Kenwood MD R2 User Manual

MINIDISC DECK  
MODEL  
MD-R2  
OPERATION MANUAL  
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.  
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.  
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.  
FOR YOUR RECORDS  
For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss  
or theft, please record below the model number and  
serial number which are located on the rear of the unit.  
Please retain this information.  
Model number___________________________  
Serial number ___________________________  
Date of purchase ________________________  
Place of purchase________________________  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
The exclamation point within an  
equilateral triangle is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of im-  
portant operating and maintenance  
(servicing) instructions in the litera-  
ture accompanying the appliance.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead  
symbol, within an equilateral tri-  
angle, is intended to alert the user  
to the presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage” within the  
product’s enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a  
risk of electric shock to persons.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO  
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  
BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS  
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-  
NEL.  
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or per-  
formance of procedures other than those  
specified herein may result in hazardous radia-  
tion exposure.  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE  
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS  
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-  
TURE.  
WARNING  
Note:  
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications  
to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could  
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener-  
gy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full  
compliance with the copyright laws of the United States  
and that prior permission be obtained from copyright  
owners whenever necessary.  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
MD-R2  
FEATURES  
Recordings start automatically when the external  
sound source starts to produce sound.  
Comes with a sound synchro recording function, which allows  
the unit to automatically begin recording when the external  
equipment starts playing back. Lets you make MiniDisc  
recordings easily.  
Supports various types of digital/analog equipment  
Two digital input jacks and two analog input jacks are built  
in. They allow the unit to be connected to stereos or head-  
phone stereos.  
DAT tapes can be digitally recorded directly onto  
a MiniDisc.  
The MiniDisc unit has a built-in sampling rate convertor  
which allows the unit to be connected to various types of  
digital equipment. You can record from a large variety of  
digital formats.  
Track selection with a jog dial  
A jog dial makes it much easier to control the MD unit. It is  
easy to select track numbers or enter characters.  
Timer function/date stamp function  
If the unit is used with other equipment that also has a timer  
function, timer recording and timer playback are possible.  
Also, the year, month, day, and time are automatically  
recorded on the MiniDisc.  
The recording time is doubled if you record in the  
monaural mode.  
Comes with a monaural long-recording mode which doubles  
the recording time. Best suited for recording monaural broad-  
casts or talk programmes.  
PRECAUTIONS  
General  
Installation location  
Do not install the unit in the following places.  
Otherwise, it may cause trouble or accidents.  
Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or  
insecticides on the unit.  
Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures  
higher than 60oC (140oF) or to extreme low temperatures.  
Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic  
fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical  
equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which  
generates electrical noise.  
Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it  
from the AC outlet, since pulling the jack can damage  
internal wires.  
Places exposed to vibration  
Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into the  
set, contact your dealer.  
Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration,  
and do not place anything on the top of the unit.  
If the unit does not work properly while in use, press the  
POWER button to turn the power off, then disconnect  
the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Plug the AC power  
cord back in, and then press the POWER button to turn  
the power on.  
Places exposed to direct sun-  
light for many hours  
Hot places  
Extremely cold places  
If a lightning storm is taking place near you, it is  
suggested that you disconnect the AC power cord from  
the AC outlet for safety.  
Places exposed to high humidity.  
Places exposed to excessive dust.  
Poorly ventilated places.  
Places exposed to water, for example, a bathroom.  
Places near objects which generate magnetism or  
electric noise.  
Warning:  
The voltage used must be the same as that specified on  
this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage than that  
which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or  
other type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not be  
held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this  
unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.  
Condensation  
In the following cases, condensation (water droplets) may  
form inside of the unit (optical section).  
Just after lighting a gas stove.  
When the unit is put in a room where steam or moisture  
is present.  
When the unit is carried from a cool place (room) to a  
warm room.  
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MD-R2  
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
Front panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11  
TOC DISC TRACK DATE  
12  
4
0dB OVER  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
RANDOM  
1
8
2
3
4
5
6
7
AM  
PM  
9
10  
12  
13  
9 10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
MONO LP PRGM  
TIMER REC CLOCK  
14 1516 17 18  
21 22  
19  
20  
23  
24 25 26  
27  
28  
29  
30 31 32 33  
34 35 36 37  
1. TOC Indicator: TOC  
2. Total Time Indicator  
3. Disc Name Indicator  
4. Track Name Indicator  
5. Date Indicator  
16. Repeat Indicator:  
33. Input Select Button  
17. Remaining Time Indicator  
18. Random Play Indicator  
19. Timer Playback/Timer Record-  
ing Indicator  
34. Program Button  
35. Jog Dial (Next/Previous)  
36. Enter Button  
37. Delete/Clear/Timer Button  
6. Level Meter/Character Informa-  
tion Display  
20. Clock Indicator  
21. Eject Button:  
7. Recording Level Indicator  
8. Recording Level Too High Indi-  
cator  
22. Remote Sensor  
23. Cue/Review Button:  
24. Display/Character Button  
25. Name/TOC Edit Button  
26. Record Level Control  
27. Headphone Level Control  
28. Headphone Jack  
/
9. Music Calendar  
10. More Tracks Indicator  
11. Pause Indicator:  
12. Record Indicator: ●  
13. Play Indicator:  
29. Power Button  
14. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indi-  
cator  
15. Program Indicator  
30. Stop Button: ■  
31. Play/Pause Button:  
32. Record Button: ●  
Rear panel  
1. AC Power Cord  
2. Coaxial Input Jack  
(Digital)  
3. Optical Input/Output Jacks  
(Digital)  
4. Line Input/Output Jacks  
(Analog)  
5. Reset Button  
1
3
5
2
4
3
MD-R2  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Names of controls  
1. Remote Control Transmitter Window  
2. Direct Key Buttons  
3. Play Mode Button  
4. Music Scan Button  
5. Input Select Button  
6. Display Button  
1
7. Time Button  
8. Auto Mark Button  
9. Track Down/Review Button:  
10. Track Up/Cue Button:  
11. Power Button  
12. Program Button  
13. Clear Button  
14. Synchro Record Button: ●  
15. Record Cancel Button  
16. Record Mode Button  
17. Record Button: ●  
2
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
3
/
4
/
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
18. Play/Pause Button:  
19. Stop Button: ■  
Loading the batteries for the remote control  
1
2
1
2
Remove the battery compartment cover.  
Insert 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar)  
into the battery compartment.  
When inserting the batteries, push them toward the battery  
terminals.  
Placing the batteries the wrong way round may cause the unit  
to malfunction.  
3
Replace the battery compartment cover.  
Battery removal:  
Push the batteries toward the battery terminals and remove  
them.  
Precautions for battery use:  
Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the  
battery compartment.  
Replace all batteries with new ones at the same time.  
Remove the batteries if weak or if the unit is not in use for  
long periods to prevent potential damage due to battery  
leakage.  
3
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Caution:  
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).  
Proper use of the remote control  
Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor within 30o  
with no obstacles, and operate as shown.  
Notes concerning use:  
Replace the batteries if the control distance decreases or  
operation becomes erratic.  
8" - 20’ (0.2 - 6 m)  
Periodically clean the transmitter window on the remote  
control and the sensor on the main unit with a soft cloth.  
Exposing the sensor on the main unit to strong light may  
interfere with operation. Change the lighting or the direction  
of the unit.  
Keep the remote control away from moisture, excessive heat,  
shock, and vibrations.  
The remote control’s usable range is between 8" (0.2 m) and  
20’ (6 m) away from the sensor.  
15  
15  
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MD-R2  
CONNECTIONS  
Digital and analog connections  
This unit can be connected to your equipment by making a digital or analog connection.  
When recording the playback signals from other equipment using this unit  
Digital connection  
Analog connection  
Digital equipment with an optical output jack  
or a coaxial output jack  
Stereo system, CD player, MD player, MD recorder,  
DAT, DSS tuner, etc.  
Equipment with line output jacks or a head-  
phone jack  
CD player, headphone stereo, radio cassette player,  
stereo system, video, etc.  
Digital signals, such as those from a CD  
player, can be recorded as analog signals.  
Can be recorded with high fidelity, without  
converting the original digital signals.  
When listening to a recording on this unit or recording its output on other equipment  
Digital connection  
Analog connection  
Equipment with line input jacks  
Stereo system, radio cassette recorder, video, etc.  
Digital equipment with an optical input jack  
Stereo system, MD recorder, DAT, etc.  
Played back or recorded from with analog  
signals.  
Can be played back or recorded from with  
high fidelity, without converting the original  
digital signals.  
Depending on the digital equipment, the sampling frequency may be different (DAT etc.) from this unit’s sampling  
frequency. This unit supports these digital devices using an automatic switching function (Sampling rate converter: 32  
kHz, 48 kHz 44.1 kHz automatically switched).  
About the connecting cables  
The type of cables required to make connections depends on the type of signal (digital/analog) and input/output jacks on  
the equipment being connected to the MD recorder.  
