Be sure to set the TIMER switch to OFF, then press  
POWER to turn this unit on.  
• Set your amplifier or receiver to the program source to be  
recorded.  
For  
Select  
LINE IN 4  
ANALOG  
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2  
DIGITAL COAX.  
DIGITAL OPT. 1  
DIGITAL OPT. 2  
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REC LEVEL & STOP  
Input indicator  
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TIMER  
OFF  
ANALOG DISC TRACK  
REC  
PLAY  
DIGITAL  
TOTAL  
)
OPT. 1  
2
REMAIN  
COAX.  
!
SEARCH  
#
*
PLAY/  
PAUSE  
3 2 4 4 .1 4 8  
RANDOM  
POW ER  
&
STOP  
REC LEVEL  
kHz  
PROGRAM  
REC  
DISPLAY TITLE CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
INPUT  
REPEAT  
A-BSF  
ENTER  
0
10  
+
$
(Source) sampling frequency indicators*  
* Appears when digital signal is input.  
2
4
6
3 Locate the point where you want to start  
recording.  
• When recording from a blank MD  
Skip this step.  
• To start recording from the end of a previous recording.  
Press & STOP to set this unit to stop mode.  
• To record over a previous recording.  
M-MARK  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
SET  
SEARCH  
M-MARK MONO/ ST INPUT  
REC  
!
2
SKIP  
$
TIME  
SYNC  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
REC  
*
&
?
CD-P  
6
Turn the jog dial (or press SKIP $ or on the remote)  
to select a track (recording starts from the beginning of the  
deleted track), or press * PAUSE during playback to pause  
at the point where you want to start recording.  
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4 Press REC to set the this unit to record pause  
Recording Level  
mode.  
The REC * indicators light up.  
REC Standby” and the amount of time available for recording  
flash alternately in the display.  
To set the recording level, first set this unit to the record  
pause mode (press REC). Then play the loudest passage  
of the source to be recorded and watch the meter  
readings. Adjust the REC LEVEL control so that the  
highest peak causes the 0 dB level indicators to flicker.  
The OVER indicators should not light.  
If you selected a track number or paused playback (in step  
3) to record over a previous recording  
“OverWriteOK?” appears in the display.  
To confirm, press ENTER. This operation will erase the  
selected track number (or point) and all subsequent material.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
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1
dB 00 6 0  
3 0  
1 0  
6
4
2
0
OVER  
R
If you selected ANALOG in step 2, adjust the recording  
level as described in “Recording Level”.  
Should not light  
Note  
Note  
When recording from a digital source that has a digital output  
(volume) control, set the output level (volume) to “MAX”.  
Recording may not be possible at low output levels (when the  
digital volume is turned down).  
Although some sources can be recorded with lower peak levels,  
setting the peak levels too low may degrade the quality of the  
recording.  
Auto Marking  
5 Start playing the program source to be recorded.  
6 Press # PLAY/* PAUSE (or # PLAY on the  
When making a recording, you can choose either  
automatic or manual marking. This feature operates  
somewhat differently for analog and digital signals. See  
below for details.  
remote) to start recording.  
The TOC indicator lights up.  
When the TOC indicator is lit, this means that the TOC  
information has not yet been written to the disc. After  
recording, eject the disc, or turn this unit’s power off to write  
the TOC information and finalize the recording.  
Press M-MARK on the remote repeatedly to select  
automatic (MANUAL indicator out) or manual  
(MANUAL indicator lit) marking.  
To stop  
Press & STOP.  
MANUAL  
To pause  
When recording analog signals  
Press # PLAY/* PAUSE (* PAUSE on the remote).  
Press again to resume recording.  
Auto : Track numbers are written in synchronization with  
the input level of the signal being recorded. In other words,  
if the source signal falls below a certain level for more than  
1.5 seconds a track number is written automatically the  
next time the source signal rises above that level.  
Manual : One track number is written automatically when  
you start recording, but none are written during recording.  
To mark a track number, press REC at the desired position  
while recording.  
To eject the MD  
Press ).  
TOC writing may be impossible (or track number  
marking may not perform as expected) when recording  
a damaged CD or a broadcast source under  
interference.  
Note  
When using manual marking, the marks must be set at least 4  
seconds apart.  
When recording digital signals  
Track numbers are written in the same positions as the  
original source (CD, etc.) with either automatic or manual  
marking.  
To add additional track numbers, set M-MARK to MANUAL  
and press REC at the desired position while recording.  
Note  
When recording is paused, the portion recorded up to the pause is  
counted as an individual track. When recording is resumed, a new  
track number is created. On the other hand, if one track is  
recorded in continuous repetition, that track(s) is recorded as one  
continuous track with a single track number.  
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TIME RESCUE RECORDING  
SYNCHRO RECORDING  
The Time Rescue (TIME) recording function allows you to  
start recording four seconds before you press record.  
