English
MiniDisc Recorder
MD-105TX
Instruction Manual
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
MINIDISC RECORDER
(
)
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
Important Safeguards
10. Power Sources – The appliance should be
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the appliance is operated.
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
11. Polarization – If the appliance is provided with a
polarized plug having one blade wider than the
other, please read the following information:
The polarization of the plug is a safety feature.
The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user
should seek the services of a qualified electrician.
Under no circumstances should the user attempt
to defeat the polarization of the plug.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should
not be used near water – for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, especially near
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be
used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart
13. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned
PORTABLE CART WARNING
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.
S3125A
combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
16. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance
should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
8. Ventilation – The appliance should be
situated so that its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that
may block the ventilation openings; or if
placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings, there
should be free space of at least 5 cm (2 in.)
and an opening behind the appliance.
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.
9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
17. Servicing – The user should not attempt to
service the appliance beyond that described in
the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
3
Precautions
1. Warranty Claim
If placed next to a TV or tuner, it may cause recep-
tion interference resulting in some noise in the TV
or tuner output.
You can find the serial number on the rear panel
of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please re-
port this number.
6. Care
2. Recording Copyright
From time to time you should wipe the front and
rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For
heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solu-
tion of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry,
and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immedi-
ately with a clean cloth.
Recording of copyrighted material for other than
personal use is illegal without permission of the
copyright holder.
3. Power
WARNING
Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or
other chemical solvents or cloths since these could
damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE-
FULLY.
7. Points to remember
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the
rear panel.
Turning off the standby button does not shut off
the power completely. So the power cord should
be removed from the AC outlet when the unit is
not used for a prolonged time.
If this unit is brought from a cold environment to
a warm one or is in a cold room that is quickly
heated, condensation may form on the pickup,
preventing proper operation. In this case, remove
the disc and leave the power ON for about one
hour to remove the condensation.
When transporting this unit, be careful not to
bump it.
DANGER:
4. Do not touch this unit with wet hands
Do not handle this unit or power cord when your
hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liq-
uid enters the case, take this unit to an authorized
service center for inspection.
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CON-
TROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
5. Location of this unit
Place this unit in a well-ventilated location.
Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation
on all sides of this unit especially when it is placed
in an audio rack. If ventilation is blocked, this unit
may overheat and malfunction.
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat-
ing units as this unit’s internal temperature may
rise and shorten the life of the pickup.
Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly
affected by vibrations from the speakers. In par-
ticular, avoid placing the unit on or above one of
the speakers.
Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position.
Never place it on its side or on a slanted surface as
it may malfunction.
Do not place near tuners or TV sets.
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Precautions(continued)
For U.S. model
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
The laser is covered by a housing which prevents
exposure during operation or maintenance. How-
ever, this product is classified as a Laser Product
by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological
Health) which is a department of the Food and
Drug Administration. According to their regula-
tions 21 CFR section 1002.30, all manufactures
who sell Laser Products must maintain records of
written communications between the manufac-
turer, dealers and customers concerning radiation
safety. If you have any complaints about instruc-
tions or explanations affecting the use of this prod-
uct, please feel free to write to the address on the
back page of this manual. When you write us,
please include the model number and serial num-
ber of your unit.
• 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.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certi-
fication, identification and the period of manu-
facture are indicated on the rear panel.
FCC INFORMATION FOR USER
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be de-
termined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Precautions(continued)
For Canadian model
For British model
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the
power supply cord of this unit should be performed
only by qualified service personnel.
NOTE:
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
For models having a power cord with a polarized
plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Blue
: Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
Modele pour les Canadien
REMARQUE:
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST
CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N
or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be con-
nected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
IMPORTANT
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and
that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of
the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT
OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DAN-
GER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT
OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE
SOCKET.
For European model
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system
and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”.
So, to use this model properly, read this Instruc-
tion Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please
contact the store where you purchased the unit.
To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do
not try to open the enclosure.
“CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT”
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electri-
cian.
This label on the left hand panel states that:
1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and em-
ploys a laser inside the cabinet.
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not
remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
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Table of contents
Before using
Supplied accessories ....................................................................... below
Using the remote controller ................................................................... 8
Connections
Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection series components .......... 9
Connecting to the other components .................................................. 10
Operations
Normal play ......................................................................................... 13
Random play ....................................................................................... 17
Repeat play.......................................................................................... 18
Memory play ....................................................................................... 19
Auto Space function ............................................................................ 20
CD-dubbing (System operation) ........................................................... 21
Recording ............................................................................................ 24
Signal Synchro recording...................................................................... 30
System operation ................................................................................. 31
Other information for recording ........................................................... 34
Editing the contents of an MD ............................................................. 35
Naming a track or disc ......................................................................... 40
Other Information
Message list ......................................................................................... 43
System limitations ................................................................................ 44
Rules for digital recording .................................................................... 45
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 46
Precautions for handling the MiniDisc (MD) ......................................... 48
Indexed to parts and controls............................................................... 49
Specifications....................................................................................... 52
Supplied accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.
•
remote control cable x1 • Audio connection cable x2 • Optical fiber cable x1
• Remote controller x1
RC-409MD
• Dry batteries UM-3 x2
7
Using the remote controller
Inserting the remote controller
batteries
Using the remote controller
Point the remote controller toward the remote
control sensor.
1
Remove the battery compart-
ment cover by opening it as
shown in the illustration.
With the supplied remote controller
MD-105TX
(RC-409MD)
About 5m
(16 feet)
Remote
control sensor
30°
30°
Control range
RC-409MD
Remote controller RC-456S
When you use the remote controller RC-456S
supplied with the amplifier A-905TX/R-805TX,
operate the remote controller by pointing it
towards the amplifier‘s remote sensor.
2
Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3)-size
batteries into the battery com-
partment.
Carefully follow the polarity diagram
(positive(+) and negative (–) symbols) inside
the battery compartment.
Be sure to make the
connection securely. If
the connection is incomplete, you will be unable
to use the remote controller to operate the unit.
MD-105TX
A-905TX /
R-805TX
Remote
control sensor
30°
About 5m
(16 feet)
30°
3
Replace the compartment cover.
RC-456S
Control range
Notes
• Locate the unit away from strong light, such
as direct sunlight or inverted flourescent light,
which can prevent proper operation of the
remote contoroller.
• Using another remote controller of the same
type in the same room or using the unit near
equipment that uses infrared rays may cause
operational interference.
• Do not put any object (such as a book) on the
remote controller. The buttons of the remote
controller may be pressed accidentally and
drain the batteries.
• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have
colored or tinted glass. Placing the unit behind
such doors may prevent proper remote
controller operation.
Notes
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or
different kinds of batteries.
• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the
remote controller is not to be used for a long
period of time.
• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid
damage from corrosion. If the remote
controller doesn't operate smoothly, replace
both batteries at the same time.
• The life of the batteries supplied is about six
months, but will vary depending on usage.
• If there is any obstacle between the remote
controller and the remote control sensor, the
remote controller will not operate.
8
Connections
Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection series components
This section introduces you to the other Separate Collection Series system components and their
convenient system functions. Connection instructions follow.
The following Separate Collection series components are commercially available:
• T-405TX ........... Stereo Tuner
• A-905TX .......... Integrated Stereo Amplifier
• K-505TX .......... Stereo Cassette Tape Deck
• C-705TX .......... Compact Disc (CD) Player (not available in U.S.A and Canada)
• C-707CHX ....... Compact Disc (CD) Changer (only available in U.S.A. and Canada)
• R-805TX .......... FM Stereo/AM Tuner Amplifier
• CDR-205TX ..... Audio CD Recorder
Note that the available components may vary according to the area.
Using the unit in conjunction with the above system components enables you to operate the
following convenient functions.
• Auto Power On
– You can turn on the power to the amplifier by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on one of the
system components. (The amplifier's POWER switch must be set to ON.)
– When the amplifier's POWER switch is set to ON, you can turn on the power to all the system
components simultaneously by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on the amplifier.
Afterwards, you can turn off the power to the individual components that are not in use.
Note: If an R-805TX has been connected to the system and the R-805TX’s energy save function
has been enabled, pressing the STANDBY/ON button of the MD-105TX will not turn on the
power to the MD-105TX. You need to press the STANDBY/ON button on the R-805TX. (Refer to
the instruction manual for the R-805TX for more information.)
• Direct Change
Pressing the
button of the MD-105TX automatically selects the “MD” input source on the
A-905TX before the MD-105TX starts playing.
• Remote control of the System Components
You can control the operation of this MD recorder using the A-905TX/R-805TX's remote controller.
• Program Timer
You can record the desired broadcasting programs or play your favorite MD at a specified time
using the T-405TX/R-805TX’s built-in timer. (Refer to the T-405TX/R-805TX instruction manual for
more information.)
• Sleep Timer
You can fall asleep to a music/radio program with the timer. (Refer to the T-405TX/R-805TX
instruction manual for more information.)
• CD-dubbing
You can start recording from a CD player to your MD-105TX by pressing the CD DUBBING button.
• CD-synchro Recording
When this function is enabled, you can immediately start recording to the MD by pressing the
button on the CD player. (Refer to page 31 for more information.)
• Cassette-synchro Recording
When this function is enabled, you can start recording to the MD by pressing the button on the
cassette deck. (Refer to page 32 for more information.)
9
Connecting to the other components
Before connecting
• Do not connect the unit's AC power cord to a wall outlet until you have completed all the other
connections.
• On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a
white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect the white plugs of audio connection
cables to L connectors; connect the red plugs of audio connection cables to R connectors.
Audio connection
cable
To L connector
To R connector
(White)
(Red)
(White)
(Red)
To L connector
To R connector
Improper connection
Insert completely
• Insert the plug securely. If the connection is incomplete, noise or malfunction may result.
• When you use a digital audio optical cable, do not bend it sharply or coil it tightly.
• Bundling an audio connection cable with the power cord or speaker cord may degrade the sound
quality.
