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- Page 1 English MiniDisc Recorder MD-105TX Instruction Manual AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER PUSH TO ENTER STANDBY / ON DUBBING STANDBY DISPLAY EDIT / NO INPUT REC MODE MD - 105 TX...
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Page 2: Before Using
Before using Thank you for purchasing ... Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO MD-105TX MD Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly 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. -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. - Page 4 Precautions 1. Warranty Claim You 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.
- Page 5 Precautions(continued) For U.S. model The laser is covered by a housing which prevents 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 Administration.
- Page 6 Precautions(continued) For Canadian model NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Modele pour les Canadien REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Before using Supplied accessories ... below Using the remote controller ... 8 Connections Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection series components ... 9 Connecting to the other components ... 10 Operations Normal play ... 13 Random play ... 17 Repeat play ... -
Page 8: Using The Remote Controller
Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. With the supplied remote controller (RC-409MD) MD-105TX About 5m (16 feet) Control range RC-409MD Remote controller RC-456S When you use the remote controller RC-456S... -
Page 9: Connections
• CD-dubbing You can start recording from a CD player to your MD-105TX by pressing the CD DUBBING button. • CD-synchro Recording When this function is enabled, you can immediately start recording to the MD by pressing the button on the CD player. -
Page 10: Connecting To The Other Components
• Bundling an audio connection cable with the power cord or speaker cord may degrade the sound quality. • To use the unit with the other Onkyo Separate Collection series components, follow the connection diagram in the A-905TX/R-805TX instruction manual to connect the unit to the system. - Page 11 Optical fiber cable Amplifier 1 Connecting to the Amplifier Connect the MD-105TX to the MD (or TAPE) jacks of your amplifier. 2 Connecting to the Digital Input Terminals (DIGITAL INPUT 1, 2) You can perform digital recording on the MD-...
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Page 12: Mains Lead
(mains lead) Insert the AC power cord into a wall outlet. The STANDBY indicator lights. control operation. connectors. • To use the unit with the other Onkyo Separate connectors. Connect Collection series components, follow the connection diagram in the A-905TX/R-805TX hookup instruction manual to connect the unit to the system. -
Page 13: Operations Normal Play
Operations Normal play MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON DUBBING STANDBY INPUT REC MODE Press the STANDBY/ON button. (or the POWER button on the remote controller) The STANDBY indicator goes out. (RC-409MD) STANDBY/ON POWER STANDBY Insert an MD. The MD recorder reads TOC (Table Of Contents) information on the MD to display the total number of tracks and total playing time. -
Page 14: Changing The Display Mode
Normal play (continued) MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON DUBBING STANDBY INPUT REC MODE Changing the display mode When the MD recorder is stopped Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display in the following sequence: Remote controller DISPLAY Total number of tracks on the MD and its total playing time LEVEL- SYNC DIGITAL IN... - Page 15 Normal play (continued) MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON DUBBING STANDBY INPUT REC MODE Selecting the track to play using the number buttons Press the number button on the remote controller to select the track you want to play. (RC-409MD) >25 TRACK To select a track numbered 26 or above using RC-409MD...
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Page 16: Music Scan
Normal play (continued) MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON DUBBING STANDBY INPUT REC MODE Music Scan The following operation is possible only when using the supplied remote controller (RC-409MD). Pressing the M.SCAN button plays the beginning (eight seconds) of each track on the disc in sequence whether the MD recorder is either playing or stopped. -
Page 17: Random Play
Random play MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON DUBBING STANDBY INPUT REC MODE The following operation is possible only when using either of the following remote controllers: RC-409MD (supplied) RC-456S (supplied with the A-905TX/R-805TX amplifier) When the MD recorder is stopped, press the RANDOM button (RC-409MD). -
Page 18: Repeat Play
Repeat play REPEAT The following operation is possible using either of the following remote controllers: RC-409MD (supplied) RC-456S (supplied with the A-905TX/R-805TX amplifier) Repeatedly playing all tracks of an MD Press the REPEAT button on the remote controller just once. REPEAT REPEAT Repeatedly playing a single track... -
Page 19: Memory Play
Memory play MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON DUBBING STANDBY INPUT REC MODE • Using the Memory function, you can select your favorite tracks (up to 25 tracks) on an MD and arrange them in the desired order. When the MD recorder is stopped, press the MEMORY button (RC-409MD). -
Page 20: Auto Space Function
It is possible to play back the MD with a silent interval of approximately 3 seconds between button (or the tracks. Turning on the Auto Space function Press the A.SPACE button while the MD-105TX is playing, stopped, or paused. The A.SPACE indicator lights up. Remote controller Note: •... -
Page 21: Cd-Dubbing (System Operation)
The CD dubbing mode setting is possible only when the MD recorder is stopped. • When your MD-105TX is configured into a system with Onkyo Separate Collection series components (A-905TX and C-705TX), you can record via CD dubbing by pressing the CD DUBBING button on the MD-105TX. - Page 22 CD-dubbing (System operation) Select “Digital In 1.” Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “Digital In 1” appears. INPUT DIGITAL IN Note CD-dubbing is not possible when “Analog In” or “Digital In 2” is shown on the display. Select a recording mode. Press the REC MODE button to select the desired recording mode.