During record pause mode, the MD recorder monitors the  
input signal and continuously maintains a four second  
memory “cache”. Therefore, you can record a song that  
just started without cutting off the beginning. You may find  
this function useful when recording live broadcasts, or  
when you want to start recording from the beginning of a  
song without recording lots commercials (etc.).  
The synchronized recording function lets you set this unit  
to start recording automatically when a sound signal is  
input. When operating this unit in combination with a  
remote controllable Yamaha CD player, you can use the  
CD-PLAY button on this unit’s remote control to start  
playback from the CD player.  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
SET  
SEARCH  
M-MARK MONO/ ST INPUT  
REC  
!
2
4
5
SKIP  
$
TIME  
SYNC  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
REC  
4
*
&
?
CD-P  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
SET  
SEARCH  
M-MARK MONO/ ST INPUT  
REC  
!
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M DX  
1
3
SKIP  
$
TIME  
SYNC  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
REC  
*
&
?
CD-P  
s
M DX  
1 Load the sound source into the source  
component.  
If necessary, program, or select the track you want to  
start recording from before proceeding to the next  
step. (Refer to the operation manual supplied with your  
source component for instructions regarding its use.)  
1 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input  
connected to the sound source you want to  
record.  
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input  
connected to the sound source you want to  
record.  
2 Locate the point where you want to start  
recording.  
3 Press REC to set this unit to record pause mode.  
The REC * indicators light up.  
3 Locate the point where you want to start  
recording.  
REC Standby” and the amount of time available for recording  
flash alternately in the display.  
4 Press SYNC to set this unit to record pause  
If you selected ANALOG in step 1, adjust the recording level  
as described in “Recording Level”.  
mode.  
The REC * indicators light up.  
Synchro REC” and the amount of time available for recording  
flash alternately in the display.  
4 Press TIME to start recording when you hear the  
beginning of a song you want to record.  
Recording starts from the memory cache, allowing you to  
record from a point approximately four seconds before you  
pressed TIME.  
If you selected ANALOG in step 2, adjust the recording level  
as described in “Recording Level”.  
5 Start playing the sound source. (Press CD-P if  
recording from a Yamaha CD player.)  
Note  
The MD starts recording automatically when a sound signal is  
input. When the sound signal stops, the unit switches back to  
record pause mode and “Synchro REC” blinks in the display.  
To take full advantage of the Time Rescue Recording function,  
be sure to wait at least four seconds between steps 3 and 4.  
6 To continue recording, repeat step 5.  
When you have finished recording, press & STOP  
on this unit to cancel the record pause mode.  
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MONAURAL RECORDING  
MONITOR OUT  
Recording in monaural (mono) allows you to record up to  
148 minutes of sound on one 74 minute MD. (When  
recording in stereo you can record up to 74 minutes of  
sound.) This may be useful when recording an interview,  
debate, or other whenever you want to record a long time  
on one disc.  
When a disc is not loaded, you can use the monitor out  
function to monitor the sound of the input source. This  
allows you to enjoy better sound from your other digital  
source components, such as CD, by using this unit as a  
digital to analog converter.  
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NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-9  
TIMER  
OFF  
3
REC  
PLAY  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
SET  
)
SEARCH  
M-MARK MONO/ ST INPUT  
REC  
!
SEARCH  
!
#
*
PLAY/  
PAUSE  
1
4
5
POW ER  
&
STOP  
REC LEVEL  
SKIP  
REC  
DISPLAY TITLE CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
INPUT  
$
TIME  
SYNC  
ENTER  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
REC  
0
10  
+
$
*
&
?
CD-P  
s
M DX  
2
3
1 Press ) to remove the disc.  
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input  
connected to the sound source you want to  
monitor.  
1 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input  
connected to the sound source you want to  
record.  
3 Press REC.  
“MONITOR OUT” appears in the display.  
Sound from the selected input will be output from this unit’s  
analog and digital output terminals.  
2 Locate the point where you want to start  
recording.  
3 Press MONO/ST to light the MONO indicator.  
4 Start playing the sound source selected in step 2.  
The sound is output from the MD recorder’s analog and digital  
output terminals.  
4 Press REC.  
The REC * indicators light up.  
REC Standby” and the amount of time available for recording  
flash alternately in the display.  
To cancel  
If you selected ANALOG in step 1, adjust the recording level  
as described in “Recording Level”.  
Press REC again, press & STOP, or insert a disc.  
5 Press # PLAY to start recording.  
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EDITING  
One of the main advantages of the MD is its editing  
MOVE  
capabilities, you can remove the commercials from a radio  
broadcast, reorder songs into the order you want to listen,  
remove songs, combine songs, even remove part of a  
song.  
This function lets you change the position of any track.  
First, you select the track you want to move, then you  
specify the track number you want to move it to. After the  
move, the tracks located between the old and new  
positions are renumbered automatically. You can perform  
this operation repeatedly to completely reorder the disc.  
Edit functions  
This unit offers the following editing operations.  