• To use the unit with the other Onkyo Separate Collection series components, follow the
connection diagram in the A-905TX/R-805TX instruction manual to connect the unit to the
system.
Note:
The 230-240 V model is shown in the following illustrations.
10
Connecting to the other components (continued)
• This unit uses heat-sensitive parts. Do not place this unit on the Amplifier or Receiver.
Connections
US and foreign patents licensed
from Dolby Laboratories.
ANALOG
INPUT OUTPUT
REMOTE
CONTROL
(
)
(
)
REC
PLAY
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
L
L
1
2
R
R
Audio
connection
cable
AC OUTLET
AC 230-240V
UNSWITCHED
50Hz
100W MAX
.
To wall outlet
3
cable
Optical fiber
cable
2
L
R
L
R
1
OUT
IN
OUT
CD player,
DAT deck, etc.
Amplifier
• Terminal protection caps are attached to the
DIGITAL INPUT terminals. Remove the cap for the
terminal you wish to use when connecting the
MD-105TX to digital equipment. Replace the
caps if you are not using the DIGITAL INPUT
terminals.
1 Connecting to the Amplifier
Connect the MD-105TX to the MD (or TAPE)
jacks of your amplifier.
2 Connecting to the Digital Input
Terminals (DIGITAL INPUT 1, 2)
3 Connection to AC outlet
You can perform digital recording on the MD-
105TX if a CD (Compact Disc) player or DAT
(UNSWITCHED)
(Digital Audio Tape) deck equipped with a digital The power cord of another unit can be connected
(OPTICAL) output terminal is available. For digital to this outlet.
recording, you need to connect the equipment
Note
to either DIGITAL INPUT 1 or 2 terminal using
The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC
the supplied optical cable.
outlets may differ depending on the area in which
the unit is purchased.
230-240 V, 50 Hz model: Capacity is 100 W in total.
120 V, 60 Hz model: Capacity is 120 W in total.
These terminals can also
be used for connecting an
amplifier that is equipped
with a digital output
terminal.
US and foreign patents licensed
from Dolby Laboratories.
ANALOG
INPUT OUTPUT
(REC) (PLAY)
REMOTE
CONTROL
DIGITAL INPUT
OPTICAL
L
L
1
2
R
R
Note
AC OUTLET
AC 230-240V
UNSWITCHE
50Hz
100W MAX
.
• If you use DIGITAL INPUT 2 to connect an
amplifier, you will be unable to utilize the full
capabilities of the MD-105TX.
• If you attempt to perform digital recording using
a digital input terminal that is not connected,
“D.In Unlock” will appear.
230-240V, 50Hz models
120V, 60Hz models
Capacity is
100 watts.
Capacity is
120 watts.
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Connecting to the other components (continued)
Connecting the AC power cord
(mains lead)
Connecting the (
) controller
If you are using other ONKYO components
equipped with connectors, you can control
these components using the amplifier's remote
controller.
Insert the AC power cord into a wall
outlet. The STANDBY indicator lights.
Before connecting
• The amplifier must be connected to the
system hookups for
• Each component has two
control operation.
connectors.
There is no difference between these
connectors.
• The components may be connected in any
order.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY
• Remote control operation is not possible if
only the
connected to the
the audio connection cables correctly.
The illustration below is an hookup
example. With these hookups, you can operate
the CD Synchro Recording (see “CD/MD synchro
recording” on page 9).
remote control cable is
• To use the unit with the other Onkyo Separate
Collection series components, follow the
connection diagram in the A-905TX/R-805TX
instruction manual to connect the unit to the
system.
• If you press the EJECT button while the unit is
in STANDBY mode, the power will turn on and
the display will light up automatically.
connectors. Connect
Tuner
Amplifier
MD-105TX
cable
CD player
Note
An
remote control cable equipped with a
1/8 in. (3.5mm) diameter miniature two-conductor
phone plug is included with this unit and with
every tuner and cassette deck that bears the
mark.
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Operations
Normal play
RC-409MD
RC-456S
(supplied with
A-905TX/
R-805TX)
(supplied)
STANDBY/ ON
CLOCK
GRAPHIC EQ
EFFECT MODE
SLEEP
POWER
EJECT
POWER
EJECT
STANDBY/
ON
PRESET
TUNER INPUT
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
FM
AM
MINIDISC RECORDER
TAPE
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY
PAUSE/STEP
DVD
A
B
C
D
E
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
REPEAT SCROLL
M
D
G
H
6
7
L
8
9
10
O
PLAY MODE CLEAR
REC
K
M
N
STANDBY/ON
CD
REPEAT RANDOM
C
D
11
P
12
Q
13
R
14
S
15
T
DUBBING
REC
18
W
19
X
20
Y
MEMORY CLEAR
REPEAT PLAY MODE
16
U
17
V
DISC
REC
CDR
STANDBY
INPUT
21
Z
22
23
24
.
25
,
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REPEAT
A-B
A.SPACE M.SCAN
REC MODE
TONE
CLEAR
>25
/
REC
?
!
(
)
CLEAR
MUTING
TIMER
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
ENTER
NAME
-
MD 105TX
SCROLL DISPLAY
UP/DOWN
ENTER
7
VOLUME
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
--/---
10
/0
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-456S
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD
1
2
Press the STANDBY/ON button.
(or the POWER button on the
remote controller)
3
Press the
button on the remote
controller).
button (or the
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
The first track of the disc starts playing.
Remote controller
(RC-409MD) (RC-456S)
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ ON
POWER
STANDBY
TRACK
Play indicator
Playing track number
The current
playing time
Stopping play
Press the button (or the button on the
remote controller ).
Insert an MD.
The MD recorder reads TOC (Table Of
Contents) information on the MD to
display the total number of tracks and
Remote controller
total playing time.
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
Stopping play temporarily
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY
EDIT/ NO
MD
YES
REC MODE
Press the
button (or the button on the
-
105TX
remote controller ). The Pause indicator lights up.
Insert an MD with the label
side up, in the direction of
the arrow.
Remote controller
To resume play, press the
button (or the
button on the remote controller).
The total number
of tracks
Current track
number
Ejecting the MD
Press the button (or the EJECT button on the
• When an MD recorded with a disc
name is inserted, the disc name is
displayed. If the disc name is too long
and you cannot view the entire name,
press the SCROLL button on your
remote controller to shift the display.
remote controller).
The MD is ejected and
“Eject” is
Remote controller
EJECT
shown on
the display.
(Continued on the next page)
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Normal play (continued)
RC-409MD
RC-456S
(supplied with
A-905TX/
R-805TX)
(supplied)
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ ON
GRAPHIC EQ
CLOCK
SLEEP
EFFECT
MODE
POWER
EJECT
PRESET
TUNER INPUT
FM
AM
TAPE
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY
PAUSE/STEP
DVD
A
B
C
D
E
STANDBY/ON
CD
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
REPEAT SCROLL
M
D
DUBBING
REC
G
H
SCROLL
CLEAR
6
7
L
8
9
10
O
PLAY MODE CLEAR
REC
K
M
N
13
R
14
S
15
T
REPEAT RANDOM
C
D
11
P
12
Q
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
16
U
17
V
18
W
19
X
20
Y
MEMORY CLEAR
REPEAT PLAY MODE
DISC
REC
CDR
21
Z
22
23
24
.
25
,
REPEAT
A-B
A.SPACE M.SCAN
TONE
CLEAR
>25
-
MD 105TX
/
REC
?
!
(
)
CLEAR
MUTING
TIMER
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
CLEAR
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
UP/DOWN
ENTER
SCROLL
7
VOLUME
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
--/---
10
/0
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-456S
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD
Changing the display mode
When an MD is playing or pausing
Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display
in the following sequence:
When the MD recorder is stopped
Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display
in the following sequence:
Remote controller
Remote controller
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
Total number of tracks on the MD and its
total playing time
Playing track number and elapsed playing
time
TRACK
SP
L
SP
L
-
LEVEL SYNC
-
LEVEL SYNC
40
20
10
4
2
0
40
20
10
4
2
0
R
DIGITAL IN
1
R
DIGITAL IN
1
Time remaining for recording on the MD (Not
displayed if it is a premastered MD)
Playing track number and remaining playing
time
DISC
TRACK
SP
L
SP
L
-
LEVEL SYNC
-
LEVEL SYNC
40
20
10
4
2
0
40
20
10
4
2
0
R
DIGITAL IN
1
R
DIGITAL IN
1
Track name (Track number with “No Name”
when not set)
Disc name (“No Name” when not set)
NAME
DISC
NAME
TRACK
SP
L
SP
L
-
LEVEL SYNC
-
LEVEL SYNC
40
20
10
4
2
0
40
20
10
4
2
0
R
DIGITAL IN
1
R
DIGITAL IN
1
If the track name is too long to display
You can scroll the track name by pressing the SCROLL button on the remote controller.
Press the SCROLL button when the track name is scrolling to stop the scrolling of the track name; press the
SCROLL button again to resume the scrolling of the track name.
To exit the display scroll mode, press the CLEAR button on the remote controller.
14
Normal play (continued)
RC-409MD (supplied)
RC-456S (supplied with
AMCS
A-905TX/
STANDBY/ ON
CLOCK
GRAPHIC EQ
EFFECT MODE
SLEEP
POWER
EJECT
R-805TX)
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
PRESET
TUNER INPUT
MINIDISC RECORDER
FM
AM
TAPE
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY
PAUSE/STEP
DVD
A
B
C
D
E
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
REPEAT SCROLL
M
D
G
H
STANDBY/ON
8
9
10
O
PLAY MODE CLEAR
REC
CD
DUBBING
6
7
L
REC
K
M
N
REPEAT RANDOM
C
D
11
P
12
Q
13
R
14
S
15
T
,
16
U
17
V
18
W
19
X
20
Y
MEMORY CLEAR
REPEAT PLAY MODE
Number
button
STANDBY
INPUT
DISC
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
CDR
21
Z
22
23
24
.
