Yamaha MiniDisc Player MDX 595 User Manual

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NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER  
LECTEUR ENREGISTREUR MINIDISC  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
MODE D’EMPLOI  
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FCC INFORMATION (for U.S. customers only)  
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!  
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions  
contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.  
Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void  
your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.  
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that  
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product  
is found to be the source of interference, which can be  
determined by turning the product “OFF” and “ON”, please  
try to eliminate the problem using one of the following  
measures:  
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories  
and/or another product use only high quality shielded  
cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used.  
Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow  
instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this  
product in the USA.  
Relocate this product or the device that is being affected by  
the interference.  
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit  
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.  
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the  
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,  
change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.  
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply  
with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for  
Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these  
requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that  
your use of this product in a residential environment will not  
result in harmful interference with other electronic devices.  
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory  
results, please contact your local retailer that is authorized to  
distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the  
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics  
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA  
90620.  
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not  
installed and used according to the instructions found in the  
users manual, may cause interference harmful to the  
operation of other electronic devices.  
The above statements apply ONLY to those products  
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its  
subsidiaries.  
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime  
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s  
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of  
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the  
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring  
or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your  
sensitive hearing.  
Since hearing damage from loud sounds is  
often undetectable until it is too late,  
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries  
Association’s Consumer Electronics Group  
recommend you avoid prolonged exposure  
to excessive volume levels.  
We  
Want You  
LISTENING  
For A Lifetime  
For Canadian Customers  
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to  
wide slot and fully insert.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian  
ICES-003.  
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.  
1. This unit is a sophisticated mini disc recorder. To ensure  
proper operation for the best possible performance, please  
read this manual carefully.  
For U.K. customers  
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the  
plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and  
an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the  
instructions described below.  
Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be  
destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous  
if engaged in a live socket outlet.  
2. Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place with good  
ventilation. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight, near sources of  
heat, or in locations subject to vibration, excessive dust, heat,  
cold, or moisture. To avoid humming sounds, position the unit  
away from other electrical appliances, motors, and  
transformers.  
IMPORTANT  
THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN  
3. Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat,  
possibly causing damage.  
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:  
4. Do not place another component on top of this unit, to do so  
may discolor or damage the surface of the unit.  
Blue: NEUTRAL  
Brown: LIVE  
5. Do not open the cabinet of this unit, to do so may result in  
damage to the unit or electrical shock. If any foreign object or  
substance gets into the unit, contact your dealer for  
assistance.  
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 connected to the terminal which is  
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.  
6. When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always  
pull directly on the plug; never pull the cord itself.  
7. Do not apply excessive force when operating switches and  
knobs.  
8. When moving the unit, be sure to first disconnect the power  
cord from the AC outlet and disconnect all cords connecting  
the unit to other equipment.  
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth  
terminal of the three pin plug.  
9. To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord  
from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.  
CAUTION FOR CARRYING THE UNIT  
Before carrying the unit, first remove a disc from the unit,  
press POWER to turn the unit off, then disconnect the AC  
power plug from the wall outlet.  
10. Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents as this  
may damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.  
11. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section for advice  
on common operating errors before concluding that your unit  
is faulty.  
WARNING  
12. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this  
appliance to rain or moisture.  
13. The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on  
this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than that which is  
specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of  
accident causing damage. YAMAHA will not be held  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.  
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.  
responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with  
a voltage other than that which is specified.  
DANGER  
Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or  
Note  
defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.  
Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from  
records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright  
material may infringe copyright laws.  
CAUTION  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures  
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous  
radiation exposure.  
This mini disc recorder is  
classified as a CLASS 1 LASER  
product.  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
label is located on the rear  
exterior.  
(U.K. and Europe models only)  
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FEATURES  
CONTENTS  
A sampling rate converter that lets you make  
digital recordings from 32 kHz (DAT, etc.) , 44.1  
kHz (CD, DAT, MD, etc.) and 48 kHz (DAT, etc.)  
program sources.  
