JVC XU 301 User Manual
MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
PLATINE COMBINÉE MD-CD  
XU-301BK  
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
INSTRUCTIONS  
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial  
No. which are located either on the rear,  
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT0009-001B  
[J]  
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Please read these instructions through carefully before starting operation to ensure that you will  
derive the optimum performance and a long service life from your unit.  
Table of Contents  
BEFORE OPERATION  
Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 2  
Features.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3  
Connections ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4  
Names of the Parts ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6  
Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................................. 8  
Power ON/OFF Operations ......................................................................................................................................................... 11  
PLAY OPERATIONS  
Listening to CDs .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12  
• Giving a Title to a CD ......................................................................................................................................................... 17  
Listening to MDs ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20  
MIX PROGRAM Play ................................................................................................................................................................ 24  
RECORDING/EDITING OPERATIONS  
Recording onto MDs ................................................................................................................................................................... 26  
• Manual Recording ............................................................................................................................................................... 28  
• CD Recording (single-action recording) ............................................................................................................................. 29  
• CD Recorfing (1st TRACK recording) ............................................................................................................................... 30  
• CD Recorfing (LISTENING EDIT recording)................................................................................................................... 31  
• Mixing Recording................................................................................................................................................................ 32  
MD Editing Functions ................................................................................................................................................................. 34  
• Dividing tracks (DIVIDE function) .................................................................................................................................... 35  
• Joining tracks (JOIN function) ............................................................................................................................................ 36  
• Moving tracks (MOVE function) ........................................................................................................................................ 37  
• Erasing a track (ERASE function) ...................................................................................................................................... 39  
• Erasing all the tracks (ALL ERASE function) .................................................................................................................... 40  
• Giving titles to discs and tracks (TITLE function).............................................................................................................. 41  
Character Layout Table ............................................................................................................................................................... 44  
CLOCK/TIMER FACILITIES  
Setting the Clock ......................................................................................................................................................................... 45  
Timer Operations ......................................................................................................................................................................... 46  
• Timer Play (Wake-up play) ................................................................................................................................................. 46  
• Timer Recording .................................................................................................................................................................. 49  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
COMPU LINK Function ............................................................................................................................................................. 50  
TEXT COMPU LINK Control System ....................................................................................................................................... 51  
Information on the MDs (Minidiscs)........................................................................................................................................... 52  
MD (Minidisc) Error Messages ................................................................................................................................................... 53  
Restrictions Imposed by MDs (Minidiscs) .................................................................................................................................. 54  
Restriction on Copying Digital Material ..................................................................................................................................... 54  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................... 55  
Main Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................... 56  
1
Precautions  
1. Safeguarding against electric shocks, fire hazards and damage  
1) A very low current will still flow even when the POWER button is set at STANDBY. To save power  
and ensure safety when the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time, disconnect the  
power cords from the household AC outlet.  
2) Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
3) To unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, always take hold of the molded plug part and pull the  
plug free rather than pulling the cord.  
4) If the power cord is damaged or found to have a disconnected wire or a contact failure, consult your  
dealer.  
5) Do not bend the cord at a sharp angle, and do not pull or twist it.  
6) Do not modify the power cord in any way.  
7) Do not remove the screws in order to disassemble the unit, and do not touch any of the parts inside  
the unit.  
8) Do not insert metallic objects into the unit.  
9) Unplug the power cord if there is a chance that lightning may strike.  
10) If water should find its way inside the unit, unplug the power cord from the outlet, and consult your  
dealer.  
11) Do not install the unit in a poorly ventilated location.  
2. Installation  
1) Avoid placing the unit on or adjacent to an amplifier: this is to prevent the humming caused by the  
unit’s proximity to some types of amplifiers. Move the unit where it will not be affected by the  
amplifier.  
2) Avoid installing the unit where the ambient temperature will exceed 35 °C (95 °F) (namely, in direct  
sunlight, near a heating appliance, etc.) or drop below 5 °C (41 °F), where it it is very humid or  
dusty, or where the unit will be subject to vibration.  
3) The unit may not function properly if it is moved suddenly from a cold place (0 °C (32 °F)) to a  
warm place since condensation may form inside the unit. In such a case, leave the unit standing for  
about 30 minutes, after which time it should function properly.  
3. Cleaning the cabinet  
Never use benzine or paint thinners to clean the cabinet as they may mar the unit’s surface finish.  
2
Features  
• 3CD + MD combination deck  
•
•
•
CD-TEXT facility supported  
Simultaneous copying of CD-TEXT characters (track titles, etc.) onto MDs  
Input of CD disc titles and names of artists enabled  
• Full complement of input/output facilities including optical digital,  
LINE and MIC  
• Sampling rate converter which supports 3 digital sources incorpo-  
rated  
•
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz  
• Mixing and recording of CD+LINE, CD+MIC or LINE+MIC recording  
signals possible  
•
Choice of 3 analog recording signal sources (CD, LINE and MIC)  
• 3CD + MD mixing programs  
• CD synchro recording in 3 modes: single action, 1st track and  
listening edit  
• CD pitch control  
•
This enables the CD play speed to be adjusted up to 12% faster or slower than the normal play  
speed.  
• Timer functions  
•
Timer play and timer recording (DAILY or ONCE)  
• Remote control whose buttons can be used to input titles provided  
with unit  
•
Direct input of letters of alphabet possible  
3
Do not turn on the power until all the  
connections have been completed.  
Connections  
Analog Connections  
Use the accessory pin cords to connect the unit’s LINE connectors with the MD connectors on the receiver, etc.  
TAPE  
/MD  
Recording signals  
(line input)  
Amplifier, receiver etc.  
OUT  
IN  
-
3
COMPU LINK  
SYNCHRO  
Accessory pin cord  
Playback signals  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
TEXT  
COMPU LINK  
(
)
1
MASTER UNIT  
(
Accessory connecting cord  
(with black plugs)  
)
SLAVE UNIT  
2
XU-301BK MD-CD combination deck  
DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL  
Accessory connecting cord  
(with green plugs)  
DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL  
LINE  
)
(
(
)
IN REC  
OUPLAY  
-
3
COMPU LINK  
SYNCHRO  
TEXT COMPU LINK  
(
(
(
)
LEFT  
L
)
MASTER UNIT  
1
MODE  
MD TD  
Power cord  
)
(
)
RIGHT  
2
SLAVE UNIT  
R
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MODE switch  
• Selecting the MODE switch position  
• When connected with TAPE  
input/output terminals of the  
amplifier or receiver  
• When connected with MD  
input/output terminals of the  
amplifier or receiver  
• Setting of 1 (MASTER UNIT) and 2 (SLAVE UNIT) selector  
When connection is made  
1 (MASTER UNIT)  
to a CD player only  
MODE  
MD TD  
MODE  
MD TD  
When connection is made  
to a receiver only  
Support for JVC’s  
TEXT COMPU LINK  
2 (SLAVE UNIT)  
2 (SLAVE UNIT)  
• For further details on the COMPU LINK function, see page 50.  
When connection is made  
to a receiver and CD player  
• For further details on the TEXT COMPU LINK function, see page 51.  
-
COMPU LINK  
SYNCHRO  
3
Optional connecting cord  
This is connected for synchro recording.  
NOTE  
Before selecting the COMPU LINK-3 mode (MD or TD) or TEXT  
COMPU LINK (master or slave) function, disconnect the power  
cord from the power outlet to turn off the power. The function will  
be not be set if it is selected while the power is on.  
Alternatively, when the COMPU LINK-3 mode (MD or TD) or  
TEXT COMPU LINK (master or slave) function is selected while  
the power is on, disconnect the power cord and then re-connect it.  
CD player, cassette deck or  
other component made by JVC  
Misconnections can be avoided by using the white plugs on the  
accessory pin cords for the LEFT channel and the red plugs for the  
RIGHT channel.  
Insert the plugs all the way in. Incomplete connections cause noise.  
4
Digital Connections  
Before proceeding, check whether the optical digital cable can be  
connected.  
Connect the stereo amplifier and source component to the DIGITAL  
• How to use the OPTICAL connectors for  
the connections  
(OPTICAL) connectors on the unit using the optical digital cable.  
One connecting cable is used to transmit the stereo signals (L/R)  
as the digital signals.  
1 Remove the protective cap.  
• When the connector is not going to be used, fit this  
protective cap back in position.  
CD player, etc.  
Note  
2 Check that the end of the optical  
digital cable is not dirty, and insert  
it securely.  
• When the synchro record-  
ing function is to be used,  
connect the CD player etc.  
and unit’s ground side  
using the pin cord.  
To OPTICAL connector (OUT)  
Optional optical digital cable  
XU-301BK MD-CD combination deck  
DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL  
LINE  
(
)
(
)
IN REC  
OUT PLAY  
-
COMPU LINK  
SYNCHRO  
3
TEXT COMPU LINK  
(
(
(
)
)
LEFT  
L
)
MASTER UNIT  
1
MODE  
MD TD  
( )  
SLAVE UNIT  
RIGHT  
2
R
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To OPTICAL OUT  
connector  
Optional optical  
digital cable  
To OPTICAL INPUT connector  
Stereo amplifier with OPTICAL  
connector  
Before purchasing an optical digital cable (optional), make sure that the cable in question can be  
connected to the amplifier, etc.  
Do not bend the optical digital cable.  
Red light emitted from the OPTICAL OUT connector  
When the power is turned on, the inside of the connector lights up red. This light is for sending the  
digital signals. Although this light will not harm your eyes, keep the protective cap in place if the  
connector is not going to be used.  
5
Names of the Parts  
CD Parts/Common Parts  
CD1, CD2, CD3 buttons, lamps and 0 buttons  
(See pages 11, 12, 13)  
These are used to listen to CDs. When the 0 button is pressed,  
the corresponding tray is opened or closed.  
POWER button and STANDBY lamp (See page 11)  
This sets the power to ON from the OFF (standby mode), or vice  
versa.  
DISPLAY/CHARA button  
(See page 17)  
EDIT button  
(See page 18)  
TIMER/CLOCK button (See pages 45, 46)  
This is used for setting the clock and programming the timer.  
This button changes the contents of  
the display window and the  
character input mode.  
CANCEL button  
(See page 18)  
CD trays (trays 1, 2 and 3 from the bottom)  
These are opened and CDs placed on them.  
TITLE button  
(See page 18)  
PLAY MODE button  
(See pages 16, 23)  
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
Jog dial  
(See pages  
17, 45, 46  
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
)
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
R
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
Remote control sensor  
This receives the signals emitted by  
the remote control.  
Control buttons  
SET button  
(See pages 17, 45, 46)  
Set the function to “CD” when using CDs or to  
“MD” when using an MD, and then use the  
control buttons.  
• 1, ¡:  
For forward search, reverse search (See  
pages 15, 22)  
CD PITCH CONTOROL buttons  
and indicators (See page 14)  
1st TRACK REC button  
and lamp (See page 30)  
PHONES jack  
Headphones which have been  
purchased separately are  
connected here.  
• 7 (stop) :  
For stopping play (See pages 12, 20)  
• 6 :  
CD REC button and lamp (See page 29)  
For starting/pausing play (See pages 12, 20  
)
LISTENING EDIT and SKIP buttons  
(See page 31)  
CD button and lamp (See page 15)  
Display window  
CD number displays  
Track number displays  
(See page 12)  
(See page 12)  
“Paused” indicator (See page 12)  
Play time displays  
(See page 12)  
“Playing” indicator  
(See page 12)  
CD  
DISC  
TITLE  
MIX program  
mode display  
(See page 24)  
MD  
PERFORMER GENRE  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
ALL1 CD  
DAILY  
ONCE  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
CD numbers and play status  
displays  
While a CD is playing, the display  
lights in sequence to indicate that the  
disc is rotating. (See page 12)  
“TEXT” appears when CD text is  
input.  
Music calendar  
Level meter  
Timer mode display  
(See page 46)  
This indicates the numbers of the  
tracks. After a track is played, its  
number is no longer indicated  
Title mode display  
(See page 17)  
Repeat play mode  
display (See page 16)  
Random play mode  
display (See page 16)  
CD play mode display  
• This display is cleared when no CD has been detected on the tray and “NO DISC” is displayed.  
This flashes if the CD pause  
mode is established.  