25
,
REC MODE
REPEAT
A-B
A.SPACE M.SCAN
TONE
CLEAR
>25
/
REC
?
!
(
)
CLEAR
MUTING
TIMER
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
-
MD 105TX
ENTER
NAME
Number
button
SCROLL DISPLAY
UP/DOWN
ENTER
,
7
VOLUME
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
--/---
10
/0
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-456
S
Selecting the track to play using
the number buttons
Changing the playing track using
the AMCS
Press the number button on the remote
controller to select the track you want to play.
During play, you can change the track that is
playing by turning the AMCS knob (or by
pressing the
controller).
or
buttons on the remote
(RC-409MD)
(RC-456S)
1
F
2
3
4
5
J
G
H
I
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
8
9
6
7
L
10
O
If the MD recorder is stopped, turn the AMCS
knob to select the track number you wish to
play, and press that knob (with the remote
controller, use the
the track, then press the
K
M
N
13
R
14
S
11
P
12
Q
15
T
7
18
W
19
X
16
U
17
V
20
Y
--/---
10
/0
23
24
.
21
Z
22
25
,
or
button to select
button.)
>
25
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
TRACK
Remote controller
To select a track numbered 26 or above
using RC-409MD
Press the [>25] button first. Set a value for the
10th place and then the 1st place using the
number buttons in this order. (Enter “0” by
pressing the [10] button.)
To play the next track or a later track
Turn the AMCS knob clockwise (or press the
button on the remote controller several
times) until the desired track is located.
Ex. To select the 30th track:
To start play again from the beginning of
the track that is currently playing or to play
the previous track or an earlier track
[>25] + [3] + [10]
To select the 100th track:
[>25] + [>25] + [1] + [10] + [10]
Turn the AMCS knob counterclockwise (or press
To select a track numbered 11 or above
using RC-456S
the
button on the remote controller several
times) until the desired track is located.
Press the [--/---] button first. Set a value for the
10th place and then the 1st place using the
number buttons in the following order. (Enter
“0” by pressing the [10/0] button.)
Ex. To select the 30th track:
In Memory play mode (see page 19), turning the
AMCS knob (or pressing the
or
button)
selects the track in the stored sequence.
[--/---] + [3] + [10/0]
To select the 100th track:
[--/---] + [--/---] + [1] + [10/0] + [10/0]
(Continued on the next page)
15
Normal play (continued)
RC-409MD
(supplied)
POWER
EJECT
AMCS
MINIDISC RECORDER
(PUSH TO ENTER)
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY
A
B
C
D
E
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
,
G
H
STANDBY/ON
CD
6
7
L
8
9
10
O
DUBBING
REC
K
M
N
11
P
12
Q
13
R
14
S
15
T
16
U
17
V
18
W
19
X
20
Y
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
23
24
.
25
,
REC MODE
21
Z
22
REPEAT
A-B
A.SPACE M.SCAN
>25
/
REC
?
!
(
)
CLEAR
-
M.SCAN
MD 105TX
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
,
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD
Music Scan
Searching for a part to play
(Search play)
The following operation is possible only when
using the supplied remote controller (RC-409MD).
Searching for a part to play by sound (at
play)
Pressing the M.SCAN button plays the beginning
(eight seconds) of each track on the disc in
sequence whether the MD recorder is either
playing or stopped.
During play, hold down the
or
button
and release it when the part you want to hear is
playing.
• The “M.SCAN” indicator lights up.
• You can press the
or M.SCAN button on
the remote controller when the beginning of
the desired track is playing to start playing
from that track.
Searching for a part to play by using
displayed time (at pause, high-speed
search)
M.SCAN
When playing is temporarily stopped (paused),
keep pressing the
or
button and
TRACK
M.SCAN
release it when the playing time of the part you
want to hear is displayed.
• Press the
button (or the
button on
the remote controller) to start playing from
that part.
• “Over” in the display indicates that the end of
the last track has been reached.
16
Random play
(supplied
with
A-905TX/
R-805TX)
RC-456S
RC-409MD
(supplied)
STANDBY/ ON
CLOCK
GRAPHIC EQ
EFFECT MODE
SLEEP
AMCS
POWER
EJECT
MINIDISC RECORDER
(PUSH TO ENTER)
PRESET
TUNER INPUT
FM
AM
CONTINUE
RANDOM
TAPE
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY
PAUSE/STEP
DVD
A
B
C
D
E
REPEAT SCROLL
M
C
D
D
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
STANDBY/ON
CD
G
H
PLAY MODE CLEAR
REC
DUBBING
REC
6
7
L
8
9
10
O
K
M
N
REPEAT RANDOM
11
P
12
Q
13
R
14
S
15
T
PLAY
MODE
MEMORY CLEAR
REPEAT PLAY MODE
STANDBY
INPUT
16
U
17
V
18
W
19
X
20
Y
DISC
REC
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
CDR
21
Z
22
23
24
.
25
,
REPEAT
A-B
A.SPACE M.SCAN
TONE
CLEAR
>25
/
REC
?
!
(
)
CLEAR
MUTING
-
MD 105TX
TIMER
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
UP/DOWN
ENTER
7
VOLUME
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
--/---
10
/0
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-456S
The following operation is possible only when using either of the following remote controllers:
RC-409MD (supplied)
RC-456S (supplied with the A-905TX/R-805TX amplifier)
2
Press the
button on the remote
controller).
button (or the
1
When the MD recorder is
stopped, press the RANDOM
button (RC-409MD).
Remote controller
With the RC-456S remote controller, press
the PLAY MODE button until “RANDOM”
appears on the display.
(RC-409MD)
RANDOM
TRACK
RANDOM
RANDOM
(RC-456S)
PLAY MODE
To exit the Random play mode
When the MD recorder is stopped, press the
RANDOM button or CONTINUE button (RC-
409MD).
With the RC-456S remote controller, press the
PLAY MODE button until “RANDOM” or
“MEMORY” disappears from the display.
Note
You can also use the Eject button or STANDBY/ON
button to exit Random play mode.
17
Repeat play
RC-409MD
RC-456S
(supplied)
(supplied with
A-905TX/R-805TX)
STANDBY/ ON
CLOCK
GRAPHIC EQ
EFFECT MODE
SLEEP
POWER
EJECT
PRESET
TUNER INPUT
FM
AM
TAPE
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY
PAUSE/STEP
DVD
A
B
C
D
E
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
REPEAT SCROLL
M
D
G
H
6
7
L
8
9
10
O
PLAY MODE CLEAR
REC
REPEAT
K
M
N
13
R
14
S
15
T
REPEAT RANDOM
C
D
11
P
12
Q
16
U
17
V
18
W
19
X
20
Y
MEMORY CLEAR
REPEAT PLAY MODE
DISC
REC
CDR
21
Z
22
23
24
.
25
,
REPEAT
A-B
A.SPACE M.SCAN
REPEAT
A-B
>25
TONE
CLEAR
/
REC
?
!
(
)
CLEAR
MUTING
TIMER
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
UP/DOWN
ENTER
7
VOLUME
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
--/---
10
/0
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-456S
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD
The following operation is possible using either
of the following remote controllers:
RC-409MD (supplied)
The following operation is possible only when you
use the supplied remote controller (RC-409MD).
RC-456S (supplied with the A-905TX/R-805TX amplifier)
Repeatedly playing a section of a
track (A-B Repeat) (RC-409MD only)
Repeatedly playing all tracks of an MD
Press the REPEAT button on the remote
controller just once.
REPEAT
1
While the track is playing, specify
the beginning of the section you
wish to repeat playing by
pressing the A-B button on the
remote controller (Point A).
REPEAT
A-B
Repeatedly playing a single track
When the desired track is playing, press the
REPEAT button on the remote controller twice.
REPEAT
2
While the track is still playing,
specify the end of the section by
pressing the A-B button on the
remote controller (Point B) a
second time.
REPEAT 1
• If the REPEAT button is pressed during
Memory play...
Only the programmed tracks play repeatedly
in the programmed order.
• If the REPEAT button is pressed during
Random play...
Section A to B of the track will be repeated.
A-B
The contents of the entire MD play again
repeatedly. The playing order changes each
time a random play begins.
To stop A-B Repeat
• Press the A-B or REPEAT button when a
section is in Repeat play.
Note
In Memory play or Random play, you cannot repeat
the currently playing track (REPEAT 1).
The A-B Repeat mode is now canceled.
• Press the button when a section is in Repeat
play.
The A-B Repeat mode is canceled and play of
the current track stops.
To stop the Repeat play
Press the REPEAT button once or twice until the
“REPEAT” indicator disappears.
Note
Note
A-B Repeat cannot be used when the unit is in
Repeat (all-track or single-track), Memory, or
Random play.
You can also use the Eject button or STANDBY/ON
button to stop the repeat of all tracks or a single track.
18
Memory play
RC-456S
RC-409MD
(supplied)
(supplied
with
AMCS
STANDBY/ ON
CLOCK
GRAPHIC EQ
EFFECT MODE
SLEEP
POWER
EJECT
A-905TX/
R-805TX)
PRESET
TUNER INPUT
FM
AM
TAPE
MEMORY
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY
MINIDISC RECORDER
PAUSE/STEP
DVD
A
B
C
D
E
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
REPEAT SCROLL
M
D
G
H
6
7
L
8
9
10
O
PLAY MODE CLEAR
REC
K
M
N
11
P
12
Q
13
R
14
S
15
T
REPEAT RANDOM
C
D
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
18
W
19
X
16
U
17
V
20
Y
Number
button
MEMORY CLEAR
REPEAT PLAY MODE
DISC
REC
CDR
21
Z
22
23
24
.
25
,
REPEAT
A-B
A.SPACE M.SCAN
PLAY
STANDBY
INPUT
>25
TONE
CLEAR
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
(
)
/
REC
?
!
CLEAR
REC MODE
MUTING
MODE
TIMER
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
UP/DOWN
ENTER
-
MD 105TX
7
VOLUME
Number
button
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
--/---
10
/0
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-456S
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD
• Using the Memory function, you can select your favorite tracks (up to 25 tracks) on an MD and
arrange them in the desired order.
