Kenwood XD-980MD manual

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    COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMP A CT HI-FI SYSTEM DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORA TION B60-3000-00 SI AP (T) 98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 XD-980MD[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 2 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE, REFER SER VICING TO QUALI- FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBO[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 3 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power Contents Preparation section Application section Basic section Knowledge section Before applying power ................................................ 2 Safety precautions ............................................................. 2 Co[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 4 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power Special features An MD recorder is standard equipment ) An MD recorder with high digital sound quality is standard equipment. Digital copying from a CD is also easy . This recorder has many functions like recording and display of names for[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 5 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power Label side Playing side Cleaning If fingerprints or foreign matter become at- tached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the cen- ter of the disc outwards in a radial manner . Handling Hold compact[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 6 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power System connection This is the method for connection between the main unit and the accessories. Please connect correctly as shown in the figure. Connection of the System Accessories AM loop antenna The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Pl[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 7 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power Malfunction of microcomputer If operation is not possible or erro- neous display appears even though all connections have been made properly , reset the microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”. h FM indoor antenna The access[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 8 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power Connect separately sold parts as shown in the figure. Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all of the required connections have been made. Connection of Options (Optional Parts) This switch can be used only when the separ[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 9 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power FM 75 Ω GND AM ANTENNA R L R L AUX OUTPUT AUX INPUT SYSTEM CONTROL FRONT SPEAKERS (6~16 Ω ) SURROUND SPEAKERS (8~16 Ω ) R L +- -+ SURROUND OFF ON FM 75 Ω GND AM ANTENNA FM outdoor antenna Lead the 75 Ω coaxial cable connected to [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 10 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators Controls and indicators Main unit 0 6 ¢ 7 4 DISC SKIP DISC SELECTOR TIME DISP. OPEN/CLOSE DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT 3DISC ROTARY CD PLAYER DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 C H A R A C . S E T E N T E R - 4 C H A R A C T E R ¢ + QUICK MOVE 8 7 1 3 [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 11 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators 1 ON/STANDBY ( ) key ^ The system is switched ON and STANDBY. 2 RESET key h This is used in case of erroneous operation of the microcomputer. 3 MIC MIX. knob Á Adjustment of the microphone volume at the time of microphone mixing. 4 MIC[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 12 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators Display (amplifier and tuner section) PGM INTRO EDIT MEMORY PROG. TUNED STEREO AUTO SLEEP RANDOM DISC ALL ********** dB kHz MHz EX . BASS N.B. EQ. ON O.T.T. 1 2 ; 1 2 3 RUNNING INDICATOR REPEAT EQ. CLASSIC MANUAL POP ROCK VOL. 6 7 8 9 1[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 13 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators Display (MD recorder section) 1 Recording indication 2 PGM (program) indication 3 REPEAT indication 4 SINGLE indication 5 TOTAL indication 6 REMAIN indication 7 TITLE indication REPEAT ( − dB) MANUAL REMAIN TOTAL SINGLE  TITLE •?[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 14 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators Remote control Unit REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H9R REC INPUT TIME DISPLAY 0 AUTO/MANU. +10 SET +100 7 8 9 4 5 6 ENTER INPUT SEARCH Q.MOVE TRACK EDIT /CHARA. PTY SEARCH REPEAT P. MODE P. CLEAR P. CHECK RANDOM EDIT SRS 3D EX.BASS EQ. N.B. BAN[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 15 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators Operation Loading batteries 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover. ÷ When pressing more than one remote control keys successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys. After plugging the powe[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 16 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound Let's put out some sound 1. Set the ON/ST ANDBY key to ON (ST ANDBY). ÷ The ON/STANDBY key of the amplifier/tuner section can be used for ON/OFF for the entire system. ÷ The display part becomes dark when the unit is switch[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 17 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) Listening through headphones 1 Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack. ÷ The sounds from all speakers are cut off. ÷ Press again to resume the original volume. ÷ T[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 18 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound Playback of CD 2. Start playback. 1. Load a disc. 1 Open the tray. 2 Place a disc. 3 Select the disc to be played. 4 Close the tray. When a key is pressed, the tray opens. When the key is pressed again, the tray closes. Disc playe[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 19 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound T o stop playback ÷ Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately. T o pause playback T o fast forward and backward (Remote control unit only) ÷ Playback starts from the position where the key is released. ÷ Do not touch the p[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 20 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound Playback of Mini Disc 1. Load a Mini Disc. 2. Start playback. Remote control unit Insert the disc a little, and it will be pulled in automatically. To listen from the track No. 1 ÷ When a title has been recorded for the disc or t[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 21 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound Searching in a track Elapsed time of track being played Track No. being played Disc recorded in monaural mode This unit is capable of playing a disc recorded in the monaural mode. As the amount of data required to record informati[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 22 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH) Track title Goes off ÷ When the titles of the tracks recorded on a minidisc for recording are entered in advance, search by title is possible for the tracks to be played. ÷ W[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 23 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound In Regard to DISPLA Y MODE key In Regard to the TIME DISPLA Y key ÷ When no track name (track title) and no disc name (disc title) has been recorded, “-- -- -- -- -- --” or “NO TITLE” is displayed. ÷ “BLANK DISC” is [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 24 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound Receiving broadcast station It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory . 1. Select the broadcast band. 2. Select a station. T o decrease frequency T o increase fre[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 25 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound Collective presetting of stations (auto preset) “MEMORY” lights (for approx. 5 sec.) Goes off ÷ Repeat steps 1 , 2 , 3 to preset other stations. ÷ If several stations are preset under the same number, the previous memory is [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 26 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound 1. Make the preparations for recording. In the direction of the arrow 2. Select the source to be recorded. Recording on MD ÷ While a CD or MD is set, play will start, so that the STOP ( 7 ) key must be pressed to stop the disc. ?[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 27 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound Pause the recording ÷ Press the key again to resume recording. At this time, the track number is incremented by “1”. ÷ Recording can also be started by pressing the record ( ¶ REC ) key. Stop the recording 4. Adjust the rec[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 28 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's put out some sound How to use the AUTO/MANU. key This selects whether the track numbers are set automatically during analog recording or manually during or after recording. The track numbers are used at the time of playback to find the start of trac[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 29 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD  Start playback. Enter track Nos. in the order you want to play them. Light the “PGM” indicator. If it is in play mode Playback of CD Select the “CD” input. ÷ Tracks will be played in the order they were programmed (in order of P Nos[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 30 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD  T o quit the program mode T o stop playback T o add a track to the program ÷ When a track No. is entered, the track will be added to the end of the existing program. 1 Select the disc. 2 Select the track. AUTO DISC SKIP 0 +10 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 31 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD  T o repeat all discs 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. 2 Specify “ALL REPEAT” 3 Select the disc to be played first. Select the “CD” input. Repeated playback If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 32 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD  2 Select “REPEAT”. 3 Start playback. 1 Program the track sequence accord- ing to steps 1 to 3 of “Listening in the desired sequence”. T o repeat only the programmed tracks PGM C D) 4 ) ) ) EX . BASS : 123 EQ. CLASSIC MANU[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 33 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD  Select the RANDOM mode. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off. ÷ Playback stops after each title has been played once. ÷ The random playback can also be repeated by pressing the REPEAT key. ÷ Pressing the [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 34 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of MD  Start playback. Playback of MD Select the “MD” input. 1 Let the “PGM” indicator light. 2 3 P. MODE SPACE DELETE CHARACTER ( − dB) - -- P - 01 R L ∞ 3 0 1 30 10 5 PGM ( − dB) 0 12 P - 01 R L ∞ 3 0 1 30 10 5 PGM Listening in th[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 35 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of MD  T o add a track to the program T o clear tracks from the program 0 7 8 9 +100 4 5 6 1 2 3 +10 PTY SEARCH P. CLEAR Checking the order of tracks ( − dB) MANUAL 0 12 P - 03 R L ∞ 3 0 1 30 10 5 PGM DIGITAL Clearing tracks from the end Press [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 36 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of MD  T o repeat only the programmed tracks 2 Let the “REPEAT” indicator light. 3 Start playback. T o repeat the entire disc Select the “MD” input. Repeated playback T o stop repeated playback Press the REPEAT key again. ÷ The “REPEAT?[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) R.D.S.  37 Application section RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digi- tal data) for FM broadcasts together with the broadcast signal. T uners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name.[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) R.D.S.  38 Application section By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to lis- ten to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type. Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the auto preset fu[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) R.D.S.  39 Application section Start the search. 3 To change to a different program type : +10 PTY SEARCH Repeat steps 1 , 2 , 3 . When searching for a Rock Music broadcast MHz EON TP TA NEWS INFO. TUNED STEREO AUTO ROCK   EX . BASS  EQ. CLASSIC MANUAL POP ROCK VOL. R D S M PTY Display while the tuner is search[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) R.D.S.  40 Application section Select the desired information. 1 1 Receive a broadcast. Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 TA..........................Traffic Announcement 2 NEWS................... News 3 INFO...................... Information 4 Display not lit....... EON cancelled Auto preset the stations. ÷ Please execu[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) R.D.S.  41 Application section ÷ When one of the stations of the network of the station received in 3 starts broadcasting the program contents selected in 2 , that station will be received automatically. At this time, MD playback and CD playback will pause. However, external equip- ment (AUX) will remain as it is. ÷ When the unit[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 42 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient Recording Methods  Convenient Recording Methods Selection of the Recording T ype CD TAPE CD MD MD TAPE What is to be recorded from where? Recording with selection from several CDs? Are all tracks of the MD to be recorded? Recording of all tracks [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 43 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient Recording Methods  One-touch recording of one CD, MD (one-touch edit recording of all tracks) r All tracks of one CD or MD are recorded. Recording is possible to tape or MD from CD and to tape from MD. A T racks at the tape reversal or the tape e[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 44 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient Recording Methods  1 Make the preparations for recording. 