(Please note that track numbers are updated automatically  
when you perform a MOVE, ERASE, COMBINE or DIVIDE  
operation.)  
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TIMER  
OFF  
REC  
PLAY  
)
!
SEARCH  
#
*
PLAY/  
PAUSE  
POW ER  
&
STOP  
MOVE  
REC LEVEL  
REC  
DISPLAY TITLE CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
INPUT  
Lets you move a track to a different track number.  
ENTER  
0
10  
+
$
ERASE  
Lets you erase a track, the entire disc, or part of a  
CANCEL  
& STOP  
2
1,3  
2,4  
track.  
1 Turn the jog dial to select the track you want to  
COMBINE  
Lets you combine two adjacent tracks.  
move.  
2 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Move ?”, then  
press ENTER.  
DIVIDE  
Lets you split a single track into two different tracks.  
3 Turn the jog dial to select the track’s destination.  
UNDO  
Lets you undo the previous edit operation if you make  
a mistake (you cannot, however, undo the undo).  
Destination  
Selected track  
ANALOG DISC TRACK  
Note  
DIGITAL  
TOTAL  
OPT. 1  
COAX.  
2
REMAIN  
After performing an edit operation, the TOC indicator lights up  
to show that the TOC information has not yet been written to  
the disc. Undo is possible only when the TOC indicator is lit.  
However, if you perform a recording operation (by pressing  
REC, TIME, or SYNC), undo is not possible even if the TOC  
indicator is lit.  
4 Press ENTER.  
To cancel before moving the track  
Press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
To undo MOVE  
1
2
Press & STOP to set this unit to stop mode.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Move”, then  
press ENTER.  
“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
3
Press ENTER again to undo.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
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Track Erase  
ERASE  
The ability to erase sound without having to re-record is  
another convenient function. You can erase the entire disc,  
a single track, or just part of a track.  
This operation lets you erase a single track. After you erase  
the track, the total number of tracks decreases by one and  
all tracks following that track are renumbered.  
If you plan to erase two or more tracks  
SEARCH  
! ⁄  
To avoid confusion you should always erase from higher track  
numbers to lower track numbers. This prevents accidental  
renumbering of tracks you plan to erase.  
# PLAY/  
* PAUSE  
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TIMER  
OFF  
REC  
PLAY  
1 Turn the jog dial to select the track you want to  
)
erase.  
!
SEARCH  
#
*
PLAY/  
PAUSE  
POW ER  
&
STOP  
REC LEVEL  
REC  
DISPLAY TITLE CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
INPUT  
ENTER  
0
10  
+
2 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Erase ?”, then  
press ENTER.  
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“(track number) EraseOK?” appears in the display.  
CANCEL  
EDIT ENTER  
Jog dial & STOP  
3 Press ENTER again.  
The track is erased and “Complete” appears momentarily.  
Disc Erase  
To cancel before erasing the track  
Press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
This operation lets you erase all audio and title (character)  
data to create a blank MD. Please note that once erased,  
this data cannot be recovered.  
To undo ERASE  
1
2
Press & STOP to set this unit to stop mode.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Erase”, then  
press ENTER.  
“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
Press ENTER again to undo.  
1 Press & STOP to set this unit to stop mode.  
2 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Disc Erase?”,  
then press ENTER.  
3
“DiscEraseOK?” appears in the display.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
3 Press ENTER again.  
When all audio, name and title data has been erased  
“Complete” appears momentarily.  
To cancel before erasing the entire disc  
Press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
To undo ERASE  
1
2
Press & STOP to set this unit to stop mode.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Erase”, then  
press ENTER.  
“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
3
Press ENTER again to undo.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
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Part Erase  
COMBINE  
This function lets you combine two consecutive tracks into  
one. After you combine the tracks, the total number of  
tracks decreases by one and the tracks following the  
combined tracks are renumbered.  
This operation lets you erase part of a track.  
1 Press # PLAY/* PAUSE to play the track  
containing the part you want to erase.  
2 Use SEARCH ! or to locate the beginning  
of the part you want to erase (point A), then press  
# PLAY/* PAUSE to pause at that point.  
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TIMER  
OFF  
REC  
PLAY  
)
!
SEARCH  
#
*
PLAY/  
PAUSE  
POW ER  
&
STOP  
REC LEVEL  
REC  
DISPLAY TITLE CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
INPUT  
ENTER  
0
10  
+
3 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “A–B Erase?”,  
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then press ENTER.  
Point A (from step 2) is registered and “Erase A–_” appears in  
the display.  
CANCEL  
3
2
3,4  
1
4 Use # PLAY/* PAUSE and SEARCH to  
locate the end of the part you want to erase (point  
B).  
1 Press & STOP to stop playback.  
2 Turn the jog dial to select the second track of the  
5 Press ENTER to register point B.  
“Check” appears, then the part you specified plays  
repeatedly and “Erase A–B?” appears in the display.  
two you want to combine.  