Selecting a track using the remote
controller
1
When the MD recorder is
stopped, press the MEMORY
button (RC-409MD).
(RC-409MD)
(RC-456S)
1
F
2
3
4
5
J
G
H
I
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
With the RC-456S remote controller, press
the PLAY MODE button until “MEMORY”
appears on the display.
8
9
6
7
L
10
O
K
M
N
13
R
14
S
11
P
12
Q
15
T
7
18
W
19
X
16
U
17
V
20
Y
--/---
10
/0
(RC-456S)
23
24
.
(RC-409MD)
21
Z
22
25
,
MEMORY
PLAY MODE
>
25
MEMORY
To select a track numbered 26 or above
using the RC-409MD
Press the [>25] button first. Set a value for the
10th place and then the 1st place using the
number buttons in the following order. (Enter
“0” by pressing the [10] button.)
Ex.
To select the 30th track
[>25] + [3] + [10]
To select the 100th track
2
Using the AMCS knob, select the
tracks in the order you want to play.
Turn the AMCS knob until the track number
you want to store is displayed (the playing
time of the track is displayed). Then, press
the AMCS knob to store the track.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
(
)
[>25] + [>25] + [1] + [10] + [10]
To select a track numbered 11 or above
using the RC-456S
Press the [--/---] button first. Set a value for the
10th place and then the 1st place using the
number buttons in this order. (Enter “0” by
pressing the [10/0] button.)
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
MEMORY
Ex.
MEMORY
To select the 30th track:
[--/---] + [3] + [10/0]
To select the 100th track:
[--/---] + [--/---] + [1] + [10/0] + [10/0]
MEMORY
(Continued on the next page)
19
Memory play (continued) / Auto Space function
RC-456S
RC-409MD
STANDBY/ ON
CLOCK
GRAPHIC EQ
EFFECT MODE
SLEEP
POWER
EJECT
PRESET
TUNER INPUT
FM
AM
TAPE
MEMORY
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY
MINIDISC RECORDER
PAUSE/STEP
DVD
A
B
C
D
E
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
REPEAT SCROLL
M
D
G
H
CONTINUE
6
7
L
8
9
10
O
PLAY MODE CLEAR
REC
K
M
N
11
P
12
Q
13
R
14
S
15
T
REPEAT RANDOM
C
D
STANDBY/ON
CD
CLEAR
PLAY
MODE
DUBBING
REC
18
W
19
X
16
U
17
V
20
Y
MEMORY CLEAR
REPEAT PLAY MODE
A.SPACE
CLEAR
DISC
REC
CDR
21
Z
22
23
24
.
25
,
REPEAT
A-B
A.SPACE M.SCAN
STANDBY
INPUT
>25
TONE
CLEAR
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
(
)
/
REC
?
!
CLEAR
REC MODE
MUTING
TIMER
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
UP/DOWN
ENTER
-
MD 105TX
7
VOLUME
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
--/---
10
/0
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-456
S
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD
Note
Using the Auto Space function
(RC-409MD only)
If the total playing time of the programmed tracks
exceeds 512 minutes, “---m--s” will be displayed.
It is possible to play back the MD with a silent
interval of approximately 3 seconds between
tracks.
3
Press the
button on the remote controller)
to start Memory play.
button (or the
Turning on the Auto Space function
Press the A.SPACE button while the MD-105TX
is playing, stopped, or paused.
When all stored tracks have been played,
the MD recorder stops, retaining the
stored tracks in memory.
The A.SPACE indicator lights up.
Remote controller
Note:
• If the Auto Space function is turned on, the
display indicates “Auto Space” for three
seconds during the interval between tracks.
(RC-409MD)
TRACK
A.SPECE
MEMORY
A.SPACE
To exit Memory play mode
When the MD recorder is stopped, press the
CONTINUE button on the remote controller (RC-
409MD).
A.SPACE
With the RC-456S remote controller, press the
PLAY MODE button until “MEMORY”
disappears from the display.
Cancelling the Auto Space function
Press the A.SPACE button again to cancel the
function. The A.SPACE indicator turns off and
the function is cancelled.
You can also use the Eject button or STANDBY/
ON button to cancel the Auto Space function.
Clearing the last track stored
Press the CLEAR or button on the remote
controller.
The last track in memory is cleared.
Checking the stored contents
To check the tracks stored in memory, press the
/
button when the MD recorder is
stopped.
Note
You can also use the Eject button or STANDBY/ON
button to exit Memory Play mode.
20
CD-dubbing (System operation)
CD-dubbing (System operation)
1
2
Load the CD in the CD player.
See the C-705TX CD player instruction
manual for information on loading CDs.
Setting the CD dubbing mode
The MD-105TX provides two CD dubbing modes:
Album dubbing and Fade Out dubbing. These
modes are applied only to CD dubbing, but not to
other operations, such as signal synchro recording.
Album dubbing: If the end of the recordable
area on the disc is reached before the track
ends, the track will be discarded. If only one
track is being dubbed, the track will not be
discarded even if it was not recorded to the end.
Fade Out dubbing: If the end of the recordable
area on the disc is reached before the track ends,
the last portion of the recorded track will fade out.
Load a recordable MD in the MD-
105TX.
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY
EDIT/ NO
MD
YES
REC MODE
-
105TX
Insert an MD with the label
side up, in the direction of
the arrow.
The CD dubbing mode setting is possible only
when the MD recorder is stopped.
Number of recorded
tracks on MD
Total recorded time
• When your MD-105TX is configured into a
system with Onkyo Separate Collection series
components (A-905TX and C-705TX), you can
record via CD dubbing by pressing the CD
DUBBING button on the MD-105TX.
• To perform CD dubbing, your CD player must
be connected through an optical cable to the
DIGTAL INPUT 1 terminal located on the rear
panel of the MD recorder. (Refer to the A-
905TX/R-805TX instruction manual for more
information.)
To check the time remaining for recording...
When the MD recorder is stopped,
pressing the DISPLAY button changes the
display as follows.
The number of tracks on MD and its total
recorded time
↓
Remaining recording time on MD
↓
• For the normal recording procedure, see
“Analog Recording” on page 24 or “Digital
Recording” on page 27.
Disc name (“No Name” when not set)
To delete recorded data on the disc to make
new recordings...
First delete all data on the disc, then start
recording. (See page 36.)
Note
•
CD-dubbing is not available with the A-905,
C-705 and C-707CH.
•
When “Protected” is shown in the display, it
indicates that the record-protect tab of the MD
is open. Before starting the recording procedure,
close the tab. (See page 34.)
(Continued on the next page)
21
CD-dubbing (System operation)
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
AMCS
EDIT/NO
DISPLAY
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
INPUT
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
INPUT
REC MODE
Check the available recording time on the MD.
If the display does not indicate the available
recording time, press the DISPLAY button
3
Select “Digital In 1.”
Press the INPUT button repeatedly until
“Digital In 1” appears.
repeatedly.
DISPLAY
INPUT
DIGITAL IN
1
Note
A disc recorded in LP2 or LP4 mode can be
played only on MD players that support LP2 or
LP4 mode. If you play such a disc on another
MD player, “LP:” may appear on the display.
Note
CD-dubbing is not possible when “Analog In”
or “Digital In 2” is shown on the display.
5
Select a CD dubbing mode.
4
Select a recording mode.
5-1 Press the EDIT/NO button, then turn the
AMCS knob until “CD Dub Mode?” appears.
Press the REC MODE button to select the
desired recording mode.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
EDIT/NO
REC MODE
MONO : Monaural recording mode. The
available recording time is twice
as much as that for “SP.”
CD Dub Mode?
5-2 Press the AMSC knob.
SP :
Normal stereo recording mode.
The recording time is the same
as the time length indicated on
the CD.
The current CD dubbing mode is shown.
(“Fade Album?” indicates that you are
switching from Fade out to Album CD
dubbing mode.)
LP2 :
LP4 :
Normal stereo recording time is
compressed to half. The
available recording time is twice
that for “SP.”
Normal stereo recording time is
compressed to a quarter. The
available recording time is four
times that for “SP.”
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
Fade Album?
5-3 Press the AMSC knob.
To cancel the CD dubbing mode setting,
press the EDIT/NO button.
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CD-dubbing (System operation)
CD-DUBBING
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
CD-dubbing with track specified
6
Press the CD DUBBING button on
the MD-105TX.
When this MD recorder is configured into a
system with the A-905TX/R-805TX and C-
705TX, only one track with CD playing or
pausing can be recorded by using the one-touch
operation.
CD
DUBBING
The CD player automatically searches for
the disc's peak level, while the MD-105TX
sets the optimum peak level and then
enters recording standby mode. The MD-
105TX starts digitally recording the whole
disc as soon as the disc's first track starts
playing. (DLA Link)
1
Play a CD
Play your desired track.
C-705TX
The recording stops automatically when
the playback of all disc tracks is
completed.
To stop the recording...
Press the button.
2
Press the CD DUBBING button.
Playing returns to the head of the current
track. Only this track will be recorded
(with DLA Link activated).
Tip:
You can check the currently-selected CD
dubbing mode by pressing the CD
DUBBING button during the dubbing
operation.
CD
DUBBING
When the track reaches the end, next track will
start and the MD recorder will stop.
DLA Link:Digital Rec Level Adjustment
Note
When the CD-dubbing mode is set to “Fade out,”
if the entire track cannot be recorded, the track will
fade out at the end. When Album CD dubbing is
selected and only one track is to be recorded,
recording will continue until the end of the track is
reached. The track will not be discarded if the end
of the MD is reached in the middle of recording.
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Recording
STANDBY/ON
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
INPUT REC MODE
To check the time remaining for
recording
Analog recording
Recording analog data (data input via the
connected audio pin cable)
When the MD recorder is stopped, press the
DISPLAY button. Each press of the DISPLAY
button changes the display as follows:
The number of tracks on MD and the total
recorded time → Remaining recording time on
MD → Disc name (“No Name” when not set)
To record by erasing all of the existing
tracks on a prerecorded MD
1
2
Press the STANDBY/ON button.