2 One-touch recording of one CD, MD (one-touch edit recording of all tracks) All tracks of one CD or MD are recorded. Recording is possible to tape or MD from CD and to tape from MD. For r[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 45 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient Recording Methods  1 Make the preparations for recording. 2 When a desired track is found, only that track is recorded (One-touch edit recording of one track) While listening to a CD or MD, it is possible to record only the track being heard at t[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 46 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient Recording Methods  ÷ Recording ends at the end of the track presently being recorded. ÷ Recording and playback are also stopped when the 7 key of the CD player is pressed. Make the preparations for recording. Confirm that the “PGM” indicato[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 47 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient Recording Methods  When the discs are exchanged sequentially , recording can be continued without interruptions. ÷ Recording and playback are stopped. ÷ Recording and playback are also stopped when the 7 key of the CD player is pressed. Make th[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 48 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient Recording Methods  Recording of one CD or several CDs (CD = MD) (Program recording) The desired tracks from 3 CDs can be recorded in the pro- grammed sequence on one MD. Recording preparation is required. r Start edit recording. Check that the CD[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 49 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient Recording Methods  Recording of one CD or several CDs (CD = T APE) (Program recording) The desired tracks from 3 CDs can be recorded in the programmed sequence on one tape. Please read “Let's record” in the operation manual of the casset[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 50 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient Recording Methods  Change of the track sequence according to the tape length (CD = T APE only) (T ime edit recording ) By specifying the recording time of the tape used, CD tracks can be recorded with their order automatically changed so that no [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 51 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient Recording Methods  T o check the edited contents (Program recording, T ime edit recording) T o clear the edited contents (Program recording, T ime edit recording) ÷ When the P.MODE key is pressed at the time of program recording, all editing con[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 52 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient Recording Methods  Fade-out/Fade-in at the tape reversal (CD = T APE only) (Fade edit recording) The tune interrupted at the end of tape side A is faded out and side B starts with fading in from the middle of that tune. The tune interrupted at th[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 53 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections MD Edit Functions  MD Edit Functions Selecting the editing function type Function Limitations because of the MD Standard Some of the functions are limited because of the MD standard. Please check this before assuming a malfunction. When a commercially avail[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 54 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections MD Edit Functions  ( − dB) TITLE K EN W O O R L ∞ 3 0 1 30 10 5 ( − dB) TITLE K EN W N R L ∞ 3 0 1 30 10 5 O O Assigning a title to a disc or track When titles are assigned to a disc and its tracks, the titles cannot only be displayed during playbac[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 55 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections MD Edit Functions  Changing or deleting a title 2 Change or delete characters one by one. 1 1 Move the cursor to the desired char- acter (the character to be changed). 2 Select the character group. ÷ If the title to be changed is too long to be displayed o[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 56 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections MD Edit Functions  Moving several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE) Use the following procedure to change the current order of tracks by selecting a desired order and moving the tracks together . Please execute operation in stopped condition. Execute the track [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 57 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections MD Edit Functions  Moving a single track (TRACK MOVE) This procedure shows you how to select and move (insert) a track to the track number you desire. The surrounding tracks are renumbered automatically . Repeating this procedure lets you arrange the tracks[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 58 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections MD Edit Functions  Dividing a track (TRACK DIVIDE) Use the following procedure to divide a track into two by inserting a track number in its middle. For example, by in- serting an additional track number before the passage you are specially fond of, it is e[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 59 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections MD Edit Functions  Combining two tracks (TRACK COMBINE) Use the following procedure to combine two tracks into one by deleting a track number . This operation allows to connect several tracks or a piece of music divided into sev- eral parts. After this oper[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 60 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections MD Edit Functions  Erasing a single track (TRACK ERASE) or erasing all tracks on a disc (ALL ERASE) TRACK ERASE During playback, it is possible to erase only the track be- ing played. The track numbers of the tracks after the erased track will be adjusted. [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 61 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections MD Edit Functions  “WRITING” displayed during the mini disc ejection opera- tion indicates that the data associated with recording or editing is being written on the disc. Do not apply vibration or shock to the unit while this message is displayed. ÷ I[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 62 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Effective Sound Field and Sound Quality Adjustment  This unit permits selection of equalizer and sound field playback. Please select the equalizer as desired according to the music genre. Select the sound field mode according to the desired atmosphere. Effe[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 63 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Effective Sound Field and Sound Quality Adjustment  Listening with the desired sound (equalizer function) In addition to the three kinds of equalizer patterns which have been preset at the factory for use as reference, three equalizer patterns created manua[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 64 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Effective Sound Field and Sound Quality Adjustment  2 Display “MANUAL” (Confirm.). 