If this lights, it means that the CD  
on this tray can be played.  
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MD Parts  
DISPLAY/CHARA button  
(See pages 17, 21, 29, 42)  
This button changes the contents of the display  
window and the character input mode.  
MD recording control buttons and lamp (See page 28)  
• REC PAUSE: This is used to pause recording.  
• REC START: This is used to start recording.  
• REC STOP: This is used to stop recording.  
TITLE button (See page 41)  
EDIT button (See page 35)  
0 (eject) button (See page 21)  
DIGITAL INPUT lamps (See page 28)  
These light according to the sampling frequency  
of the digital input signal.  
Jog dial  
(See pages 23, 35)  
MD opening  
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
CANCEL button (See pages 33, 38)  
MD button and lamp (See page 20)  
REC SOURCE SELECTORS and lamps  
(See pages 28, 33)  
• DIGITAL: Selects the device that is connected to the  
OPTICAL IN jack as the recording source.  
MIX BALANCE knob and lamp  
(See page 33)  
• CD:  
Selects CD1 through CD3 as the recording  
source.  
Selects the device that is connected to the  
LINE IN jack as the recording source.  
Selects the microphone input as the recording  
source.  
MIC jack  
A microphone which has been purchased  
separately can be connected here.  
• LINE:  
• MIC:  
REC LEVEL knob and lamp (See page 28)  
(CD, LINE, and MIC input can be mixed.)  
SET button (See page 35)  
Display window  
Track number displays (See page 20)  
“Playing” indicator (See page 20)  
“Paused” indicator (See page 20)  
Function  
display  
Title mode display  
(See page 41)  
Play time displays (See page 20)  
CD  
Music calendar  
(See page 20)  
This indicates the numbers of  
the tracks. After a track is  
played, its number is no  
longer indicated.  
DISC TRACK TITLE  
DIGITAL input  
indicator  
(See page 28)  
MD  
TOC REC  
MD EDIT  
DIVIDE  
JOIN  
MOVE  
ALL ERASE  
DIGITAL  
OVER  
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
ALL1 CD  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
Level meter  
Random play mode display (See page 23)  
Repeat play mode display (See page 23)  
OVER indicator (See page 28)  
This lights when the recording input signal  
is too high.  
Editing mode display (See page 35)  
REC indicator (See page 28)  
TOC indicator  
* TOC: Table of Contents  
This corresponds to the table of contents of a book, etc.  
The TOC contains the data on the positions where the tracks are recorded, the breaks between  
the tracks, the track order (track numbers), etc.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Installing the dry batteries ———————————————————————————  
3 Slide the cover back  
into position.  
2 Install the dry batteries  
1 Slide open the cover.  
(Size “AAA”, R03 or UM4 x 2).  
• Align the polarities with the  
markings inside the battery  
compartment of the remote  
control, and install.  
Remote control operations ———————————————————————————  
The remote control has two sets of control panels: the regular control panel on the unit’s exterior, and the editing control panel which is  
revealed when the exterior panel is opened out. The regular controls are used mainly for playing CDs and MDs and for recording MDs, and  
the editing controls are used mainly when editing and inputting titles.  
Regular control  
panel  
Editing control panel  
When the regular controls are used  
When the editing controls are used  
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
PLAY  
&
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
BEC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
1st TRACK  
BEC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN MAX  
PHONES  
CD REC  
SKIP  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
• To input titles, the remote control  
can be operated sideways. Refer  
to page 10 for the names of the  
buttons.  
How to use the remote control correctly —————————  
•
•
Point the remote control correctly at the remote control sensor on the main unit, and press the buttons.  
The remote control can be operated at a distance of up to 7 meters or so from the remote control  
sensor. This distance will be less if the remote control is operated from a position which is not  
directly in front or on the same level as the main unit.  
When the distance over which the remote control can be operated starts to drop, it means that the  
batteries are nearing the end of their service life.  
Replace both batteries (size “AAA”, R03 or UM4 alkaline batteries) with fresh units.  
The dry batteries provided with the unit are for operational check purposes. Replace them with fresh  
units at the earliest opportunity.  
8
When installing the dry batteries, ensure that the and polarities are aligned correctly with the  
markings.  
Do not drop the remote control or subject it to strong impact.  
In order to ensure that the remote control does not fail to operate, avoid operation under the following  
conditions:  
I
•
•
When the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or other intense sources of light  
When objects in front of the remote control sensor block the transmission of signals from the  
remote control  
Names of the buttons (regular control panel) —————————————————  
POWER button  
Number buttons (  
~
,
) (See pages 15, 20)  
These are used for CD or MD direct play operation.  
They are also used for MD editing operations.  
MIX PROGRAM  
,
and  
CD1, CD2 and CD3 buttons  
buttons (See page 25)  
These are used to establish the MIX program  
play mode.  
REPEAT button (See pages 16, 23)  
NORMAL button  
This is used to listen to a CD or MD repeatedly.  
(See pages 16, 23, 25)  
This releases the MIX program  
play mode or random mode.  
RANDOM button (See pages 16, 23)  
This is used to play CD or MD tracks at random.  
CD PITCH CONTROL buttons  
(See page 14)  
1st TRACK REC button  
DISPLAY MODE button  
(See page 21)  
This changes what it is to be shown in the  
display window.  
LISTENING EDIT and SKIP buttons  
CD REC button  
REC SOURCE selector buttons  
REC PAUSE button  
TRACK MARKING mode selector  
button (AUTO/MANUAL)  
(See page 32)  
REC START button  
4 , ¢ buttons  
(See pages 15, 22)  
These are used to locate tracks on a CD or MD.  
REC STOP button  
MD button  
3 (play) button  
This is used to start CD or MD play.  
7 (stop) button  
1 , ¡ buttons (See pages 15, 22  
)
CD button  
Buttons which are not described here function in the exactly same way as their counterparts on the main unit.  
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Names of the buttons (editing control panel) —————————————————  
Character input buttons (See page 43)  
These enables characters to be input directly when  
titles are to be given to a CD or MD.  
TITLE button  
EDIT button  
SET button  
ENTER button  
(See page 43)  
This is used to enter the  
editing modes.  
Not used  
Upper/lower-case letter selector button (See page 43)  
• Upper-case letters are input when this button’s lamp is off.  
• Lower-case letters are input when this button’s lamp is lighted.  
< / 4| , ¢ / > buttons (See pages 25, 43)  
• In the MIX program play mode: These buttons are used to select theprogram source and tracks.  
• When titles are given:  
These buttons select the title input mode and track numbers, and  
they also move the cursor while the characters are input.  
CANCEL button  
3 (Play) button (page 26)  
Buttons which are not described here function in the exactly same way as their counterparts on the main unit.  
10  
Power ON/OFF Operations  
Power ON/OFF operations  
CD1, CD2, CD3 buttons  
POWER button  
CD1, CD2, CD3 buttons  
CD button  
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POR  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
MD button  
6 button  
POWER button  
MD button  
CD button  
3 button  
• To turn on the power  
• To turn on the power by pressing a function  
button once  
When the power is off, it can be turned on and a function can be  
selected simply by pressing one of the buttons shown in the figure  
below.  
Main unit  
Lamp goes out.  
STANDBY  
• The currently  
selected function  
POWER  
Function  
Operation  
(“CD” at the time of  
purchase) appears in  
the display window.  
Main unit  
If one of these buttons is pressed  
when a CD is on the corre-  
sponding CD tray, continuous  
play starts from the CD tray  
which corresponds to the button  
which was pressed.  
Remote control  
“CD”  
Remote control  
Main unit  
CD  
• To turn off the power  
Lamp lights.  
The function is set to “CD.”  
“CD”  
“MD”  
Main unit  
Remote control  
STANDBY  
• The clock display  
appears in the  
display window. It  
flashes if the clock  
has not been set.  
POWER  
Main unit  
MD  
The function is set to “MD.”  
Remote control  
Remote control  
•
When the 6 button (or the 3 button on the remote control) is  
pressed, the power is turned on, and the selected function is estab-  
lished. Play will start when the CD has been placed on the tray or  
the MD has been inserted in its slot.  
(The power can be  
turned OFF only by  
the POWER button.)  
When an MD is installed or one of the CD trays is opened, the power will be turned on but the  
function is not selected. If the 0 (MD eject) button is pressed when an MD has been inserted in its  
slot, the power is switched off after the MD has been ejected.  
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Operate by following the steps  
below in numerical order.  
Listening to CDs  
Continuous Play (playing CD1, CD2  
and CD3 through once each)  
·
3
1
2
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3
-CD  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
EXCHANGE  
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
Example: When playing starting with CD1  
1 Open the CD tray (by pressing the CD1 0 button).  
•
The power comes on, and the CD1 tray opens.  
2 Place the CD in position and close the tray.  
Place the CD with its  
label side facing up.  
• Place an 8-cm CD in  
the center cutout.  
•
•
While referring to steps 1 and 2, press the CD2 0 button and CD3 0 button, and place CDs in  
position on the CD2 and CD3 trays.  
While the tray concerned is being opened or closed or while the CD selection is being changed  
internally, no operation will result even if the 0 button is pressed.  
3 Press the CD1 button. \ Play now starts.  
•
The function is set to “CD,” and CD1 play starts from track No.1.  
CD  
MD  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
•
The numbers of the tracks which have been played are cleared from the music calendar.  
-
When CD3 has been played through, operation stops automatically.  
• When one or more CDs are already on the trays.  
Press the CD1, CD2 or CD3 button corresponding to the CD concerned directly. Continuous play  
starts with the CD corresponding to the number of the button pressed. If the button is pressed when  
the power is turned off, continuous play starts when the power is next turned on.  
•
When play starts from CD2  
The CDs are played in the sequence of CD2 = CD3 = CD1, after which play is automatically  
stopped.  
•
When play starts from CD3  
The CDs are played in the sequence of CD3 = CD1 = CD2, after which play is automatically  
stopped.  
If one of the trays does not contain a CD, play skips to the CD in the next tray in the sequence.  
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• Playing CDs using the 6 button  
CD  
When the above button is then pressed,  
play starts from the CD on the tray for  
which “ ” is displayed.  
• First set the  
function to “CD.”  
Stopping CD play —————————————————————  
• Stopping play at any time  
•
When the button on the left is pressed after the function has been set to “CD,” the track number  
and play time appear on the display.  
When all the tracks on a CD have been played through, play will stop automatically.  
• Stopping play temporarily  
•
If the button on the left is pressed when the function has been set to the “CD” mode, the play  
status display and 8 indicator flash. When it is pressed again, play is resumed from the place  
where it was stopped.  
• Concerning the CD numbers and play status display  
The display shows for each CD tray whether or not a CD has been inserted as well as the play status  
of the CD.  
While a CD is playing, this lights in sequence,  
and it flashes in the pause mode. It goes off when  
“NO DISC” is displayed to indicate that a disc has  
not been inserted.  
This is displayed when  
CD text has been entered.  
The CD on the CD tray for which  
this has lighted is playing.  
Precaution concerning volume setting  
Unlike analog records, CDs have very low levels of noise. If you set the volume on the basis of the  
level of the noise heard during the intro as you might with an analog record, an unexpectedly loud  
sound may be delivered as a result. Before turning off the power, turn down the volume to prevent  
this from happening.  
If, in step 2, the CD1 button is pressed first while the CD tray is open, the CD tray will close, and play  
will start from the first track on that CD.  
Storing CDs  
•
•
Always ensure that each CD is stored in its own case.  
Do not place CDs in direct sunlight, near a heating appliance or any other location which is  
susceptible to high temperatures.  
If cellophane tape, an adhesive sticker or some other form of glue is present on the label side, clean it  
off before use.  
-
-
-
Do not stick adhesive labels or write anything on a CD.  
Do not bend CDs.  
Do NOT insert shaped CDs, such as CDs in a heart, flower or other shape, because their shape does  
not match the shape of the CD tray, and using them will give rise to malfunctioning.  
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CD PITCH CONTROL ————————————————————  
The CD PITCH CONTROL buttons and can be used to vary the CD playback speed by up to ±12%.  
The CD play signals are output to any other device from DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL only when the play  
speed is set to NORMAL.  
Normally, NORMAL SPEED should be set.  
