Hard Disk Music Library MB-S1 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Hard Disk Music Library. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Hard Disk Music Library.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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.
We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GERMERING, GERMANY...
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Precautions 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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Contents Before using Important Safeguards ... 2 Precautions ... 3 Contents ... 4 Features ... 6 Supplied accessories ... 6 Before using this unit ... 7 Setting the Voltage selector (Worldwide models only) ... 7 Installing the remote controller batteries ... 7 Using the remote controller ...
20GB HDD when using standard 128kbps bitrate. • Timer recording feature allows you to record long hour programs away from the MB-S1. I Transferring music files from PC to the MB-S1 • The MP3 files stored on PC can be transferred to the MB- S1 through USB interface using the Carry Tunes (attached file transfer software).
Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the MB-S1. Remote controller × 1 Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2 CD-ROM × 1 Before using this unit Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding the cover.
The recording modes switch in the order of PCM, MP3 96Kbps, MP3 128Kbps, and MP3 192Kbps. HDD REC button [xx] Puts the MB-S1 in recording standby state. Press it again to select a group which the recorded tracks will belong to. FAVORITE IT button [xx] Marks the currently selected or played track as your favorite.
Parts names and functions Front panel display The numbers within the brackets are the pages where the part or function is introduced. PLAY MODE indicators [xx] The indicator showing current play mode lights. FAVORITE indicator [xx] Lights while your favorite tracks are played. ALL indicator [xx] Lights when the all tracks are played regardless of the play mode.
PCM, MP3 96Kbps, MP3 128Kbps, and MP3 192Kbps. (play/pause) button [xx] Press to start playing or recording. Pressing this button while playing or recording, the MB-S1 pauses. Press the button again to resume playing or recording. (stop) button [xx] Press to stop playing or recording.
CD-ROM played or the audio signal of MP3 data recorded on CD-ROM. Note REMOTE CONTROL) The audio signal recorded on the MB-S1's hard disk drive is not output digitally. connection * SCMS and SDMI are a copy guard system for protecting...
Connecting the MB-S1 Here is an explanation of how to connect the main components to the MB-S1 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation.
Doing so may cause deterioration of the audio signal. • When you place the MB-S1 near a TV, the picture on the TV may become poor and the output sound from the MB-S1 may be distorted. In this case, place the unit away from the TV.
MD recorder. 1. When the digital audio data from the MB-S1 is recorded as analog input source on a MD using MD recorder, the digital signal on the MD can be recorded digitally onto another MD.
I Understanding playing features for the CD player section The CD player section of the MB-S1 allows you to play audio CDs and CD-R discs containing music files encoded in PCM or MP3 format. You can select and play the track by the group or the track number.
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Understanding the basic operations before using the MB-S1 I Understanding the play list You can create a play list compiled by choosing your favorite tracks from those on the HDD. You can also name the play list and easily switch the play list when playing.
OPERATION buttons Switching the CD player and HDD The MB-S1 can play the tracks on an audio CD or a CD-ROM containing music files as well as the tracks recorded on the hard disk drive (HDD). To switch the playing source, use the OPERATION buttons.
Setting date and time STANDBY/ON STANDBY DISPLAY button Setting date and time 1. Call the menu mode. Pressing the MENU/EXIT button displays the MENU/EXIT menu items in the display area. 2. Select the clock setting menu. Rotate the MULTI JOG dial to select the clock MULTI JOG setting menu (“Clock Setting?”).
PLAY PAUSE Press the where you want to start playback again. When rewinding, the MB-S1 locates the beginning of the track where you pressed PLAY PAUSE playback. When fast forwarding, the MB-S1 locates the beginning of the next track...
Listening to an audio CD or CD-ROM Switching the display information Each press of the COUNTER button on the remote controller switches the information displayed in the display area. During stopped Playing time for the first track on the CD The total track number and the total playing time for the CD When the disc title is longer than the display area When you play the CD which contains text data, press the SCROLL...
128Kbps. You can store fewer files on the HDD, but will get better sound quality then 96Kbps and 128kbps. 4. Put the MB-S1 into the recording standby state. Press the HDD REC button. The MB-S1 enters HDD REC the CD synchronous recording standby state.
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5. Put the MB-S1 into the recording standby state. HDD REC Press the HDD REC button. The MB-S1 enters the CD synchronous recording standby state. The display area will change to 6. Select a target group for recording.
Recording audio signals from external devices 1. Confirm the connections between the MB- S1 and an external device to the HDD. For details, see “Connecting the MB-S1” on pages 11 and 12. 2. Select an input source. Press the EXTERNEL INPUT button repeatedly...
4. Select a target group recording. Input source and recording format The available recording formats and speeds depend on the external device and input source as follows: When recording from the CD player section of the MB-S1 Input Encoding Bitrate Source Format Audio CD —...
CD DUBBING FAVORITE IT HDD REC DISPLAY button Rewinding and fast forwarding Press the playback in normal speed. In rewinding, when the MB-S1 comes to PAUSE button to the beginning of the track where you pressed the PLAY lights in the fast forwarding, when the MB-S1 comes to the beginning of the next track, the playback of the next track starts.
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Listening to tracks recorded on the HDD Switching the display information Each press of the COUNTER button on the remote controller switches the information displayed in the display area. While the text information is displayed using the DISPLAY button, the information below will not be displayed. During stopped Playing time for the first track in the current group The total track number and the total playing time for the current group...
Naming tracks recorded on the HDD STANDBY/ON STANDBY Entering the name of a track For the tracks recorded on the HDD, you can enter the track information such as track title, album title and genre. Entered information can be used when creating and editing a play list. 1.