- Page 23 Press the CD DUBBING button on the MD-105TX. DUBBING The CD player automatically searches for the disc's peak level, while the MD-105TX sets the optimum peak level and then enters recording standby mode. The MD- 105TX starts digitally recording the whole disc as soon as the disc's first track starts playing.
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Page 24: Recording
Refer to Step 4 on page 22 to select a recording mode. Play the recording source. If a CD player (such as the C-705TX) or a tape player (such as the K-505TX) has been connected to the system, start playing the CD or tape player. - Page 25 Recording (continued) STANDBY / ON STANDBY INPUT Press the REC button. The MD recorder is now in recording standby mode. ANALOG IN Using the AMCS knob, adjust the recording level. Adjust the recording level. 7-1 Press the EDIT/NO button, then turn the AMCS knob until “Rec Level?”...
- Page 26 Recording (continued) Press the start playing the recording source immediately. The TOC indicator appears as recording starts. The MD recorder will automatically stop when recordable time on the disc expires. The tracks are automatically numbered. (Level Sync function) TRACK Since the interval between tracks is detected based on the sound level, some tracks may not be numbered correctly in the following cases:...
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Page 27: Digital Recording
In digital recording, an optical digital cable is used to input signals from the recording source. About digital recording The MD-105TX is equipped with a sampling frequency converter, which enables you to record digital signals (PCM 32kHz and 48kHz) transmitted from external digital devices (DAT, satelite broadcast, etc.), as well as CDs (PCM... - Page 28 Recording (continued) Press the REC button. The MD recorder is now in recording standby mode. TRACK DIGITAL IN If “D. In Unlock” appears The digital input source is not connected properly. Check the connection for the digital input source. Adjust the recording level. Refer to Step 7-1 and 7-2 on page 25.
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Page 29: Using The Level Sync Function
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.) To disable the auto numbering (Level Sync) function... -
Page 30: Signal Synchro Recording
Signal Synchro recording Even if your recording source is not Onkyo You can also make signal synchro recording from a connected CDR-205TX. Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “Digital In 1,” “Digital In 2,” or “Analog In” appears. • You can perform signal synchro recording with both digital and analog recording sources. -
Page 31: System Operation
System operation CD-synchro recording When your MD recorder is configured into a system with Onkyo Separate Collection series components (A-905TX/R-805TX and C-705TX), the operation of the MD recorder can be synchronized with that of the CD player. Set the MD recorder to recording standby mode. - Page 32 System operation (continued) Synchro-recording from cassette deck or CD recorder 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 recording from the cassette deck to the MD recorder is possible.