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
STANDBY/ON
Erase all the tracks before you start
recording (see page 36).
STANDBY
Load a recordable MD.
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
3
Press the INPUT button repeatedly
until “Analog In” appears.
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY
EDIT/ NO
MD
YES
REC MODE
INPUT
-
105TX
ANALOG IN
Insert an MD with the label
side up, in the direction of
the arrow.
Note
• Make sure that the INPUT button and the
REC button on the amplifier are set to an
appropriate recording source.
Number of recorded
tracks on MD
Total recorded time
4
5
Select a recording mode.
Refer to Step 4 on page 22 to select a
recording mode.
Note
When “Protected” is shown in the display, it
indicates that the record-protect tab of the
MD is open. Before starting the recording
procedure, close the tab. (See page 34.)
REC MODE
Play the recording source.
If a CD player (such as the C-705TX) or a
tape player (such as the K-505TX) has
been connected to the system, start
playing the CD or tape player.
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Recording (continued)
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
AMCS
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
EDIT/NO
-
MD 105TX
REC MODE
REC
7-2 Turn the AMCS knob to adjust the
recording level.
Adjust the recording level such that the -4
to -2 dB indicator lights when the input
signal is largest. (Also refer to the current
recording level readout displayed in dB.)
6
7
Press the
REC button.
The MD recorder is now in recording
standby mode.
.
REC
Tip:
You can adjust the recording level in 5dB
steps for the range between –60.0 dB and
–30.0 dB, in 2.5 dB steps for the range
between –30.0 dB and –12.5 dB, and in
0.5dB steps for the range between –12.5dB
and +18.0 dB.
ANALOG IN
Using the AMCS knob, adjust the
recording level.
Then, press the AMCS knob.
AMCS
(
)
PUSH TO ENTER
Adjust the recording level.
7-1 Press the EDIT/NO button, then turn
the AMCS knob until “Rec Level?”
appears.
Adjust the level so the
OVER indicator will
not light up.
Then, press the AMCS knob.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
EDIT/NO
(
)
L
40
20
10
4
2
0
OVER
R
Adjust the level in the range between –4
and –2 for the maximum signal level.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
L
R
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
When the recording level adjustment
is completed, stop playing the source.
(Continued on the next page)
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Recording (continued)
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
REC
To manually record a track number
While recording, press the REC button when
you wish to mark a track number.
If you wish to mark two or more track numbers
sequentially, provide a sufficient interval
between each press of the REC button. Too
short an interval (about 4 seconds or less) may
lead to a failure in marking track numbers.
8
Press the
start playing the recording
source immediately.
button and then
The TOC indicator appears as recording
starts.
The MD recorder will automatically stop
when recordable time on the disc expires.
The tracks are automatically numbered.
(Level Sync function)
To stop recording temporarily...
Press the
remote controller). To resume recording, press
the button (or press the button on the
button (or the button on the
remote controller).
To stop recording...
TRACK
Press the STOP button.
L
40
20
10
4
2
0
TOC
To eject the MD...
R
Press the STOP button, then the EJECT
button.
Since the interval between tracks is
detected based on the sound level, some
tracks may not be numbered correctly in
the following cases:
• The recorded condition of the cassette
tape is bad (noise between tracks).
• There is a low sound level in quiet
music.
If the TOC indicator is lit steadily or flashing...
The track number and other information is
written in the MD’s TOC (Table of Contents) area
when the MD recorder ejects the disc, enters
stand-by mode, or stops recording.
Do not disconnect the power cable or move the
unit under the following circumstances.
Otherwise, the information will not be written
correctly.
• The interval between tracks is extremely
short.
• The tuner's reception is poor (noisy).
• The TOC indicator is lit.
To disable the Level Sync function, refer to
“Using the Level Sync function” on page 29.
The information to be written into the MD’s
TOC area is currently stored in the recorder’s
memory.
• The TOC indicator is flashing.
The recorder is now writing the information in
the MD’s TOC area.
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Recording (continued)
STANDBY/ON
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
INPUT REC MODE
Digital recording
3
Press the INPUT button
repeatedly until “Digital In 1” or
“Digital In 2” appears.
In digital recording, an optical digital cable is
used to input signals from the recording source.
About digital recording
Digital input source 1 or 2 is now selected.
The MD-105TX is equipped with a sampling
frequency converter, which enables you to
record digital signals (PCM 32kHz and 48kHz)
transmitted from external digital devices (DAT,
satelite broadcast, etc.), as well as CDs (PCM
44.1kHz).
INPUT
DIGITAL IN
1
or
1
Press the STANDBY/ON button.
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
DIGITAL IN
2
STANDBY/ON
Note
•
Make sure the supplied optical cable is
connected to the correct digital input
terminal. If you attempt to perform digital
recording using a digital input terminal
that is not connected, “D.In Unlock” will
appear.
STANDBY
2
Load a recordable MD.
Refer to Step 2 on page 24.
•
Use the DIGITAL INPUT 1 digital input
terminal if you connect the C-705TX CD
player to this MD recorder.
4
5
Select a recording mode.
Refer to Step 4 on page 22.
Play the recording source.
If the C-705TX CD player is connected to
the system, start playing the CD player.
(Continued on the next page)
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Recording (continued)
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
AMCS
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
EDIT/NO
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
REC
To stop recording temporarily
6
Press the
REC button.
Press the
button (or the button on the
remote control). To resume recording, press the
button again (or press the
the remote control).
The MD recorder is now in recording
standby mode.
button on
REC
To stop recording
Press the button.
To eject the MD
TRACK
Press the button and then the EJECT button.
Even with the Level Sync function turned off,
recording digital data from a CD to an MD
automatically numbers the tracks.
DIGITAL IN 1
If “D. In Unlock” appears
The digital input source is not connected
properly. Check the connection for the
digital input source.
• For track numbers to be marked
automatically, the signature code included in
the digital signal at the beginning and end of
each track is necessary. Some equipment and
broadcasts do not include this signal, and in
such a case track numbers will not be marked
automatically.
7
8
Adjust the recording level.
Refer to Step 7-1 and 7-2 on page 25.
In this case, the tracks are not numbered
automatically. Use the Level Sync function
described on the next page.
Press the
start playing the recording
source immediately.
button and then
If the TOC indicator is lit steadily or flashing...
The track number and other information is
written in the MD’s TOC (Table of Contents) area
when the MD recorder ejects the disc, enters
stand-by mode, or stops recording.
Do not disconnect the power cable or move the
unit under the following circumstances. Otherwise,
the information will not be written correctly.
• The TOC indicator is lit.
The TOC indicator appears as recording
starts.
The MD recorder stops recording
automatically when the remaining space
on the MD is insufficient to record the
next track.
The information to be written into the MD’s
TOC area is currently stored in the recorder’s
memory.
TRACK
• The TOC indicator is flashing.
The recorder is now writing the information in
the MD’s TOC area.
L
40
20
10
4
2
0
TOC
R
DIGITAL IN 1
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Recording (continued)
Using the Level Sync function
3
Press the AMCS knob.
The Level Sync function enables you to
automatically number the tracks by detecting
the rise of the signal level at the beginning of
each track. (The Level Sync function is turned on
by the default setting.)
The display indicates “Level Sync Off” and
the tracks being recorded will not be
numbered.
• To cancel this setting, press the EDIT/NO
button.
To disable the auto numbering (Level Sync)
function...
Follow the steps below during recording or
stand-by mode:
To enable the auto numbering (Level Sync)
function...
1
Press the EDIT/NO button, then
turn the AMCS knob until “Level
Sync?” appears.
Follow the steps described above, except that
“OFF → ON” appears in Step 2 and “Level Sync
On” appears in Step 3 when you press the
AMCS knob. The tracks being recorded will be
numbered automatically.
AMCS
EDIT/NO
(
)
PUSH TO ENTER
Using the Recording Auto Stop
function...
-
LEVEL SYNC
The Recording Auto Stop function automatically
stops recording about one minute after the
recording source input (such as a midnight radio
show) stops, as long as the Level Sync function is on.
2
Press the AMCS knob.
The display indicates the current setting.
(In this example, “On → OFF” appears,
which means “Do you want to change
from ‘ON’ to ‘OFF’?”)
About one minute after signal stops
TRACK
L
-
LEVEL SYNC
TOC
R
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
Flashing
TOC flashes, then recording stops.
This function is useful if you do not wish to
record after the source input stops. The function
is disabled if the Level Sync function is off.
Note
•
If you are recording the tracks from a CD that
has intervals greater than one minute, the
Recording Auto Stop function automatically
stops recording. To continue recording such a
CD, turn the Level Sync off.
•
This function is disabled during the CD dubbing
operation.
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Signal Synchro recording
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
REC
INPUT
Even if your recording source is not Onkyo
-compatible, you can perform synchronized recording.
You can also make signal synchro recording from a connected CDR-205TX.
1
Press the INPUT button
repeatedly until “Digital In 1,”
“Digital In 2,” or “Analog In”
appears.
3
Press the
REC button.
When the time indicator lights up on the
display, press the REC button again.
“Signal Rec” appears.
• You can perform signal synchro
recording with both digital and analog
recording sources.
REC
INPUT
The recorder now waits for the input signal,
and displays the “Signal Wait” message
and the time indicator alternately.
(“Digital In 1” is selected.)
Note
2
Select a recording mode.
If no signal is input for approx .30 seconds,
the MD recorder will enter recording
standby mode.
Refer to Step 4 on page 22.
4
Recording starts.
Recording starts as soon as the unit
receives signals from the recording source
while “Signal Wait” is displayed.
(Recording source)
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System operation
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
REC
CD-synchro recording
3
Start playing the CD.
When your MD recorder is configured into a
system with Onkyo Separate Collection series
components (A-905TX/R-805TX and C-705TX),
the operation of the MD recorder can be
synchronized with that of the CD player.