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  
Adjusting Recording Levels ........................................... 14  
Auto Marking ................................................................... 15  
TIME RESCUE RECORDING ............................................. 15  
SYNCHRO RECORDING.................................................... 16  
MONAURAL RECORDING................................................. 16  
MONITOR OUT................................................................... 17  
EDITING ............................................................................. 18  
MOVE .................................................................................. 18  
ERASE................................................................................. 19  
Disc Erase ....................................................................... 19  
Track Erase ..................................................................... 19  
Part Erase........................................................................ 20  
Disc or Track Title Erase ................................................ 20  
COMBINE ........................................................................... 21  
DIVIDE ................................................................................ 21  
Disc Maintenance .............................................................. 22  
TOC WRITE ..................................................................... 22  
FRA CHECK .................................................................... 22  
TITLING .............................................................................. 23  
TIMER OPERATIONS ....................................................... 24  
Timer Recording ............................................................. 24  
Timer Playback ............................................................... 24  
MD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS.............................................. 25  
COPY PROTECTION (SCMS) .......................................... 26  
NOTES REGARDING THE REMOTE CONTROL............ 26  
Remote Control Operation Range.................................. 26  
Battery Installation .......................................................... 26  
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 27  
DISPLAY MESSAGES ...................................................... 28  
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 29  
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)  
let you connect two 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 six 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 26 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)  
SCROLL (9)  
Press to turn the unit on or off.  
Press to scroll the disc (track) title across the display.  
Press while scrolling to pause the scroll. Press and  
hold to scroll rapidly.  
Ÿ Disc insertion slot  
Insert the disc into this slot.  
& TITLE (23)  
! ) EJECT  
Press to activate or deactivate the title mode.  
Press to remove the disc.  
If the TOC* data has not yet been written, it is written  
automatically before the disc is ejected.  
CHARA. (23)  
Press repeatedly to select different types of characters  
when creating a disc (track) title.  
Remote control sensor (26)  
Receives the signals emitted from the remote control.  
* DELETE/CANCEL (23, 18)  
Press to cancel an edit function or to delete the  
selected character when titling a disc (track).  
@ Display panel (9)  
Displays various system information.  
° EDIT (18)  
¤ #/* (8, 14)  
Press repeatedly to access the different edit modes.  
Press during stop (or pause) to start playback. Press  
while playing to pause.  
( SET/ENTER (23, 18)  
Press during record pause to start recording. Press  
while recording to pause.  
Press to confirm an edit operation or enter a character  
in the title mode.  
# & (8, 13, 18, 23)  
· Jog dial ($ ›)/DIGITAL REC LEVEL (8, 14, 18, 23)  
Use to adjust the digital recording level when  
recording digital audio sources.  
Press to stop recording or playback.  
Press to cancel an edit or title input operation.  
Use to skip to the beginning of previous tracks or  
advance to later tracks.  
Use to select characters when creating a disc (track)  
title.  
REC (14)  
Press during stop or pause to activate the record  
pause mode.  
$ TIMER (24)  
) SEARCH ! ⁄ (9, 23)  
Use to set the unit to play or record when activated by  
an external timer.  
Press and hold to search quickly during play or pause.  
Use to move the cursor when creating a disc (track)  
title.  
RANDOM (10)  
Press to activate or deactivate the random play mode.  
INPUT (13)  
Press repeatedly to select the input jacks you want to  
record from: ANALOG or DIGITAL (OPTICAL 1 or  
OPTICAL 2).  
% REPEAT S/F (10)  
Press to select single track (S) or full disc (F) repeat.  
REPEAT A-B (11)  
_ ANALOG REC LEVEL (14)  
Use to adjust the recording level when recording from  
the analog inputs.  
Press to specify the A and B points for A-B repeat.  
^ DISPLAY (9)  
Press repeatedly to switch between the title and time  
PHONES (12)  
displays.  
PHONES jack  
For connecting stereo headphones.  
PHONES LEVEL knob  
Turn to adjust the volume of the headphones  
connected to the PHONES jack.  
* TOC (Table of Contents): This is the non-audio data  
contained on all mini discs (track numbers, playback  
time, title data, etc.).  
UTOC (User’s Table of Contents): This is non-audio data  
that you can edit (like track numbers, playback time, and  
title data).  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
See the pages in parenthesis for details regarding operation.  
~ REPEAT (10)  
SCROLL (9)  
Press to scroll the disc (track) title across the display.  
Press while scrolling to pause the scroll. Press and  
hold to scroll rapidly.  
S/F [ ! ]  
Press to select single track (S) or full disc (F) repeat.  
Press to select “!” when creating a disc (track) title.  
^ NUMBER (23)  
A-B [ ? ]  
Press before pressing a number button to input a  
number during title mode.  
Press to specify the A and B points for A-B repeat.  
Press to select “?” when creating a disc (track) title.  
DELETE (23)  
Ÿ PROG [ – ] (11)  
Press to delete the selected character when creating a  
disc (track) title.  
Press to activate or deactivate the program play mode.  
