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MD-CD1
Minidisc Deck/CD Player
D00826820
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment
is
operated
in
a
commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction
manual,
may
cause
harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residental area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION
for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
For the consumers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s'agit d'un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
For U.S.A
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number and
retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CE Marking Information
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4
b) Peak inrush current: 4.6 A
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1
Read these instructions.
2
Keep these instructions.
3
Heed all warnings.
4
Follow all instructions.
5
Do not use this apparatus near water.
6
Clean only with dry cloth.
7
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8
Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-
ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other.
Grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or
splashes.
Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space
such as a book case or similar unit.
The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER
switch in the off position.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
DTA
MD drive optical pickup:
Type:
KMS-260E
Manufacturer:
SONY Corporation
Laser output:
4.55 mW
Wavelength:
785+/-20 nm
CD drive optical pickup:
Type:
KSS-575B
Manufacturer:
SONY Corporation
Laser output:
Less Than 0.4 mW on the objective lens
Wavelength:
760-780 nm
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J,
based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no haz-
ardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely
confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown in 1.
CAUTION
- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER.
- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE
THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Supplied accessories ...............................................6
Environmental considerations .....................6
Rack-mounting the unit ..........................................7
Some notes and precautions ..................................7
Beware of condensation .........................................7
Handling of compact discs ......................................7
Handling of MiniDiscs .............................................8
About the User Table of Contents (U-TOC) ........... 8
Remote control unit
Some notes and precautions .......................9
Batteries ........................................................9
Inserting batteries ...................................................9
Connections
Audio equipment .......................................10
Connecting analog audio equipment .................. 10
Connecting digital audio equipment ................... 10
Power source .........................................................10
Features and their functions
Front panel ..................................................11
Shared features .....................................................11
CD Operation .........................................................12
MD Operation ........................................................13
Display .......................................................14
Rear Panel ...................................................15
Remote Control Unit ..................................16
Shared operation keys ..........................................16
CD Operation Section ...........................................18
MD Operation Section ..........................................18
Display master and remote control master
Selecting the remote control master ................... 20
Selecting the display master ................................20
Menu operation
Menu configuration ...................................21
Operation basics .........................................23
CD and MD Playback
Discs for playback .......................................24
Playback modes ..........................................24
Basic playback operation ...........................24
Using headphones ................................................25
Display master and remote master settings 25
Track selection ............................................25
Using the skip function .........................................25
Selecting by track number ....................................25
Search ....................................................................25
Time Search function .................................26
Basic operation ......................................................26
Operation variations .............................................26
Auto cue ......................................................26
Auto Ready .................................................27
Repeat playback .........................................27
A to B repeat playback ...............................27
Continuous CD and MD playback .............28
Timer Playback ............................................28
Pitch control ................................................28
Single-track playback .................................29
Program playback .......................................29
Random playback .......................................30
Time display switching ..............................30
End of disc/track warning ..........................31
Playback functions for CD only .................31
Changing the key of playback ..............................31
Fade-in and fade-out .............................................31
Output volume ......................................................32
MP3 file directory playback ....................... 32
Directory playback setting ....................................32
MD group playback ................................... 33
Group playback setting .........................................33
Dubbing from CD to MD
Basic dubbing operation ........................... 34
Recording mode setting ............................ 34
Dubbing speed setting .............................. 34
MD recording from an external source
Basic recording ........................................... 36
Recording cautions .................................... 37
Adding track numbers ............................... 37
Auto track function ...............................................37
Entering a track number manually .......................37
Fade-in and fade-out recording ................ 38
"Time Machine" recording ........................ 38
Overwrite recording .................................. 39
Sync recording ............................................ 39
Checking remaining MD time ................... 40
MiniDisc editing
Editing operations ..................................... 41
UNDO an edit operation ............................ 41
Erase track .................................................. 41
Erase disc .................................................... 42
Divide tracks ............................................... 42
Combine tracks ........................................... 43
Move tracks ................................................ 43
Creating a group ........................................ 44
Deleting a group ........................................ 44
Title input
Disc title input ............................................ 45
Title input operation .............................................45
Track title input .......................................... 46
Group title input ........................................ 46
Using a computer keyboard
Keyboard type setting ............................... 47
Title input by keyboard ............................. 47
Other keyboard operations ....................... 47
Data settings / service data
Data communication settings ................... 49
Viewing service data ................................. 49
System limitations
CD section ................................................... 50
About finalization .................................................50
About MP3 track data ...........................................50
MD section .................................................. 50
Message display glossary
Operation messages .................................. 52
Error Messages ........................................... 52
Troubleshooting ......................................... 53
Specifications
MD deck ................................................................54
CD deck ..................................................................54
Rated input/output ................................................54
MD specifications .................................................54
CD specifications ...................................................54
Dimensional drawing ................................ 55