Press the play button on the C-705TX
after the time indicator lights up on the
recorder’s display. “Synchro Rec” appears
and the recorder starts recording.
To adjust the recording level, refer to Step
7 on page 25.
1
Set the MD recorder to recording
standby mode.
(C-705TX)
REC
• For information on setting the MD
recorder to recording standby mode
and the necessary preparatory steps,
see “Analog recording” or “Digital
recording.”
When the CD stops playing, the MD
recorder stops recording and enters the
recording standby mode.
To stop synchro recording, stop playing
the CD. The MD recorder enters recording
standby mode.
For digital CD-synchro recording
Connect the CD player’s (optical) digital
output terminal to the MD-105TX’s
DIGITAL INPUT 1 terminal.
To stop CD-synchro recording
Press the button on the CD player. The MD
recorder then enters recording standby mode.
2
Select a recording mode.
Note
Refer to Step 4 on page 22.
•
If you press the Pause button to restart playing
the CD from pause mode, synchro recording is
disabled. This is convenient when you wish to
adjust the recording level.
•
For analog recording, set the input selector of
the A-905TX/R-805TX to the CD position and
keep it placed in that position during recording.
Changing the input selector setting causes the
MD recorder to stop and enter recording
standby mode.
(Continued on the next page)
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System operation (continued)
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
INPUT
REC
Synchro-recording from cassette
deck or CD recorder to MD
4
Start playing the cassette deck
or CD recorder.
When your MD-105TX is configured into a
system with Onkyo Separate Collection series
components (A-905TX/R-805TX, K-505TX and
CDR-205TX), synchronized recording from the
cassette deck to the MD recorder is possible.
The MD recorder starts recording signals
from the tape deck or CD recorder.
If the recording level is not appropriate,
refer to Step 7 on page 25 to adjust the
level.
(K-505TX)
1
Press the INPUT button
repeatedly until “Analog In”
appears.
INPUT
(CDR-205TX)
• You cannot perform synchro recording
with the “Digital In 1” or “Digital In 2”
input sources.
2
3
Select a recording mode.
To stop synchro recording
Press the button on the cassette deck or CD
recorder. The MD recorder then enters recording
standby mode.
Refer to Step 4 on page 22.
Set the MD recorder to the
recording standby mode.
• For information on setting the MD
recorder to recording standby mode
and the necessary preparatory steps,
see “Analog recording” on page 24.
REC
32
System operation (continued)
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
INPUT
Timer operation
2
Press the INPUT button
repeatedly until “Analog In”
When your MD recorder is configured into a
system with Onkyo Separate Collection series
components (A-905TX and T-405TX), you can
record the desired broadcasting programs or
play your favorite MD at a specified time using
the tuner's timer.
appears.
INPUT
See the T-405TX/R-805TX instruction manual for
information on using the Timer function.
ANALOG IN
1
Insert an MD.
3
4
Select a recording mode.
You can both play and record.
Refer to Step 4 on page 22.
AMCS
MINIDISC RECORDER
(PUSH TO ENTER)
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY
EDIT/ NO
MD
YES
REC MODE
Set the timer on your T-405TX/
R-805TX.
-
105TX
Insert an MD with the label
side up, in the direction of
the arrow.
Note
Connect the AC power cord of your MD-
105TX to an AC outlet. If you connect the
power cord to the outlet on the rear of the A-
905TX, do not turn off the main power
(POWER switch) of the A-905TX.
33
Other information for recording
Checking the contents of recording
• Stop recording and press the
button to play the tracks that were just recorded.
• To play from the beginning of the MD, stop recording, press the button again, then press the
button or the button on the remote controller.
Notes regarding power outage
If you accidentally disconnect the power cord or an unexpected power outage occurs before you
finish writing the recorded data to a disc (that is, while TOC is lit or flashing), the data recorded
before the power outage will not be kept.
Protecting recordings from accidental erasure
You can protect your MDs from accidental recording by sliding the record-protect tab on the MDs to
open the record-protect tab. To make the MDs recordable again, return the tab to the record-protect
position.
Record-protect tab
Record-protect
Recordable
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Editing the contents of an MD
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
AMCS
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
EDIT/NO
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
Erasing a track
3
Press the AMCS knob.
The selected track is erased. When the
erasing is complete, “Complete” appears
in the display.
The following operation is possible when the
unit is stopped or paused.
1
Turn the AMCS knob until the
track number you want to erase
is displayed.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
TOC
TRACK
Lights when completed
Deleting a track
Track number indication
1
2
3
4
2
Press the EDIT/NO button and
turn the AMCS knob to select
1
3
4
“Erase ?”
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
EDIT/NO
Updating the track numbers
1
2
3
• When a track is erased, the tracks
following that track are advanced. Each
track is assigned a new number. For
example, if you erase track 2, track 3
will be renumbered as track 2; track 4
will be renumbered as track 3, and so
on.
TRACK
To stop erasing a track
Press the EDIT/NO button until “Erase?”
disappears, or press the button.
Note
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not
move or unplug the MD recorder.
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Editing the contents of an MD (continued)
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
AMCS
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
EDIT/NO
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
To erase all tracks of an MD
3
Press the AMCS knob.
1 Press the button.
The point at which the track is to be
divided plays repeatedly, with “Rehearsal”
and “Position OK?” alternately shown on
the display.
2 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the AMCS
knob to select “All Erase ?”
To cancel, press the EDIT/NO button or press
the button.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
3 Press the AMCS knob. “All Erase??” is
(
)
displayed for confirmation.
4 Press the AMCS knob again.
When the erasing of all tracks on the MD is
complete, “Complete” appears in the display.
Note
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not
move or unplug the MD recorder.
4
Fine-adjust the dividing point.
To fine-adjust the dividing point...
Turn the AMCS knob while listening to
the part that contains the dividing point.
You can adjust the point in the range of
–45 to +45 in steps described below. (The
step varies depending on the selected
recording mode.)
Dividing a track
The following operation is possible when the
playback is in progress or paused.
1
2
Pause a track at the desired
dividing point.
Adjustment step
SP: approx. 0.06 seconds
MONO and LP2: approx. 0.12 seconds
Press the EDIT/NO button and
turn the AMCS knob to select
LP4: approx. 0.25 seconds
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
“Divide ?”
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
EDIT/NO
TRACK
TRACK
Dividing point
To stop dividing a track
Press the EDIT/NO button until “Divide?”
disappears, or press the button.
Play
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Editing the contents of an MD (continued)
Combining tracks
5
Divide the track.
(Combine function)
Press the AMCS knob to divide the track.
If a track with a name is divided into two
parts, the former part takes over the name
and the latter part is left without a name.
When the dividing of the track is
• The Combine function enables you to
combine two adjacent tracks into one. You
cannot, however, combine a digital track and
an analog track. You cannot combine two
tracks that were recorded in different
recording modes, either. For example, you
cannot combine a track recorded in MONO
mode and a track recorded in LP2 mode.
• This function is available while the recorder is
stopped, paused, or playing.
complete, “Complete” appears on the
display.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
1
Turn the AMCS knob to select the
number of a track to be combined
TOC
with the previous track.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
Lights when completed
Dividing a track
1
2
3
4
4
• The selected track will be combined
with the previous track.
1
3
• If both of the combined tracks have
names, the previous track’s name will
be used for the new track.
Updating the track numbers
• If only the previous track has a name,
the name will be used for the new
track.
• If only the latter track has a name, the
new track will not have a name.
1
2
3
4
5
Tip:
• The numbers of the tracks following the
divided track will be increased by one.
(For example, if you divide track 2 into
two, the latter part of the track will
become as track 3. Track 3 will be
renumbered as Track 4, Track 4 will be
renumbered as Track 5, and so on.)
• To erase parts of a track, first divide the
track in parts, then erase the parts.
(Refer to pages 52 and 53 for more
information on erasing the tracks.)
2
Press the EDIT/NO button and
turn the AMCS knob to select
“Combine ?”
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
EDIT/NO
TRACK
Note:
SP
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not
move or unplug the MD recorder.
To cancel the Combine operation...
Press the EDIT/NO button or the button.
(Continued on the next page)
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Editing the contents of an MD (continued)
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
MINIDISC RECORDER
AMCS
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
STANDBY
INPUT
EDIT/NO
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
-
MD 105TX
3
4
Press the AMCS knob.
5
When the combining operation
is completed, “Complete”
appears on the display.
The display indicates the numbers of two
tracks to be combined.
Tip:
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
The numbers of the tracks following the
combined tracks will be decreased by one.
(For example, if you combine Track 2 and
Track 3, Track 4 will be renumbered as
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
TRACK
SP
Press the AMCS knob again.
A short part (about eight seconds) that
contains the combining point is played
back repeatedly, with “Rehearsal” and
“Track OK ?” alternately shown on the
display.
TOC
Lights when completed
Combining tracks
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
5
(
)
1
4
Updating the track numbers
Combining point
1
2
3
4
Track 3, Track 5 will be renumbered as
Track 4, and so on.)
Play (for 8 seconds)
Note:
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not
move or unplug the MD recorder.
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Editing the contents of an MD (continued)
Moving a track
4
Press the AMCS knob to move
the selected track.
The following operation is possible when the unit is
stopped or paused.
When the moving of the track is
complete, “Complete” appears in the
display.
1
Turn the AMCS knob until the
track number you want to move
is displayed.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
TOC
Lights when completed
Moving a track
2
Press the EDIT/NO button and
turn the AMCS knob to select
“Move ?”
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
5
(
)
EDIT/NO
3
1
2
4
Updating the track numbers
TRACK
1
2
3
4
5
• When a track is moved, the track
numbers are renumbered, based on the
track number of the moved track, so
that they are consecutive. For example,
if you move track 3 to track 1, track 1
will be renumbered as track 2; track 2
will be renumbered as track 3, and so
on.
To stop moving a track
Press the EDIT/NO button until “Move?”
disappears, or press the button.