Press to select “–” when creating a disc (track) title.  
& SET (23)  
! RNDM [ & ] (10)  
Press to confirm selected character when creating a  
disc (track) title.  
Press to activate or deactivate the random play mode.  
Press to select “&” when creating a disc (track) title.  
M-MARK (15)  
Numbers [Characters] (8, 23)  
Use to specify a track.  
Press to select automatic or manual marking of tracks  
during recording.  
Press repeatedly to select a character when creating a  
disc (track) title.  
* INPUT (13)  
Press repeatedly to select the input jacks you want to  
record from: ANALOG or DIGITAL (OPTICAL 1 or  
OPTICAL 2).  
@ CHAR. (23)  
Press repeatedly to select uppercase or lowercase  
letters during title mode.  
° MONO/ST (16)  
¤ TITLE (23)  
Press during stop or pause to select either monaural or  
stereo recording.  
Press to activate or deactivate the title mode.  
# SEARCH ! ⁄ (9, 23)  
( Special Record buttons  
Press and hold to search quickly during play or pause.  
Use to move the cursor when creating a disc (track)  
title.  
TIME (15)  
Press during record pause mode to activate Time  
Rescue Recording.  
SKIP $ › (8, 23)  
SYNC (16)  
Press to skip back to the beginning of previous tracks  
or advance to later tracks during play, pause or stop.  
Use to select characters when creating a disc (track)  
title.  
Press during stop to activate Synchronized Recording.  
· CD-P (16)  
Press to start playback from a YAMAHA CD player.  
$ PLAY # (8, 14)  
) REC ? (14)  
Press during stop (or pause) to start playback.  
Press during record pause to start recording.  
Press during stop or pause to activate the record  
pause mode.  
PAUSE * (8, 14)  
STOP & (8, 13, 18, 23)  
Press to pause playback or recording.  
Press to stop recording or playback.  
Press to cancel an edit or title input operation.  
% DISPLAY (9)  
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 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  
Audio connecting cords (included)  
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4
REC  
R
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DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
ANALOG  
IN OUT  
4
3
IN  
OUT  
L
L
R
R
Amplifier/Receiver  
1
2
(REC) (PLAY)  
To AC outlet  
Notes for analog connections  
• The white plug on the audio connecting cords 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 (included)  
DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
ANALOG  
IN OUT  
4
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OUT  
L
L
CD player (etc.) with  
optical OUT  
R
R
Amplifier/Receiver  
(or MD/DAT recorder)  
with optical IN/OUT  
1
2
(REC) (PLAY)  
To AC outlet  
DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL  
*Optical fiber cable  
* One optical fiber cable is included with  
the MDX-595. Additional OPTICAL  
connections should be made using  
commercially available optical fiber cables.  
*Optical fiber cable  
Notes for digital connections  
• The DIGITAL IN terminals can be connected to any component with an optical 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 & on the remote).  
To pause  
Press #/* (PAUSE * on the remote).  
Press again to resume playback (or press PLAY # on the  
remote).  
) EJECT  
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DIGITAL  
REC LEVEL  
ANALOG  
REC LEVEL  
TIMER  
OFF  
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LEVEL  
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PLAY  
RANDOM S/  
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REPEAT A–B DISPLAY SCROLL  
TITLE  
CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
!
SEARCH  
INPUT  
ENTER  
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Note  
The MONO indicator lights when playing monaural MDs.  
jog dial SEARCH ! ⁄  
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  
F
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REPEAT  
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PROG  
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To skip to a previous track  
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 back to the beginning of  
each previous track.  
SEARCH  
! ⁄  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
SET  
SEARCH  
M-MARK MONO/ ST INPUT  
REC  
!
SKIP  
$
TIME  
SYNC  
SKIP  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
STOP  
REC  
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To skip to a specific track number  
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Press the number buttons on the remote corresponding to  
the track you desire.  
PAUSE *  
STOP &  
Example:  
To select track 3, press 3.  
To select track 13, press +10, then press 3.  
To select track 23, press +10 twice, then press 3.  
1 Insert an MD.  
To skip to the last track on the disc  
Label facing up  
Turn the jog dial to the left when the display is showing the  
total tracks and total playing time.  
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disc insertion slot  
2 Press #/* (PLAY # on the remote) to start  
playback.  
3 Adjust the volume using the volume control on  
your amplifier or receiver.  
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Searching  
2 Time remaining on the MD (only for recordable MDs)  
To search forward during play or pause  
REMAIN indicator  
Time remaining on the MD  
Press and hold SEARCH .  