Check the shape of the jacks carefully before making connections.  
Jacks to be connected  
Digital connection  
Cables used  
Jacks on this unit  
Square plug  
Square plug  
OPTICAL  
Model: AD-M3DC  
(available separately)  
Optical input/output,  
digital input/output, etc.  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
IN 1  
Round plug  
Square plug  
Optical input/output,  
digital input/output, etc.  
Model: AD-M1DC  
(available separately)  
COAXIAL  
Yellow  
Yellow  
COAXIAL  
IN 2  
Pin plug  
Pin plug  
Digital output etc.  
Commercially available video coaxial cable  
Pin plug  
Pin plug  
Analog connection  
L
R
LINE OUT LINE IN  
Line input/output,  
AUX input/output, etc.  
Connecting cable included with this unit  
Stereo mini-plug  
Pin plug  
L
L
R
R
PHONES  
Commercially available audio  
connecting cable  
Headphones etc.  
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MD-R2  
(Continued)  
When making a digital connection  
When making an analog connection  
When connecting the unit to equipment  
that has square/round optical jacks:  
When connecting the unit to equipment  
that has line jacks:  
Connect the other equipment to the “OPTICAL  
jacks” on the back of this main unit.  
Connect the other equipment to the “ANALOG  
jacks” on the back of this main unit.  
MD/CD player, etc.  
OPTICAL  
ANALOG  
LINE OUT LINE IN  
OUT  
IN 1  
L
L
To the optical  
output jack  
When it’s  
a round  
optical  
jack  
R
R
AD-M3DC  
Connecting cable  
included with this unit  
Connecting cable  
included with this unit  
AD-M1DC  
When connecting this unit to  
other equipment for playback  
To the optical  
output jack  
To the line  
input (left) jack  
To the line  
output (left) jack  
When connecting  
this unit to a  
recorder/player  
To the line  
input (right) jack  
To the line  
output (right) jack  
To the optical  
input jack  
Stereo, DAT, MD recorder, etc.  
with an optical input/output jack  
Stereo, radio cassette  
player, etc. with line  
input/output jacks  
If this unit is connected to a stereo, the digital audio  
section of a CD (or other digital source) can be  
recorded. When recording from a cassette tape, radio  
broadcast, etc. an analog connection is required.  
When connecting this unit to equipment  
that only has a headphone jack:  
When connecting this unit to equipment  
that has a coaxial jack:  
Connect the other equipment to the "LINE IN  
jacks" on the back of this main unit.  
Connect the other equipment to the “COAXIAL  
jack” on the back of this main unit.  
The coaxial connection is only an input to this unit.  
LINE IN  
L
COAXIAL  
IN 2  
R
Commercially  
available audio  
connecting  
cable  
Commercially available  
video coaxial cable  
To the digital  
output jack  
To the headphone jack  
Headphone stereo, radio  
cassette player, CD player,  
etc.  
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MD-R2  
(Continued)  
Connecting the AC power cord  
If you will not be using this unit for a prolonged period of  
time, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Even  
when the power is turned off, a small amount of current is  
still consumed.  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
To an AC outet  
How to turn the power on or off  
POWER  
POWER  
Press the  
or  
button.  
POWER  
POWER  
CLOCK  
When the power is turned on, the display will change.  
Press it again to turn the power off.  
How to read the display  
Various messages, describing the operations and contents of  
MiniDiscs are displayed in the display section.  
To change the brightness of the dis-  
play  
Indicators of the playback  
and recording operations  
Turn the power on and hold down the DIS-  
PLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button for more  
than two seconds.  
Area where track names and  
disc names are displayed.  
During playback it becomes a  
level meter.  
Music calendar  
Shows the number of tracks  
recorded on an MD.  
DISPLAY/CHARACTER  
DISPLAY  
The "DIMMER ON" display will appear, and the  
display will be dimmer.  
TOC DISC TRACK DATE  
12  
4
0dB OVER  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
RANDOM  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
AM  
PM  
To return to the original brightness, hold down the  
DISPLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button for more  
than two seconds.  
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
MONO LP PRGM  
TIMER REC CLOCK  
Area where playing time,  
track numbers and the  
time are displayed  
Display related to playback  
Display related to recording  
DISPLAY/CHARACTER  
DISPLAY  
The "DIMMER OFF" display will appear, and the  
Display related to the timer  
original brightness is retrieved.  
Jog Dial  
The jog dial on the main unit can be used to select track numbers (page 11) or to select characters (page 26).  
Jog dial  
Track  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
number  
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
The track  
number decreases.  
When the dial is turned gently, it will stop at an angle  
of about 15o. This has the same effect as pressing the  
The track  
number increases.  
/
button on the remote control. (Track up/down)  
When the dial is twisted harder, it has the same effect  
as pushing the button on the remote control  
repeatedly. (Track up/down)  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
Track  
number  
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
/
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MD-R2  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
When recording, the date and time are recorded on the Minidisc  
(page 15).  
DELETE/CLEAR  
TIMER  
ENTER  
POWER  
Setting the date  
1
2
3
Press the POWER button to turn the power on and press  
the TIMER button.  
Within 10 seconds, turn the jog dial until “TIME ADJUST”  
appears.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
The unit will enter the date setting mode.  
1
2
4
Set the “year” using the jog dial.  
When you turn the jog dial and let go, the year will change  
up or down by one.  
The year 2000 or later is set as follows:  
[00] indicates the year 2000  
[01] indicates the year 2001  
CLOCK  
The range of dates that can be entered is from January 1,  
1997 to December 31, 2099.  
3
DATE  
5
6
7
Press the ENTER button to set the “year”.  
AM  
CLOCK  
Set the “month” repeating steps 4 and 5.  
Set the “day” repeating steps 4 and 5.  
Date setting mode  
The unit will enter the time setting mode.  
4
5
6
Each time the button is pressed,  
the display will change.  
7
DATE  
AM  
CLOCK  
Time setting mode  
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MD-R2  
(Continued)  
Setting the time  
DELETE/CLEAR  
TIMER  
ENTER  
After step 7, described in the “Setting the date” section  
8
Set the “hour” using the jog dial.  
When you turn the jog dial and let go, the hour will change  
up or down by one. When you turn and hold it, the hour will  
change continuously.  
The clock uses the 12-hour system. Pay attention to the AM  
or PM indicator in the display.  
AM 0:00 midnight, PM 0:00 noon  
9
Press the ENTER button to set the “hour”.  
10Adjust the “minute” using the jog dial.  
8
9
DATE  
11Press the ENTER button to set the “minute”.  
PM  
CLOCK  
When the ENTER button is pressed, the clock will show the  
correct time.  
DATE  
PM  
CLOCK  
10  
11  
DATE  
PM  
CLOCK  
Checking the date and time  
After pressing the TIMER button, turn the jog dial until the date  
and time are displayed.  
DATE  
PM  
CLOCK  
Resetting the date and time  
See “Setting the clock”.  
Once you have set the date and time, “TIME ADJUST” will  
not be displayed in step 2. Turn the jog dial to make the date  
and time appear.  
If you do not need to change the settings, just press the  
ENTER button without turning the jog dial again.  
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MD-R2  
PLAYING A MINIDISC  
Playback  
EJECT  
DISPLAY/CHARACTER  
1
2
Switch the external unit to the MD unit input.  
Load a MiniDisc in the direction indicated by the arrow on the  
MiniDisc, with the label side facing up.  
(Insert the MiniDisc firmly, until a click is heard.)  
3
Press the  
button to start playback.  
The “ ” indicator will light up.  
DISPLAY  
TIME  
When the last track has been played back, this unit will stop  
automatically.  
To stop playback before the last track has finished playing,  
press the button.  
To remove a MiniDisc:  
Press the  
button.  
The MiniDisc will be ejected.  
If a MiniDisc has been left in the unit for several hours, when  
it is removed it will be warm to the touch. This is normal.  
To interrupt playback:  
Press the  
To resume playback, press the  
button during playback.  
button again.  
When a long track name has been assigned,  
it will be scrolled across the display.  
12  
4
0dB OVER  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
Playback  
display  
10 11 12 13 14  
To check a track name or the date of a recording  
during playback:  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
The elapsed playing  
time for the track is  
displayed.  
PAUSE indicator  
Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button during  
playback or while the unit is in the pause mode.  
Each time this button is pressed, the display will switch.  
In the following cases, disc names, track names and recording  
dates will not be displayed.  
when a track name has  
not been programmed,  
“NO NAME” will appear.  
A MiniDisc that has not been given a disc name or track name  
A MiniDisc that does not have a recording date on it  
Track  
name  
To check the playing time during playback:  
Number of  
Remaining  
recorded tracks  
recording time  
(Remote control operation)  
Press the TIME button on the remote control during playback or  
while the unit is in the pause mode.  