3
Press the AMCS knob.
The selected track number and a
destination track number appear in the
display.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
Note
(
)
While the TOC indicator is lit or flashing, do not
move or unplug the MD recorder.
TRACK
To specify the destination, turn the AMCS
knob to select the desired number.
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Naming a track or disc
RC-409MD
AMCS
AMCS
(PUSH TO ENTER)
POWER
EJECT
MINIDISC RECORDER
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY
A
B
C
D
E
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
,
STANDBY/ON
CD
6
7
L
8
9
10
O
DUBBING
REC
K
M
N
11
P
12
Q
13
R
14
S
15
T
16
U
17
V
18
W
19
X
20
Y
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
21
Z
22
23
24
.
25
,
REPEAT
A-B
A.SPACE M.SCAN
YES
>25
/
REC
?
!
(
)
CLEAR
-
MD 105TX
ENTER
NAME
ENTER
NAME
EDIT/NO
SCROLL DISPLAY
DISPLAY
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD
To name a disc
The MD recorder must be stopped.
To name a track
The MD recorder may be stopped, paused, playing, or recording.
(The characters being entered are canceled if the track that is playing or being recorded changes.)
To stop naming a disc or track
Press the EDIT/NO button several times until
“Name In?” disappears, or press the button.
1
Turn the AMCS knob until the
track number for which you
want to enter a name is
displayed.
3
Press the AMCS knob.
The blinking cursor appears.
AMCS
• To name a disc, start from step 2,
skipping step 1.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
NAME
DISC
Note
When the MD recorder is paused, playing, or
recording, the displayed track number is
selected. Therefore this step is unnecessary.
To cancel the naming operation while the
cursor is blinking...
While pressing and holding down the EDIT/NO
button, press the YES button. Alternatively, press
the button.
2
Press the EDIT/NO button and
turn the AMCS knob to select
“Name In ?”.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
(
)
EDIT/NO
Or, with the supplied remote controller,
press the NAME button.
DISC
TRACK
When you name a track, the “TRACK”
indicator lights up.
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Naming a track or disc (Continued)
(RC-409MD)
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY
4
Select the character input mode
using the DISPLAY button.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
A
B
C
D
E
(
)
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
8
9
6
7
L
10
O
DISPLAY
K
M
N
13
R
14
S
11
P
12
Q
15
T
18
W
19
X
16
U
17
V
20
Y
23
24
.
21
Z
22
25
,
REPEAT
A-B
A.SPACE M.SCAN
NAME
DISC
>
25
(
)
/
?
!
NAME
DISC
• You can enter upper case letters, lower
case letters, numbers and symbols. Each
press of the DISPLAY button changes
the type of character you can enter as
follows:
Upper case letter (A, B, C...)
To enter a name using the supplied
remote controller (RC-409MD)
You can enter numbers (1 to 9, and 0 with
10 button), uppercase and lowercase letters,
and symbols (only those indicated below the
buttons) by directly operating the buttons.
↓
Lower case letters (a, b, c...)
↓
Numbers and symbols (1, 2, 3...)
↓
The
and
buttons on the remote
control can be used to select characters. If
this is the case, press the ENTER button or
Easy name (e)
the
button to enter them.
Refer to the next page for the type of
characters you can enter.
To change the type of characters entered
Go back to step 4 and change the
character input mode. Then, select and
enter characters using the AMCS knob.
• You can enter up to 100 characters,
depending on the type of characters you
enter.
To correct the character entered
• With the supplied remote controller
(RC-409MD), press the DISPLAY button
to change the character input mode.
Move to the character you want to correct
using the
and
buttons (the
character blinks). Then reenter the
character you want.
To insert a character
Move to the point at which you want to
5
Enter a track name or disc name
using the AMCS knob.
insert a character using the
buttons (the insertion point blinks). Then turn
and
Turn the AMCS knob to display the
character you want to enter, and then
press the AMCS knob to enter it.
Following the same procedure, enter the
remaining characters.
the AMCS knob counterclockwise ( blinks)
and press the AMCS knob (the cursor blinks).
Finally, enter the character you want.
To erase a character
Move to the character that you want to
erase using the
and
buttons (the
character blinks). Then press the EDIT/NO
button or CLEAR button on the remote
controller (RC-409MD).
(Continued on the next page)
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Naming a track or disc (Continued)
Erasing the disc name and all
track names at one time
6
Press the YES button.
With the supplied remote controller (RC-
409MD), press the NAME button.
1
Press the STOP button.
(RC-409MD)
YES
NAME
TOC
2
Press the EDIT/NO button and
turn the AMCS knob to select
“Name Erase ?”.
Lights when completed
Note
AMCS
(
)
PUSH TO ENTER
If, after pressing the EJECT or STANDBY/ON
button, the TOC indicator is flashing, it indicates
that the MD recorder is writing the recorded
contents onto the MD. To ensure correct writing
to the MD, do not disconnect the power cord
(mains lead) or move the unit during this period.
EDIT/NO
DISC
The following characters can be entered:
ABCDEFGHIJLKMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijkomnopqrstuvwxyz
3
Press the AMCS knob.
0123456789 @ ` < > # $ % &
–
= ; : + – / ( ) ? ! , .
(space)
(insert)
All track names and the disc name are
erased.
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
Preset names for easy naming
(
)
In the Easy Naming mode, you can enter the
following names by simply choosing one.
BALLAD
BLUES
CLASSIC
DANCE
FUSION
JAZZ
German
Japanese
Anthology
Best of
(One space will be added
following “of”.)
Collection
Favorite
TOC
Lights when completed
LIVE
POPS
REGGAE
ROCK
Happy
Heavy
SOUL
Hit Songs
Omnibus
Selection
Special
Super
Space (
TECHNO
VOCAL
African
American
Asian
)
British
Euro
(To enter a space, choose the
symbol .)
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Other Information
Message list
The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display.
Message
Meaning
Auto Space
This message appears during the track intervals when A. Space is turned on.
Blank Disc
A new recordable MD or a recordable MD without disc or track names is inserted.
Cannot Copy
An attempt was made to record copyright-protected material. An attempt was made to make a
second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see “Rules for Digital Recording” on page 45).
Cannot Edit
An attempt was made to edit the disc during MEMORY or RANDOM play or in recording standby
mode, or an attempt to edit a premastered disc was made.
Cannot Rec
CD Dub Fail
An attempt was made to record onto a premastered (read-only) disc.
The CD dubbing operation could not be enabled. Check the connections. (An
pin cable is not connected. Or, the amplifier or CD player is not turned on.)
cable or audio
Complete
Editing is complete.
D. In Unlock
The digital equipment (CD player, DAT, etc.) has not been connected properly. Otherwise, the
connected digital equipment is not operating properly.
Disc Error
Disc Full
The disc is abnormal (scratched or missing a TOC).
The disc is full (see “System Limitations” on the next page).
An attempt was made to enter a character that exceeds the maximum character capacity.
The disc could not be edited.
Full
Impossible
Mecha Error
Memory Full
Music Scan
Name Full
No Change
No Disc
An error occurred in the unit’s internal mechanism.
An attempt was made to record a 26th track.
Music Scan has started.
Number of characters has reached the limit for input to one MD.
The naming attempt failed.
There is no disc in the unit.
No Track
Over
The inserted disc has a disc title but no tracks.
In pause mode (when playing is paused), the
of the disc.
(Fast Forward) button was pressed to the end
Protected
The inserted disc is record-protected.
Retry Error
Signal Wait
Synchro Rec
TOC Reading
TOC Writing
TOC Error
The recording attempt failed due to a consecutive disturbance or scratches on the MD.
The unit has entered Signal Wait mode.
Synchro recording has started.
The unit is reading the TOC from the MD.
The unit is writing the recorded or edited contents to the MD.
The writing of the recorded or edited contents failed. Something is wrong with the TOC.
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System limitations
The MD recording system in the unit is
significantly different from those used in cassette
and DAT decks and is characterized by the
limitations described below. Note, however, that
these limitations are due to the inherent nature
of the MD recording system itself and not to
mechanical causes.
• The remaining recordable time on the MD
may decrease by more than the total
recorded time, depending on the status
of the MD or how you record.
• Tracks created through editing may
exhibit sound dropout during searching
operations.
• “Disc Full” lights up before the disc has
reached the maximum recording time (60,
74, or 80 minutes)
When 256 tracks have been recorded on the
disc, “Disc Full” lights up regardless of the
total recorded time. More than 256 tracks
cannot be recorded on the disc. To record new
tracks, erase unnecessary tracks or use
another MD.
• Track numbers are not recorded correctly
Incorrect assignment or recording of track
numbers may result (1) when CD tracks are
divided into several smaller tracks during
digital recording, or (2) when certain CDs are
recorded with the Level Sync On for automatic
track marking.
• “TOC Reading” appears for a long time
If the inserted recordable disc is brand new,
“TOC Reading” appears on the display longer
than those that have been used.
• “Disc Full” lights up before the maximum
number of tracks is reached
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are
sometimes interpreted as track intervals,
incrementing the track count and causing the
“Disc Full” indication to light up.
• The remaining recordable time on the MD
does not increase even after erasing
numerous short tracks.
• Some tracks cannot be combined with
others
Track combination may become impossible
when tracks are edited.
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Rules for digital recording
Rule 3
Guide to the serial copy management
system
A recordable MD with material recorded from
analog sources (analog records or FM programs,
etc.) through the line input terminal can be
copied to another recordable MD through the
digital output terminal.
However, you cannot make subsequent copies
from the recordable MD to other recordable
MDs through the digital output terminal.
Subsequent copies can be made only through
the analog output terminal.
Since your MD unit uses the Serial Copy
Management System (SCMS), MDs recorded
through the digital input terminal cannot be
used to make subsequent copies to other MDs
through the digital output terminal. The
following diagram shows a system for making
copies through the digital or analog terminals.