3 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Combine ?”,  
then press ENTER.  
To adjust point B  
“Check” appears momentarily, then the unit plays the 4  
seconds before and after the point where the tracks will be  
connected. “(track number) + (track number) OK?” appears in  
the display.  
Turn the jog dial while the “B” of “Erase A–B?” is blinking  
Point B can be adjusted up to 2 second (176 steps) in either  
direction.  
6 Press ENTER again.  
4 Press ENTER again.  
The tracks are combined and “Complete” appears  
momentarily.  
The part is erased and “Complete” appears momentarily.  
To cancel before erasing the part  
Press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
To cancel before combining the tracks  
Press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
To undo ERASE  
1
2
Press & STOP to set this unit to stop mode.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Erase”, then  
press ENTER.  
“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
Press ENTER again to undo.  
To undo COMBINE  
1
2
Press & STOP to set this unit to stop mode.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “UndoCombine”, then  
press ENTER.  
3
“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
3
Press ENTER again to undo.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
To erase parts spanning more than one track  
Use the COMBINE function described below to combine  
the tracks into one track before performing this operation.  
Notes  
• This operation is not possible when track 1 is selected.  
• You can also divide the track later using the DIVIDE function.  
• If “Can’t Edit” appears in the display the tracks cannot be  
combined. This sometimes happens when you have edited  
the same track many times. This is due to the technical  
limitations of the MD system and is not a mechanical error or  
malfunction.  
Note  
After part erase, a new track number is automatically assigned to  
the section starting after point B.  
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DIVIDE  
This function lets you divide one track into two separate  
tracks by adding a new track number to a certain point in  
the track. If you add a track number at the beginning of a  
section you want to hear, you can access it quickly by  
using the skip function during playback. After you divide a  
track, the total number of tracks increases by one and the  
tracks following the divided tracks are renumbered.  
1,2  
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TIMER  
OFF  
REC  
PLAY  
)
!
SEARCH  
#
*
PLAY/  
PAUSE  
POW ER  
&
STOP  
REC LEVEL  
REC  
DISPLAY TITLE CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
INPUT  
ENTER  
0
10  
+
$
CANCEL  
& STOP  
3
3,5  
4
1 Press # PLAY/* PAUSE to play the track you  
want to divide.  
2 Use SEARCH ! or to locate the point  
where you want to divide the track, then press #  
PLAY/* PAUSE to pause at that position.  
3 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Divide ?”, then  
press ENTER.  
“Check” appears momentarily, then “Divide OK ?” appears  
and the unit starts repeating the point where the track will be  
divided.  
4 If necessary, use the jog dial to adjust the  
position of the point where the track will be  
divided.  
The divide position can be adjusted up to 2 second (255  
steps) in either direction.  
5 Press ENTER.  
The track is divided and “Complete” appears  
momentarily.  
To cancel before dividing the track  
Press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
To undo DIVIDE  
1
2
Press & STOP to set this unit to stop mode.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Divide”, then  
press ENTER.  
“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
3
Press ENTER again to undo.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
Notes  
• You can also combine the tracks later using the COMBINE  
function.  
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TITLING  
This function lets you title recorded MDs and the individual  
3 Using the front panel  
tracks. Titles may consist of uppercase and lowercase  
letters, numbers, and symbols for a maximum of up to 250  
characters for each title.  
Press CHARA. repeatedly to select between  
uppercase letters (A), lowercase letters (a), and  
numbers (0).  
Note : To access the symbols, press CHARA. repeatedly to  
select “A”, then turn the jog dial to the left.  
DELETE  
SEARCH ! ⁄  
Using the remote  
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TIMER  
OFF  
REC  
PLAY  
Press CHAR. repeatedly to select between uppercase  
)
letters (A) and lowercase letters (a).  
!
SEARCH  
#
PLAY/  
PAUSE  
POW ER  
&
STOP  
*
REC LEVEL  
REC  
DISPLAY TITLE CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
INPUT  
ENTER  
0
10  
+
4 Use the jog dial (or the character buttons (or  
SKIP $ or ) on the remote) to select a  
$
character, number, or symbol.  
Example (using the remote):  
& STOP  
5 4  
3
2
To select “A”, press 1 [ABC] once.  
To select “B”, press 1 [ABC] twice.  
To select “C”, press 1 [ABC] three times.  
To select “1”, press NUMBER, then press 1 [ABC].  
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DISPLAY SCROLL  
5 Press SET to move the cursor into position for the  
S/  
F
A–B  
REPEAT  
&
(
)
#
RNDM  
PROG  
next character.  
A
P
B
1
C
R
D
S
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
4
L
M
N
5
O
2
3
Q
6
T
7
U
V
W
8
X
Y
Z
/
4
9
0
6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to complete your title.  
SPACE  
+1 0  
3
2
DELETE  
To delete a character (ABCD = ABD)  
1 Use SEARCH ! or to move the cursor to the position  
of the character you want to delete.  
