Onkyo MD-105TX manual

English Instruction Manual MiniDisc Recorder MD-105TX Before using Connections Operations Other Information MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY CD INPUT DUBBING PUSH TO ENTER () AMCS DISPLAY EDIT / NO YES REC STANDBY / ON MD - 10 5 TX REC MODE[...]

2 Thank you for pur chasing ... Before using Main Features Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO MD-105TX 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-105TX. Plea[...]

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. W arranty Claim Y ou can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please re- port this number . 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder . 3. Power W ARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE F[...]

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 Pr oduct by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) which is a department of the Food and Drug Administr[...]

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. • remote contr ol cable x1 • Optical fiber cable x1 • Remote controller x1 RC-409MD • 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-409MD) 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 Connecting to the other components (continued) 1 Connecting to the Amplifier Connect the MD-105TX to the MD (or T APE) jacks of your amplifier . 2 Connecting to the Digital Input T erminals (DIGIT AL INPUT 1, 2) Y ou can perform digital recor ding on the MD- 105TX if a CD (Compact Disc) playe[...]

12 Connecting to the other components (continued) 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 t[...]

13 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Normal play Operations 1 Press the ST ANDBY/ON button. (or the POWER button on the remote contr oller) The ST ANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Insert an MD. The MD recor der reads TOC (T able Of Contents) information on the MD to display the total number of tracks and total playing time. • When [...]

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 fol[...]

15 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations Selecting the track to play using the number buttons Press the number button on the r emote controller to select the track you want to play . Changing the playing track using the AMCS During play , you can change the track that is playing by turning the AMCS knob (or by pressing the or button[...]

16 Music Scan The following operation is possible only when using the supplied remote contr oller (RC-409MD). 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 on[...]

17 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations The following operation is possible only when using either of the following remote contr ollers: RC-409MD (supplied) RC-456S (supplied with the A-905TX/R-805TX 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 d[...]

18 The following operation is possible using either of the following remote contr ollers: RC-409MD (supplied) RC-456S (supplied with the A-905TX/R-805TX 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 oller [...]

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-409MD). With the RC-456S remote controller , press the PLA Y MODE button until “MEMORY” a[...]

20 Memory play (continued) / Auto Space function Using the Auto Space function (RC-409MD only) It is possible to play back the MD with a silent interval of approximately 3 seconds between tracks. T urning on the Auto Space function Press the A.SP ACE button while the MD-105TX is playing, stopped, or paused. The A.SP ACE indicator lights up. Note: ?[...]

21 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations CD-dubbing (System operation) CD-dubbing (System operation) Setting the CD dubbing mode The MD-105TX 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: [...]

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 recor ding 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 A-905TX/R-805TX and C- 705TX, 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. Playing re[...]

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 r emaining 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 reco[...]

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 AMCS knob, adjust the recor ding level. Adjust the recor ding level. 7-1 Press the EDIT/NO button, then turn the AMCS knob until “Rec Level?” appears. Then, press the AMCS knob.[...]

26 T o manually record 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 suf ficient 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 a di[...]

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 recording tempo[...]

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 ecor ding Even if your recor ding source is not Onkyo -compatible, you can perform synchronized r ecording. Y ou can also make signal synchro r ecording fr om a connected CDR-205TX. 1 Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “Digital In 1,” “Digital In 2,” or “Analog In” appears. • Y ou can perform signal synchro re[...]

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 (A-905TX/R-805TX and C-705TX), 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. • Fo[...]

32 Synchro-r ecording fr om cassette deck or CD recor der to MD 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 r ecording fr om the cassette deck to the MD recor der is possible. 1 Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “Analog In” appears. [...]

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 (A-905TX and T -405TX), 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 T -405TX/R-805TX i[...]

34 Checking the contents of recor ding • Stop recor ding and press the button to play the tracks that were just recor ded. • T o play from the beginning of the MD, stop r ecording, pr ess 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 o[...]

35 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations 3 Press the AMCS 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 renumbe[...]

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 AMCS knob to select “All Erase ?” T o cancel, press the EDIT/NO button or press the button. 3 Press the AMCS knob. “All Erase??” is displayed for confirmation. 4 Press the AMCS knob again. When the erasing o[...]

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 dif ferent recor ding modes, either . For example, you ca[...]

38 Editing the contents of an MD (continued) Combining point Play (for 8 seconds) TRACK SP PUSH TO ENTER () AMCS PUSH TO ENTER () AMCS 3 Press the AMCS knob. The display indicates the numbers of two tracks to be combined. 4 Press the AMCS knob again. A short part (about eight seconds) that contains the combining point is played back repeatedly , wi[...]

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

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 AMCS knob until the track number for which you want to enter a name is displa[...]

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 . • W ith the supplied r emote controller (RC-409MD), press the DISPLA Y button to change the character input mode. 5 Enter a track name or disc name using the AMCS knob[...]

42 Erasing the disc name and all track names at one time 1 Press the STOP button. 2 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the AMCS 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 naming BALLAD BLUES CLASSIC DANCE FUSION JAZZ LI[...]

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 recor d 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 recor d the contents of this recor ded MD (first-gener[...]

46 T r oubleshooting 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 hear d. Remedy • Insert the plug firmly . • Press the R-805TX[...]

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 STANDBY CD INPUT DUBBING PUSH TO ENTER () AMCS DISPLA Y EDIT / NO YES REC STANDBY / ON MD - 10 5 TX REC MODE DISC TRACK NAME MEMORY RANDOM TOC 0 10 2 OVER 20 40 R 4 L DIGITAL IN 2 1 MONO SP LP2 LP4 ANALOG IN A.SPACE M.SCAN LEVEL - SYNC [...]

50 Indexed to parts and controls (continued) POWER 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] RAND[...]

51 Before Using Connections Other Information Operations CLOCK SLEEP EFFECT GRAPHIC EQ MODE 123 456 789 10 / 0 - - / - - - VOLUME PRESET F MA M PLA Y MODE PLA Y MODE REPEA T CLEAR SCROLL MEMORY REPEA T CLEAR DISC REPEA T CLEAR ACOUSTIC PRESENCE TONE RANDOM TIMER UP/DOWN ENTER MUTING INPUT TUNER M D DVD C D CDR TAPE REC REC PA USE / STEP ST ANDBY/ O[...]

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