DISC TRACK  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
To search in reverse during play or pause  
Press and hold SEARCH !.  
Notes  
Total tracks  
• 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.  
• When searching in play mode, playback stops when you  
reach the end of the last track.  
3 Disc title  
DISC TRACK  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
• Search may not function correctly when there are several  
consecutive tracks consisting of only a few seconds each.  
During playback  
Switching the Display  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display the following  
information.  
When you insert an MD, the disc title is displayed  
1 Current track number and elapsed time  
automatically (“No Title” appears if there is no disc title).  
Pressing DISPLAY during stop or playback to display other  
information, such as the remaining time and track titles.  
Track number  
Elapsed time  
DISC TRACK  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
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DIGITAL  
REC LEVEL  
ANALOG  
REC LEVEL  
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TOTAL  
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DISPLAY  
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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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During stop  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display the following  
information.  
To view the entire disc (track) title  
If the disc (track) title is too long to fit in the display, press  
SCROLL to move the title sequentially across the display.  
While the title is being displayed, press SCROLL to pause  
the display, and again to continue presentation of the title.  
Press and hold SCROLL for rapid presentation of the title.  
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  
random order.  
You can have the unit repeat a single track, a full disc, or  
just part of a track.  
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Single Track Repeat  
To start random playback  
Press RANDOM (RNDM on the remote).  
The RANDOM indicator lights up and “Random Search”  
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.  
REPEAT  
A-BSF  
To cancel  
Press RANDOM (RNDM on the remote) again to turn off the  
To cancel  
RANDOM indicator.  
Press S/F – REPEAT repeatedly to turn off the REPEAT S  
indicators.  
Notes  
• 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 to 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.  
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The REPEAT A indicators light up.  
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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  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
SET  
SEARCH  
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SEARCH  
M-MARK MONO/ ST INPUT  
REC  
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STOP  
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To cancel  
Press & 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 up to 30 steps.  
4 Press PLAY # to start program playback.  
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To check the programmed data  
To use headphones for private listening  
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Stop or pause program playback.  
Press SKIP $ or to skip through the step  
information (or use the jog dial on the front panel).  
Set the PHONES LEVEL knob on the front panel to “0”  
(minimum) and insert the headphones plug of your stereo  
headphones into the PHONES jack.  
To adjust the volume level of the headphones  
To delete a specific step  
Use the PHONES LEVEL knob.  
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Stop program playback.  
Turn toward “10” (maximum) to increase the volume.  
Turn toward “0” (minimum) to decrease the volume.  
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  
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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 press POWER to turn this unit 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 programmed tracks.  
SEARCH can be used during playback to search through  
all tracks in the current program.  
SEARCH ! can be used during playback to 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 a  
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.  
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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.  
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Select  
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ANALOG  
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DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2  
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REC LEVEL  
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3 Locate the point where you want to start  
recording.  
M-MARK  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
SET  
SEARCH  
M-MARK MONO/ ST INPUT  
REC  
• When recording on a blank MD  
Skip this step.  
• To start recording from the end of a previous recording  
Press & to set this unit to stop mode.  
• To record over a previous recording  
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 * on the remote)  
during playback to pause at the point where you want to  
start recording.  
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Adjusting Recording Levels  
4 Press REC (REC on the remote) to set this unit  
to record pause mode.  
Setting the digital volume level  
The REC * indicators light up.  
REC Standby” and the amount of time available for recording  
flash alternately in the display.  
The volume level of digital audio sources is often similar,  
however, level differences may be quite obvious between  
different digital audio formats and even between one  
recording and another. To maintain a consistent volume  
level in MD recordings, it is possible to change the volume  
of the input digital signal.  
If you selected a track number or paused playback (in step  
3) to record over a previous recording  
“OverWrite OK?” 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 &).  
To select the digital signal to be recorded or monitored,  
press INPUT repeatedly until the appropriate digital input  
indicator (DIGITAL OPT. 1 or DIGITAL OPT. 2) appears in  
the display. During record or record pause mode, turning  
DIGITAL REC LEVEL adjusts the volume of the digital  
signal. The digital volume can be adjusted up to +12 dB  
and down to a minimum (MIN) level from the default volume  
of 0 dB, the level of the input digital signal. To set the  
volume level, play the digital source to be recorded and  
adjust DIGITAL REC LEVEL so that highest peak causes  
the 0 dB level indicators to flicker. The OVER indicators  
should not light.  
Adjust the recording level corresponding to the audio  
input you selected in step 2. Refer to "Adjusting  
Recording Levels" on this page for more details.  