2 Press DELETE.  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
SET  
5
SEARCH  
M-MARK MONO/ ST INPUT  
REC  
!
SEARCH  
! ⁄  
SKIP  
$
TIME  
SYNC  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
REC  
To insert a character (ABCD = ABTCD)  
1 Use SEARCH ! or to move the cursor to the position  
where you want to insert the character.  
2 Use CHARA. and the jog dial (or CHAR. and the character  
buttons on the remote) to select the new character.  
3 Press SET to set the character. The character previously in  
that position automatically moves to the right.  
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& STOP  
To insert a space (ABCD = AB CD)  
1 Use SEARCH ! or to move the cursor to the position  
where you want to insert the space.  
2 Press +10 [SPACE] on the remote.  
1 To title a disc  
Press & STOP to stop playback.  
7 Press TITLE to exit the title mode.  
If a title consists of more than 12 characters, it will scroll  
across the display once and then be displayed in abbreviated  
form (first 12 characters only).  
To title a track  
• During stop mode  
Use the jog dial (or SKIP $ or on the remote) to select  
the track you want to title.  
• During playback or pause  
To undo TITLE  
Use the jog dial (or SKIP $ or on the remote) to select  
the track you want to title, or go directly to step 2 to title the  
current track.  
During playback, the unit automatically repeats the selected  
track while are entering the title.  
1
Press & STOP to display the total tracks and total  
playing time on the disc.  
2
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Title”, then  
press ENTER.  
• During recording  
“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
Go directly to step 2 to title the current track.  
Recording continues normally while you are entering the title  
for the selected track.  
3
Press ENTER again to undo.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or & STOP).  
2 Press TITLE to activate the title mode.  
The cursor appears in the display.  
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TIMER OPERATIONS  
With a commercially available audio timer it is possible to make recordings and initiate playback automatically at any time.  
Make sure that all power cord connections between the timer and amplifier/receiver are properly made.  
For details, refer to the instructions of your audio timer. No change in any of the other connections between the recorder and  
amplifier/receiver, etc., is necessary.  
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NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-9  
TIMER  
OFF  
REC  
PLAY  
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TIMER  
!
SEARCH  
#
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PLAY/  
PAUSE  
POW ER  
&
STOP  
REC LEVEL  
REC  
DISPLAY TITLE CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
INPUT  
ENTER  
0
10  
+
$
To AC outlet  
Amplifier  
Tuner  
Audio timer  
Timer Recording  
Timer Playback  
1 Turn on the power to each component, then set  
1 Turn on the amplifier/receiver and adjust the  
your tuner to the station you want to record.  
volume and tone controls.  
2 Set this unit’s recording options.  
2 Set the input mode selector of your amplifier/  
Select digital or analog inputs, auto or manual marking,  
and stereo or mono recording. When recording analog  
signals, be sure to set the recording level. (See pages  
13, 14 and 16 for details regarding these operations.)  
receiver to MD.  
3 Set the timer to the times at which you want to  
start and stop playback.  
3 Turn down the volume on your amplifier/receiver.  
4 Set TIMER to PLAY.  
This has no effect on the recording level.  
TIMER  
OFF  
REC  
PLAY  
4 Set the timer to the times at which you want to  
start and stop recording.  
We recommend setting the timer to start a few minutes before  
and stop a few minutes after the actual broadcast to leave  
some room for later editing.  
When the preset time arrives, the timer turns on the  
components (amplifier/receiver and MD recorder) and  
the MD recorder starts to play. When the stop time  
arrives, the timer stops the playback by turning off the  
components.  
5 Set TIMER to REC.  
TIMER  
OFF  
REC  
PLAY  
Notes  
• Playback always starts from the beginning of the MD  
• Set TIMER to OFF when not using the timer play function. If  
the power is turned on (by pressing POWER, plugging in the  
power cord, etc.) when TIMER is set to PLAY, the MD  
recorder will start to play and may cause a sudden output at  
high volume.  
When the preset time arrives, the timer turns on the  
components (amplifier/receiver, tuner and MD  
recorder) and the MD recorder starts to record. When  
the stop time arrives, the timer stops the recording by  
turning off the components.  
Notes  
• When recording to a blank MD, recording starts from the  
beginning. When recording to a previously recorded MD,  
recording starts from the end of the last track.  
• Set TIMER to OFF when not using the timer recording  
function. If the power is turned on (by pressing POWER,  
plugging in the power cord, etc.) when TIMER is set to REC,  
the MD recorder will start recording automatically.  
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MD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS  
The recording system in your MD recorder is radically  
Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound  
dropout during search operations.  
different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is  
characterized by the limitations described below. Note,  
however, that these limitations are inherent to the MD  
recording system and are not a result of mechanical  
trouble.  
Track numbers are not recorded correctly  
Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may  
result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller  
tracks during digital recording.  