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Naming tracks recorded on the HDD 2. Selecting a letter you want to enter MULTI JOG Turning the MULTI JOG dial displays each letter for the current character type. PUSH TO ENTER Pressing the MULTI JOG dial confirms the MULTI JOG letter and you can enter the next digit.
Erasing tracks recorded on the HDD STANDBY/ON STANDBY Erasing a track 1. Activate the HDD section. Press the HDD button. OPERATION 2. Select a track you want to erase. Turn the jog dial to select a group and then press MULTI JOG you want to record.
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MULTI JOG Turn the jog dial to select “All Tr Erase?” and press the jog dial to confirm the selection. The MB-S1 enters the group erase mode. PUSH TO ENTER 5. Press the jog dial. The erase confirmation message appears.
Creating a play list STANDBY/ON STANDBY Creating a play list You can create a play list which includes your favorite tracks. You can choose tracks for a play lsit from the audio CD tracks or music files recorded on the HDD. You can create up to 100 play lists and add up to 100 tracks with per play lsit.
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Creating a play list I Understanding the indication on play lists When creating a play list When you create a play list first time, “1P-New” appears. “1P” means the first play list and “New” means that the play list contains no track. After second play list, the indication will be like “2P-New”.
S1 comes to the beginning of the track where you pressed the PLAY PAUSE button, the playback of the track starts. In fast forwarding, when the MB-S1 comes to the beginning of the next track, the playback of the next track starts. button button button...
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Listening to tracks using a play list Playing tracks in a play list in random order Pressing the RANDOM button on the remote Remote controller displays the current setting for controller only random playback. Each press of the RANDOM button switches the setting between “RANDOM ON”...
Editing the play lists STANDBY/ON STANDBY Naming a play list 1. Activate the play list mode Press the PLAY LIST button. PLAY LIST 2. Select a play list. Turn the jog dial to select the number of a play MULTI JOG list you want to name.
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Editing the play lists Moving a track within a play list 1. Activate the play list mode. Press the PLAY LIST button. PLAY LIST 2. Select a play list. Turn the jog dial to select a play list number for MULTI JOG which you want to move a track position.
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Editing the play lists STANDBY/ON STANDBY Deleting a play list 1. Activate the play list mode. Press the PLAY LIST button. PLAY LIST 2. Select a play list you want to delete. MULTI JOG Turn the jog dial to select a play list number you want to delete.
Using various playback features STANDBY/ON STANDBY Playing track in sorted order You can use the information registered in track on the HDD to sort the playback order. For example, you can sort and play tracks in the way as follows: •...
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Using various playback features STANDBY/ON STANDBY Marking a track as you favorite (FAVORITE IT function) When you have your favorite tracks, you can mark them as you favorite to register with the track information. When you enable the favorite mode, you can play the tracks marked as your favorite only.
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Using various playback features About combination of play modes I When you combine the sorted tracks mode and the favorite mode Plays only favorite tracks from sorted tracks in sorted order. I When you select a play list and enable the favorite mode Plays only favorite tracks from tracks in the play list.
Using timer functions STANDBY/ON STANDBY Setting a timer 1. Call the menu mode Press the MENU button. The menu appears in MENU/EXIT the display area. 2. Select the timer setting menu. MULTI JOG Turn the jog dial to select “Timer Setting?” and press it to confirm the selection.
• The timer function will activate whether the MB-S1 is turned on or in the standby state. • You can set up to 4 timer settings. However, when a timer...
20GB (MB-S1), 40GB (HDR-1) Single bit (Crystal CS4341, 24bit/96kHz) Single bit (Crystal CS53L32A, 24bit/96kHz) 1 Analog Output (stereo)(MB-S1) / 2 Analog Output (stereo)(HDR-1) 1 Analog Input (stereo) 2 Digital Input (optical)/(coaxial) 1 Digital Output (optical) (with Audio CD Playback only)
The supplied Carry Tunes software is designed for transferring MP3 music files. Though MP3 music files have been able to play only on PC, Carry Tunes allows you to enjoy the music files easily and in high quality on the MB-S1.
• CD-ROM drive (or equivalent) • Windows 98SE/Me/2000 • Intel USB host controller (recommended) If the PC satisfies the requirements above, the MB-S1 may not operate properly depending on the specification dedicated to the PC or the environment in which the MB-S1 is used.
Setting the PC When connecting the MB-S1 to PC first time, you need to install the device driver. Installing the device driver 1. Turn on the PC. Make sure the operating system starts and runs. 2. Connect the MB-S1 to the PC using a USB cable.
• In Windows Me, green “? ” mark may appear next to “USB Compatible Device” and “***” in the Device Manager tab, but this will not effect the operation and function of the MB-S1. • It may take about 15 seconds to recognize the UE-205 when you connect the USB cable or the PC starts up.
Installing the Carry Tunes Install Procedure 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive on the PC. The setup menu automatically appears. If the setup menu does not appear automatically, double-click the “CtStart.exe” file. 2. Click Install. Carry Tunes setup screen appears. 3.
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Installing the Carry Tunes 6. Click Next. Setup completion screen appears. 7. Click Finish. The installation procedures for Carry Tunes complete.
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Playing MP3 files using Carry Tunes Registering MP3 files with Carry Tunes 1. Start Carry Tunes. Click Start, point to “Programs,” point to Carry Tunes, and click Carry Tunes. 2. Drag the MP3 files you want to register and drop them onto Carry Tunes. The supplied CD-ROM contains sample MP3 files.
3. Press the EXPORT button to start transferring. The progress bar indicates the progression of file transfer. On the MB-S1, the target group and track position in the group to which a current file is being transferred to. 4. Transfer completes.
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