TRACK DATE  
Each time this button is pressed, the display will switch.  
PM  
Date and time recorded  
Level meter  
Note:  
Although MiniDiscs will not normally skip due to vibration, you  
may hear a skip in the sound if there is a continuous vibration.  
When you listen to MiniDiscs near a radio or a TV set, the  
radio or the TV set may pick up noise.  
Keep the unit as far away as possible from tuners.  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
Elapsed playing time  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
Remaining playing time  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
Total remaining playing time  
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MD-R2  
(Continued)  
Track number selection (Remote control operation)  
1
5
9
2
6
3
7
4
Specify a track number, and playback will start from that track.  
8
To select a track number directly:  
10/0  
10  
Press the desired DIRECT KEY button.  
Playback will start from the specified track.  
To select any track number from the 11th to the 99th track  
11th track to 99th track  
After pressing  
, enter the track number by pressing the  
numbers on the keypad.  
Example: 28th track  
To select any track number from the 100th track on  
12  
4
0dB OVER  
After pressing  
twice, enter the track number by pressing  
the numbers on the keypad.  
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
Example: 105th track  
Selected track number  
You cannot select any track number larger than the number  
of tracks on a particular MiniDisc.  
Press the next button within 5 seconds.  
Note:  
During APMS play or random play, track number selection  
play is not possible.  
APSS (Auto Program Search System)  
APSS automatically locates the beginning of each track.  
To move to the beginning of the next track:  
During playback ... Turn the jog dial clockwise.  
Or press the  
button on the remote control.  
To restart the track being played:  
During playback ... Turn the jog dial counterclockwise.  
Or press the  
button on the remote control.  
When using the jog dial while in the stop mode:  
Every time the jog dial is turned (or each time the  
or  
button on the remote control is pressed), the track number will  
go up or down by one. If you press the  
button, playback  
will begin from the track being displayed.  
While listening to the 5th track  
TRACK  
6
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
7
8
9
TRACK  
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
8
9
11  
MD-R2  
(Continued)  
Cue and review  
Hold down the  
ward, or hold down the  
button during playback for audible fast for-  
button during playback for audible  
fast reverse.  
Normal playback will resume when the  
or  
button is  
released.  
When the beginning of the first track is reached, normal  
playback will start.  
When the end of the last track is reached, “DISC END” will  
light, and the unit will pause.  
If you want to listen to a portion of a track again, press and  
hold the  
button to return to the point in the track you want  
to listen to. Normal playback will start from that point.  
To search very quickly:  
When fast forward or fast reverse is used while in the pause  
mode, the playback point will move more quickly than when using  
audible fast forward or audible fast reverse playback.  
In this mode, no sound is heard. Therefore, you must refer  
to the time display.  
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4
0dB OVER  
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When you lift your finger, the unit will re-enter the pause  
mode.  
The elapsed playing time is reduced.  
12  
4
0dB OVER  
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9
10 11 12 13 14  
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The elapsed playing time is increased.  
Repeat play/random play  
(Remote control operation)  
PLAY  
MODE  
1
Press the PLAY MODE button.  
Each time this button is pressed, the mode will change in the  
following order:  
Repeat play Random play Normal play  
2
Press the  
button to start playback.  
When all of the tracks have been played in random order,  
the unit will stop automatically.  
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3
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To stop playback:  
10 11 12 13  
Press the button.  
“REPEAT” indicator  
To cancel repeat play or random play:  
Press the PLAY MODE button until “ ” or “RANDOM” disap-  
pears.  
When a MiniDisc is removed, the repeat play or random play  
mode will be canceled.  
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8
2
9
3
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6
7
10 11 12 13  
RANDOM  
To repeat playback of selected tracks:  
“RANDOM” indicator  
Enter the program for the tracks you want and start repeat play.  
You can program a single track and play it repeatedly.  
Note:  
During APMS play, random play is not possible.  
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APMS  
(Automatic Programmable Music Selector)  
PROGRAM  
DELETE/CLEAR  
TIMER  
1
Press the PROGRAM button while in the stop mode.  
Programs cannot be set or canceled while in the playback or  
pause mode.  
2
Select a desired track number by pressing the DIRECT  
KEY button on the remote control.  
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5
9
2
6
3
7
4
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any track.  
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.  
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If the total program playing time exceeds 199 minutes and  
59 seconds, “— : —” will appear. However, the programmed  
selections will still be memorized.  
10/0  
10  
PROGRAM  
CLEAR  
3
4
Press the button.  
Press the  
selections.  
button to start playback of the programmed  
After all of the programmed tracks have finished playing, the  
unit will automatically stop.  
1
To clear the programmed selections:  
Press the DELETE/CLEAR (CLEAR) button while the “PRGM”  
indicator is flashing.  
PRGM  
“PRGM” indicator  
Each time the button is pressed, one track will be cleared,  
beginning with the last track programmed.  
To cancel the APMS:  
2
3
TOTAL  
2
While the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, press the CLEAR  
button on the remote control to turn off “PRGM”.  
When you use the DELETE/CLEAR button on the main unit, all  
of the programmed contents will be erased by holding it down  
for at least 2 seconds. (If you simply press this button briefly, the  
unit will enter the timer mode.)  
PRGM  
The program contents will be erased.  
If a MiniDisc is removed or when the unit enters the recording  
standby mode, the APMS mode will be canceled.  
TOTAL  
2
9
3
6
8
PRGM  
Selected track  
number  
Total playing  
time  
To check which tracks are programmed:  
While the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, turn the jog dial.  
Or press the  
or  
button on the remote control.  
When the jog dial is turned clockwise, the next track number  
will appear. When it is turned counterclockwise, the previous  
track number will appear.  
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2
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3
6
8
PRGM  
To add tracks to the APMS:  
When a program has been entered ("PRGM" will be lit), perform  
steps 1 - 4. Additional tracks can be selected and they will be  
stored after the last track you entered.  
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2
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3
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5
6
7
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Note:  
“PRGM” will disappear.  
It is not possible to insert an additional track between  
programmed tracks that have already been entered.  
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9
3
6
8
PRGM  
The playing time will appear  
about 2 seconds later.  
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Music scan play  
When the MUSIC SCAN button on the remote control is pressed  
while in the stop mode, music scan play will start, previewing  
the tracks from the first to last in order.  
MUSIC  
SCAN  
PROGRAM  
“M.SCAN PLAY” will appear.  
To stop music scan play:  
Press the button.  
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2
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4
0dB OVER  
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8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
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To program selected tracks during music scan play:  
(Music scan program selection)  
During music scan play, the current track being previewed can  
be stored in memory.  
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TOTAL  
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8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18 19 20  
PRGM  
1
Press the PROGRAM button.  
“PRGM” will flash.  
Press the MUSIC SCAN button.  
“M.SCAN PRGM” will appear.  
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2
3
TRACK  
12  
4
0dB OVER  
3
Press the PROGRAM button while playing the beginning  
of a track to be stored in memory.  
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3
PRGM  
Connecting headphones  
This unit can be used with commercially available headphones.  
Plug them into the PHONES jack on the front of the unit.  
About headphones  
Use headphones that have an impedance between 8 ohms and  
50 ohms (recommended: 32 ohms).  
PHONES  
Listening to music through headphones  
When headphones are connected to the unit and a MiniDisc is  
played, you can hear the recording.  
It is not necessary to supply power to any other equipment,  
such as a stereo, which is connected to the unit.  
To adjust the headphone volume:  
Rotate the PHONE LEVEL control toward MAX to increase the  
volume, and toward MIN to decrease the volume.  
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RECORDING  
Differences from tape recordings  
You cannot record music on the reverse side  
of a MiniDisc.  
You can check the total or remaining  
recordable time (possible recording) before  
recording.  
MiniDiscs cannot be incorrectly inserted, i.e. upside  
down. (Page 35)  
This lets you plan a recording session so that the  
last song will not come to an abrupt end before it  
has finished. (Page 17)  
The date and time of a recording are  
automatically saved with the recording.  
You don’t need to search for the starting  
point at which to record.  
If you have set the date and time, they will be  
automatically recorded when a recording is made.  
(Page 10)  
The unit automatically finds the point at which rec-  
ording can start. Recording will start from that point.  
The date and time of a recording are  
Disc writing (TOC)  
MiniDiscs have one area in which the sound is recorded  
and another area where track number, track name, and  
disc name information is recorded.  
First the sound is recorded on a MiniDisc, and then the in-  
formation (TOC: Table of Contents) for finding the tracks is  
recorded. This TOC is vitally necessary for playback. Tracks  
can be edited by rewriting the TOC. When the POWER but-  
ton is pressed to turn the power off or when the  
button  
is pressed to remove the Minidisc, the current version of the  
TOC will be written on the disc. Therefore, after pressing  
the POWER button, do not jar the main unit. It may not be  
possible to perform playback properly if the TOC is not writ-  
ten correctly on the disc.  