“Can’t REC” is displayed before the maximum  
recording time (60 or 74 minutes) has been reached  
It is not possible to erase part of a track using the A-B  
ERASE function  
Once 255 tracks have been recorded on one MD, “Can’t  
REC” is displayed regardless of the total recorded time.  
More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded on one MD. To  
continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks, combine  
tracks to reduce the total number of tracks, or use another  
recordable MD.  
This unit organizes the audio data in sound groups and  
clusters. The minimum size of these units varies according  
to the number of channels being recorded. For a 2 channel  
(stereo) recording, a single unit may not consist of less  
than 10 seconds of sound. For a 1 channel (mono)  
recording, a single unit may not consist of less than 20  
seconds of sound.  
“Disc Full” is displayed before the maximum number of  
tracks (255) have been recorded  
During Automatic Track Marking, fluctuations in emphasis  
within songs may be interpreted as song intervals,  
increasing the song count and causing “Disc Full” to be  
displayed.  
Limitations when recording over an existing track  
• The correct remaining recording time may not be  
displayed.  
• You may find it impossible to record over a track if that  
track has been recorded over several times already. If  
this happens, erase the track using the Erase Function.  
• The remaining recording time may be shortened out of  
proportion to the total recorded time.  
• Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not  
recommended since this may shorten the duration of the  
track.  
The remaining recording time does not increase even  
after erasing numerous short tracks  
Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so  
erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording  
time.  
• You may find it impossible to label a track while  
recording over it.  
“TOC Reading” is displayed continuously  
The “TOC Reading” display lasts longer than normal when  
a brand new (blank) disc is inserted.  
The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed  
during playback of monaural-format MDs.  
The total recorded time and the remaining time on the  
MD do not total to the maximum recording time  
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.  
This unit displays the length of the largest continuous  
blank area as the remaining time. Therefore, if there  
are several separate blank spaces, the remaining time  
will only display a time equivalent to the largest  
continuous blank space.  
If there is a 1 minute blank space and a 2 minute blank  
space, the remaining time display will be “2” minutes. If  
you then record 1 minute and 30 seconds of the 2  
minute blank, the remaining time display will become  
“1” minute.  
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NOTES REGARDING THE  
REMOTE CONTROL  
COPY PROTECTION (SCMS)  
As a digital audio component, this MD recorder conforms  
with the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS)  
standards. The Serial Copy Management System restricts  
copies made by recording digital signals to first-generation  
copies only. Therefore, an MD recorded through a digital  
input cannot be used as a source for making another  
digital recording.  
Remote control operation range  
However, subsequent recordings can be made from the  
first-generation copy by using the analog input/output  
jacks.  
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There are three general rules that apply to this unit.  
30°  
30°  
Rule 1  
You can record from digital program sources (CDs, DATs  
or pre-mastered MDs) onto a DAT tape or recordable MD  
via the digital input jack on a DAT or MD recorder. You  
cannot, however, record from this recorded DAT tape or  
MD to another DAT tape or recordable MD via a digital  
input jack.  
Notes  
• There should be no large obstacles between the remote  
control and the remote sensor on the main unit.  
• Strong light (especially from an inverter type fluorescent lamp)  
shining directly on the remote sensor may prevent proper  
operation. In such cases, reposition the main unit to avoid  
direct lighting.  
Rule 2  
You can record a digital signal input from a digital satellite  
broadcast onto a DAT tape or recordable MD via the digital  
input jack on the DAT or MD recorder. (This unit is  
equipped with a sampling rate converter that allows you to  
make digital recordings from 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz  
digital program sources).  
Battery installation  
If the broadcast does not contain a copyright protection  
code, you can then record the contents of this recorded  
DAT tape or MD (first-generation) onto another DAT tape or  
recordable MD via a digital input jack on the DAT or MD  
recorder to create a second generation digital copy (these  
copies may also be copied digitally). Note, however, that if  
the broadcast contains a copy protection code, second-  
generation digital copying will not be possible.  
Rule 3  
You can record a DAT tape or MD recorded via the DAT or  
MD recorder’s analog input jack onto another DAT tape or  
MD via the DAT or MD recorder’s digital output jack. You  
cannot, however, make a second-generation DAT tape or  
MD copy via the DAT or MD recorder’s digital output jack.  
Battery replacement  
When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the  
remote control, replace both batteries with new ones.  
Notes  
• Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement.  
• Be sure to insert the batteries with correct polarity (as  
illustrated on the battery compartment).  
• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for  
an extended period of time.  
• If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid toughing  
the leaking material or letting it come into contact with  
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly  
before installing new batteries.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If your MD recorder fails to operate normally, check the following table. It lists common operating errors and simple  
measures which you can take to correct the problem. If it cannot be corrected, or the symptom is not listed, disconnect the  
recorder’s power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.  
Fault  
Cause  
Cure  
The unit does not respond to  
operations.  
• MD is dirty or damaged.  