CD Text———————————————————————————  
“CD Text” is a new function featured by music CDs which CDs available to date did not have: it displays  
the album title, names of the tracks and artists, and other information.  
This unit displays the CD Text data using alphanumerics. When material is digitally recorded onto an  
MD, the CD Text data is recorded together.  
• To view the CD text information  
Press the DISPLAY/CHARA button (or the DISPLAY MODE button on the remote control) in the  
stop or play mode.  
Main unit  
DISC TITLE (or TRACK TITLE)  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
\
«
PERFORMER  
«
Track number  
and play time  
GENRE  
«
»
SONGWRITER  
«
Remote control  
COMPOSER  
«
ARRANGER  
«
MESSAGE  
• What is displayed changes each  
time this button is pressed. Text  
containing more than 13 characters  
will be scrolled.  
NOTICE  
“
” may be displayed as shown if the CD is dusty or scratched or if it has been placed  
upside down on the tray. In a case like this, check whether the CD is upside down, and turn it over if  
it is. If it is not, check whether the CD is dusty or scratched and clean or replace it if it is.  
If there are no CDs inside the unit and the 6 button or CD1, CD2 or CD3 button is pressed, the  
“NO DISC” message will appear after the corresponding number of the CD.  
“NO DATA” is displayed for any item in the CD text for which no data has been recorded.  
When the REPEAT button of the remote control is pressed during continuous play, the continuous  
play mode is released and the repeat play mode is established instead.  
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Direct Play (starting play from a spe-  
cific track)  
CD play can be started from a specific track by pressing the corresponding number button(s) on the  
remote control.  
1
1 Press the CD button.  
2
• Press the button correspond-  
ing to the CD whose track is  
to be heard.  
2 Press the number button(s).  
• To play a track from No.1 to No.10  
~
Press the number button (  
) corresponding to the track.  
• To play track No.11 or above  
~
First press the  
button, and then press one of the number buttons (  
).  
Example: Track No.15  
Press  
Example: Track No.20  
Press followed by  
Example: Track No.25  
followed by  
.
.
Press  
twice followed by  
•
•
.
•
The track number corresponding to the buttons pressed appears in the display window, and direct play  
now starts.  
• Another track can be selected even during play.  
Press the number button(s) corresponding to the track which is to be heard. The display now changes  
to indicate the corresponding track No., and play starts from the beginning of the track concerned.  
•
To select a track of a CD on another tray, select the CD tray and then perform the same operation.  
Reverse Search and Forward Search  
CD  
After pressing the  
button.  
•
Reverse search or forward search is possible by holding down the corresponding button during play.  
A garbled sound will be heard during reverse search or forward search. Release your finger when the  
part to be heard is reached.  
Main unit  
Remote control  
Reverse search  
Reverse search Forward search  
Forward search  
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Skipping Tracks  
•
To skip to the previous or next track with this unit, turn the jog dial. With the remote control, tap the  
¢ or 4 button once. When the operation is performed while the last track on the CD is playing,  
play moves on to the next CD.  
Main unit  
Remote control  
To skip to the start  
of the current or  
previous track  
To skip to the start To skip to the start of  
To skip to the start  
of the next track  
of the current or  
previous track  
the next track  
Direct play cannot be initiated by pressing the  
button alone: this button must be used with one of  
~
the number buttons (  
). Neither can direct play be initiated when “MIX PROGRAM1–3” or  
“RANDOM” appears on the display. In this case, clear the display first.  
Repeat Play (using the remote control)  
•
The repeat play mode can be selected by pressing the REPEAT button on the remote control when the  
REPEAT button  
function is set to “CD.” Each time, the button is pressed, a different display appears in the display  
window as shown below.  
Displayed.  
REPEAT ALL : Repeat play of all the  
\
tracks on all the CDs.  
Repeat play mode  
«
is released.  
»
REPEAT 1  
: Repeat play of 1 track  
Play is repeated in the selected mode when the CD1, CD2 or CD3 button or 3 button (or the 6 button  
on the main unit) is pressed.  
Random Play  
•
The random play mode can be selected by pressing the RANDOM button on the remote control or the  
PLAY MODE button on the main unit when the function is in the CD stop mode.  
RANDOM button  
Main unit  
PLAY MODE  
P1 NO PROGRAM  
\
«
: MIX program play mode  
: Random play mode  
P2 NO PROGRAM  
Normal display  
(play mode is  
«
P3 NO PROGRAM  
released)  
»
«
• Press this button in  
the stop mode.  
CD RANDOM  
Remote control  
CD RANDOM  
(Press the NORMAL button to  
return to the normal mode.)  
Normal display  
(random mode is released)  
• Press this button in  
the stop mode.  
Random play is started by pressing the 6 button (or the 3 button on the remote control).  
• To release the random play mode  
Press the PLAY MODE button in the stop mode.  
“RANDOM” is cleared from the display window, and the random play mode is released.  
The NORMAL button on the remote control can also be used to release this mode.  
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Giving a title to a CD  
The CD can be given a title as well as the name of the artist and  
genre of music using up to 32 characters.  
-1  
-1  
·
·
2
1
4
3
6
5
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
-2  
-2  
·
3
5
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
1 Select the CD which is to be given a title.  
Example: CD1  
•
The title can be given while the CD is playing or when it has stopped.  
2 Press the TITLE button.  
TITLE  
Flashing  
This appears when no title has been given.  
•
The disc title input mode is now established.  
3 Use the jog dial to select the items and press the SET button.  
SET  
DISC TITLE : Disc name  
«
PERFORMER : Name of artist  
«
GENRE  
: Genre of music  
• Turn the dial counterclockwise  
to go in the reverse direction  
•
•
If nothing has been entered when PERFORMER or GENRE has been selected, “NO DATA” is  
displayed.  
When genre has been selected, operation advances to step 5 on page 18.  
• To enter the title or name of the artist  
4 Select the type of characters to be used for the title.  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
\ Upper-case letters/symbols  
«
Lower-case letters/symbols  
«
Numbers  
Each time this is pressed,  
the character type changes.  
For details, refer to the character layout table on page 44.  
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5 Input the title (using up to 32 characters).  
SET  
To return to a  
previous character  
To advance to a  
later character  
2 Enter the selection.  
1 Select the characters.  
Example : Disc title  
CD  
DISC  
TITLE  
MD  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
•
•
•
If the wrong character has been input, clear it using the CANCEL button.  
The title of your choosing is input by repeating steps 4 and 5.  
To clear a particular character which has been input, use the 1 button to align the cursor with  
the character, and press the CANCEL button. Then, select the correct character and press the SET  
button. In this way, any of the characters can be corrected.  
•
To input a space, press the ¡ button during the input procedure. A space can be input either by  
pressing the SPACE button on the remote control or by entering the space (positioned between  
Z and !) among the letters and symbols.  
Titles for up to 200 CDs can be stored in the unit’s memory. When one of these CDs is inserted, its  
title will be displayed. Track titles and other CD text information is copied together during digital  
recording.  
To stop operation at any time  
In the play mode, press the 7 (stop) button. In the stop mode, press the 6 button.  
• When the title or name of the artist has been entered  
6 Press the TITLE button.  
TITLE  
•
•
“EDITING” appears, and the data is stored in the memory IC.  
To enter the name of the artist, repeat the procedure starting from step 1.  
• Selecting and entering a genre (genres for up to 200 CDs can be  
stored)  
Continued from step 1 on page 17  
5 Use the jog dial to select and enter the genre.  
SET  
ADULT CONTEMPORARY  
\
«
ALTERNATIVE ROCK  
NO DATA  
»
(this appears before  
the genre is entered  
1 Select the genre.  
or canceled)  
2 Enter the selection.  
»
«
SPOKEN WORD  
\ WORLD MUSIC  
•
Each time the jog dial is turned, one of the 27 genres can be selected. Genres contained 14 or  
more letters are scrolled on the display. ( \ See list of genres on the next page)  
TITLE  
6 Press the TITLE button.  
•
“EDITING” appears, and the genre is stored in the memory IC.  
To cancel a genre which has been stored in the memory IC  
Use the jog dial to select “NO DATA,” press the SET button and then press the TITLE button.  
The genre is now canceled. A different genre can now be selected and stored.  
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List of Music Genres————————————————————  
Genre  
ADULT CONTEMPORARY  
ALTERNATIVE ROCK  
CHILDRENS MUSIC  
CLASSICAL  
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN  
COUNTRY  
DANCE  
EASY LISTENING  
EROTIC  
FOLK  
GOSPEL  
HIP HOP  
JAZZ  
LATIN  
MUSICAL  
NEW AGE  
OPERA  
OPERETTA  
POP MUSIC  
RAP  
REGGAE  
ROCK MUSIC  
RHYTHM EFFECTS  
SOUND EFFECTS  
SOUND TRACK  
SPOKEN WORD  
WORLD MUSIC  
Disc Lock Function  
To prevent children from taking out or inserting CDs  
A Disc Lock function can be engaged to make it impossible for children to take CDs out or insert others.  
In the power standby mode, press CD1 0 button while holding down 7 button.  
“LOCKED” appears for 3 seconds, and it is no longer possible to take out or insert CDs.  
• To release the Disc Lock function.  
Repeat the same step.  
“UNLOCKED” appears for 3 seconds, and the Disc Lock function is released.  
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Operate by following the steps  
below in numerical order.  
Listening to MDs  
Playing all tracks  
3
1
2
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
1 Place the MD in position.  
•
•
•
Place the MD with its label side facing up. When it is inserted in the direction shown by the  
arrow, the power turns on and the MD is automatically drawn inside.  
When “MD” is already set as the function, the track numbers and play time are displayed after the  
“TOC READING” display.  
MD  
The  
display appears to indicate that an MD has been inserted.  
Place the MD with its label side facing  
up, and insert it in the direction of the  
‹or ] mark.  
Lamp lights.  
2 Set the function to “MD.”  
MD  
The display changes to track No.1 after 3 seconds.  
MD  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
Music calendar  
3 Press the 6 button. \ Play now starts.  
•
MD play starts from track No.1.  
MD  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
•
The numbers of the tracks which have been played are cleared from the music calendar.  
Stopping MD play —————————————————————  
• Stopping play at any time  
•
When the button on the left is pressed, the track number and play time appear on the display.  
When all the tracks on an MD have been played through, play will stop automatically.  
• Stopping play temporarily  
•
When the button on the left is pressed, 8 is displayed. When it is pressed again, play is resumed  
from the place where it was stopped.  
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When the MD has been placed inside ———————————  
MD  
• When the button on the left is pressed,  
the power turns on, and play starts.  
Lamp  
lights.  
• To eject the MD  
Press the MD 0 button. “MD EJECT” appears in the display window, and the MD is ejected.  
MD  
The  
display is cleared.  
The MD can be ejected even when the power is off. In this case, as soon as the MD is ejected, the  
power is automatically turned off.  
Precaution concerning volume setting  
Unlike analog records, MDs have very low levels of noise. If you set the volume on the basis of the  
level of noise heard during the intro as you might with an analog record, an unexpectedly loud sound  
may be delivered as a result. Before turning off the power, turn down the volume to prevent this from  
happening.  
If there is no MD inside the unit, “MD NO DISC” is displayed when the function is set to “MD” or  
the 6 button is pressed.  
Changing the display in the display window ———————  
•
Use the DISPLAY/CHARA button (or the DISPLAY MODE button on the remote control). Each  
time it is pressed, the display changes as shown below.  
Main unit  
Remote control  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
• When it is pressed in the stop mode  
\
Play time of track No.1  
«
Play time of all the tracks  
«
Remaining time (REMAIN) : “0:00” appears for a play-only MD.  
«
Disc name : “NO TITLE” appears when the disc name of the MD has not  
been recorded.  
• When it is pressed during play  
\ Elapsed time of track being played  
«
Track name : “NO TITLE” appears when the track name has not been  
recorded.  
<Tips and Precautions>  
• To ensure that the MD sound remains perfect  
Each MD disc is housed inside a cartridge which protects it from dust and dirt and which ensures easy  
handling. However, bear in mind the following precautions to ensure that its sound remains perfect.  
Do not open the shutter!  
The shutter is locked to prevent it from opening. Forcing it open will break the disc.  
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Keep MDs away from the following locations!  
Do not place or keep MDs in any of the following locations.  