Area for recording track  
numbers, track names, etc.  
Area for recording the  
sound  
Track numbers are created automatically  
When recording from another CD or MD using the  
digital connectors  
When recording from analog inputs  
When making an analog recording, if there is 1.5 seconds  
or more of silence, the blank space is assumed to be the  
space between tracks, and a new track number will be  
created automatically.  
When you make a digital recording from a CD player or  
another MD player, new track numbers will be created auto-  
matically for each track, regardless of the amount of silence  
between tracks. (Synchro marker function)  
This is called the auto marker function.  
By creating track numbers, you can locate the beginning of  
the tracks.  
First track  
Track A  
Second track Third track  
Track B  
Track C  
About 1.5  
seconds  
Second  
track  
First track  
Track A  
Third track  
Track C  
Silence  
Track B  
First track  
Second track  
When you record from a CD to a Minidisc, the track  
numbers recorded on the MiniDisc may not match the  
track numbers on the CD.  
When recording from digital equipment such as DAT tape  
recorders, the synchro marker function will not work. The  
auto marker function will work the same way it does when  
recording from an analog input.  
If you do not use the auto marker function, you can record  
musical selections as a single track.  
When a DAT is recorded using the digital inputs and the  
DAT mode (sampling frequency) changes during the  
recording session, the track numbers will change.  
Very occasionally, some noise may be recorded.  
If this happens, you can edit out the noise after recording.  
(Page 22)  
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Note about making digital copies  
MiniDiscs are designed so that further copies cannot be made  
from digitally recorded MiniDisc tracks. This is a specification  
of the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).  
Recording  
Playback  
Digital cable  
CD player, MD  
player, etc.  
Digitally recorded MiniDisc  
Digital cable  
Recording  
Playback  
Analog recording is possible.  
How to select the inputs  
Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the input from  
which you want to record.  
About the recording level  
When making a digital recording:  
The recording level is automatically set the same as the  
level of the original.  
It is not necessary to adjust the recording level.  
Each time the INPUT SELECT but-  
INPUT  
SELECT  
ton is pressed, the input mode will  
appear for 1.5 seconds in the Char-  
acter Information Display. Then, the  
display will return to the normal  
mode.  
When recording from analog inputs:  
Before recording, adjust this unit’s recording level. (Page  
17)  
When this unit is connected to the headphone jack  
of some other equipment, the playback level of the  
other equipment should also be adjusted.  
When this unit is connected to line jacks on the other  
equipment, it is not necessary to adjust the playback  
level of the other equipment. (The playback volume  
of the other equipment will not have any effect on  
the recording.)  
Digital input 1  
(OPTICAL jack)  
Digital input 2  
(COAXIAL jack)  
Analog input  
(LINE IN jacks)  
Each time the button is pressed, the active input will  
be changed.  
Recordings cannot be made in the following  
situations.  
If you try recording on a playback-only MiniDisc  
(commercially available music)  
Note:  
When recording important selections, be sure to make a  
preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is being  
properly recorded.  
If a MiniDisc is protected against accidental erasure  
(Page 34)  
If there is no more recording time left on the disc  
(Page 17)  
When the “TOC FULL” message appears (Page 37)  
If a disc’s TOC has been damaged  
If you are trying to copy a digital signal that has  
been encoded with the SCMS signal (Serial Copy  
Management System)  
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Sound synchro recording  
RECORD  
INPUT  
SELECT  
REC LEVEL  
DISPLAY/CHARACTER  
MIN  
MAX  
When music is played on another piece of equipment, such as  
a stereo, that is connected to this unit, this unit will automatically  
start recording on the MD.  
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2
Insert a recordable MiniDisc.  
Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the input. (Page  
16)  
INPUT  
SELECT  
If you will be recording from the analog input, adjust the  
SYNC REC  
DISPLAY  
REC  
recording level after selecting the input.  
REC  
CANCEL  
3
Press the SYNC REC button on the remote control.  
The unit will enter the recording standby mode.  
“SYNC STANDBY” will appear.  
4
Start playing the music you want to record using the other  
equipment.  
This unit will automatically start recording. When the other  
equipment has finished playback, this unit will enter the  
recording standby mode. Press the button to cancel it.  
2
3
To stop recording at any time, press the button.  
When the digital optical input is selected  
TOC  
1
To check the remaining recordable time:  
Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button after insert-  
ing a recordable MiniDisc.  
“PAUSE” indicator  
Number of tracks  
already recorded  
To adjust the recording level: (Analog input only)  
After you select analog input in step 2, press the RECORD (REC)  
button, and then play the music on the other equipment.  
DISC TRACK DATE  
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0dB OVER  
Recordable time  
(39 minites and 14 seconds)  
Adjust the recording level using the REC LEVEL control.  
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum level does not  
exceed “0 dB”.  
12  
4
0dB OVER  
After the level is adjusted, stop the other equipment, and go  
1
to step 3.  
Manual recording:  
0dB  
Select the input, and then press the RECORD (REC) button.  
The unit will enter the recording standby mode.  
Press the  
button.  
12  
4
0dB OVER  
This unit will start recording.  
1
The space cut function will not work.  
Space cut function:  
During sound synchro recording, if there are more than 3  
seconds of silence in the playback sound, this unit will auto-  
matically enter the recording standby mode. ("SYNC  
STANDBY" will appear.) Then, when further playback is  
started on the other equipment, this unit will resume recording.  
(A silence of up to 3 seconds can be created between tracks.)  
Rec cancel  
When the REC CANCEL button on the remote control  
is pressed during sound synchro recording or while the  
auto marker function is turned on and normal recording  
has been started, the recorded contents of the track  
will be erased and the unit will revert to the recording  
pause mode. (The unit will enter the normal recording  
standby mode.)  
If there is noise between the tracks on the original recording,  
the sound synchro recording or space cut function may not  
work properly. If this happens, use manual recording.  
When recording tracks or sounds in which there are 3 seconds  
or more of very small continuous sounds that you want to  
record, use manual recording.  
To start a sound synchro recording again, press the  
SYNC REC button on the remote control.  
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To record for a long time in the monaural  
mode (monaural long-play mode)  
When a recording is made in the monaural long-play mode, it  
can be twice as long as the recording time available for a stereo  
recording. The monaural long-play mode is very useful for record-  
ing songs that were originally recorded in monaural, or for record-  
ing talk programs.  
REC  
MODE  
Press the REC MODE button on the remote control.  
Each time the button is pressed, the display will switch be-  
tween the stereo mode and the monaural long-play mode.  
This mode cannot be changed while recording.  
TOTAL  
The recording mode will not change back until you change it  
manually. After you have made a recording in the monaural  
long-play mode, it is recommended that you return the unit  
to the stereo mode so that you won’t forget to do so later.  
MONO LP  
“MONO LP” indicator  
TOTAL  
“MONO LP” will disappear.  
To re-record  
RECORD  
ENTER  
When you want to re-record, you can erase a track that is already  
recorded, starting from any point in the old track, to begin a new  
recording.  
Be aware that when you do this, all of the tracks and track names  
that follow the newly recorded track will be erased.  
If there are tracks that you do not want to erase, in the middle  
or end of a disc, erase a track that you don’t want before that  
track, using the erase function, and then begin a new recording.  
If you want to erase all of the tracks and re-record the disc, you  
can erase all of the tracks using the all erase function. Then you  
simply perform the normal recording operations. (Page 25)  
REC  
1
During playback, press the  
want to begin re-recording.  
button at the point where you  
The unit will pause.  
Press the RECORD (REC) button.  
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
Press the ENTER button.  
The unit will be in the recording pause mode.  
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1
12  
4
0dB OVER  
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6
7
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9
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
3
(When recording starting from 3 minutes  
and 32 seconds into the fourth track)  
4
Press the  
button.  
2
3
The unit will start recording.  
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9
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15 16 17 18  
TOC  
12  
4
0dB OVER  
1
2
3
4
4
TOC  
12  
4
0dB OVER  
1
2
3
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To create your own track numbers while  
RECORD  
recording  
By creating your own track numbers while recording, you can  
mark and later search for any passage you wish.  
(You can also create your own track numbers during digital  
recording.)  
Press the RECORD (REC) button during recording at the point  
where you want to create a track number.  
After the track number has been written on the disc, the  
recording will continue.  
Note:  
REC  
If you use the MD editing function, the recorded track numbers  
can be changed, and the space between tracks can be  
changed. (Page 20)  
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4
0dB OVER  
5
1
2
3
4
The track number increases by one.  
Recording tracks as a single track  
(Remote control operation)  
When making an analog recording, you can record several pieces  
of music as a single track, without using the auto marker function.  
AUTO  
MARK  
1
Press the AUTO MARK button on the remote control while  
the recording is paused.  
“A.MARK OFF” will appear.  
2
Press the button.  
This unit will start recording.  
Note:  
1
When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MD  
player, track numbers will be created automatically regardless  
of the setting of the auto marker function.  