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).  
5 Start playing the program source to be recorded.  
6 Press #/* (PLAY # on the remote) to start  
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recording.  
The TOC indicator lights up.  
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When the TOC indicator is lit, this means that the TOC  
information has not yet been written to the disc. After  
recording is complete, the TOC data is automatically written to  
the disc.  
Should not light  
If recording is stopped, the digital recording level is  
restored to the default volume of 0 dB.  
Notes  
To stop  
• When DIGITAL REC LEVEL is turned, the digital volume level  
is adjusted in 0.5 dB steps between +12 dB and –20 dB, 1 dB  
steps from –20 dB to –30 dB, 2 dB steps from –30 dB to –40  
dB, followed by –44 dB, –48 dB, –54 dB, –62 dB and MIN.  
• Although some sources can be recorded with lower peak  
levels, setting the peak levels too low may degrade the quality  
of the recording.  
Press & (STOP & on the remote).  
To pause  
Press #/* (PAUSE * on the remote).  
Press again to resume recording.  
• The digital volume cannot be adjusted while a track title is  
being entered.  
To eject the MD  
Press ) EJECT.  
Setting the analog recording level  
Press INPUT repeatedly until the ANALOG indicator  
appears in the display, and press REC (REC on the  
remote) to put this unit in the record pause or monitor out  
mode. For best results, play the loudest passage of the  
source to be recorded and watch the recording level meter  
in the display. Adjust ANALOG REC LEVEL so that the  
highest peak causes the 0 dB level indicators to flicker.  
The OVER indicators should not light.  
If the power to this unit is turned off while making a  
recording, the TOC data cannot be correctly written to  
the disc and the recorded data will be erased.  
TOC writing may be impossible (or track number  
marking may not perform as expected) when recording  
a damaged CD or a broadcast source with  
interference.  
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Auto Marking  
TIME RESCUE RECORDING  
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.  
The Time Rescue (TIME) recording function allows you to  
start recording six seconds before you press record.  
During record pause mode, the MD recorder monitors the  
input signal and continuously maintains a six 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 of commercials (etc.).  
Press M-MARK on the remote repeatedly to select  
automatic (MANUAL indicator out) or manual  
(MANUAL indicator lit) marking.  
MANUAL  
When recording analog signals  
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Auto : Track numbers are written in synchronization with  
the input level of the signal being recorded. During  
recording, if no sound is detected for more than 1.5  
seconds, the recorder interprets this to be a gap between  
two tracks. When the source signal is detected again, a  
track number is automatically written.  
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you start recording, but none are written during recording.  
To mark a track number, press M-MARK at the desired  
position while recording.  
Note  
When using manual marking, the marks must be set at least 4  
seconds apart.  
1 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input  
connected to the sound source you want to  
record.  
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 M-MARK at the desired position while recording.  
2 Locate the point where you want to start  
recording.  
3 Press REC to set this unit to record pause  
Notes  
mode.  
• 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 is  
recorded as one continuous track with a single track number.  
• During synchronized recording, manual track marking is not  
possible.  
The REC * indicators light up.  
REC Standby” and the amount of time available for recording  
flash alternately in the display.  
To adjust the recording level of digital or analog input  
sources, see “Adjusting Recording Levels” on page 14.  
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 six seconds before you  
pressed TIME.  
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SYNCHRO RECORDING  
MONAURAL RECORDING  
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-P button on this unit’s remote control to start playback  
from the CD player.  
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 whenever you want to record for a long time on  
one disc.  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
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CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
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1 Load the sound source into the source  
component.  
1 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input  
connected to the sound source you want to  
record.  
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 the  
source component for instructions regarding its use.)  
2 Locate the point where you want to start  
recording.  
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input  
connected to the sound source you want to  
record.  
3 Press MONO/ST to light the MONO indicator.  
4 Press REC .  
The REC * indicators light up.  
3 Locate the point where you want to start  
REC Standby” and the amount of time available for recording  
flash alternately in the display.  
recording.  
To adjust the recording level of digital or analog input  
sources, see “Adjusting Recording Levels” on page 14.  
4 Press SYNC to set this unit to record pause  
mode.  
The REC * indicators light up.  
Synchro REC” and the amount of time available for recording  
flash alternately in the display.  
5 Press PLAY # to start recording.  
During synchronized recording, analog input sources are  
recorded at the current ANALOG REC LEVEL setting, digital  
sources are recorded at the 0 dB level.  