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Page 33: Timer Operation
STANDBY / ON INPUT Timer operation When your MD recorder is configured into a system with Onkyo Separate Collection series components (A-905TX and T-405TX), you can record the desired broadcasting programs or play your favorite MD at a specified time using the tuner's timer. -
Page 34: Other Information For Recording
Other information for recording Checking the contents of recording • Stop recording and press the • To play from the beginning of the MD, stop recording, press the button or the Notes regarding power outage If you accidentally disconnect the power cord or an unexpected power outage occurs before you finish writing the recorded data to a disc (that is, while TOC is lit or flashing), the data recorded before the power outage will not be kept. -
Page 35: Editing The Contents Of An Md
Editing the contents of an MD STANDBY / ON STANDBY INPUT Erasing a track The following operation is possible when the unit is stopped or paused. Turn the AMCS knob until the track number you want to erase is displayed. AMCS PUSH TO ENTER TRACK... -
Page 36: Dividing A Track
Editing the contents of an MD (continued) To 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 ?” To cancel, press the EDIT/NO button or press button. -
Page 37: Combining Tracks
Editing the contents of an MD (continued) Divide the track. Press the AMCS knob to divide the track. If a track with a name is divided into two parts, the former part takes over the name and the latter part is left without a name. When the dividing of the track is complete, “Complete”... - Page 38 Editing the contents of an MD (continued) Press the AMCS knob. The display indicates the numbers of two tracks to be combined. AMCS PUSH TO ENTER TRACK Press the AMCS knob again. A short part (about eight seconds) that contains the combining point is played back repeatedly, with “Rehearsal”...
- Page 39 Editing the contents of an MD (continued) Moving a track The following operation is possible when the unit is stopped or paused. Turn the AMCS knob until the track number you want to move is displayed. AMCS PUSH TO ENTER Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the AMCS knob to select “Move ?”...
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Page 40: Naming A Track Or Disc
Naming a track or disc MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON DUBBING STANDBY INPUT REC MODE To name a disc The MD recorder must be stopped. To name a track The MD recorder may be stopped, paused, playing, or recording. (The characters being entered are canceled if the track that is playing or being recorded changes.) Turn the AMCS knob until the track number for which you want to enter a name is... - Page 41 Naming a track or disc (Continued) Select the character input mode using the DISPLAY button. DISPLAY NAME DISC • You can enter upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and symbols. Each press of the DISPLAY button changes the type of character you can enter as follows: Upper case letter (A, B, C...) Lower case letters (a, b, c...)
- Page 42 Naming a track or disc (Continued) Press the YES button. With the supplied remote controller (RC- 409MD), press the NAME button. Lights when completed Note If, after pressing the EJECT or STANDBY/ON button, the TOC indicator is flashing, it indicates that the MD recorder is writing the recorded contents onto the MD.
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Page 43: Other Information Message List
An attempt was made to record onto a premastered (read-only) disc. CD Dub Fail The CD dubbing operation could not be enabled. Check the connections. (An pin cable is not connected. Or, the amplifier or CD player is not turned on.) Complete Editing is complete. -
Page 44: System Limitations
System limitations The MD recording system in the unit is significantly different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes. -
Page 45: Rules For Digital Recording
Rules for digital recording Guide to the serial copy management system Since your MD unit uses the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS), MDs recorded through the digital input terminal cannot be used to make subsequent copies to other MDs through the digital output terminal. The following diagram shows a system for making copies through the digital or analog terminals. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom STANDBY/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 record. Noise is heard regularly during AM recording. - Page 47 Depending on the surrounding conditions, you can remove the disc and leave the power on for one hour at most. The dew will evaporate and the recorder will work properly. If it doesn't work after several hours, please consult the nearest Onkyo authorized service center. (“Protected” appears).
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Page 48: Precautions For Handling The Minidisc (Md)
Precautions 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 your fingers. -
Page 49: Indexed To Parts And Controls
Indexed to parts and controls Front panel STANDBY/ON button [13] Ventilation holes MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON DUBBING STANDBY INPUT REC MODE STANDBY indicator [12, 13] INPUT button DUBBING [22] button [23] REC MODE button [22] Display A.SPACE indicator M.SCAN indicator NAME indicator DISC/TRACK indicator... - Page 50 Indexed to parts and controls (continued) Remote controller POWER button [13] PLAY MODE buttons CONTINUE buttons [17, 20] RANDOM button [17] MEMORY button [19] Number buttons [15, 19, 41] REPEAT button [18] MD operation buttons Stop button ( ) [13] Play button ( ) [13] Pause button (...
- Page 51 Indexed to parts and controls (continued) MD operation buttons Stop button ( ) [13] Play button ( ) [13] Pause button ( ) [13] Rec button ( REC) [25, 26, 28, 31, 32] Down button ( ) [15, 41] Up button ( ) [15, 41] Repeat button (REPEAT) [18] Clear button (CLEAR) [20, 41]...
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Page 52: Specifications
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222 http://www.onkyo-intl.com ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net...