Onkyo MD-101A manual

English Instruction Manual MiniDisc Recorder MD-101A Before using Connections Operations Other Information MINIDISC RECORDER DISC LOADIING MECHANISM DISPLAY MD - 101 A STANDBY / ON STANDBY CD DUBBING PUSH TO ENTER MUL TI JOG EDIT / NO YES REC REC MODE INPUT[...]

2 Thank you for pur chasing ... Before using Main Features Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO MD-101A MD Recor der . Please read this manual thor oughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain the optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new MD-101A. Please[...]

3 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read befor e the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future r eference. 3. Heed W arnings – All war nings on the appliance and in the operat[...]

4 Precautions 1. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder . 2. Power W ARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE- FULL Y . The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or r egion. Be s[...]

5 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Precautions(continued) For U.S. model The laser is covered by a housing which pr events 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 Administra[...]

6 Precautions(continued) For British model Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be perfor med only by qualified service personnel. IMPORT ANT The wires in the mains lead ar e coloured in accor - dance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of [...]

7 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit. • Optical fiber cable x1 • Remote controller x1 RC-475MD • Dry batteries UM-3 x2 • Audio connection cable x2 T able of contents Before using Supplied accessories .....................................[...]

8 Using the r emote contr oller Inserting the remote contr oller batteries 1 Remove the battery compart- ment cover by opening it as shown in the illustration. Using the remote contr oller Point the remote contr oller toward the r emote control sensor . With the supplied remote contr oller (RC-475MD) 2 Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3)-size batteries into[...]

9 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations 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 commer[...]

10 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) corr esponds to the right channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect the white plugs of a[...]

11 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations L R ANALOG REMOTE CONTROL INPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL 1 2 DIGIT AL INPUT MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL NO. MD-101A AC OUTLET AC 220 -230 V 50 / 60 Hz UNSWITCHED 100 W MAX. LR OUT OUT IN LR 2 3 1 Connecting to the other components (continued) 1 Connecting to the Amplifier Connect the MD-101A to the MD (or [...]

12 Connecting the ( ) contr oller If you are using other ONKYO components equipped with connectors, you can control these components using the amplifier's remote controller . Before connecting • The amplifier must be connected to the system hookups for control operation. • Each component has two connectors. There is no dif ference between [...]

13 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations REPEAT REMOTE CONTROLLER RC - 466 S STANDBY/ ON TAPE TAPE REW TAPE FF SLEEP TIMER ENTER CLOCK MODE CLEAR SCROLL CDR/PC CD/ DVD MD FM AM ACOUSTIC PRESENCE INPUT SELECTOR TAPE CDR/PC CD/DVD MD V O L U M E MUTING 7 8 9 10/0 4 5 6 2 3 1 -- / --- UP DOWN REMOTE CONTROLLER RC- 475 MD Z ., ) ! ? / ([...]

14 Changing the display mode When the MD recor der is stopped Pressing the DISPLA Y button changes the display in the following sequence: Time remaining for recording on the MD (Not displayed if it is a premastered MD) Disc name ( “ No Name ” when not set) When an MD is playing or pausing Pressing the DISPLA Y button changes the display in the [...]

15 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations REPEAT REMOTE CONTROLLER RC - 466 S STANDBY/ ON TAPE TAPE REW TAPE FF SLEEP TIMER ENTER CLOCK MODE CLEAR SCROLL CDR/PC CD/ DVD MD FM AM ACOUSTIC PRESENCE INPUT SELECTOR TAPE CDR/PC CD/DVD MD V O L U M E MUTING 7 8 9 10/0 4 5 6 2 3 1 -- / --- UP DOWN REMOTE CONTROL LER RC- 475 MD Z ., ) ! ? / [...]

16 Music Scan The following operation is possible only when using the supplied remote contr oller (RC-475MD). Pressing the M.SCAN button plays the beginning (eight seconds) of each track on the disc in sequence whether the MD recor der is either playing or stopped. • The “ M.SCAN ” indicator lights up. • Y ou can press the or M.SCAN button [...]

17 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations The following operation is possible only when using either of the following remote contr ollers: RC-475MD (supplied) RC-466S (supplied with the R-801A amplifier) Random play 2 Press the button (or the button on the remote controller). T o exit the Random play mode When the MD recor der is sto[...]

18 REPEAT REPEAT The following operation is possible using either of the following remote contr ollers: RC-475MD (supplied) RC-466S (supplied with the R-801A amplifier) Repeatedly playing all tracks of an MD Press the REPEA T button on the remote controller just once. The following operation is possible only when you use the supplied remote contr o[...]

19 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations • Using the Memory function, you can select your favorite tracks (up to 25 tracks) on an MD and arrange them in the desired or der . 1 When the MD recor der is stopped, press the MEMOR Y button (RC-475MD). With the RC-466S remote controller , press the MODE button until “ MEMORY ” appea[...]