5 Start playing the sound source. (Press CD-P if  
recording from a Yamaha CD player.)  
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.  
6 To continue recording, repeat step 5.  
When you have finished recording, press & on  
this unit to cancel the record pause mode.  
Note  
When the signals at the beginning of a track are at a lower level  
than the level required to start synchronized recording, they are  
not recorded. Should this occur, perform manual recording.  
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MONITOR OUT  
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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2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input  
connected to the sound source you want to  
monitor.  
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.  
4 Start playing the sound source selected in step 2.  
The sound is output from the MD recorder’s analog and digital  
output terminals.  
To cancel  
Press REC again, press &, or insert a disc.  
Note  
The digital volume can be adjusted when using the monitor out  
function. However, please note that the digital volume setting is  
restored to the default (0 dB) the next time a recording is made.  
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EDITING  
One of the main advantages of MD is its editing  
MOVE  
capabilities. You can remove the commercials from a radio  
broadcast, reorder songs into the order you want, remove  
songs, combine songs, and even remove part of a song.  
This function lets you change the position of any track.  
First, select the track you want to move, then 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  
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Lets you move a track to a different track number.  
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ERASE  
Lets you erase a track, the entire disc, or part of a  
track. You can also erase the title of a disc, or the titles  
of tracks on a disc.  
CANCEL  
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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  
DIVIDE  
press ENTER.  
Lets you split a single track into two different tracks.  
“Move (track number)=(track number)” appears in the  
display.  
TOC WRITE  
Lets you write TOC information to the disc so that  
changes are saved.  
3 Turn the jog dial to select the track’s destination.  
Destination  
Selected track  
FRA CHECK  
Lets you recover disc space that may have been lost  
after multiple edit operations.  
ANALOG DISC TRACK  
DIGITAL  
TOTAL  
OPT. 1  
COAX.  
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REMAIN  
UNDO  
4 Press ENTER.  
Lets you undo the previous edit operation if you make  
a mistake (you cannot, however, undo the UNDO  
function).  
“Complete” appears momentarily in the display.  
To cancel before moving the track  
Press CANCEL (or &).  
Note  
After performing an edit operation, the TOC indicator lights 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.  
To undo MOVE  
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Press & to put this unit in stop mode.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Move”, then  
press ENTER.  
“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
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Press ENTER again to undo.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or &).  
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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 as well as  
corresponding title data. After you erase the track, the total  
number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following  
that track are renumbered.  
Disc Erase  
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data to create a blank MD. Please note that once erased,  
this data can be recovered using the UNDO function.  
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TIMER  
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EDIT  
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INPUT  
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If you plan to erase two or more tracks  
DIGITAL  
REC LEVEL  
ANALOG  
TIMER  
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LEVEL  
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REC  
PLAY  
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.  
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CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
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INPUT  
ENTER  
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1 Turn the jog dial to select the track you want to  
erase.  
1 Press & to set this unit to stop mode.  
2 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Erase ?”, then  
press ENTER.  
2 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Disc Erase?”,  
then press ENTER.  
“(track number) Erase OK?” appears in the display.  
“Disc Erase OK?” appears in the display.  
3 Press ENTER again.  
The track is erased and “Complete” appears momentarily.  
3 Press ENTER again.  
When all audio, name and title data has been erased  
“Complete” appears momentarily.  
To cancel before erasing the track  
Press CANCEL (or &).  
To cancel before erasing the entire disc  
Press CANCEL (or &).  
To undo ERASE  
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Press & 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 ERASE  
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Press & to set this unit to stop mode.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Erase”, then  
press ENTER.  
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“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
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Press ENTER again to undo.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or &).  
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Part Erase  
Disc or Track Title Erase  
This operation lets you erase the title of the disc or the title  
of tracks on a disc. The title of the disc can only be erased  
during the stop mode, however, the title of the track can be  
erased during play or stop mode. In the stop mode, use  
the jog dial to select the track.  
This operation lets you erase part of a track.  
2,4 1,2,4  
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TIMER  
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1 Press #/* to play the track containing the part  
you want to erase.  
CANCEL  
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2 Use SEARCH ! or to locate the beginning  
of the part you want to erase (point A), then press  
#/* to pause at that point.  
1 Press & to set this unit to stop mode.  
2 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Title Erase?”,  
then press ENTER.  
3 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “A–B Erase?”,  
“Disc Title” and “Erase OK?” appear alternatively in the  
display.  
then press ENTER.  
Point A (from step 2) is registered and “Erase A–_” appears in  
the display.  