•
Any location exposed to direct sunlight, inside a car or wherever the temperature may increase to  
a very high level  
Such locations will warp the discs and render them unusable.  
A bathroom or other extremely humid location  
The disc may rust.  
•
•
A beach, sandbox or other sandy location  
Fine particles will enter through the gaps in the cartridge, dirtying or scratching the disc surface.  
Clean at regular intervals!  
If the cartridge becomes dusty or dirty, wipe away the dust or dirt using a soft, dry cloth.  
Direct Play (starting play from a spe-  
cific track)  
MD play can be started from a specific track by pressing the corresponding number button(s) on the  
remote control.  
MD  
1
2
1 Set the function to “MD.”  
Lamp lights.  
2 Press the number button(s).  
• To play a track from No.1 to No.10  
~
Press the number button (  
) corresponding to the track.  
• To play track No.11 or above  
First press the button, and then press one of the number buttons (  
Example: Track No.15  
~
).  
Press followed by  
Example: Track No.20  
Press followed by  
Example: Track No.25  
.
.
Press  
twice followed by  
.
•
•
•
The track number corresponding to the buttons pressed appears in the display window, and direct play  
now starts.  
• Another track can be selected even during play.  
Press the number button(s) corresponding to the track which is to be heard. The display now changes  
to indicate the corresponding track No., and play starts from the beginning of the track concerned.  
Reverse Search and Forward Search  
MD  
After pressing the  
button.  
•
Reverse search or forward search is possible by holding down the corresponding button during play.  
A garbled sound will be heard during reverse search or forward search. Release your finger when the  
part to be heard is reached.  
Remote control  
Main unit  
Reverse search  
Forward search  
Reverse search Forward search  
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Skipping Tracks  
•
To skip to the previous or next track with this unit, turn the jog dial. With the remote control, tap the  
¢ or 4 button once.  
Remote control  
Main unit  
To skip to the start To skip to the start of  
To skip to the start  
of the current or  
previous track  
To skip to the start of  
the next track.  
of the current or  
previous track  
the next track  
Direct play cannot be initiated by pressing the ( ) button alone: this button must be used with one  
of the number buttons ( ). Neither can direct play be initiated when “MIX PROGRAM1–3” or  
~
“RANDOM” appears on the display. In this case, clear the display first.  
Repeat Play (using the remote control)  
REPEAT button  
•
The repeat play mode can be selected by pressing the REPEAT button on the remote control when the  
function is set to “MD.” Each time, the button is pressed, a different display appears in the display  
window as shown below.  
REPEAT ALL : Repeat play of all the  
\
tracks on the MD.  
Repeat play mode  
is released.  
Displayed  
«
»
REPEAT 1  
: Repeat play of 1 track  
Play is repeated in the selected mode when the 3 button (or the 6 button on the main unit) is pressed.  
Random Play  
•
The random play mode can be selected by pressing the RANDOM button on the remote control or the  
PLAY MODE button on the main unit when the function is set to “MD.”  
RANDOM button  
Main unit  
PLAY MODE  
P1 NO PROGRAM  
\
«
P2 NO PROGRAM  
: MIX program play mode  
: Random play mode  
Normal display  
(play mode is  
«
P3 NO PROGRAM  
released)  
»
«
• Press this button  
in the stop mode.  
MD RANDOM  
Remote control  
MD RANDOM  
(Press the NORMAL button to  
return to the normal mode.)  
Normal display  
(random mode is released)  
• Press this button  
in the stop mode.  
Random play is started by pressing the 6 button (or the 3 button on the remote control).  
• To release the random play mode  
Press the PLAY MODE button in the stop mode.  
“RANDOM” is cleared from the display window, and the random play mode is released.  
The NORMAL button on the remote control can also be used to release this mode.  
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Operate by following the steps  
below in numerical order.  
MIX PROGRAM Play  
Up to 16 tracks can be programmed in programs 1, 2 and 3. Any tracks on the MD, CD1, CD2 and CD3 can be selected.  
-1  
·
-1  
4
1
7
2
5
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
-2  
-2  
·
·
4
3
5
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
1 Insert the MD and CDs whose tracks are to be programmed.  
•
Tracks on an MD or CD which has not been inserted cannot be played even when they have been  
programmed. Operation will simply move on to the next program.  
PLAY MODE  
2 Select the program mode. (1 – 3)  
\
MIX PROGRAM 1: Program 1  
«
Program mode  
MIX PROGRAM 2: Program 2  
Normal display  
(program mode  
«
• Press this if the stop mode  
has been established.  
MIX PROGRAM 3: Program 3  
»
released)  
«
RANDOM  
•
“NO PROGRAM” appears when no programming has been performed.  
3 Press the SET button.  
Programmed  
sequence  
SET  
Program source  
Program number  
Track number  
MD  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
Example: Program 1  
4 Select and enter the program source.  
SET  
Ô MD Ô CD1 Ô CD2 Ô CD3 Ô (back to the beginning)  
The source can be selected in the reverse direction by turning the jog dial counterclockwise.  
When the SET button is pressed, the programming sequence and track number flash.  
•
•
5 Select and enter one of the tracks.  
SET  
1 Select the track.  
2 Enter the selection.  
•
When track 2 on the MD is selected for program 1:  
Flashing  
• When the selection is entered:  
Program 2 flashes.  
MD  
MD  
L
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
R
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6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 (this procedure can be repeated for up to 16  
tracks).  
•
The tracks on the MD alone or only the tracks on the CDs can be programmed also.  
7 Press the 6 button to start MIX PROGRAM play.  
•
The numbers of the tracks which have been played are cleared from the music calendar, and they  
are displayed when play is completed.  
-
Operation stops automatically when all the programmed tracks have been played.  
The same operating procedure is followed for programs 2 and 3.  
To cancel the programming  
Press the CANCEL button. The last program setting is canceled. Press the CANCEL button repeat-  
edly to cancel all the program settings.  
To check the programming  
To check what has been programmed while the tracks are being programmed, press the 7 (stop)  
button, and use the jog dial to check.  
Playing MIX PROGRAMs using the remote control ————  
1 Insert the MD and CDs whose tracks are to be programmed into  
the main unit.  
2
2 Select the program mode.  
Example: Program 1  
•
“P1 NO PROGRAM” is displayed.  
Open the remote control’s cover.  
3 Press the SET button.  
•
“P1 S01 MD 1” is displayed.  
SET  
-2  
-2  
·
·
5
4
3
7
4 Select and enter the program source.  
•
Select one of the sources.  
= MD = CD1 = CD2 = CD3 = (back to the beginning)  
SET  
1 This can select the source  
2 Then press this button.  
in the reverse direction.  
•
When the SET button is pressed, the programming sequence and track number flash.  
-1  
-1  
·
4
5
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5 Select and enter the track.  
SET  
1 Select the track.  
2 Enter the selection.  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 (this procedure can be repeated for up to  
16 tracks).  
•
The tracks on the MD alone or only the tracks on the CDs can be programmed also.  
7 Press the £ button to start MIX PROGRAM play.  
Operation stops automatically when all the programmed tracks have been played. The same operating  
procedure is followed for programs 2 and 3.  
• To return the program mode to the normal status in the stop mode  
Main unit  
Remote control  
PLAY MODE  
•
The play time display appears when  
this button is pressed.  
•
Repeatedly press this until the play time  
appears in the display window.  
Read through this section  
before recording.  
Recording onto MDs  
Types of recording —————————————————————  
The following 5 types of recording are possible with this unit.  
• Manual recording (page 28)  
One of the recording sources is selected, and its material is recorded.  
•
•
•
•
DIGITAL  
CD (CD1–CD3)  
LINE  
MIC  
• CD recording (single-action recording) (page 29)  
CD recording is initiated by a single action: just press the CD REC button.  
• CD recording (1st TRACK recording) (page 30)  
When the 1st TRACK REC button is pressed, only the first tracks on CD1, CD2 and CD3 are  
recorded. You can compile your own album of original hit numbers.  
• CD recording (LISTENING EDIT recording) (page 31)  
When the LISTENING EDIT button is pressed, only the tracks you want to hear can be programmed  
and recorded.  
• Mixing recording (page 32)  
This enables mixing recording for CD + LINE, CD + MIC or LINE + MIC.  
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Adding track numbers ———————————————————  
• Recording the numbers automatically  
With CD digital recordings, the numbers are added automatically following the numbers in the  
recording source.  
• Adding your own numbers (at any time except during synchro REC)  
When MANUAL is set using the TRACK MARKING button and the SET button on the main unit or  
remote control is pressed during recording, a number can be added exactly where desired.  
Sampling rate converter——————————————————  
The unit incorporates a sampling rate converter to ensure that the original digital signals will be recorded  
regardless of the sampling frequency (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) of the recording source.  
Microphone connections —————————————————  
Use a microphone equipped with a standard plug.  
Microphone  
purchased separately  
MIC  
6.3 mm diameter  
• If the microphone has an  
standard plug  
ON/OFF switch, set it to ON.  
NOTICE  
• To prevent the erasure of important recordings  
Each recording MD comes with an accidental erasure prevention knob to ensure that important  
recordings will be not erased by mistake. After recording or editing material, slide the knob on the  
cartridge side to the open position. This prevents recording over or editing of the existing material.  
To proceed with recording over or editing, return the knob to the closed position.  
Accidental erasure prevention knob  
Set the knob to the open  
position to prevent existing  
Set the knob to the closed  
position to record or edit.  
material from being erased  
accidentally.  
• When sticking adhesive labels onto MD cartridges for use  
Adhere the label securely all the way to the edge of the cartridge so that it will not peel off. If the  
label protrudes from its adhesion area or is not adhered properly, it may not be possible to eject the  
MD or some other trouble may result.  
Analog signals are recorded when the line input and mic input signals are mixed and recorded.  
The recording input level must be adjusted.  
The “DISC PROTECTED” display appears 3 times and then is released when recording operations  
are performed for a MD whose accidental erasure prevention knob has been set to the open position.  
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Manual Recording  
(When analog signals  
are supplied)  
6
1
3
4
2
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAE  
REC  
SRT  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
1 Insert the recording MD.  
•
Insert the MD with its label side facing up.  
Flashing  
2 Establish the rec pause mode.  
MD  
•
The remaining recording time on the MD and  
The record mode indicator lamp flashes.  
appear in the display window.  
REC  
REC  
REC  
PAUSE  
START  
•
All the REC SOURCE SELECTOR lamps flash when none of the REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
buttons have been selected.  
Flashing  
3 Select (one of) the recording sources.  
•
DIGITAL : For recording the sound of a unit which has been connected to the OPTICAL IN  
connector (digital input)  
MIXING  
LINE  
•
CD  
: For recording the CDs inserted into CD1, CD2 and/or CD3 (when the CD pitch  
control is set to OFF for the digital input)  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
Note: Analog recording is performed for CD+LINE or CD+MIC mixing even  
when the CD pitch control has been set to OFF.  
•
•
LINE  
MIC  
: For recording the sound of a unit which has been connected to the LINE IN  
connector (analog input)  
: For recording the sound from a microphone which has been connected to the MIC  
jack (analog input)  
• Press the same button again  
to clear the selection.  
•
If a source has already been selected, its corresponding lamp will light. The lamp of the selected  
source stops flashing and lights. The other lamps go off.  
4 When analog signals are supplied, adjust the recording level.  
Lamp lights.  
• Adjust the volume in such a way that the 0 dB display  
is not exceeded when the loudest sound is supplied.  
REC LEVEL  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
MIN  
MAX  
OVER  
(The sound will be recorded with some distortion if the  
display (red) lights continuously.)  
5 Play the sound of the source to be recorded.  
•
If the CD1 button is pressed when CDs serve as the source, the tracks are recorded in the follow-  
ing sequence: CD1 = CD2 = CD3.  
6 Press the REC START button to start the recording.  
•
Press the TRACK MARKING button on the remote control to allocate track numbers during  
recording.  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
• When MD recording is completed  
After “UTOC WRITING” is displayed, operation stops automatically.  
Press the REC STOP button to stop the recording at any time.  
• DIGITAL INPUT lamps  
These lamps light as follows in the rec pause or recording mode.  
•
DIGITAL : 32 kHz–48 kHz lights depending on the sampling frequency of the recording  
source.  