“A.MARK OFF” will appear.  
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4
0dB OVER  
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EDITING  
We will explain the 5 editing features you can use to create your own original MiniDiscs.  
Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited.  
MOVE  
DIVIDE  
A track can be divided into two tracks. If two selections  
The order of the recorded tracks can be changed. This  
were recorded as a single track because there was  
not enough silent space between the pieces, you can  
use the DIVIDE function to separate the selections.  
This feature is also convenient for identifying specific  
points with one selection so that you can locate those  
points easily whenever you like.  
feature is different from program play. A new track  
order can be recorded directly on the disc. When the  
power is turned off, the revised order will not be  
changed.  
(Page 24)  
(Page 22)  
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1
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
1
2
2
3
3
A
C
B
A
C
B
D
D
A
A
B
B
D
D
C
C
4
Program move function  
COMBINE  
This function allows the track numbers to be automat-  
ically rearranged in the order specified for programmed  
playback. The track numbers will be adjusted as  
needed, automatically.  
(The tracks that are not included in the programmed  
selections will be put at the end of the new track num-  
bers.)  
Two adjacent tracks (for example, the third and fourth  
tracks) can be combined.  
If there is a prolonged silent section in the middle of  
a selection that is recorded, a single piece of music  
may be recorded as two tracks. If this happens, these  
two tracks can be combined into a single track.  
(Page 23)  
(Page 24)  
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1
2
2
3
3
4
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
A
C
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
B
A
C
D
D
B
ERASE  
TRACK/DISC NAME  
Tracks you want to erase can be erased one at a time  
or all at once.  
Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered.  
Double-check the track number before erasing it.  
You can assign titles to recorded tracks and to discs.  
The characters must be capital and lowercase letters,  
or symbols. Track and disc names can use up to 100  
characters per name.  
(Page 26)  
(Page 25)  
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1
2
2
3
3
4
5
TOC DISC  
TOTAL  
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A
A
B
B
C
D
D
E
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Using the editing function  
We will show you some examples of how to use the editing functions. You can create a disc of your favorite selections by  
recording tracks from a variety of input sources such as CDs, tapes, and radio broadcasts.  
Digital recording  
from a CD  
Recording a  
broadcast  
Analog recording  
from tape  
STEP 1  
Recording tracks to  
be edited on an MD  
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
D
D
Talk  
Talk  
E
E
Live performance  
Live performance  
STEP 2  
Putting the space  
between tracks in order  
The tracks are  
combined using the  
combine function.  
The tracks are  
divided using the  
divide function.  
STEP 3  
Cutting unnecessary  
sections  
A
B
C
C
D
D
Talk  
E
F
G
H
CM  
H
Cut using the  
erase function.  
Cut using the  
erase function.  
STEP4  
A
B
E
B
F
G
Rearranging tracks in  
your preferred order  
The tracks are  
rearranged  
using the program  
move function.  
The track is moved  
using the move function.  
STEP 5  
D
E
A
C
H
F
G
Finish by putting  
names on the disc  
and tracks  
(Disc name)  
(Track name)  
The editing functions are selected from the edit menu. The functions which can be selected from the edit menu will vary,  
depending on the state in which an editing operation is started.  
STEP 1 Edit menu display  
STEP 2 Edit menu selection  
STEP 3 Editing start  
NAME/TOC EDIT  
ENTER  
Previous  
menu  
Next menu  
Each time the button is pressed,  
the edit menu will appear.  
Each time the dial is turned,  
the menus will appear in order.  
You can edit the selected  
menus.  
(Move function)  
(Track name function)  
A different menu may be dis-  
played.  
Within 10 seconds, perform  
step 3.  
To stop editing anytime,  
press the button.  
This function  
Can be selected in the following conditions.  
When stopped  
When stopped  
Playback  
in the pause  
mode  
During recording/  
in the recording  
standby mode  
During  
playback  
When entering  
a program  
The total number Selection of  
(
)
(
)
of tracks appears track numbers  
Disc name  
Track name  
Divide  
Combine  
Move  
Program move  
Erase  
All erase  
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DIVIDE  
ENTER  
NAME/TOC EDIT  
1
Play the track which you want to divide into two, and press  
the button at the point where you want to divide the track.  
The unit will enter the pause mode.  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select “DIVIDE”  
using the jog dial.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
1
4
Press the ENTER button again.  
12  
4
0dB OVER  
The track is divided, and the unit is paused at the beginning  
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6
7
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9
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of the second of the two tracks.  
The numbers of the tracks which come after the divided track  
(To divide the fourth track into two)  
are automatically increased by one.  
When a track which has been given a name is divided, the  
two new tracks will have the same name and date. If the  
“TOC FULL” message is seen, the second track may not be  
given a name. (Page 37)  
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
Notes:  
This unit can hold up to 255 tracks. However, even if the  
number of tracks assigned has not reached 255, it might not  
be possible to make any further divisions of tracks.  
(Page 33)  
3
4
This function cannot be used while in the program ("PRGM"  
is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM" is lit: Page  
12). First, cancel the program or random play mode before  
trying to use this function.  
TOC  
TRACK  
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2
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3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
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COMBINE  
ENTER  
NAME/TOC EDIT  
1
While in the stop mode, select the second of the two tracks  
you want to combine using the jog dial.  
Or start playing the second of the two tracks you want to  
combine, and then press the  
button.  
The unit will enter the pause mode.  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select “COM-  
BINE” using the jog dial.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
1
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
TRACK  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
4
Press the ENTER button again.  
15 16 17 18  
The two tracks are combined, and the unit is paused at the  
(To combine the fourth track and the  
fifth track)  
beginning of the combined track.  
The numbers assigned to the tracks following the combined  
track are automatically decreased by one.  
2
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
15 16 17 18  
When both tracks have a name:  
When only the first track has a name That name will be  
used.  
When only the second of the two tracks has a name That  
3
4
name will be used.  
When both tracks have a name The name of the first track  
will be used.  
To combine two non-continuous tracks:  
(Example: the first and third tracks)  
TOC  
TRACK  
Move the third track to the second track using the MOVE function.  
(Page 24)  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
15 16 17  
Then, combine the first and second tracks using the COMBINE  
function.  
Notes:  
Tracks recorded from analog inputs cannot be combined with  
tracks recorded from CDs or MDs using the digital inputs.  
Tracks recorded in the stereo mode cannot be combined with  
tracks recorded in the monaural long-play mode.  
Tracks where either track’s recording time is less than 15  
seconds may not be combined.  
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MOVE  
ENTER  
NAME/TOC EDIT  
1
While in the stop mode, select the track you want to move  
using the jog dial.  
Or start playing the track to be moved, and then press the  
button.  
The unit will enter the pause mode.  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select “MOVE”  
using the jog dial.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
1
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
TRACK  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
4
Select the direction to move the track using the jog dial or  
the button on the remote control.  
15 16 17 18  
/
(To move the eighth track)  
To increase the track number ....  
To decrease the track number ....  
2
3
5
Press the ENTER button again.  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
The track is moved, and the unit is stopped at the beginning  
15 16 17 18  
of the track.  
Notes:  
When a track has been moved, the other tracks which are  
affected will be assigned new track numbers automatically.  
Example:When moving the fifth track to the third track, the old  
third track will become the new fourth track, and the  
old fourth track will become the new fifth track.  
(To move to the fifth track)  
This function cannot be used while in the program ("PRGM"  
is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM" is lit: Page  
12). First, cancel the program or random play mode before  
trying to use this function.  
4
TOC  
TRACK  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
15 16 17 18  
Programmed move  
1
TOTAL  
1
3
5
7
14  
9
11  
18  
1
2
Select the tracks you want to move and enter them into a  
program. (Page 13)  
PRGM  
Make sure that the “PRGM” indicator is lit, and then press  
the NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
2
TOTAL  
1
3
5
7
14  
“PRGM MOVE” will appear.  
9
11  
18  
PRGM  
3
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
3
4
4
Press the ENTER button again.  
The tracks will be moved, and the programmed move mode  
will end.  
TOC  
TRACK  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
Notes:  
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
15 16 17 18  
The tracks that are not included in the programmed selections  
will be put at the end of the new track numbers.  
When the same track has been entered into the program twice  
or more, the last programmed position will have priority.  
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ERASE  
ENTER  
NAME/TOC EDIT  
To erase tracks one at a time:  
1
While in the stop mode, select the track to be erased using  
the jog dial.  
Or start playing the track which you want to erase, and press  
the  
button.  
The unit will enter the pause mode.  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select “ERASE”  
using the jog dial.  
1
TRACK  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
15 16 17 18  
(To erase the sixth track)  
4
Press the ENTER button again.  
The track is erased, and the unit is paused at the beginning  
2
of the previous track.  
TRACK  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
Notes:  
15 16 17 18  
Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered.  
Double-check the track number before erasing it.  