Rule 1
You can record digital source (CD, premastered
MD, and DAT equipment with a sampling
frequency of 44.1 kHz) to a recordable MD
through the digital input terminal.
However, you cannot make subsequent copies
from the recordable MD to other recordable
MDs through the digital output terminal.
Subsequent copies can only be made through
analog output terminal.
* When MD recorders are connected using
analog terminals, the number of dubbings is
unlimited.
Rule 2
You can record the digital input signal of a digital
satellite broadcast onto a recordable MD via the
digital input terminals on an MD recorder that is
capable of handling a sampling frequency of 32
kHz or 48 kHz. You can then record the contents
of this recorded MD (first-generation) onto
another recordable MD via digital input terminals
on the MD recorder to create a second-generation
digital copy.
Note, however, that with some BS tuners, second-
generation digital copying may not be possible.
45
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
STANDBY/ON button is
pressed, but power does
not come on.
• Power cord plug is not properly
connected to AC outlet.
• Insert the plug firmly.
• The R-805TX’s energy save
function is enabled (when the R-
805TX is connected).
• Press the R-805TX’s STANDBY/ON
button. The power to the MD-
105TX will be turned on.
• The disc may be damaged (“Disc
Error” appears).
• Take the disc out and insert it again.
If “Disk Error” remains, replace the
disc. (See “Precautions for handling
the MiniDisc (MD)” on page 48.)
The unit does not operate
or operates poorly.
• Moisture has formed inside the
unit.
•
Take the MD out and leave the unit in a
warm place for several hours until the
moisture evaporates (See page 47).
The unit does not play.
• The unit is not on.
• Press the STANDBY/ON button to
turn the unit on.
• The disc is inserted in the wrong
direction.
• Slide the MD into the disc
compartment with the label side
up and the arrow pointing toward
the opening until the unit grips it.
(See page 13.)
• The disc may not be recorded (the • Replace the disc with one that has
track numbers do not appear).
been recorded.
• Strong magnetism from a
television or a similar device is
interfering with operations.
• Move the unit away from the
source of the magnetism.
The sound has a lot of
static.
• The disc is record-protected
(“Protected” appears).
• Close the record-protect tab. (See
page 34.)
The unit does not record.
• The unit is not connected
properly to the sound source.
• Make connections properly to the
sound source.
• The recording level is too low.
• A premastered disc is inserted.
• Adjust the recording level properly.
• Replace it with a recordable disc.
• There is not enough time left on
the disc.
• Replace it with another recordable
disc with fewer recorded tracks.
• The optical digital cable for audio • Connect the optical digital cable
properly or use analog input.
use is not connected properly.
(“D. In Unlock” appears.)
Noise is heard regularly
during AM recording.
• Distance the antenna from the
unit.
• The indoor AM antenna is located
near the recorder.
Too much noise is heard.
• Distance the unit from the
magnetic field.
• The unit is placed near a strong
magnetic field, such as a TV.
46
Troubleshooting (Continued)
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
The disc name or track
name cannot be entered.
• The disc is record-protected
(“Protected” appears).
• Close the record-protect tab. (See
page 34.)
• A premastered (read-only) disc is
inserted (“Cannot Rec” appears).
• Replace it with a recordable disc.
System function cannot be
used.
• Check all cable connections. The
system functions cannot be used
• The system functions cannot be
used.
even if remote control (
cables are connected. Also
)
connect the components using
audio cables.
• If the symptom still persists,
disconnect the power cord plug,
then connect the plug again. If this
does not improve the condition,
with the power cord plug
connected, press and hold down
the button for more than five
seconds and operate the unit.
• Excessive electrical interference may temporarily render this system‘s sensitive microcomputer
inoperable. If this happens, unplug the system for at least five seconds.
Condensation
This is the same phenomena that causes windows to mist with water in a heated room during the
winter.
The MD recorder also sometimes gets dew (water drops) on the optical lens inside the player under
the following conditions.
• Immediately after you turn a heater on.
• If the MD recorder is placed in a room full of steam or dampness.
• If you suddenly bring the MD recorder from the cold outside into a warm room.
If the MD recorder is exposed to dew condensation
You can leave it as it is. Sometimes the recorder cannot read the disc signal by laser and the recorder
will not work.
Depending on the surrounding conditions, you can remove the disc and leave the power on for one
hour at most. The dew will evaporate and the recorder will work properly. If it doesn't work after
several hours, please consult the nearest Onkyo authorized service center.
47
Precautions for handling the MiniDisc (MD)
The MD is housed in a cartridge, so you can handle it without worrying about dust and fingerprints.
Even so, a dirty or warped cartridge may cause malfunction. Remember the following precautions so
you can enjoy high-quality sound for a long time.
Do not touch the disc in the cartridge directly with your fingers.
Do not open the shutter by hand. Doing so may damage the disc.
Storage location
Avoid storing MDs in a place subject to direct sunlight, high temperature, or high humidity.
Regular care
Wipe off dust and dirt accumulated on the cartridge surface with a dry cloth.
Removing a partially inserted MD
If the “self-lock function” is activated and the MD cannot be removed, push the MD further into the
MD recorder and then press the EJECT button to remove the MD.
Shutter
Cartridge
48
Indexed to parts and controls
Front panel
STANDBY/ON
button [13]
Disc slot
Eject button ( ) [13]
Stop button ( ) [13]
Ventilation holes
Play/Pause button
(
) [13]
AMCS knob
(
AMCS
)
AMCS
PUSH TO ENTER
MINIDISC RECORDER
(
)
[15, 19, 22, 29, 35]
STANDBY/ON
CD
DUBBING
REC
FF/FR button
STANDBY
INPUT
DISPLAY EDIT/ NO
YES
REC MODE
(
,
)
[16, 41]
-
MD 105TX
STANDBY
indicator [12, 13]
YES button
[42]
Display
REC button
REC)
CD
INPUT button
[22]
EDIT/NO
button
[22, 25, 35]
DUBBING
button
[23]
(
DISPLAY
button
[14, 41]
[25, 26, 28, 31,
32]
REC MODE
button [22]
Display
A.SPACE indicator
M.SCAN indicator
NAME indicator
REC MODE indicator
Time/Title display
Peak level meter
MEMORY indicator
RANDOM
indicator
DISC/TRACK
indicator
NAME
DISC
TRACK
M.SCAN
A.SPACE
MEMORY
OVER RANDOM
MONO SP LP2 LP4
ANALOG IN
DIGITAL IN 12
L
-
LEVEL SYNC
40
20
10
4
2
0
TOC
R
REPEAT
1
Input setting indicator
TOC indicator
REC indicator
REPEAT/REPEAT1
indicator
PAUSE indicator
PLAY indicator
LEVEL-SYNC indicator
49
Indexed to parts and controls (continued)
Remote controller
RC-409MD (supplied)
POWER button [13]
EJECT
POWER
EJECT button [13]
A-B repeat button
[18]
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY
A
B
C
D
E
PLAY MODE buttons
CONTINUE buttons [17, 20]
RANDOM button [17]
Uppercase and
lowercase letters,
symbols, and
numbers (1~10)
buttons [41]
1
F
2
3
4
I
5
J
G
H
8
9
6
7
L
10
O
MEMORY button [19]
K
M
N
13
R
14
S
11
P
12
Q
15
T
Number buttons [15, 19, 41]
REPEAT button [18]
18
W
19
X
16
U
17
V
20
Y
A.SPACE button
[20]
23
24
21
Z
22
25
,
.
REPEAT
A-B
A.SPACE M.SCAN
M.SCAN button [16]
>
25
(
)
/
REC
?
!
CLEAR
CLEAR button
[20, 41]
ENTER
NAME
MD operation buttons
Stop button ( ) [13]
Play button ( ) [13]
Pause button ( ) [13]
Rec button ( REC) [25, 26, 28,
31, 32]
ENTER button
[41]
SCROLL DISPLAY
NAME button
[40, 42]
Fast reverse button (
Fast forward button (
) [16, 41]
) [16, 41]
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD
Down button (
Up button (
) [15, 41]
) [15, 41]
DISPLAY button
[14, 41]
SCROLL button [13]
50
Indexed to parts and controls (continued)
RC-456S
(supplied with the A-905TX/R-805TX)
STANDBY/ ON
CLOCK
GRAPHIC EQ
EFFECT MODE
SLEEP
FM
TUNER INPUT
PRESET
AM
TAPE
MD operation buttons
Stop button ( ) [13]
Play button ( ) [13]
Pause button ( ) [13]
Rec button ( REC) [25, 26, 28,
31, 32]
PAUSE/STEP
DVD
M D
REPEAT SCROLL
PLAY MODE CLEAR
REC
REPEAT RANDOM
C D
CDR
Down button (
Up button (
) [15, 41]
) [15, 41]
MEMORY CLEAR
REPEAT PLAY MODE
Repeat button (REPEAT) [18]
Clear button (CLEAR) [20, 41]
Scroll button (SCROLL) [13]
Play Mode button (PLAY MODE)
[17, 19]
DISC
REC
TONE
CLEAR
MUTING
TIMER
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
Number buttons
[15, 19, 41]
UP/DOWN
ENTER
7
VOLUME
ACOUSTIC
PRESENCE
--/---
10
/0
-
REMOTE CONTROLLER RC 456
S
51
Specifications
System
MiniDisc digital audio system
Number of channels
2 (stereo)
Recording system
Frequency response
Magnetic field modulation overwrite
system
10 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal to noise ratio
100 dB or more when playing
Output level
2.0 volts r.m.s.
Signal read out system
Optical non-contact
Recording time
Stereo: Max. 80 min.
(when using MDW-80)
Mono : Max. 160 min.
(when using MDW-80)
Power supply rating
AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Number of revolutions
About 400 - 900 rpm (constant linear
velocity)
13 watts (AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz)
17 watts (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
205 × 76 × 288 mm
Error correction system
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-solomon
code
(8-1/10" × 3" × 11-5/16")
Weight
Sampling frequency
2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
44.1 kHz
Specifications and features are subject to
change without notice.
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