•
CD  
:
44.1 kHz lights  
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When DIGITAL IN UNLOCK is scrolled and displayed, the OPTICAL IN connector is not connected  
to the source unit.  
In the case of an MD with some remaining space, the end of the last track recorded is automatically  
searched, and recording is commenced immediately.  
To record over all the existing tracks, erase all the tracks using the ALL ERASE function (see page  
40), and then proceed with the new recordings.  
Upon completion of the MD recording, “UTOC WRITING” is displayed. Operating any button while  
this message is displayed may render the MD unusable.  
Always wait for “UTOC WRITING” to be cleared before proceeding with the next operation.  
When digital input signals are supplied, they will be recorded in their original digital form. There is  
no need to adjust their recording level.  
CD Recording (single-action recording)  
CD play and MD recording are started simultaneously.  
-1  
-2  
1
2
1
3
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD EC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
1 Select and stop the CD to be recorded.  
Example: When recording CD1  
•
Only the selected CD is recorded.  
2 Insert the recording MD.  
•
Insert the MD with its label side facing up.  
3 Press the CD REC button to start the recording.  
CD REC  
•
CD play and MD recording start simultaneously. This is called synchro recording. Recording  
starts from track 1.  
Remaining play time of  
track being recorded  
Remaining recording  
time on MD  
CD  
MD  
TOC REC  
DIGITAL  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
“DIGITAL” is displayed.  
•
When a CD is recorded, its digital signals are recorded in their original form. A track mark is  
automatically placed where one track changes to the next, and the track number also changes.  
• When MD recording is completed  
After “UTOC WRITING” is displayed, operation stops automatically. It also stops automatically  
when CD play finishes. CD play is transferred to the next tray.  
• To check a track number during recording  
Press DISPLAY/CHARA button (or DISPLAY MODE on the remote control).  
Main unit  
Remote control  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
Remaining time of  
track being recorded  
‰
\
Remaining recording time on MD  
«
CD number and track number ‰ MD track number  
The mode changes each  
time this is pressed.  
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• To stop the recording at any time  
Press the 7 (stop) button. The recording mode is released after “UTOC WRITING” is displayed.  
There is no need to adjust the recording level (for a digital recording).  
Recording is not possible while a CD or MD is playing.  
When the CD REC button is pressed, the function is automatically switched to “CD.” This means  
that when the CD to be recorded has been selected, recording can proceed straightaway.  
Upon completion of the MD recording, “UTOC WRITING” is displayed. Operating any button while  
this message is displayed may render the MD unusable.  
Always wait for “UTOC WRITING” to be cleared before proceeding with the next operation.  
CD Recording (1st TRACK recording)  
Only the first tracks on the CDs can be recorded on the MD.  
-1  
-2  
4
1
2
3
2
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
RC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
1 Insert CDs into CD1, CD2 and CD3 in the order in which their first  
tracks are to be recorded.  
•
Once the first track of a CD has been recorded, another track on that CD can be substituted during  
recording. The substituted CD track is recorded after the last CD.  
2 Select CD1 and establish the stop mode.  
Example: When recording from CD1 (CD whose first track is to be recorded first)  
3 Insert the recording MD.  
•
Insert the MD with its label side facing up.  
4 Press the 1st TRACK REC button to start recording.  
1st TRACK  
REC  
•
CD play and MD recording start simultaneously. Only the first track on the CD is recorded.  
CD  
MD  
TOC REC  
DIGITAL  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
•
When a CD is recorded, its digital signals are recorded in their original form. A track mark is  
automatically placed where one track changes to the next, and the track number also changes.  
• When MD recording is completed  
After “UTOC WRITING” is displayed, operation stops automatically. It also stops automatically  
when play of the last CD finishes.  
• To stop the recording at any time  
Press the 7 (stop) button.  
The recording mode is released after “UTOC WRITING” is displayed.  
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There is no need to adjust the recording level (for a digital recording).  
Upon completion of the MD recording, “UTOC WRITING” is displayed. Operating any button while  
this message is displayed may render the MD unusable.  
Always wait for “UTOC WRITING” to be cleared before proceeding with the next operation.  
This unit uses a microcomputer to perform a large number of operations. If the unit fails to operate  
no matter which button is pressed, disconnect the power cord, and then wait a few moments before re-  
connecting it.  
CD Recording (LISTENING EDIT recording)  
Selected tracks can be programmed and recorded.  
a
b
-1  
-2  
·
3
4
4
1
2
1
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDI
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
1 First, select and stop the CD to be recorded.  
Example: When recording CD1  
•
Only the selected CD is recorded.  
2 Insert the recording MD.  
•
Insert the MD with its label side facing up.  
3 Press the LISTENING EDIT button.  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
•
Start play from the first track, “LISTENING EDIT” is scrolled and displayed, and the play time of  
the first track and remaining recording time on the MD are displayed. MD is set to the rec pause  
mode.  
4 Program the tracks (while the CD is playing).  
a. When the track now playing is to be recorded  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
•
The track is stored in the memory, and operation moves on to  
the next track.  
b. When the track is not to be recorded  
SKIP  
•
The track is not stored in the memory, and operation moves on  
to the next track.  
• When the first track has been stored in the memory  
Remaining recording time on MD  
Play time of second track  
CD  
MD  
REC  
DIGITAL  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
“1” is cleared from the music calendar.  
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When there is not much recording time left on the MD, the tracks which can be recorded are auto-  
matically searched (on all the CDs).  
• If a track which can be  
recorded is found, its  
play time is displayed.  
Press the LISTENING  
EDIT button to  
• If no track which can  
be recorded is found,  
recording will start  
from program 1.  
program the track.  
When up to 32 tracks are programmed, recording starts from program 1.  
The same applies when the programming for all the CDs is completed.  
• When MD recording is completed  
After “UTOC WRITING” is displayed, operation stops automatically. It also stops automatically  
when play of the last CD finishes.  
• To stop the recording at any time  
Press the 7 (stop) button.  
The recording mode is released after “UTOC WRITING” is displayed.  
Track marking ———————————————————————  
The mode can be switched from AUTO to MANUAL or vice versa by pressing the TRACK MARKING  
button on the remote control.  
• When AUTO has been set:  
•
Whenever playback advances from one track to another during digital recording, the track number  
at the MD side is automatically incremented by 1.  
•
Whenever no sound at the playback side continues for 3 or more seconds during analog recording,  
the track number at the MD side is automatically incremented by 1.  
• When MANUAL has been set:  
•
The track number at the MD side remains unchanged whether digital recording or analog  
recording is performed.  
•
The track number at the MD side is automatically incremented by 1 by pressing the SET button  
on the remote control or unit at the desirable location.  
There is no need to adjust the recording level (for a digital recording).  
Up to 32 tracks can be included in the programming. The same track cannot be programmed twice.  
If a CD has no tracks which are to be recorded, remove it from the CD tray.  
Upon completion of the MD recording, “UTOC WRITING” is displayed. Operating any button while  
this message is displayed may render the MD unusable.  
Always wait for “UTOC WRITING” to be cleared before proceeding with the next operation.  
Mixing Recording  
2
6
1
3
4
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PA
REC  
STT  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
Lamp lights.  
1 Insert the recording MD.  
•
Insert the MD with its label side facing up.  
REC  
REC  
PAUSE  
START  
2 Establish the rec pause mode.  
The remaining recording time on the MD and MD  
All the REC SOURCE SELECTOR lamps flash.  
appear in the display window.  
REC  
•
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Flashing  
3 Select two recording sources.  
•
•
•
CD + LINE  
CD + MIC  
: To mix and record CD and line input signals  
: To mix and record CD and mic input signals  
MIXING  
LINE  
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
LINE + MIC : To mix and record line input and mic input signals  
CD  
MIC  
•
•
The lamps of the selected sources stop flashing and light. The other lamp goes off.  
Since analog signals are recorded, the REC LEVEL and MIX BALANCE lamps light.  
Example:  
CD + LINE  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
• Press the same button again  
to clear the selection.  
Lamp lights.  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
4 Adjust the recording level and mixing balance.  
MIX BALANCE  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
CD + LINE  
CD + MIC  
CD volume is reduced.  
CD volume is reduced.  
Line input volume is reduced.  
Mic input volume is reduced.  
MIN  
MAX  
LINE + MIC Line input volume is reduced. Mic input volume is reduced.  
•
Adjust the volume in such a way that the 0 dB display of the level meter is not exceeded when the  
loudest sound is supplied.  
5 Play the sound of the source to be recorded.  
•
If the CD1 button is pressed when mixing with a CD and recording the result, the tracks are  
recorded in the following sequence: CD1 = CD2 = CD3.  
6 Press the REC START button to start the recording.  
REC  
REC  
PAUSE  
START  
• When MD recording is completed  
After “UTOC WRITING” is displayed, operation stops automatically. Press the REC STOP button to  
stop the recording at any time.  
Upon completion of the MD recording, “UTOC WRITING” is displayed. Operating any button while  
this message is displayed may render the MD unusable.  
Always wait for “UTOC WRITING” to be cleared before proceeding with the next operation.  
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Operate by following the steps  
below in numeical order.  
MD Editing Functions  
In addition to its recording and play functions, the MD part of this combination unit comes with editing functions. Recorded tracks can be  
joined, divided or erased exactly where required.  
Dividing tracks (DIVIDE function)  
This involves adding a track mark (see Note) at some point during  
the track which is to be made into the start of an additional track  
so that the original track is divided into two tracks.  
Erasing tracks (ERASE function)  
This enables unnecessary tracks, narration, etc. to be erased  
speedily. The erased parts do not remain as silences but are closed  
up by the subsequent tracks.  
Track No.  
Track No.  
1
3
2
1
4
2
3
Track A  
Track A  
Track B  
Track C  
Track C  
Track D  
Track D  
Track A  
Track A  
Track B  
Track B  
Track C  
Track C  
Track D  
Track D  
Erasing  
Track B  
DIVIDE  
1
4
2
3
1
2
3
New tracks can  
be recorded.  
Joining tracks (JOIN function)  
Erasing all the tracks (ALL ERASE  
This involves erasing a track mark and turning two adjoining  
tracks into one track.  
function)  
All the tracks can be erased at once without recording fresh  
material over them.  
Track No.  
Track No.  
1
1
4
3
1
2
3
4
2
3
2
Track A  
Track B  
Track C  
Track D  
Track A  
Track B  
Track C  
Track C  
Track D  
Track D  
ALL  
ERASE  
JOIN  
New tracks can be recorded.  
Track A + Track B  
Moving tracks (MOVE function)  
Giving titles to discs and tracks  
Tracks can be moved around so that they are in the desired  
sequence.  
(TITLE function)  
A title consisting of up to 32 characters can be given to a disc and  
a track. The title given appears in the display window.  
Track No.  
1
1
4
4
2
3
3
Track A  
Track A  
Track B  
Track C  
Track C  
Track D  
Track D  
Track B  
MOVE  
2
Note: Track marks  
These marks are provided to locate the start of each track. Whatever lies between one track mark and  
the next is considered to a track, and the numbers of the tracks (called “track numbers”) are displayed  
in the sequence in which they are to be played.  
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Dividing tracks (DIVIDE function)  
-1  
-1  
1
3
6
4
-1  
5
-2  
5
7
2
·
·
·
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
-2  
-2  
1
4
MD  
1 Insert the MD to be edited, and set the function to “MD.”  
•
The number of tracks and play time are displayed.  
EDIT  
2 Select “DIVIDE.”  
Flashing  
= DIVIDE = JOIN = MOVE = ERASE = ALL ERASE =  
MD EDIT  
DIVIDE  
(back to the beginning)  
• The function changes each  
time this button is pressed.  
3 Press the SET button.  
Now waiting for input  
identifying track to be divided  
Flashing  
SET  
MD  
MD EDIT  
DIVIDE  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
4 Select the track to be divided and play it.  
To return to a  
previous track  
To advance to a  
later track  
•
When the track to be divided is selected using the number button on the remote control corre-  
sponding to the track number, the track is played directly.  
5 Press the SET button at the point where the track is to be divided.  
Example: When dividing the second track  
Flashing  
SET  
MD  
MD EDIT  
DIVIDE  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
•
•
The numbers of the divided track and subsequent track flash on the music calendar, and the  
recording lasting for 4 seconds starting where the track was divided is repeatedly played.  