When a track is erased, the numbers assigned to the tracks  
following the erased track will be automatically decreased by  
one.  
3
4
When a track is erased, the track name will be erased at the  
same time.  
TOC  
TRACK  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
REMAIN  
15 16 17  
To erase all of the tracks at once:  
1
Press the button.  
1
2
TRACK  
TOTAL  
The total number of tracks and the total playing time for the  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
MD will be displayed.  
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select “ALL  
ERASE” using the jog dial.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
TOTAL  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
15 16 17 18  
4
Press the ENTER button again.  
All of the track numbers and track names will be erased.  
3
4
Note:  
This function cannot be used while in the program ("PRGM"  
is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM" is lit: Page  
12). First, cancel the program or random play mode before  
trying to use this function.  
TOC DISC  
TOTAL  
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Track/disc name  
ENTER  
DISPLAY/CHARACTER  
Up to 255 tracks can be named on each disc, and each disc  
can be given a disc name.  
When naming discs and tracks, the characters should  
be entered as follows:  
To select the type of characters: (STEP 1)  
Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER button.  
STEP 1  
DISPLAY/CHARACTER  
Each time the button is pressed, the available  
characters will switch as follows:  
To select characters: (STEP 2)  
Select characters using the jog dial.  
Alphabet  
(capital letters)  
To enter characters: (STEP 3)  
Alphabet  
(lower-case letters)  
Press the ENTER button.  
Repeat STEP 1 to STEP 3 as necessary to enter the characters  
in the name.  
Numbers or symbols  
STEP 2  
Previous character  
Next character  
Each time the dial is turned, the cursor () over  
the character will move.  
Type of characters used:  
Type of  
Characters <symbols>  
characters  
A
U
B
V
C
D
X
E
Y
F
Z
G
.
H
,
I
J
K
,
L
!
M
"
N
#
O
$
P
p
Q
q
'
R
r
S
s
)
T
t
Capital  
letters  
W
/
a
u
b
v
c
d
x
e
y
f
g
.
h
,
i
j
k
,
l
m
"
n
#
o
$
Lower-case  
letters  
Cursor  
w
z
/
!
(
1
+
2
,
3
4
.
5
6
:
7
;
8
<
9
=
0
>
!
"
#
_
$
`
%
&
Symbols  
-
/
?
@
When the DISPLAY/  
means a space.  
CHARACTER button is pressed  
with the cursor at the edge  
of the display, another 5  
characters will be displayed.  
Move the cursor to the  
character you want.  
Notes:  
Number of characters you can enter  
Disc names and track names  
Up to 100 characters (including spaces) can be entered for  
each name. If more than 100 characters are entered, “NAME  
FULL” will appear.  
STEP 3  
ENTER  
Total number of characters per MiniDisc  
A total of approximately 1700 characters can be used for all  
of the disc and track names. If more than 1700 characters  
are entered, “TOC FULL 1” will appear.  
The selected character will be entered in the  
character input column.  
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(Continued)  
To create a disc name  
ENTER  
DISPLAY/CHARACTER  
NAME/TOC EDIT  
A title for the entire disc. Disc names are displayed when an MD  
is inserted.  
1
Press the button.  
The total number of tracks and the total playing time for an  
MD will appear.  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select “DISC  
NAME” using the jog dial.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
1
DISC  
The unit will enter the character input mode.  
TOTAL  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
4
Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER button to select the type  
of characters you want to use. (Page 26)  
Total playing  
time  
Total number  
of tracks  
5
6
Select the character you want using the jog dial.  
Press the ENTER button to enter the character.  
2
3
Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to enter the characters in the  
name. When the next character’s type is the same as the  
previous character, step 4 can be skipped.  
TOTAL  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
7
After entering all of the characters in the name, press the  
NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
The disc name will be recorded.  
DISC  
TOTAL  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
Note:  
This function cannot be used while in the program ("PRGM"  
is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM" is lit: Page  
12). First, cancel the program or random play mode before  
trying to use this function.  
4
5
6
If you have selected capital letters  
(If you have selected "B")  
Disc name recorded  
7
TOC DISC  
TOTAL  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
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To create a track name  
ENTER  
DISPLAY/CHARACTER  
NAME/TOC EDIT  
Name each track.  
A track’s name will be displayed whenever you select it and  
during playback.  
1
During playback, press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
“TRACK NAME” will appear.  
2
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
The unit will enter the character input mode.  
The track you are listening to will be played repeatedly.  
1
3
Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER button to select the type of  
characters. (Page 26)  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
4
5
Select the character you want using the jog dial.  
(To name the first track)  
Press the ENTER button to enter the character.  
Repeat steps 3 to 5 above to enter characters in the name.  
When the next character’s type is the same as the previous  
character, step 3 can be skipped.  
2
TRACK  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
6
After entering all of the characters in the name, press the  
NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
The track name will be recorded.  
The unit will return to normal playback.  
3
4
(If you have selected capital letters)  
Notes:  
This function cannot be used while in the program ("PRGM"  
is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM" is lit: Page  
12). First, cancel the program or random play mode before  
trying to use this function.  
The track name function can be used while in the stop mode  
(when selecting a track), in the pause mode, or in the record-  
ing mode. (Select “TRACK NAME” from the edit menu.)  
(If you select “L”)  
If you create a track name while recording the track, make  
sure you finish entering the name before you finish recording  
the track.  
5
6
If the end of the recording is reached before you have entered  
the complete name, only the characters entered before the  
recording ended will be recorded.  
Track name recorded  
TOC  
TRACK  
TOTAL  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
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To change disc names and track names  
ENTER  
NAME/TOC EDIT  
To change disc names:  
1
2
3
During playback, press the button.  
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
The unit will enter the character input mode.  
To cancel this operation, press the button.  
4
Now you can erase or add characters. (Page 30)  
1
DISC  
TOTAL  
1
8
2
9
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
2
3
To change track names:  
1
While in the stop mode, select the track name you want to  
change, using the jog dial.  
1
TRACK  
4
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18  
5
6
7
8
9
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
The unit will enter the character input mode.  
To cancel this operation, press the button.  
2
3
4
Now you can erase or add characters. (Page 30)  
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(Continued)  
To erase a character  
DISPLAY/CHARACTER NAME/TOC EDIT DELETE/CLEAR  
TIMER  
After performing steps 1 to 3 on page 29, do the following:  
Example: To change “BESUT” to “BEST”  
ENTER  
4
Press the  
erase begin flashing.  
/
button to make the character you want to  
5
6
Press the DELETE/CLEAR button.  
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
4
5
(To erase the letter "U")  
The character will disappear.  
6
TOC DISC  
To add a character  
4
After performing steps 1 to 3 on page 29, do the following:  
Example: To change “BST” to “BEST”  
(To add a character to left of the "S")  
(To add the letter "E")  
5
4
5
Press the  
/
button to make the character at the place  
you want to add a letter begin flashing.  
The original characters will move  
Select the character you want to add, using the jog dial. Then,  
press the ENTER button.  
to the right by one.  
6
TOC DISC  
6
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
To correct a spelling  
After putting the unit in the character input mode, erase the wrong  
character. Then, enter the correct character.  
To erase disc names or track names  
After performing steps 1 to 3 on page 29, do the following:  
Press the DELETE/CLEAR button for at least 2 seconds, and  
then press the ENTER button.  
The disc or track name will be erased.  
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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER  
Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock setting is correct.  
The start time and stop time, which are set with this operation, will be kept in memory until the AC power cord is  
unplugged or the setting is changed.  
The timer is set as follows.  
STEP 1 Selecting the timer mode  
STEP 2 Setting the timer  
STEP 3 Using the timer  
Activate the timer so that timer play-  
back or timer recording will begin at  
the time you want.  
Select timer playback or timer  
recording.  
Set the start time and stop time for  
the timer.  
In our example, we set the timer mode, the start time, and the stop time, as described in STEP 1 and STEP 2.  
To select the timer mode (playback/recording)  
DISPLAY/CHARACTER NAME/TOC EDIT DELETE/CLEAR  
(STEP 1)  
TIMER  
ENTER  
1
2
3
While in the stop mode, press the TIMER button, and then  
select "TIMER SET" using the jog dial.  
Press the ENTER button, and then select "TIMER PLAY" or  
"TIMER REC" using the jog dial.  
Press the ENTER button.  
1
2
The start time setting display will appear.  
(Timer setting mode)  
(Timer playback mode)  
(Timer recording mode)  
Go on to the next step.  
To set the start time and the stop time (STEP 2)  
3
4
AM  
AM  
AM  
AM  
4
5
Enter the “hour”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER  
button.  
Enter the “minute”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER  
button.  
The stop time setting display will appear.  
6
7
Enter the “hour”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER  
button.  
5
Enter the “minute”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER  
button.  
AM  
The start and stop times are now set.  
The stop time setting display will appear.  