• MD is damaged (“UTOC ERR appears  
in the display).  
• Replace the current disc with a new  
one.  
It happens that this unit does not work  
normally.  
• There is an influence of strong external  
noise (lightning, excessive static  
electricity, etc.) or a misoperation was  
performed while using this unit.  
• Turn this unit power off and disconnect  
the AC power from the AC outlet. After  
about 30 seconds have passed,  
connect the power and try again.  
Playback is not possible.  
• Moisture on the laser pickup.  
• Leave the unit switched ON and wait 20  
to 30 minutes for the moisture to  
evaporate before trying to play the disc.  
• Press POWER to turn the power ON.  
• Reload the disc with the label side  
facing up, and the arrow pointing  
toward the disc insertion slot.  
• The power is OFF.  
• The disc has been loaded incorrectly.  
• An unrecorded (blank) MD was loaded  
(“Blank Disc” appears in the display) .  
• Insert a recorded MD.  
Recording is not possible.  
• The disc is record protected  
(“Protected” appears in the display).  
• A pre-mastered MD is loaded  
• Slide the record-protect tab to the  
closed position.  
• Load a recordable MD.  
(“PlaybackMD” appears in the display).  
• The source is not connected correctly.  
• The input setting is incorrect.  
• Check all connections again.  
• Press INPUT repeatedly to select the  
correct input jacks.  
• The recording level is too low.  
• Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording  
level.  
• The digital output level of the digital  
source is too low.  
• Set the digital output level of the digital  
source to “MAX”.  
• There is not enough blank space left on  
the MD.  
• Load a recordable MD with fewer  
recorded tracks, or erase unnecessary  
tracks from the current MD.  
• If recording was interrupted, try  
recording again starting from the  
beginning.  
• If the power cord was unplugged or  
there was a power outage during  
recording, that recording may be lost.  
The MD cannot be removed when  
partially inserted.  
• The carriage lock function has activated.  
• Insert the MD completely, then press 0  
to eject it.  
Excessive noise.  
• The unit is too close to a television or  
other component.  
• Place the unit farther away from the  
television or other component.  
The remote control does not operate.  
• The batteries are exhausted.  
• The remote control transmitter is  
operated from an incorrect distance or  
angle.  
• Replace batteries.  
• Operate it from less than 6 meters  
(about 20 feet) and 30°.  
• The remote control sensor is located in  
strong direct light.  
• Place the unit away from the strong  
light.  
To clean the cabinet  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution.  
Care of MDs  
• Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight  
as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.  
• Periodically remove dust and debris from the cartridge surface by wiping it with a dry cloth.  
• Because the MD itself is housed in a cartridge, you can handle it normally without being concerned about dirt or  
fingerprints. However, malfunctioning may result if the cartridge itself is dirty or warped.  
Do not open the shutter on the MD cartridge  
Trying to force the shutter open will damage the shutter.  
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TMP Over!!  
DISPLAY MESSAGES  
The temperature of the unit has exceeded the normal  
operating temperature. Turn off the unit and let is cool  
down. If the unit is installed in a place with little ventilation  
(such as a built in bookcase), move the unit to another  
location with better ventilation.  
Can’t Copy  
You cannot make a digital recording. (See “COPY  
PROTECTION (SCMS)” on page 24.)  
TOC Writing  
Can’t Edit  
The TOC data is being written to the disc. Do not move the  
unit or pull out the mains lead. If you do, recorded material  
may not be saved normally.  
Edit operations are not possible.  
Can’t Play!  
Timer playback is not possible. The loaded disc may be  
blank, damaged, or it may be an incompatible format.  
TOC Reading  
The unit is reading the TOC data.  
Can’t REC!  
Protected  
Timer recording is not possible. The loaded disc may be  
protected or there may not be enough blank space  
remaining on the disc.  
The record protection on the inserted MD is set to  
“protect”.  
Playback MD  
Can’t REC  
The inserted MD is a designed for playback only (you  
cannot record on this disc).  
Recording is not possible because there is not enough  
blank space remaining on the disc.  
MONITOR OUT  
DIGin Unlock  
The monitor out function is active. The audio signal input  
to the selected input terminals is output from this unit’s  
output terminals.  
No digital signal being input to the selected digital input  
jack.  
Disc Full  
Recording is not possible because there is no blank space  
remaining on the disc.  
Program Full  
Additional steps cannot be programmed because the  
maximum number of steps (30) have already been  
programmed.  
Title Full  
Additional characters cannot be input for the current title  
because the maximum number of characters for a single  
title (250) have already been input.  
UTOC WError  
Error occurred when writing to the UTOC.  
Not Audio  
The inserted disc is not an audio MD.  
Tr Protected  
The selected track cannot be edited because it is  
protected.  
TOC Full  
The disc area allotted for TOC data has become full and  
further editing is not possible.  
UTOC ERR L...  
