MD RECORDER
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT0111-003B
[B]
INSTRUCTIONS
XM-228BK
RM-SM228EU
REMOTE CONTROL
12
3
4
56
7
8
9
10
+10 CANCEL
REPEAT
TRACK
MARKING
TITLE
/EDIT
DISPLAY
/CHARA SCROLL
REC PAUSE
RANDOM PROGRAM
SET
ENTER
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Warnings, Cautions and Others
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the
plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home
or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain
an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult
your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved
type, as originally fitted.
If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains sup-
ply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue :
Neutral
Brown :
Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
1 CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR
ENCLOSURE
CLASS
1
LASER
PRODUCT
DANGER: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
(e)
ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser-
stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgå udsæt-
telse for stråling
(d)
VARNING: Osynlig laser-
strålning när denna del är
öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad.
Betrakta
ej
strålen.
(s)
VARO: Avattaessa ja suo-
jalukitus ohitettaessa olet
alttiina
näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen.
(f)
1.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2.
DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
3.
CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no
user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servic-
ing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1.
Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Caution
switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The
switch in any position does not disconnect the mains
line. The power can be remote controlled.
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Welcome !
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before connecting
this unit to the wall outlet, please read the instructions carefully to ensure that you obtain
the best possible performance. If you have any questions, please consult your JVC dealer.
Important cautions
Installation of the Unit
·
Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (Between 5°C and
35°C or 41°F and 95°F).
·
Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV.
·
Be sure to place the Unit in a location with good ventilation.
·
Do not use the Unit in a place subject to vibrations.
·
Do not place the Unit on a carpet.
·
Do not place the Unit on top of another heat-generating piece of equipment.
Power cord
·
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
·
When unplugging the Unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power
cord.
Malfunctions, etc.
·
There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, turn off the power
immediately. If the same problem reoccurs when the power is turned on once more, turn
off the power again, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
·
Do not insert any metallic object into the Unit.
For safe use, observe the
following
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not set your machine in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight or set near a heating device.
Do not block the vents
Poor-ventilation may damage your machine. So do not block the vents or put the unit
in a poorly ventilated place.
When you're away
When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, turn off the power
and pull the plug from the electrical socket.
Do not insert foreign matter into the machine
Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into your machine.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning your machine, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on
the use of chemically-coated cloths. Avoid applying benzene, thinner or other organic
solvents and disinfectants. This may cause deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the machine
Turn off the power and pull the plug from the electrical socket, then call the store where
you made your purchase. Using the machine in this state may cause a fire or electrical
shock.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Welcome ! .................................................... 1
Important cautions ....................................... 1
For safe use, observe the following ............. 1
Parts Index ........................................... 3
Front panel .............................................. 3
Display .................................................... 3
Remote control unit ................................ 4
Setting up the System ........................ 5
Supplied Accessories ................................... 5
Remote control batteries .............................. 5
Operating the Remote Control ..................... 5
Connection ................................................... 6
Turning the Power On and Off ............ 7
Power On ..................................................... 7
Power Off ..................................................... 7
Playback ............................................... 8
Normal playback ......................................... 8
Switching the displayed information ......... 10
Program playback ...................................... 10
Random playback ...................................... 12
Repeat playback ......................................... 13
Recording .......................................... 14
Recording operation .................................. 14
Editing Functions .............................. 17
MD editing functions ................................. 17
Dividing a track (DIVIDE) ........................ 19
Joining tracks (JOIN) ................................ 20
Moving a track (MOVE) ........................... 22
Erasing a track (ERASE) ........................... 23
Erasing all tracks in an MD
(ALL ERASE) ...................................... 24
Assigning the disc title and track titles ...... 26
Assigning a track title during playback or
recording ............................................... 29
COMPU LINK ..................................... 30
Linked Operation of the Other Optional
Components (Compu Link) .................. 30
Rule on Digital Copying .................... 31
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) 31
About MD (Mini Disc) ........................ 32
Role of the cartridge .................................. 32
Two disc types ........................................... 32
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform
Acoustic Coding) .................................. 33
Sound skip guard memory ......................... 33
UTOC (User Table Of Contents) ............... 33
MD Messages .................................... 34
MD Restrictions ................................. 35
Handling MDs .................................... 36
MD handling precautions ..................... 36
To protect important recording ............. 36
Troubleshooting ................................ 37
Specifications .................................... 38
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Parts Index
Front panel --------------------------------------------------------
1 PHONES jack
2 PHONES LEVEL control
3 DISPLAY/CHARACTER button
4 INPUT SELECTOR button
5 Display
6 Jog dial (4, ¢/REC LEVEL)
7 1, ¡ buttons
8 6 PLAY/PAUSE button
9 7 STOP/CANCEL button
p ¶ REC PAUSE button
q ENTER button
w SET button
e EDIT button
r TITLE button
t 0 (Eject) button
y MD insertion slot
Display
------------------------------------------------------------
1 Level indicators and OVER indicator
2 TOC indicator
3 REC indicator
4 Play indicators (3 (Play), (Pause))
5 MD editing mode indicators
(DIVIDE, JOIN, MOVE, ERASE, ALL ERASE)
6 Repeat mode indicators
(REPEAT ALL, REPEAT 1)
u Disc indicator
i REPEAT button
o PLAY MODE button
; Remote sensor
a
STANDBY/ON button
s STANDBY indicator
7 Music calender
8 Play mode indicators (PROGRAM, RANDOM)
9 Character display (11 digits)
p MD indicator
q Input mode indicators (DIGITAL 1, DIGITAL 2)
w Sampling frequency indicators
(32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz)
DIGITAL 12
MD
32kHz 44.1kHz 48kHz
TOC
MD EDIT
DIVIDE
JOIN
MOVE
ALL ERASE
PROGRAM
RANDOM
REPEAT
ALL 1
1
6
11
16
2
7
12
17
3
8
13
18
4
9
14
19
5
10
15
20
L
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R
REC
OVER
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