The “hours” display will be automatically increased one hour.  
AM  
6
AM  
AM  
7
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(Continued)  
Set the timer so that timer playback or timer recording will begin at the time you want. See the previous page.  
To use timer playback, perform STEP3-A. To use timer recording, perform STEP3-B.  
To use timer playback (STEP3-A)  
INPUT  
SELECT  
ENTER  
DELETE/CLEAR  
TIMER  
1
2
Insert the MD you want to play, and press the TIMER button.  
Then select "T-STANDBY" using the jog dial.  
Press the ENTER button.  
The settings will appear in order, and the unit will enter the  
timer playback standby mode. (The power will be turned off.)  
Preparations for any equipment connected to this unit  
1
Any equipment, such as a stereo, that is connected to this  
unit should be set up in advance as follows:  
(Timer standby mode)  
Adjust the sound level of the equipment.  
If it has a timer function, set it so that the power will be  
turned on at the same time as the timer’s start time.  
Adjust the playback volume.  
2
1
TIMER  
Timer playback indicator  
To use timer recording (STEP3-B)  
1
Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and press the INPUT SELECT  
button to select the input from which you want to record.  
TOTAL  
1
2
3
If you select the analog input, adjust the recording level. (Page  
17)  
When the digital optical input was selected  
2
3
Press the TIMER button, and then select "T-STANDBY" using  
the jog dial.  
Press the ENTER button.  
2
3
The settings will appear in order, and the unit will enter the  
timer recording standby mode. (The power will be turned off.)  
(Timer standby mode)  
Preparations for any equipment connected to this unit  
Any equipment, such as a stereo, that is connected to this  
unit should be set up in advance as follows:  
TIMER REC  
Set it up so that music to be recorded will be played at  
Timer recording indicator  
the same time as the timer’s start time.  
Notes:  
This timer in this unit cannot be used to control equipment  
connected to this unit. You must use the timer in the other  
equipment, if it has one.  
The timer playback and timer recording functions cannot be  
used at the same time.  
In the following cases, the timer recording function will not work.  
When a MiniDisc has not been inserted  
When a playback-only MiniDisc is inserted  
When the MiniDisc you inserted is protected against accidental  
erasure  
When there is no recording space left on the MiniDisc you  
inserted (when the “TOC FULL” or “DISC FULL” messages  
appear)  
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(Continued)  
To check the timer setting  
INPUT  
SELECT  
ENTER  
DELETE/CLEAR  
TIMER  
1
While in the timer standby mode, press the TIMER button.  
If the display shows the wrong mode, correct it using the jog  
dial.  
2
3
Turn the jog dial until “TIMER CALL” appears.  
Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.  
The timer settings will appear in order, and then the original  
display will reappear.  
To cancel the timer operation  
(Timer confirmation mode)  
When the power is turned on, the timer will be canceled.  
The timer operation can also be canceled as follows.  
1
While in the timer standby mode, press the TIMER button.  
If the display shows the wrong mode, correct it using the jog  
dial.  
(Timer cancel mode)  
2
3
Turn the jog dial until “TIMER CANCEL” appears.  
Press the ENTER button.  
The timer operation will be canceled. ("TIMER" or “TIMER  
REC” will go out.) The start and stop times will still be stored.  
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS  
Even if the maximum recording time of a MiniDisc has not  
been reached, “DISC FULL” or “TOC FULL” may be dis-  
played.  
When the number of tracks used reaches the limit, regardless  
of the remaining recording time, further recording will be im-  
possible. (Maximum number of tracks: 255)  
Even if the number of tracks and the recording time have not  
reached the limit, “DISC FULL” may be displayed.  
When emphasis information (equalizer treatment in the treble  
section) in a track switches on/off several times, each change  
is assumed to be the beginning of a new track, which will  
quickly use up all available track numbers and further record-  
ing will be impossible, regardless of the remaining recording  
time or the number of tracks on the original.  
Even if several short tracks are erased, the remaining record-  
ing time may not show an increase.  
When the remaining recording time of a disc is displayed,  
short tracks less than 8 seconds long may not be included in  
the total.  
Two tracks may not be combined in editing.  
For MiniDiscs on which repeated recording and editing opera-  
tions were performed, the COMBINE function may not work.  
The total of the recorded time and time remaining on a disc  
may not add up to the maximum possible recording time.  
A cluster (about 2 seconds) is normally the minimum unit of  
recording. So, even if a track is less than 2 seconds long, it  
will use about 2 seconds of space on the disc. Therefore, the  
time actually available for recording may be less than the  
remaining time displayed.  
If there are scratches on discs, those sections will be auto-  
matically avoided (no recording will be placed in those sec-  
tions). Therefore, the recording time will be reduced.  
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WHAT IS A MINIDISC?  
The disc is stored in a cartridge. You can handle it easily without worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc.  
However, dust entering the opening of the cartridge, dirt on the cartridge, warping, etc. may cause malfunctions. Please  
note the following.  
To prevent recorded discs from being  
Handling the MiniDisc  
erased accidentally  
Do not touch the disc directly!  
(accidental erasure prevention)  
Do not open the shutter or touch the disc directly.  
If the shutter is opened forcibly, it may break.  
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the  
side of the disc, in the direction indicated by the arrow.  
The disc will then be protected against accidental  
erasure.  
Disc  
Cartridge  
Shutter  
To add a recording to such a disc, slide the accidental  
erase prevention tab back to its original position.  
Tab  
Protected against  
accidental erasure  
Where not to store discs:  
Do not store discs in places with high temperatures or  
humidity. Specifically, do not leave discs in places exposed  
to direct sunlight or in cars with doors and windows closed.  
Do not leave discs in places where sand can get into the  
cartridge easily (e.g., beaches).  
What is a MiniDisc?  
A MiniDisc is a 2-1/2" (64 mm) diameter disc which is  
stored in a cartridge. MiniDiscs are easy to handle, com-  
pared to compact discs, because they are protected  
against dust and scratches.  
Recording and playback use a digital system with a  
sound quality that is similar to that found on compact  
discs.  
MiniDiscs cannot twist or stretch like tapes. The quality  
of sound will not deteriorate. MiniDiscs are extremely  
durable.  
Never disassemble MiniDiscs.  
Regular cleaning:  
If the surface of the cartridge becomes dusty or dirty, clean  
it with a dry cloth.  
Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding  
[ATRAC]  
The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) is a  
new technology that is designed to eliminate the information  
in sounds which you can not hear and to compress the  
remaining sound data so that the recording uses about 1/5  
of the original sound information.  
Sound data is analyzed and filtered to take advantage of  
psycho acoustic masking. The acoustic quality of the sound  
is not impaired.  
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(Continued)  
High-speed access  
Types of discs  
A unique feature of the MiniDisc is the ability to locate the  
beginning of a desired track at high speed.  
This is because the track number and track name data is  
stored in a TOC (Table of Contents).  
There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable  
type.  
Playback-only MiniDisc:  
This type of MiniDisc is used for commercially available  
pre-recorded music. This is the same kind of optical disc  
as CDs. Playback is performed using an optical pickup.  
(Recording and editing are not possible.)  
Disc  
A shutter will be used  
on only one side (back).  
TOC  
Sound data  
Recordable MiniDisc:  
This is a “raw disc” on which recording can be performed.  
A magneto optical disc is used.  
Shock Resistant Memory  
Recordings are made using a laser and magnetic field.  
Repeated recording is possible.  
During playback, approximately 10 seconds of information  
is stored in the semiconductor memory. Therefore, even  
when the pickup cannot read information for a second or  
two due to an external shock, the sound continues without  
interruption because the information stored in memory is  
output.  
Shutters will be used on  
both sides.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Moisture condensation  
If a problem occurs  
In the following cases, condensation may form inside  
the unit.  
If this product is subjected to strong external inter-  
ference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity,  
abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it  
is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction or the display  
may not function correctly. If such a problem occurs,  
do the following:  
Shortly after turning on a heater.  
When the unit is placed in a room where there is exces-  
sive steam or moisture.  
When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm  
Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
Wait about 20 - 30 seconds and then plug the AC power  
lead back into the AC outlet.  
place.  
Press the reset button on the back of the unit.  
When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals  
cannot be read, and the product may not function  
properly.  
RESET  
If this happens, remove the disc, and open the disc  
holder. The condensation should evaporate in ap-  
proximately 1 hour. The unit will then function properly.  
Pen, pencil, etc.  
If a power failure occurs during recording  
If the AC power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet  
or a power failure occurs during recording (before the  
TOC information has been recorded on the disc), the  
audio portion being recorded at that time will be erased.  
When a recording is being added to a MiniDisc which  
already has a recording on it, if the TOC is not updated  
before the power failure, the added recording will be  
erased.  
When the reset button is pressed, all of the settings in  
memory will be erased.  