20 REPEAT REMOTE CONTROLLER RC - 466 S STANDBY/ ON TAPE TAPE REW TAPE FF SLEEP TIMER ENTER CLOCK MODE CLEAR SCROLL CDR/PC CD/ DVD MD FM AM ACOUSTIC PRESENCE INPUT SELECTOR TAPE CDR/PC CD/DVD MD V O L U M E MUTING 7 8 9 10/0 4 5 6 2 3 1 -- / --- UP DOWN REMOTE CONTROLLER RC- 475 MD Z ., ) ! ? / ( REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN CLEAR ENTER REC NAME SCROLL[...]

21 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations CD-dubbing (System operation) CD-dubbing (System operation) Setting the CD dubbing mode The MD-101A provides two CD dubbing modes: Album dubbing and Fade Out dubbing. These modes ar e applied only to CD dubbing, but not to other operations, such as signal synchr o r ecording. Album dubbing: I[...]

22 CD-dubbing (System operation) 4 Select a recor ding mode. Press the REC MODE button to select the desired r ecording mode. REC MODE MONO : Monaural recording mode. The available recor ding time is twice as much as that for “ SP . ” SP : Normal stereo r ecording mode. The recor ding time is the same as the time length indicated on the CD. LP2[...]

23 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations CD-dubbing with track specified When this MD recor der is configured into a system with the R-801A and C-701A, only one track with CD playing or pausing can be recor ded by using the one-touch operation. 1 Play a CD Play your desired track. 2 Press the CD DUBBING button. The CD player automat[...]

24 Recor ding 1 Press the ST ANDBY/ON button. The ST ANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Load a recor dable MD. T o check the time remaining for recor ding When the MD recor der is stopped, press the DISPLA Y button. Each press of the DISPLA Y button changes the display as follows: The number of tracks on MD and the total recor ded time → Remaining recor[...]

25 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Recording (continued) 6 Press the REC button. The MD recor der is now in recor ding standby mode. . 7 Using the MUL TI JOG knob, adjust the recor ding level. Adjust the recor ding level. 7-1 Press the EDIT/NO button, then turn the MUL TI JOG knob until “ Rec Level? ” appears. Then, press [...]

26 T o manually recor d a track number While recor ding, 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. T oo short an interval (about 4 seconds or less) may lead to a failure in marking track numbers. T o sto[...]

27 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations 3 Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “ Digital In 1 ” or “ Digital In 2 ” appears. Digital input source 1 or 2 is now selected. or Note • Make sure the supplied optical cable is connected to the correct digital input terminal. If you attempt to perform digital recor ding using [...]

28 Recording (continued) 6 Press the REC button. The MD recor der is now in recording standby mode. REC TRACK DIGITAL IN 1 If “ D. In Unlock ” appears The digital input source is not connected properly . Check the connection for the digital input source. 7 Adjust the recor ding level. Refer to Step 7-1 and 7-2 on page 25. T o stop recor ding te[...]

29 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Recording (continued) Using the Level Sync function 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.) T o disable the auto numbering (L[...]

30 Signal Synchro r ecording Even if your recor ding source is not Onkyo -compatible, you can perform synchronized r ecording. Y ou can also make signal synchro recor ding from a connected CDR-201A. 1 Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “ Digital In 1, ” “ Digital In 2, ” or “ Analog In ” appears. • Y ou can perform signal synchro[...]

31 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations CD-synchro r ecording When your MD recor der is configured into a system with Onkyo Separate Collection series components (R-801A and C-701A), the operation of the MD recor der can be synchronized with that of the CD player . 1 Set the MD recor der to recor ding standby mode. • For informat[...]

32 Synchro-r ecording fr om or CD recor der to MD When your MD-101A is configured into a system with Onkyo Separate Collection series components (R-801A and CDR-201A), synchronized r ecording fr om the MD recorder is possible. 1 Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “Analog In” appears. • Y ou cannot perform synchro recor ding with the “ [...]

33 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Timer operation When your MD recor der is configured into a system with Onkyo Separate Collection series components (R-801A), you can recor d the desired br oadcasting programs or play your favorite MD at a specified time using the tuner's timer . See the R-801A instruction manual for in[...]

34 Checking the contents of recor ding • Stop recor ding and press the button to play the tracks that were just r ecorded. • T o play from the beginning of the MD, stop recor ding, press the button again, then press the button or the button on the remote controller . Notes regar ding power outage If you accidentally disconnect the power cord or[...]

35 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations 3 Press the MUL TI JOG knob. The selected track is erased. When the erasing is complete, “ Complete ” appears in the display . • 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[...]