The jog dial can be used to finely adjust the position where the track is to be divided.  
Movement is possible within the POSITION –128 to 128 range (about 8 seconds before or after  
the position). The recording lasting for 4 seconds starting from the position to which the dividing  
point has been moved is repeatedly played.  
To return to a  
previous track  
To advance to a  
later track  
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EDIT  
6 Press the EDIT button.  
•
“EDITING” appears, and the track number is incremented by 1. The change is stored in the  
memory IC.  
•
Play stops automatically.  
7 Eject the MD. \ The editing mode is now exited.  
•
•
After “UTOC WRITING” is displayed, the MD is ejected.  
The data in the memory IC has been recorded on the MD.  
The editing mode can also be exited by pressing the POWER button in step 7 to turn off the power.  
When the wrong track is selected in step 4  
Before pressing the SET button, turn the jog dial or use the number buttons on the remote control to  
select the track again.  
To stop DIVIDE at any time  
Press the EDIT button. If the SET button has already been pressed as in step 5, first press the  
CANCEL button, and then press the EDIT button.  
Do not disconnect the power cord or subject the unit to the vibration while “UTOC WRITING”  
appears. Doing so may make it impossible to play the MD.  
Joining tracks (JOIN function)  
-1  
1
3
-1  
6
4
5
7
2
·
·
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
-2  
-2  
1
4
MD  
1 Insert the MD to be edited, and set the function to “MD.”  
•
The number of tracks and play time are displayed.  
EDIT  
2 Select “JOIN.”  
= DIVIDE = JOIN = MOVE = ERASE = ALL ERASE =  
Flashing  
MD EDIT  
JOIN  
(back to the beginning)  
• The function changes each  
time this button is pressed.  
3 Press the SET button.  
SET  
Flashing  
MD  
MD EDIT  
JOIN  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
4 Select the track to be joined and play it.  
To return to a  
previous track  
To advance to a  
later track  
•
When the track to be joined is selected using the number button on the remote control correspond-  
ing to the track number, the track is played directly.  
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5 Press the SET button.  
Example: When joining the second track  
SET  
Flashing  
MD  
MD EDIT  
JOIN  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
EDIT  
6 Press the EDIT button.  
•
“EDITING” appears, and the track number is decremented by 1. The change is stored in the  
memory IC.  
•
Play stops automatically.  
7 Eject the MD. \ The editing mode is now exited.  
•
•
After “UTOC WRITING” is displayed, the MD is ejected.  
The data in the memory IC has been recorded on the MD.  
The editing mode can also be exited by pressing the POWER button in step 7 to turn off the power.  
When the wrong track is selected in step 4  
Before pressing the SET button, turn the jog dial or use the number buttons on the remote control to  
select the track again.  
To stop JOIN at any time  
Press the EDIT button. If the SET button has already been pressed as in step 5, first press the  
CANCEL button, and then press the EDIT button.  
Do not disconnect the power cord or subject the unit to the vibration while “UTOC WRITING”  
appears. Doing so may make it impossible to play the MD.  
Moving tracks (MOVE function)  
1 -1  
-1  
4 -1  
6
5
7
2
·
·
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
1
3 · 4  
· 5 -2  
-2  
-2  
MD  
1 Insert the MD to be edited, and set the function to “MD.”  
•
The number of tracks and play time are displayed.  
EDIT  
2 Select “MOVE.”  
MD EDIT  
= DIVIDE = JOIN = MOVE = ERASE = ALL ERASE =  
Flashing  
• The function changes each  
time this button is pressed.  
MOVE  
(back to the beginning)  
3 Press the SET button.  
SET  
MD  
MD EDIT  
MOVE  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
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4 Select the track to be moved.  
Example: When the second track has been selected  
Flashing  
SET  
MD  
MD EDIT  
MOVE  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
1 Select the track.  
2Enter the track selection.  
•
When the track to be moved is selected using the number button on the remote control corre-  
sponding to the track number, the track is played directly.  
5 Select the destination to which the track is to be moved.  
Example: When moving the track to the fourth track  
SET  
Track No.4 flashes.  
MD  
MD EDIT  
L
MOVE  
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
1 Select the track.  
2Enter the track selection.  
•
When the movement destination is selected using the number button on the remote control  
corresponding to the track number at the destination, the track is played directly.  
EDIT  
6 Press the EDIT button.  
•
“EDITING” appears, and the sequence of tracks is changed. The change is stored in the memory  
IC.  
7 Eject the MD. \ The editing mode is now exited.  
•
•
After “UTOC WRITING” is displayed, the MD is ejected.  
The data in the memory IC has been recorded on the MD.  
The editing mode can also be exited by pressing the POWER button in step 7 to turn off the power.  
When the wrong track is selected in step 4 and/or step 5.  
Before pressing the SET button, turn the jog dial or use the number buttons on the remote control to  
select the track again.  
To stop MOVE at any time  
Press the EDIT button. If the movement destination has already been selected as in step 5, first press  
the CANCEL button, and then press the EDIT button.  
Do not disconnect the power cord or subject the unit to the vibration while “UTOC WRITING”  
appears. Doing so may make it impossible to play the MD.  
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Erasing a track (ERASE function)  
-1  
1
3
· 6  
-1  
·
4
5
7
2
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
-2  
-2  
1
4
MD  
1 Insert the MD to be edited, and set the function to “MD.”  
•
The number of tracks and play time are displayed.  
EDIT  
2 Select “ERASE.”  
MD EDIT  
Flashing  
ERASE  
= DIVIDE = JOIN = MOVE = ERASE = ALL ERASE =  
(back to the beginning)  
• The function changes each  
time this button is pressed.  
3 Press the SET button.  
Flashing  
SET  
MD  
MD EDIT  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
ERASE  
R
4 Select the track to be erased and play it.  
To return to a  
previous track  
To advance to a  
later track  
•
When the number button on the remote control corresponding to the track number is pressed, the  
track to be erased is played directly.  
5 Press the SET button.  
Example: When erasing the second track  
Flashing  
SET  
MD  
MD EDIT  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
ERASE  
R
EDIT  
6 Press the EDIT button.  
•
•
“EDITING” appears, and the second track is erased. The change is stored in the memory IC.  
Play stops automatically.  
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7 Eject the MD. \ The editing mode is now exited.  
•
•
After “UTOC WRITING” is displayed, the MD is ejected.  
The data in the memory IC has been recorded on the MD.  
The editing mode can also be exited by pressing the POWER button in step 7 to turn off the power.  
Once a track is erased, the recording cannot be restored.  
Keep the accidental erasure prevention knob on an MD containing important recordings to the open  
position. \ See page 27.  
When the wrong track is selected in step 4  
Before pressing the SET button, turn the jog dial or use the number buttons on the remote control to  
select the track again.  
To stop ERASE at any time  
Press the EDIT button. If the track has already been selected as in step 5, first press the CANCEL  
button twice, and then press the EDIT button.  
Do not disconnect the power cord or subject the unit to the vibration while “UTOC WRITING”  
appears. Doing so may make it impossible to play the MD.  
Erasing all the tracks (ALL ERASE  
function)  
-1  
1
·
4
3
5
2
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
-2  
1
MD  
1 Insert the MD to be edited, and set the function to “MD.”  
•
The number of tracks and play time are displayed.  
EDIT  
2 Select “ALL ERASE.”  
MD EDIT  
= DIVIDE = JOIN = MOVE = ERASE = ALL ERASE =  
Flashing  
(back to the beginning)  
ALL ERASE  
• The function changes each  
time this button is pressed.  
3 Press the SET button.  
SET  
MD  
MD EDIT  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
ALL ERASE  
R
EDIT  
4 Press the EDIT button.  
•
“MD BLANK DISC” appears, and all the tracks are erased. The change is stored in the memory  
IC.  
40  
5 Eject the MD. \ The editing mode is now exited.  
•
•
After “UTOC WRITING” is displayed, the MD is ejected.  
The data in the memory IC has been recorded on the MD.  
The editing mode can also be exited by pressing the POWER button in step 5 to turn off the power.  
To stop the ALL ERASE operation at any time  
Press the EDIT button.  
Do not disconnect the power cord or subject the unit to the vibration while “UTOC WRITING”  
appears. Doing so may make it impossible to play the MD.  
Giving titles to discs and tracks  
(TITLE function)  
-1  
-1  
-1  
1
3
2
4
6
5
7
·
·
(When giving  
a track title)  
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
1
3
3
-2  
·
-2  
5
-2  
·
(When giving  
a track title)  
MD  
1 Insert the MD to be edited, and set the function to “MD.”  
•
The number of tracks and play time are displayed.  
2 Press the “TITLE” button.  
TITLE  
Flashing  
DISC  
TITLE  
MD  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
• Press this when the unit is  
in the stop mode.  
3
• To give a title to a disc (DISC TITLE).  
Press the SET button.  
SET  
Cursor (flashing)  
Character to be input (flashing)  
• To give a title to a track (TRACK TITLE)  
Select the track which is to be given a title, and press the SET  
button.  
SET  
•
The cursor flashes.  
The track number flashes.  
Example: Giving a title to track No.1  
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4 Select the type of characters to be used for the title.  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
Upper-case letters/symbols  
\
≠
Lower-case letters/symbols  
≠
Numbers  
Each time this is pressed, the character  
type changes. (The input characters  
appear in the display window.)  
For details, refer to the character layout table on page 44.  
5 Input the title (using up to 32 characters).  
SET  
To return to a  
previous  
To advance to a  
later character  
character  
1 Select the characters.  
2Enter the selection.  
DISC  
TITLE  
MD  
L
40 30 20 15 10  
6
3
0
R
•
•
•
If the wrong character has been input, clear it using the CANCEL button.  
The preferred title is input by repeating steps 4 and 5.  
To clear a particular character which has been input, use the 1 button to align the cursor with  
the character, and press the CANCEL button. Then, select the correct character and press the SET  
button. In this way, the character can be corrected.  
•
If the ¡ button is pressed when the cursor is positioned as shown in the figure above, a space  
will be input.  
6 Press the TITLE button.  
TITLE  
•
•
The title now appears after “EDITING.” It is stored in the memory IC.  
To give other tracks titles, repeat the procedure starting with step 2.  
7 Eject the MD. \ The editing mode is now exited.  
•
•
After “UTOC WRITING” is displayed, the MD is ejected.  
The data in the memory IC has been recorded on the MD.  
The editing mode can also be exited by pressing the POWER button in step 7 to turn off the power.  
In step 3, only those numbers of the tracks which are recorded on the MD can be selected by the jog  
dial as track numbers.  
To stop operation at any time  
Press the TITLE button in step 2, 3, 4 or 5.  
Up to 5 characters which are being input can be displayed. When the sixth character is input, the  
characters are scrolled forward so that the first character is cleared from the display.  
Do not disconnect the power cord or subject the unit to the vibration while “UTOC WRITING”  
appears. Doing so may make it impossible to play the MD.  
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Editing operations using the remote  
control  
Buttons bearing the same markings as those on the main unit function in exactly the same way as their  
main unit counterparts. This section describes how to use the buttons on the remote control which are not  
provided on the main unit.  
: This is used to enter the editing modes.  
: These are used to select a track  
number or move the cursor while  
characters are being input  
Lamp off  
Lamp on*  
Characters can be  
input as lower-case  
letters.  
Characters can be  
input as upper-  
case letters.  
* The lamp automatically goes off if none of  
the button is pressed for two or more  
minutes.  
The lamp can be turned on or off by pressing  
the button.  
Character input buttons:  
These are used to input alphanumerics directly as  
per the character input mode.  
Spaces and “–” can be input regardless of the  
input mode which has been selected.  
Giving titles to discs and tracks using  
the remote control  
1 Insert the MD to be edited, and press the MD button.  
Open the remote control’s cover.  
2 Press the TITLE button.  
3 -1 (MD stop mode)  
• To give a title to a disc:  
Press the SET button.  
• To give a title to a track:  
Select the track using  
, and press the SET button.  
3 -2 (During MD play)  
Proceed to skipping step 4.  
4 Select upper-case or lower-case letters using the  
button.  
(Lamp off) : Upper-case letters can be input.  