If strange sounds, smells or smoke come out of the unit  
or if a foreign object falls into the unit, turn off the power,  
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet, immedi-  
ately. Contact your nearest authorized Sharp servicer.  
If a power failure occurs or the AC power cord is dis-  
connected for about 10 minutes, when power is restored,  
TOC will be written on the disc.  
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If a problem occurs  
If this unit functions abnormally during operation, first check the following items. If the unit continues to function abnormally,  
or if an abnormality appears other than listed below, turn off the player’s power and disconnect the AC power plug, then  
consult your SHARP dealer or service personnel.  
General  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
The clock is wrong.  
Did a power failure occur?  
Try setting it again.  
When a button is pressed, the unit  
does not respond.  
Turn the power off and on again, and  
then retry the operation.  
Radios make unusual noise or the pic-  
ture on the TV screen is distorted.  
It is recommended that you use an  
outdoor antenna.  
When a radio or TV which uses an  
indoor antenna is placed near the  
unit, the picture on the TV screen may  
be distorted or the radio may not func-  
tion properly.  
Audio  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
A recording cannot be made.  
Is the MiniDisc protected against ac-  
cidental erasure?  
Slide the accidental erase prevention  
tab back to its original position.  
Did you try to make recording on a  
playback-only MiniDisc?  
Replace it with a recordable disc.  
Can you see the “TOC FULL” mes-  
sage in the display?  
Put in another recordable disc with  
recording space on it.  
Even though a disc has been loaded,  
“no disc” or “Error” is displayed.  
Is the disc scratched?  
Is the unit located near excessive  
vibrations?  
Replace the disc.  
Place the unit on a firm, level surface  
free from vibration.  
Is the unit located near excessive Place the unit on a firm, level surface  
Playback stops in the middle of a  
track, or playback is not performed  
properly.  
vibrations?  
free from vibration.  
Remove the disc and leave the power  
turned on. The unit should function  
properly in about 1 hour.  
Has condensation formed inside the  
unit?  
Playback sounds are skipped.  
Remote control  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
The remote control does not function  
or does not operate properly.  
The batteries (polarity) are not inserted  
properly.  
Insert properly.  
The batteries inside the remote control  
are dead.  
Replace the batteries.  
The remote control is operated from  
an incorrect distance or angle.  
Operate it within a range of 8" (0.2 m)  
to 20’ (6 m) and within an angle of 15o  
to either side of center.  
No disc has been loaded.  
Load a disc.  
Is the AC power cord plugged in?  
Connect the AC power cord.  
The power cannot be turned on from  
the remote control.  
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When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows:  
Error messages  
BLANK MD  
Meaning  
Nothing is recorded.  
(Neither music nor a disc name have been  
recorded on this MD.)  
Remedy  
Replace the disc with a recorded disc.  
Can’t COPY  
Can’t EDIT  
Can’t REC  
DEFECT  
You tried to record from a disc which you are  
Replace it with another disc which you can  
not allowed to copy.  
copy from (regular CD).  
A track cannot be edited.  
Change the stop position of the track and then  
try editing it.  
Recording cannot be performed correctly due to  
vibration.  
Move the unit away from the source of vibration.  
Since this disc has scratches on it, the  
recording operation was skipped.  
Replace the disc with another recordable disc.  
Din UNLOCK  
DISC ERR  
Incorrect digital signals are input.  
Connect correct digital signals.  
Use the analog input jack.  
The disc is damaged or there is no TOC on the Reload the disc or replace it.  
disc.  
DISC FULL  
The disc is out of recording space.  
Replace the disc with another recordable disc.  
FOCUS ERROR  
MD ERROR  
The proper focus cannot be obtained.  
Reload the MiniDisc.  
The unit has determined that it is out of order  
by performing a self-diagnosis.  
Ask the store where you purchased this unit,  
about repairs.  
MECHA ERR*  
NAME FULL  
NO DISC  
There is a mechanical problem and the disc is  
Turn off the power, and press the  
button.  
not working properly.  
The number of characters for the disc name or  
track name exceeds 100.  
Shorten the disc or track name.  
A MiniDisc has not been loaded.  
The MiniDisc data cannot be read.  
Load a MiniDisc.  
Reload the MiniDisc.  
NOT AUDIO  
PLAYBACK MD  
The data recorded on this disc is not audio data. Select another track.  
Replace the MiniDisc.  
You tried to record on a playback-only disc.  
The data of disc names and track names are  
not able to move from playback-only discs.  
Replace it with a recordable MiniDisc.  
Edit only the sound.  
PROTECTED  
The MiniDisc is write protected.  
Move the write protection tab back to its original  
position.  
TEMP OVER  
TOC ERR*  
The temperature is too high.  
Turn off the power, and wait for a while.  
The disc has a large amount of damage.  
TOC information cannot be read.  
The MD does not meet the specifications for  
MDs.  
Replace the disc with another disc.  
TOC FULL*  
There is no space left for recording character  
information (track names, disc names, etc.)  
Replace it with another recordable disc.  
TOC W ERROR  
U TOC ERR*  
U TOC W ERR  
The unit has determined that it is abnormal by  
Ask the store where you purchased this unit,  
performing a self-diagnosis.  
about repairs.  
The TOC information on this disc does not  
meet the MD specifications or it cannot be read. Erase all the data, and try recording.  
Replace it with another disc.  
The TOC information could not be created  
properly due to a mechanical shock or to  
scratches on the disc.  
Turn off the power, and try to write the TOC  
again. (Remove any source of shock or vibration  
while writing.)  
? DISC  
0 0:00  
The data contains an error.  
Replace the disc with another disc.  
Music is not being recorded.  
Replace the disc with a recorded disc.  
*: Number or symbol  
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MD-R2  
MAINTENANCE  
External care  
Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and dilute soap  
solution, then wipe with a dry cloth.  
Do not use chemically treated cleaning cloths or other chemi-  
cals.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes  
for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of  
production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.  
General  
Type:  
Signal readout:  
MiniDisc deck  
Non-contact, 3-beam semi-con-  
A/D, D/A converter:  
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz  
1-bit  
ductor laser pick-up  
Stereo 2 channels/monaural  
(long-play mode) 1 channel  
Wow and flutter:  
Signal/noise ratio:  
Power source:  
Power consumption: 17 W  
Dimensions:  
Unmeasurable (less than  
Audio channels:  
±0.001% W. peak)  
100 dB or better during playback  
(line output)  
Frequency response: 4 – 20,000 Hz (+0/-1 dB)  
Rotation speed:  
Error correction:  
Approximately 400 to 900 rpm  
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Inter-  
leave Reed-Solomon Code)  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform  
Acoustic Coding)  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Width: 16-15/16" (430 mm)  
Coding:  
Height: 3-11/16" (93 mm)  
Depth: 11-15/16" (302 mm)  
8.0 lbs (3.6 kg)  
Recording method:  
Magnetic modulation overwrite  
Weight:  
method  
Output jacks  
Jack name  
Input jacks  
Jack shape  
Output  
level  
Load  
impedance  
Jack  
name  
Jack  
shape  
Input  
Reference  
Minimum  
impedance input level input level  
PHONES  
(Headphones)  
1/4" (6.3 mm) stereo  
jack  
15 mW 32 ohms  
LINE IN  
Pin jack  
Over  
22 kohms  
680 mVrms 170 mVrms  
LINE OUT  
Pin jack  
2 Vrms 50 kohms  
OPTICAL Square  
IN (Optical)  
optical  
OPTICAL  
OUT (Optical)  
Square optical connector  
connector  
COAXIAL Pin jack  
75 ohms  
500 mVp-p  
(Coaxial)  
Timer/clock  
Remote control  
Type:  
Timer:  
Digital clock with date function  
ON/OFF, once a day  
Power:  
DC 3V ("AA" (UM/SUM-3, R6,  
HP-7 or similar) battery in-  
cluded x 2)  
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MD-R2  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the  
“Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees  
that it will at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufac-  
tured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.  
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth  
below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to misuse,  
abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.  
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and  
provide proof of purchase to the servicer.  
The limited warranty described above is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by  
law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE  
ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not  
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those  
described above, or extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described below on behalf of Sharp.  
The warranties described above shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and  
exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described  
herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect  
to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability  
or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product  
which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall  
Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some  
states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to  
you.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY  
FROM STATE TO STATE.  
Product Model Number: MD-R2 MiniDisc Deck (Be sure to have this information available when requesting service for  
your Product.)  
Warranty Period for this Product: 1 Year parts and labor from the date of purchase.  
Exclusions from Warranty Coverage: accessories.  
Where to Obtain Service: At a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To find a location of the nearest  
Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE SHARP.  
What to do to Obtain Service: Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer. Be sure to have  
Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Product, be sure it is insured and packaged securely.  
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION  
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135  
TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP.  
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION  
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135  
SHARP CORPORATION  
Printed in Malaysia  
A9709.HK  
TINSE0191AWZZ  
MD-R2  

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