36 Editing the contents of an MD (continued) T o erase all tracks of an MD 1 Press the button. 2 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MUL TI JOG knob to select “ All Erase ? ” T o cancel, press the EDIT/NO button or press the button. 3 Press the MUL TI JOG knob. “ All Erase?? ” is displayed for confirmation. 4 Press the MUL TI JOG knob aga[...]

37 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Combining tracks (Combine function) • The Combine function enables you to combine two adjacent tracks into one. Y ou cannot, however , combine a digital track and an analog track. Y ou cannot combine two tracks that were r ecorded in differ ent recor ding modes, either . For example, you ca[...]

38 Editing the contents of an MD (continued) TRACK SP MUL T I JOG MUL T I JOG 3 Press the MUL TI JOG knob. The display indicates the numbers of two tracks to be combined. 4 Press the MUL TI JOG knob again. A short part (about eight seconds) that contains the combining point is played back repeatedly , with “ Rehearsal ” and “ T rack OK ? ” [...]

39 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Moving a track The following operation is possible when the unit is stopped or paused. 1 T urn the MUL TI JOG knob until the track number you want to move is displayed. 2 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MUL TI JOG knob to select “ Move ? ” T o stop moving a track Press the EDIT/NO b[...]

40 Naming a track or disc T o name a disc The MD recor der must be stopped. T o name a track The MD recor der may be stopped, paused, playing, or recor ding. (The characters being entered ar e canceled if the track that is playing or being recor ded changes.) 1 T ur n the MUL TI JOG knob until the track number for which you want to enter a name is [...]

41 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Naming a track or disc (Continued) • Y ou can enter up to 100 characters, depending on the type of characters you enter . • With the supplied remote controller (RC-475MD), press the DISPLA Y button to change the character input mode. Pressing the SCROLL button on the remote contr oller ca[...]

42 Erasing the disc name and all track names at one time The MD recor der must be stopped. 1 Press the STOP button. 2 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the MUL TI JOG knob to select “ Name Erase ? ” . Naming a track or disc (Continued) In the Easy Naming mode, you can enter the following names by simply choosing one. Preset names for easy namin[...]

43 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations 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 recor dable MD or a recordable MD without disc or track names is inserted. Cannot[...]

44 The MD recor ding system in the unit is significantly differ ent from those used in cassette and DA T decks and is characterized by the limitations described below . Note, however , that these limitations are due to the inher ent nature of the MD recor ding system itself and not to mechanical causes. • “Disc Full” lights up before the disc[...]

45 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Rule 2 Y ou can record the digital input signal of a digital satellite broadcast onto a r ecordable MD via the digital input terminals on an MD recorder tha t is capable of handling a sampling frequency of 32 kHz or 48 kHz. Y ou can then record the contents of this recor ded MD (first-generat[...]

46 T roubleshooting Symptom ST ANDBY/ON button is pressed, but power does not come on. The unit does not operate or operates poorly . The unit does not play . The sound has a lot of static. The unit does not recor d. Noise is heard r egularly during AM recor ding. T oo much noise is heard. Remedy • Insert the plug firmly . • T ake the disc out [...]

47 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Symptom The disc name or track name cannot be entered. System function cannot be used. Remedy • Close the recor d-protect tab. (See page 34.) • Replace it with a recor dable disc. • Check all cable connections. The system functions cannot be used even if remote contr ol ( ) cables are c[...]

48 Pr ecautions 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 yo[...]

49 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Display Indexed to parts and contr ols MINIDISC RECORDER DISC LOADIING MECHANISM DISPLAY MD - 101 A STANDBY / ON STANDBY CD DUBBING PUSH TO ENTER MUL TI JOG EDIT / NO YES REC REC MODE INPUT ST ANDBY/ON button [13] Disc slot Eject button ( ) [13] Stop button ( ) [13] FF/FR button ( , ) [16, 41[...]

50 Indexed to parts and controls (continued) ST ANDBY/ON button [13] MD operation buttons Stop button ( ) [13] Play button ( ) [13] Pause button ( ) [13] Rec button ( REC) [25, 26, 28, 31, 32] Fast reverse button ( ) [16, 41] Fast forward button ( ) [16, 41] Down button ( ) [15, 41] Up button ( ) [15, 41] PLA Y MODE buttons CONTINUE buttons [17, 20[...]

51 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations REPEAT REMOTE CONTROLLER RC - 466S STANDBY/ ON TAPE TAPE REW TAPE FF SLEEP TIMER ENTER CLOCK MODE CLEAR SCROLL CDR/PC CD/ DVD MD FM AM ACOUSTIC PRESENCE INPUT SELECTOR TAPE CDR/PC CD/DVD MD V O L U M E MUTING 7 8 9 10/0 4 5 6 2 3 1 -- / --- UP DOWN RC-466S (supplied with the R-801A) Mode butt[...]

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