(Lamp on) : Lower-case letters can be input.  
5 Input the title (containing up to 32 characters) using the character  
input buttons.  
•
The characters can be input directly.  
6 Press the ENTER button.  
•
The procedure can also be completed by pressing the TITLE button again.  
7 Eject the MD. \ This completes the editing.  
•
UTOC WRITING flashes, and the MD is ejected.  
When selecting a track using the number buttons on the remote control, keep the remote control’s  
cover closed while using the buttons.  
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Character Layout Table  
This unit enables the titles of the album and tracks to be written for the disc and tracks which have been recorded.  
The characters which can be used for this purpose are shown below.  
Upper-case letters  
Lower-case letters  
Numbers  
A B C D E  
F G H I J  
K L M N O  
P Q R S T  
U V W X Y  
Z
a b c d e  
f g h i j  
k l m n o  
p q r s t  
u v w x y  
z
0 1 2 3 4  
5 6 7 8 9  
(space)  
(space)  
! ” # $  
! ” # $  
% & ’ ( )  
* + , – .  
/ : ; < =  
> ? @  
% & ’ ( )  
* + , – .  
/ : ; < =  
> ? @  
44  
Setting the Clock  
Setting the Present Time  
(to be performed when the unit is to be used for the first time)  
1
2
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
• Example: Setting the time to 1:15 PM (while the power is OFF)  
This unit uses a 12-hour clock to indicate the time.  
1 Press the TIMER/CLOCK button.  
•
The time display is illuminated, and the “hour” display starts flashing.  
Flashes  
TIMER  
/CLOCK  
(When the time is to be re-set, the present time  
will flash.)  
2 Set the clock. (The time changes continuously when the jog dial is  
turned.)  
SET  
To put back the time  
To advance the time  
2 Press the SET button. “  
displayed.  
” is  
1 Use the dial to align the “hour” display  
with “ ”.  
SET  
3 Use the dial to align the “minute”  
display with “ ”.  
4 Press the SET button. “  
Two seconds later, the display darkens.  
” is displayed.  
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• To ascertain the correct time  
Use the time display on your TV screen or call the speaking clock.  
• When a power failure has occurred or the power cord has been  
disconnected  
The time display is cleared, and the “  
re-set the time by previous steps 1 and 2. When the power cord is left disconnected for an extended  
period of time, the time display returns to “ .”  
” flashing display is returned. In a case like this,  
• Setting the time while the power is ON  
After the power has been turned on, press the TIMER/CLOCK button, select the present time display,  
and set the time.  
TIMER  
/CLOCK  
DAILY TIMER  
\
«
Function  
ONCE TIMER  
display  
«
»
Present Time : Select this display and set the time.  
If the CANCEL button is pressed while setting the “minute” display, the flashing “hour” display is  
restored. This function comes in handy for correcting the “hour” display.  
Operate by following the steps  
below in numerical order.  
Timer Operations  
Timer Play (wake-up play)  
1
·
2
4
5
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
3
1 Turn on the power.  
Lamp goes out.  
•
The selected function (“CD” at the time of purchase) is displayed.  
STANDBY  
2 Select the timer mode (DAILY TIMER or ONCE TIMER).  
POWER  
TIMER  
/CLOCK  
DAILY TIMER : The timer is activated every day.  
\
«
Function  
display  
ONCE TIMER : The timer is activated only once.  
«
»
Present Time (“hour” display flashes.)  
• The mode changes each time  
this button is pressed.  
Operating examples  
•
•
Set DAILY TIMER for timer playback.  
Set ONCE TIMER for timer recording.  
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3 Press the SET button.  
The start time flashes.  
SET  
4 Set the timer start time (this unit uses a 12-hour clock).  
Example: When timer play is to start at 7:15AM  
SET  
To put back the time  
1 Use the dial to align the “hour” display  
with “ ”.  
To advance the time  
2 Press the SET button. “  
” is displayed.  
SET  
3 Use the dial to align the “minute”  
display with “ ”.  
4 Press the SET button. “  
” is displayed.  
The end time flashes.  
5 Set the timer end time.  
Example: When timer play is to end at 8:15AM  
SET  
To advance the time  
1 Use the dial to align the “hour” display  
with “ ”.  
To put back the time  
2 Press the SET button. “  
displayed.  
” is  
SET  
3 Use the dial to align the “minute”  
display with “ ”.  
4 Press the SET button. “  
” is displayed.  
«
Continues to page 48 or 49.  
Before proceeding with timer programming, make sure that the present time has been set correctly.  
\ See page 45.  
If the CANCEL button is pressed while setting the “minute” display, the flashing “hour” display is  
restored. This function comes in handy for correcting the “hour” display.  
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Timer Play (wake-up play) (continued)  
8
6
7
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POWER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
Continued from page 47 (while “PLAY?” is flashing)  
6 Press the SET button.  
This display appears when the  
DAILY TIMER play mode is set.  
SET  
The timer programming is displayed once,  
and then the function display is restored.  
DAILY  
•
•
When “REC?” flashes, turn the jog dial to select “PLAY?” flashing.  
The timer programming is displayed once, and then the function display is restored.  
7 Set the function to “CD” or “MD”—whichever disc is to be heard—  
and place the MD or CD in position.  
•
When CD play is set.  
•
When MD play is set.  
MD  
CD  
Place the CD or CDs to be  
heard in position on the CD1,  
CD2 and/or CD3 tray.  
Place the MD to be  
heard in position.  
8 Turn off the power.  
Lamp lights.  
The present time now appears in the display window.  
STANDBY  
Match the connected receiver or other source with the unit’s setting, and adjust the volume to the  
appropriate level. Match the timer with the unit’s timer setting.  
•
•
•
POWER  
Timer play now starts at the programmed start time, and the power is turned off at the programmed  
end time.  
• Clearing a timer operation  
CANCEL  
Turn on the power, press the TIMER/CLOCK button, select the timer mode, and press the CANCEL  
button.  
The DAILY 3(or ONCE 3) display is cleared, and the timer operation is also cleared.  
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Timer Recording (unattended record-  
ing of the sound from a broadcast re-  
ceiver or other component)  
·
9
8
6
7
DIGITAL INPUT  
44.1kHz  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
32kHz  
48kHz  
EDIT  
TITLE  
PLAY MODE  
XU-301 MD-CD COMBINATION DECK  
CD  
CD  
CD  
3
2
1
CANCEL  
SET  
MIXING  
LINE  
3-CD  
EXCHANGE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC  
START  
REC  
STOP  
DIGITAL  
CD  
MIC  
PLAY  
&
REC SOURCE SELECTOR  
MIX BALANCE  
REC LEVEL  
STANDBY  
TIMER CD PITCH CONTROL  
/CLOCK  
1st TRACK  
REC  
LISTENING  
EDIT  
CD  
MD  
POER  
NORMAL SPEED  
LINE  
MIC  
CD  
LINE  
MIN  
MAX  
CD REC  
SKIP  
MIC  
PHONES  
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER  
Continued from page 47 (while “PLAY?” is flashing)  
6 Select “REC?” and press the SET button.  
SET  
1 Select “  
.”  
2 Press the SET button.  
\
7 Select the sound source to be recorded, and press the SET button.  
SOURCE OPT?: Optical digital input  
\
«
SOURCE LINE?: Line input (analog)  
«
When the jog dial is  
turned clockwise  
SOURCE MIC?: Mic input (analog)  
SET  
This display appears when the ONCE TIMER  
play mode is set.  
ONCE  
The timer programming is displayed once,  
and then the function display is restored.  
8 Place the recording MD in position.  
•
Place the MD with its label side facing up, and insert it in the direction of the # or ] mark.  
Lamp lights.  
9 Turn off the power.  
The present time now appears in the display window.  
STANDBY  
Match the timer of the connected source with the unit’s setting. (In the case of the mic input, ensure  
POWER  
that the microphone has been connected to the unit.)  
•
•
•
Recording will now start at the programmed start time, and the power will be turned off at the  
programmed end time.  
When operation is completed once in the ONCE TIMER mode, the timer programming is cleared.  
If digital signals are not supplied when timer recording has been started with digital input signals,  
DIGITAL IN UNLOCK  
“
” is scrolled on the display, and no signals will be recorded.  
When using the timer to record a BS program, for instance, check that the broadcast station with the  
desired program can be tuned in correctly before programming the timer start and end times.  
The timer programming is cleared when the power has failed or the power cord has been discon-  
nected. In a case like this, reset the clock and repeat the timer programming.  
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COMPU LINK Function  
• What is COMPU LINK?  
The COMPU LINK remote control system (or, simply, “COMPU LINK”) serves to enable the kind of simple operations provided by an  
integrated component to be conducted even though this unit is a discrete component.  
These simple operations can be performed by connecting the COMPU LINK-3 SYNCHRO or COMPU LINK-1 SYNCHRO connector on  
each of the components involved.  
Connections  
Operation To perform  
Accessory connecting cords  
• Synchro recording  
Source component  
Recording component  
XU-301BK MD-CD  
combination deck  
XU-301BK MD-  
CD combination  
deck  
• CD player  
Synchro recording  
Amplifier  
CD player  
Example: CD player \ MD-CD combination deck  
The COMPU LINK functions provided with JVC’s products  
come in the form of COMPU LINK-3 or COMPU LINK-1.  
They are compatible, and the difference between them is that  
COMPU LINK-3 has the functions of COMPU LINK-1 and  
some additional functions as well.  
1 Place the CD inside the CD player.  
• Program the tracks if they are to be recorded in a pro-  
grammed sequence.  
• Synchro recording  
With this function, recording starts automatically in synchroni-  
zation with the start of the source playback.  
2 Place the recording MD in the MD-CD  
combination deck.  
3 Press the DIGITAL button (with digital  
connections).  
How to identify the type of  
COMPU LINK function provided  
• Press the LINE button when analog connections have been  
performed.  
COMPU LINK-3  
The type of function is marked above the  
SYNCHRO  
4 Press the REC PAUSE button.  
connector on the rear panel of the product.  
For instance, a product with the COMPU  
LINK-3 SYNCHRO marking supports the  
COMPU LINK-3 function.  
• Always proceed to operate from the stop mode.  
5 Press the PLAY button on the CD player.  
• The CD play and MD-CD combination deck recording now  
start automatically.  
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TEXT COMPU LINK Control System  
This system transfers text information back and forth between the individual components of an audio system, and it enables CD text and MD  
text information to be displayed on the receiver (or amplifier) or on the TV screen, in which case it uses the on-screen display function of the  
receiver (or amplifier). The following operations can be performed by connecting the unit using the TEXT COMPU LINK function.  
• Tracks can be selected by checking their disc and track titles displayed on the TV screen.  
• Disc or track titles can be input for recording MDs using the TV screen.  
• When recording material from a CD which supports the CD TEXT function to an MD, the CD TEXT track title information is recorded in  
its original form onto the MD.  
Connections with amplifier or receiver (refer to page 4)  
To use this control system, the XU-301BK must be connected with the stereo receiver or stereo amplifier following the steps below.  
1. If the stereo receiver or amplifier and this unit have already been plugged into the AC outlets, disconnect their AC power cords.  
2. Connect the receiver and unit as described below using the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) and TEXT COMPU LINK connectors.  
1) COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) connectors: Use the cable with the monaural mini-plugs (black).  
COMPU LINK-3  
SYNCHRO  
Stereo receiver or amplifier  
MODE  
MD TD  
2) TEXT COMPU LINK connectors: Use the cable with the stereo mini-plugs (green).  
TEXT COMPU LINK  
Stereo receiver or amplifier  
(
)
)
1
MASTER UNIT  
(
2
SLAVE UNIT  
IMPORTANT:  
Set the Master/Slave Selector on the rear panel to “2 (SLAVE UNIT).”  
3. Connect the stereo receiver and unit using the cables with RCA pin plugs (see page 4) (and a digital cable if desired: see page 5).  
4. Connect the AC power cords of these components to the AC outlets.  
Notes:  
In order to use the TEXT COMPU LINK function, you must use a JVC receiver (or amplifier) which supports this function and you must  
connect it correctly using the designated cord.  
For further details on how to use the TEXT COMPU LINK function, refer to the Instruction Manual accompanying the receiver (or  
amplifier) which supports this function.  