3 Press ENTER again.  
The disc title is erased and “Complete” appears momentarily.  
4 Use #/* and SEARCH to locate the end of  
the part you want to erase (point B).  
To erase a track title  
5 Press ENTER to register point B.  
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“Check” appears momentarily in the display, and two second  
segments of the track immediately before point A and after  
point B play repeatedly. “Erase A–B?” appears in the display.  
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REC LEVEL  
TIMER  
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PLAY  
RANDOM S/  
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TITLE  
CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
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INPUT  
ENTER  
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To adjust points A and B  
Pressing EDIT repeatedly displays “A point” and “B point”  
alternately. Adjust the selected point by turning the jog dial in  
the direction you want to move the point.  
Each point can be adjusted up to 2 seconds (176 steps) in  
either direction.  
CANCEL  
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1 Turn the jog dial to select the track with the title  
you want to erase.  
6 Press ENTER again.  
2 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Title Erase?”,  
The part is erased and “Complete” appears momentarily.  
then press ENTER.  
Track Title” and “Erase OK?” appear alternatively in the  
display.  
To cancel before erasing the part  
Press CANCEL (or &).  
3 Press ENTER again.  
The track title is erased and “Complete” appears momentarily.  
To undo ERASE  
To cancel before erasing the disc or track title  
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Press & to set this unit to stop mode.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Erase”, then  
press ENTER.  
Press CANCEL (or &).  
“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
Press ENTER again to undo.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or &).  
To undo ERASE  
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Press & 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 cancel, press CANCEL (or &).  
To erase parts spanning more than one track  
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Use the COMBINE function described next to combine the  
tracks into one track before performing this operation.  
Notes  
Notes  
• Note that the DISC and TRACK indicators appear in the  
display when “Title Erase” is displayed to distinguish between  
the two operations.  
• To avoid mistakes when erasing the disc or track names,  
press DISPLAY repeatedly until the title display screen  
appears so that titles can be confirmed beforehand.  
• After part erase, a new track number is automatically  
assigned to the section starting after point B.  
• Point B cannot be positioned before point A.  
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COMBINE  
DIVIDE  
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 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.  
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CHARA. DELETE  
CANCEL  
EDIT  
SET  
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INPUT  
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CANCEL  
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two you want to combine.  
3 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Combine ?”,  
then press ENTER.  
1 Press #/* to play the track you want to divide.  
“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.  
2 Use SEARCH ! or to locate the point  
where you want to divide the track, then press  
#/* to pause at that position.  
4 Press ENTER again.  
The tracks are combined and “Complete” appears  
momentarily.  
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.  
To cancel before combining the tracks  
Press CANCEL (or &).  
4 If necessary, use the jog dial to adjust the  
position of the point where the track will be  
To undo COMBINE  
divided.  
The divide position can be adjusted up to 2 seconds (255  
steps) in either direction.  
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Press & to set this unit to stop mode.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Combine”,  
then press ENTER.  
5 Press ENTER.  
“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
The track is divided and “Complete” appears  
momentarily.  
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Press ENTER again to undo.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or &).  
Notes  
To cancel before dividing the track  
• 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 neither a mechanical error  
nor a malfunction.  
Press CANCEL (or &).  
To undo DIVIDE  
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Press & to set this unit to stop mode.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Divide”, then  
press ENTER.  
“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
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Press ENTER again to undo.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or &).  
Note  
You can also combine the tracks later using the COMBINE  
function.  
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FRA CHECK  
Disc Maintenance  
When edit functions such as “MOVE” and “DIVIDE” are  
performed, spaces of recordable space may be lost and  
TOC Full” may appear in the display to indicate that no  
more recording can be performed. When this occurs, it  
may be possible to recover the FRA (Freely Recordable  
Area) on the disc that was lost during edit functions so that  
more recording is possible.  
This unit features two disc maintenance functions which  
optimize performance of your MD discs. The TOC WRITE  
function allows you to write any edits to the TOC without  
having to eject the disc. The FRA CHECK function recovers  
recordable space on a disc that may have been lost  
because of multiple edit operations. The diagram below  
applies to the procedures for both TOC WRITE and FRA  
CHECK functions.  
1 Press & to stop playback.  
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2 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “FRA Check ?”,  
then press ENTER.  
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CANCEL  
EDIT  
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INPUT  
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ENTER  
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“Complete” appears momentarily.  
CANCEL  
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To cancel before checking the FRA  
Press CANCEL (or &).  