3 Adjust the equalizer pattern. Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern A desired equalizer pattern can be created and memorized. Each press switches the modes as[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 65 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Effective Sound Field and Sound Quality Adjustment  1 Switch on SRS 3D. Enjoying Sound Field Effects The Sound Retrieval System is an epochal system which produces a three-dimensional sound space by applying the most suitable processing to the sound signal [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 66 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Effective Sound Field and Sound Quality Adjustment  Connect a microphone. 1 Enjoying Karaoke When CDs or MDs with recorded voice and instrument music are played, it is possible to lower the volume only for the voice part. In combination with mic mixing, thi[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 67 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Effective Sound Field and Sound Quality Adjustment  Enjoying Karaoke with software including the vocal part (HIT MASTER function) This function makes it possible to enjoy music sources including vocal as pseudo Karaoke sources. This makes it possible to enj[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 68 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Adjust the clock before setting the timer. T imer operation  Enter the figure of minute. Enter the figure of hour. Activate the clock adjustment mode. Clock adjustment When the AC cord is connected to a receptacle, the clock display starts to flash. Set the[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 69 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Adjust the clock before setting the timer. T imer operation  T imer operation Operate easy T o use T imer (O.T .T .) Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time, and the unit is switched off after one hour . This timer operates only o[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 70 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Adjust the clock before setting the timer. T imer operation  Select a program No. Set the ON/STANDBY key to STANDBY position. Adjust the listening volume. Make preparations for the play (recording). ÷ For recording of broadcasts, the minimum volume is set [...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 71 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Adjust the clock before setting the timer. T imer operation  Make the desired reservation. Select the timer program No. to be used. Enter the OFF time. Enter the ON time. 2 1 1 PROG.1........ Execution of program 1 only. 2 PROG.2........ Execution of progra[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 72 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Adjust the clock before setting the timer. T imer operation  Ensure that the unit is OFF. Each press of the key switches the program numbers as follows. 1 PROG.1........ Display of program 1 2 PROG.2........ Display of program 2 3 Normal mode Select the pro[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 73 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections In case of difficulty Be especially careful in the following conditions: ÷ When the unit is brought from a cold place to a warm place, and there is a large temperature difference. ÷ When a heater starts operating. ÷ When the unit is brought from an air-cond[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 74 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections In case of difficulty The Mini Disc system has the features as summarized in the following. 1 Like CD (Compact Disc), playback can be started from any position. (Random access) 2 It uses a disc with a diameter of 64 mm that is accommodated in a cartridge. 3 Tw[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 75 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections In case of difficulty US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Copy using analog input Copy using analog input Copy using digital input Digital copy can- not be repeated. Digital recording and SCMS The Mini Disc cannot rec[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 76 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections In case of difficulty In case of difficulty Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display , etc.) when the power cord is un- plugged while unit is ON or due to an external factor . In this case, exe[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 77 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections In case of difficulty Symptoms related to MD standard Symptom ÷ More than 255 tracks (track No. 256 or more) cannot be recorded. (There may be also cases in which recording is impossible while the track number is less than 256.) In such a case, the REMAIN tim[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 78 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections In case of difficulty Action Meaning Displayed Message ÷ No disc is placed on the tray. ÷ An attempt is made to record digital signal from a source while its digital copy has been prohib- ited by SCMS. ÷ There is no recordable area on the disc. ÷ An attemp[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 79 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections In case of difficulty Remedy Cause Symptom CD player section ÷ Place the disc properly, with the label side facing upward. ÷ Place the disc properly. ÷ Clean the disc referring to “Disc handling precautions”. ÷ Try another disc. ÷ Refer to “Beware o[...]

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    XD-980MD (En) 80 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections In case of difficulty Specifications Main unit (RXD-980MD) [Amplifier section] Rated power output STEREO MODE 50 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 6 Ω , 1 kHz with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion. (DIN) 1 kHz at 6 Ω , 0.7 [...]