Connection to CD player or CD changer (refer to page 4 and 5)  
This unit can record CD TEXT information onto an MD when it is directly connected to a CD changer made by JVC which supports the  
TEXT COMPU LINK function. The optical digital cables are used for this connection.  
XU-301 Deck  
CD changer  
DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
(OPTICAL)  
Digital cord  
NOTES:  
Connect the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) connector on the unit to the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) connector on the CD changer.  
Connect the TEXT COMPU LINK connector on the unit to the TEXT COMPU LINK connector on the CD changer.  
Set the master/slave selector on the unit to “1 (MASTER UNIT).”  
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Information on MDs (Minidiscs)  
This is a new digital audio disc format: it has a diameter of 64 mm and enables up to 74 minutes of playback and recording.  
Function of the cartridge  
ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic  
The diameter of the actual disc is 64 mm, making it slightly smaller  
than CD singles. Each disc is housed in a cartridge. The pocket-  
size cartridge measures 68 x 72 mm and is 5 mm thick. It is easy to  
carry about and store. Since the disc is protected by the cartridge, it  
is kept free from dust and dirt, and there is no danger of the disc  
being scratched or exposed to fingerprints due to the shutter which  
is closed at all times except while the disc is being used. All in all,  
these features make the minidisc extremely easy to use.  
Coding)  
Sound contains some elements which are not actually very audible.  
For instance, when the sound is soft, it is hard to hear the bass and  
treble. Also, during or immediately after a passage of loud sound,  
soft sounds cannot be heard even though they may be there. A  
technique called ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) is  
used with MDs to select or dispense with sounds on the basis of our  
acoustic characteristics so that the data is compressed into a small  
quantity. It compresses the data to be recorded into about one-fifth  
of the original data so that it can be stored even on a small-size MD.  
(dB)  
+20  
Cartridge  
Sharp  
Disc  
0
Sensitivity of -20  
our ears  
-40  
Shutter  
-60  
Dull  
5k 10k 15k  
(Hz)  
20 50 100  
500 1k  
Two types of discs available  
MDs come in two types: the recording MD which can be used for  
recording, and the play-only MD which can be used for playback  
only. Both types use the same system for playback: a laser beam is  
directed onto the disc and the signals are read out by its reflection.  
However, the system for recording is different.  
Low | Sound range \ High  
Sound range and sensitivity of our ears  
Sound jump guard memory  
When an MD is played, a function (sound jump guard memory)  
operates to store the data of the track being played instantly in a  
memory to prevent jumps in the sound due to vibration. When the  
disc signals cannot be read by the optical laser because of vibration,  
the function uses the data in the “sound jump guard memory” to  
ensure that there are no breaks in the sound actually heard.  
Play-only MDs  
This type of MD is used for pre-recorded MDs available on the  
market. It cannot be used for recording. As with CDs, data is  
recorded by the presence or absence of small indentations called  
pits. A disc with this kind of recording system is called an “optical  
disc.”  
Optical pickup  
SOUND  
STOP  
Sound jump  
guard memory  
Play-only MD  
During normal play  
When vibration has occurred  
Recording MDs  
This is the “blank” type of MD which can be used for recording. Its  
data is recorded using magnetism which is easily processed so that  
recordings can be made again and again. By using a laser beam to  
heat spots on its surface to cancel out the magnetism, the data is  
recorded using a magnetic head. A disc with this kind of recording  
system is called a “magneto-optical disc.”  
UTOC (User Table of Contents)  
In addition to the data of its tracks, a recording MD comes with the  
UTOC contents facility. This records the position of each track, the  
breaks between the tracks, the track sequence, etc., and tracks can be  
searched quickly by viewing these contents. During editing, all that  
changes is the UTOC contents: the tracks themselves need not be re-  
recorded.  
UTOC  
Contents  
1. Track A: Page 9  
2. Track B: Page 6  
Track details  
3. Track C: Page 10  
•
•
•
Recording MD  
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MD (Minidisc) Error Messages  
Error message  
Significance  
Remedy  
MD BLANK DISC  
An MD with nothing recorded on it has  
been inserted.  
Replace with a pre-recorded MD unless  
something is to be recorded onto the blank  
MD.  
CANNOT JOIN  
An attempt has been made to join tracks  
which cannot be joined.  
This is due to limitations on the MD system.  
(See page 54.)  
DISC ERROR  
DISC FULL  
Trouble with MD (damage).  
Replace the MD.  
The MD does not have enough available  
time. The track number has exceeded 254.  
Replace with another recording MD.  
DISC PROTECTED  
EMERGENCY STOP  
The MD has been set to the accidental  
erasure prevention mode.  
Slide the MD’s accidental erasure preven-  
tion knob so that the hole is blocked.  
An error occurred during recording.  
Stop operation by pressing the 7 (stop)  
button, and perform the operation again.  
MD NO DISC  
An MD has not been inserted.  
Insert an MD.  
NON AUDIO CANNOT COPY  
An attempt was made to digitally copy a  
CD-ROM (or video CD, etc.).  
Stop the recording.  
PLAYBACK DISC  
An attempt was made to record or edit a  
play-only MD.  
Replace with a recording MD.  
TRACK PROTECTED  
The track is protected.  
This cannot be released by this unit.  
Release it at the unit which originally  
protected the track.  
SCMS CANNOT COPY  
An attempt was made to digitally record a  
digitally recorded source.  
Set to analog recording.  
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Restrictions Imposed by MDs (Minidiscs)  
MDs use their own system to record information which is different from conventional cassette tapes and DAT tapes. This system has a  
number of restrictions which sometimes give rise to the following symptoms. These symptoms do not, however, indicate that something is  
wrong with the product.  
Symptom  
Cause  
The number of tracks which can be recorded on an MD is limited, and this has nothing to  
do with the recording time. Track numbers 255 and above cannot be recorded.  
“DISC FULL” is displayed even though the  
recording time displayed for the MD has not  
been used up.  
When some of the MD recordings are erased and replaced with new recording repeatedly,  
empty areas are formed on parts of the disc. When a recording is made on this kind of disc,  
the data of a track is divided in bits and pieces among and recorded on these empty areas.  
When the number of these divided areas increases, “DISC FULL” may be displayed during  
recording. If the data is divided so that some parts are less than 8 seconds in length, it may  
not be possible to use the JOIN function to join the track concerned. In addition, the  
remaining time will not increase even if these parts are erased. The sound of tracks which  
have been divided up in bits and pieces and recorded may break up during rapid advance or  
rapid reverse operations.  
“DISC FULL” is displayed despite sufficient  
leeway in track numbers and recording time.  
It is sometimes not possible to use the JOIN  
function.  
The remaining time is not increased even  
though tracks are deleted.  
The sound is sometimes skipped during rapid  
advance or rapid reverse operations.  
Recording on an MD is not possible unless there are successive spaces at least 2 seconds in  
length. For this reason, a shorter recording time will be displayed for an MD with a large  
number of short empty areas.  
The recorded time and the remaining time  
together do not equal the recording time  
displayed for the MD.  
Restriction on Copying Digital Material  
Due to copyright and other considerations, the following restriction is now in place for MDs onto which the digital signals of CDs have been  
copied.  
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)  
MDs can digitally record the clear sound of CDs. However, it is now not possible to copy the digital signals of an MD recorded in this way  
onto another MD using another unit. In other words, copies of copies cannot be made. This restriction is known as SCMS (Serial Copy  
Management System).  
This unit is designed to comply with this restriction.  
OK  
NO  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
The copyright laws allow recordings to be made for the personal enjoyment of the individual user but they do not allow such recordings to be  
used for other any purposes without permission from the holder of the copyrights.  
MDs on which CD sound has been recorded using this unit cannot be digitally copied by other units.  
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Check out the points below before  
requesting repairs or servicing.  
Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedial action/check  
Ref.  
20  
No sound.  
•An MD with nothing recorded on it has been •Replace the MD on which tracks have been  
inserted. (“BLANK DISC” is displayed.)  
recorded.  
45-47  
12  
The time display flashes in the  
display window.  
•A power failure has occurred or the power  
cord has been disconnected.  
•Set the clock and re-program the timer.  
Play fails to start  
•The CD has been inserted upside down.  
•Condensation has formed on the lens.  
•The CD is scratched.  
•Insert it properly with the label side facing  
up.  
•Turn on the power and wait for a couple of  
hours.  
Specific parts are not played  
properly.  
•Replace the CD.  
20  
21  
27  
The inserted MD is ejected.  
MD cannot be inserted.  
No recording.  
•The MD was not inserted properly.  
•An MD has already been inserted.  
•Re-insert the MD by pushing it gently until  
it clicks into position.  
•Press the 0 button, eject the MD, and insert  
another MD.  
•The MD is set to the accidental erasure  
prevention mode (“DISC PROTECTED” is  
displayed).  
•Slide the accidental erasure prevention knob  
so that the hole is blocked.  
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Timer fails to start.  
•Present time is not correct.  
•Set the time properly.  
•The timer display ( ) fails to appear.  
•Press the TIMER button so that the timer  
display ( ) appears.  
8
9
No remote control operations.  
•The dry batteries in the remote control have  
discharged.  
•Replace them with two fresh batteries (R03  
or size “AAA”or UM4).  
•The remote control sensor is exposed to  
direct sunlight or some other intense source  
of light.  
•Operate the remote control where it will not  
be exposed to direct sunlight, a lighting  
fixture or some other intense source of light.  
• If the unit fails to operate properly even when the remedial action suggested above has  
been taken:  
This unit uses a microcomputer to perform a large number of operations. If it fails to operate no matter which button is pressed, disconnect  
the power cord, and then wait a few moments before re-connecting it. Then set the time and re-program the timer.  
If something important is going to be recorded, always test-record first to check that the recording turns out properly before proceeding  
with the actual recording.  
The manufacturer assumes no liability whatsoever for any damages resulting from missed opportunities while conducting recording,  
playback or CD play operations due to malfunctioning of or trouble in the unit, or for any incidental damage.  
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The unit’s specifications and exte-  
rior are subject to change without  
notice due to improvements.  
Main Specifications  
CD Player Section  
System Compact disc digital audio system  
Readout system Non-contact optical readout (using semiconductor laser)  
Error correction system CIRC  
Number of channels  
2
Pitch control ±12%  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) 0.009%  
Dynamic range (1 kHz) 90 dB  
Signal-to-noise ratio 94 dB  
Frequency response 8Hz ~ 20 kHz  
Wow and flutter Less than measurable limit  
MD Recorder Section  
System Mini-disc digital audio system  
Recording system Magnetic field modulation overwrite system  
Signal readout system Non-contact optical system using semiconductor laser (λ = 780nm)  
Sound compression system ATRAC system  
Number of channels  
2
Wow and flutter Less than measurable limit  
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz  
Frequency response 8 Hz ~ 20 kHz  
Inputs: Analog (LINE IN) Minimum input level: 300 mV (Full scale –12 dB)/50 kΩ  
Digital (optical) Input level: –23 dBm – –15 dBm  
Microphone Minimum input level: 3 mV (Full scale –12 dB)/600-10 kΩ matching  
impedance  
Dynamic range (1 kHz) 88 dB (during play)  
Signal-to-noise ratio 88 dB (during play)  
Timer Section  
Timer system Once-a-day operation (ON/OFF timer)  
Clock display 12-hour display  
Common Specifications  
Output connectors: Analog LINE x 1 set, 2 V/5 kΩ (Full scale)  
Headphones x 1, 4 mW/32 Ω, 8 Ω – 1 kΩ matching impedance  
Digital OPTICAL x 1, –21 dBm ~ –15 dBm  
Other connectors COMPU LINK-3/SYNCHRO x 2  
TEXT COMPU LINK x 2  
Power requirements AC 120 V (60 Hz)  
Power consumption 15 W in power ON mode; 6 W in STANDBY mode  
Dimensions 17-3/16" x 5 x 12-1/2" inches (W x H x D)  
(435 x 127 x 316 mm)  
Mass Approx. 13.3 lbs (6.0 kg)  
Accessories  
Remote control (RM-XU301U) (1)  
R03, size “AAA” or UM4 dry batteries (to check operation of remote control) (2)  
Pin cords (2)  
COMPU LINK-3 cable (1)  
TEXT COMPU LINK cable (1)  
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