Problem involving UTOC data.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Digital audio system  
Inputs  
System  
LINE IN (REC)  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Disc  
Type: pin jack  
Input impedance: greater than 27 k-ohms  
Standard input level: 120 mV  
DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL)  
MiniDisc  
Recording method  
Magnetic field variation overwrite  
Reading method  
Non-contact optical pickup (using semiconductor  
laser)  
Laser  
Type: pin jack  
Input impedance: 75 ohms  
Standard input level: 0.5 Vp-p  
DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) 1/2  
Type: square optical connector jack  
Semiconductor laser  
Laser Diode Properties  
Material: GaAIAs  
Outputs  
Wavelength: 780 nm  
Pulse time:  
Read mode 0.8 mW Continuous  
LINE OUT (REC)  
Type: pin jack  
Standard output level: 2.0 ±0.5 Vrms  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
Type: square optical connector jack  
...  
...  
Write mode  
max 10 mW 0.5S  
min cycle 1.5S  
Repetition  
Record/playback time  
Max. 74 minutes (using MDW-74 disc)  
74 minutes (stereo)  
GENERAL  
148 minutes (mono)  
Revolutions  
Approx. 400~900 rpm (CLV)  
Error Correction  
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-solomon  
Code)  
Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals converted to  
44.1 kHz for recording)  
Coding  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)  
Modulation system  
EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation)  
Number of channels  
2 (stereo) or 1 (mono, for extended recording)  
Frequency Response  
Power Supplies  
230 V, 50 Hz  
Power Consumption  
20 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
280 x 82.5 x 362 mm (11" x 3-1/4" x 14-1/4")  
Weight  
4 kg (8 lbs. 13 oz.)  
Accessories  
Remote Control  
1
Audio cord  
2
Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)  
2
5 ~ 20,000 Hz ±0.5 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
More than 98 dB during playback  
Wow and Flutter  
Below measurable limit  
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Klassmärkning för Finland  
CAUTION  
Use the minidisc recorder only in accordance with  
the instructions given in this manual and do not  
attempt to interfere with the interlock switch or  
make any other adjustments as this may result in  
exposure to hazardous radiation.  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE  
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT  
VORSICHT  
Verwenden Sie den Mini-Disc Recorder nur  
entsprechend den in dieser Anleitung  
angegebenen Anweisungen, und versuchen Sie  
nicht, den Verriegelungsschalter zu  
beeinträchtigen, oder machen Sie keine andere  
Einstellung, da dies dazu führen kann, gefährlicher  
Ausstrahlung ausgesetzt zu werden.  
VÝSTRAHA: VÝROBEK JE VYBAVEN LASEREM. PŘI  
NESPRÁVNÉ MANIPULACI S PŘÍSTROJEM V  
ROZPORU S TÍMTO NÁVODEM MŮŽE DOJÍT K  
NEBEZPEČNÉMU OZÁŘENÍ. NEOTVÍREJTE A  
NESNÍMEJTE PROTO ŽÁDNÉ KRYTY A PŘÍSTROJ  
NEOPRAVUJTE. OPRAVU A SERVIS SVĚŘTE  
ODBORNÉMU SERVISU.  
ATTENTION  
Utiliser le lecteur-enregistreur minidisc en  
respectant les indications données dans ce manuel  
et éviter l’intervention sur le commutateur de  
verrouillage ou tout autre réglage. En cas de non-  
respect, on s’exposera à une radiation dangereuse.  
PRECAUCIÓN  
Utilice el grabador/reproductor minidisc sólo de  
acuerdo con las instrucciones dadas en este  
manual y no intente interferir el interruptor de  
bloqueo ni realizar ningún otro ajuste porque podría  
ocasionar la exposición a radiacón peligrosa.  
OBSERVERA  
Använd den miniskivinspelaren endast i enlighet  
med anvisningarna i denna bruksanvisning och  
försök inte påverka låsningsströmbrytaren eller göra  
andra inställningar som kan leda till risk för farlig  
strålning.  
ATTENZIONE  
Quando si usa il registratore de minidisc, seguire le  
istruzioni di questo. Non cercare di interferire con  
l’interruttore interbloccato e non effettuare altre  
regolazioni, poiché ciò potrebbe provocare  
un’esposizione a pericolose radiazioni.  
VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN  
TÄSSÄ  
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA  
ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1  
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE  
LASERSÄTEILYLLE.  
LET OP  
Gebruik deze MiniDisc-recorder alleen zoals in de  
aanwijzingen in deze gebruiksaanwijzing staat  
vermeld. Maak geen veranderingen in de  
interlockschakelaar of andere onderdelen, daar dit  
mogelijk blootstelling aan gevaarlijke stralingen  
veroorzaakt.  
VARNING - OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT  
SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING  
SPECIFICERAS. KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR  
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER  
GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.  
YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.  
YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA  
YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR, 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN, BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY  
YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE  
YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND  
YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VASTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN  
YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA  
Printed in Japan  
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