TOC WRITE  
When making a recording, the TOC (Table Of Contents) of  
the MD is written as soon as recording is finished. When  
making disc edits, however, the TOC isn't automatically  
written unless the disc is ejected. If the unit is accidentally  
turned off before writing edits to the TOC, it is possible that  
these changes will not be saved. By using this function,  
you can ensure that your edits are saved on the disc.  
1 Press & to stop playback.  
2 Press EDIT repeatedly to display “TOC Write ?”,  
then press ENTER.  
TOC Write OK ?” appears.  
3 Press ENTER.  
TOC Writing” blinks in the display momentarily.  
To cancel before writing to the TOC  
Press CANCEL (or &).  
Notes  
• You cannot undo an edit once it has been written to the TOC.  
• The TOC Write function can only be selected when the TOC  
indicator is lit in the display.  
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TITLING  
This function lets you title recorded MDs and the individual  
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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.  
SEARCH  
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letters (A) and lowercase letters (a).  
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SET  
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INPUT  
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4 Use the jog dial (the character buttons or SKIP  
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Example (using the remote):  
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].  
5 Press SET to move the cursor into position for the  
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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.  
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DELETE  
TITLE  
CHAR. NUMBER DELETE  
SET  
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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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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 & on the remote) 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 (SKIP $ or on the remote) to select the  
track you want to title.  
• During playback or pause  
To undo TITLE  
Use the jog dial (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 you are entering the title.  
• During recording  
Go directly to step 2 to title the current track.  
Recording continues normally while you are entering the title  
for the selected track.  
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Press & (STOP & on the remote) to display the total  
tracks and total playing time on the disc.  
Press EDIT repeatedly to display “Undo Title”, then  
press ENTER.  
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“Undo OK ?” appears in the display.  
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Press ENTER again to undo.  
To cancel, press CANCEL (or &).  
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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Amplifier  
Audio timer  
Tuner  
Timer Recording  
Timer Playback  
1 Turn on the power of 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. When  
recording digital signals, the recording level is set at  
0 dB. (See pages 13 to 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.  
4 Set TIMER to PLAY.  
TIMER  
OFF  
3 Turn down the volume on your amplifier/receiver.  
REC  
PLAY  
This has no effect on the recording level.  
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  
Notes  
REC  
PLAY  
• 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 one 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 total number of tracks 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 another track.  
“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 MDs recorded in monaural.  
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.  
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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 light.  
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 touching  
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.  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
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 the 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 is on the laser pickup.  
• Leave the unit switched ON and wait 20  
to 30 minutes for the moisture to  
evaporate before trying to play a 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.  
(“Playback MD” 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  
) EJECT to eject it.  
Excessive noise.  
• The unit is too close to the 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 the batteries.  
• Operate the remote from less than 6  
meters (about 20 feet) and within 30° on  
either side of the sensor.  
• 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 it 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  
Digital recording cannot be performed. (See “COPY  
PROTECTION (SCMS)” on page 26.)  
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 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 is 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) has 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) has 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  
Standard input level (56 k-ohms): 300 mV  
DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) (2)  
Type: square optical connector jack  
Mini Disc  
Recording method  
Magnetic field variation overwrite  
Reading method  
Non-contact optical pickup (using semiconductor  
laser)  
Outputs  
LINE OUT (REC)  
Type: pin jack  
Standard output level (1 kHz, 0 dB): 2.0 ± 0.5 Vrms  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
Type: square optical connector jack  
PHONES  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
Laser Diode Properties  
Material: GaAIAs  
Wavelength: 780 nm  
Pulse time:  
...  
Standard output level  
(Input 150 ohms shorted, –20 dB): 300 ± 60 mV  
Read mode 0.8 mW Continuous  
...  
Write mode  
max 10 mW 0.5S  
min cycle 1.5S  
Repetition  
GENERAL  
Record/playback time  
Max. 74 minutes (using MDW-74 disc)  
74 minutes (stereo)  
148 minutes (mono)  
Power Supplies  
230 V, 50 Hz (U.K. and Europe models)  
120 V, 60 Hz (U.S.A. model)  
Power Consumption  
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  
20 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
435 x 96 x 288 mm (17-1/8" x 3-3/4" x 11-5/16")  
Weight  
4.1 kg (9 lbs. 1 oz.)  
Accessories  
Remote Control  
1
Audio connecting cord  
2
Optical fiber cable  
1
Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)  
2
2 (stereo) or 1 (monaural, for extended recording)  
Frequency Response  
5 – 20,000 Hz ±0.5 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
More than 99 dB during playback  
Wow and Flutter  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
Below measurable limit  
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