CD/ MP3 P ............................................6 ULTI LAYER OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL OF THE MCD15................................8 OVERVIEW REAR PANEL OF THE MCD15 ................................9 CONNECTIONS..........................................10 CONNECTING THE OUTPUT TERMINALS........................................ 10 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL OUTPUT JACK (COAXIAL).................................. 10 OVERVIEW DISPLAY........................................11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT......................................12 GETTING STARTED........................................
Excellent sound quality A modern and advanced design The combination of features offered by the MCD15 make this item suitable for professional as well as private applications. Its extensive range of functions offers a spectrum of possibilities, depending on the need and personal preference of users, while the user-friendly design makes it accessible to everyone.
Chapter Environment Do not place this unit in an enclosed environment such as a bookshelf or closet. Ensure there is adequate ventilation to cool the unit. Do not block the ventilation openings. Do not place the unit in environments which contain high levels of dust, heat, moisture or vibration.
Always handle the unit with care. This unit is not a toy. It should not be operated by children. Do not stick objects through the openings of the MCD15. Do not open the unit (risk for electrical shock). This unit is designed for operation on 230-240 VAC only.
If condensation forms on a disc, wipe the disc clean. 1.2. Playing CD’s The MCD15 only plays discs (optical digital audio discs) with the following logo: Only normal, round discs can be played. Discs shaped like e.g. hearts can’t be played. When this does happen, they may cause the MCD15 to break down.
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1.2. When not using the MCD15 When you are not using the MCD15, make sure you’ve taken all discs out. The power must be off. When you’re planning not to use the device for a longer period of time (vacation, …), make sure you unplug the power supply cord.
Chapter Overview front panel of the MCD15 1. Display 8. Play button Overview display: page 11. Press this button to start Play. 2. Repeat button 9. Open/close button Press this button to play a track, Press this button to open or close the disc a disc or all discs repeatedly.
Overview rear panel of the MCD15 1 Output terminals (LINE OUT) The connection cords from these terminals need to be connected to the input terminals of the amplifier. 2 Digital Audio Output connector (COAXIAL) A commercially available 75 pin-plug cord needs to be connected to this connector.
Connections CONNECTING THE OUTPUT TERMINALS Find the connection cord that was supplied together with the MCD15. Connect one end of it to the output terminals, left (L) and right (R), of the CD/MP3 Player. Connect the other end to the CD, AUX or TAPE PLAY input terminals, left (L) and right (R), of the amplifier.
Overview display 1. Disc number indicator 13. Time indicator modes These indicators show the Time mode the 2. Play indicator player is in (which time display is being showed on the display). For more 3. Pause indicator information, read 14. Time indicator. 4.
2. Play button player moves back to the previous disc. When using this Use this button to start playing. button on the MCD15, the player moves forward to the following disc. 3. Pause button This button will not function in the Random and Use this button to interrupt playing temporarily.
Chapter Getting Started 1. Playing CD’s Only audio compact discs indicated with this logo can be played. When trying to play other discs, an error will occur and playing will stop. 1.1. Turn on the power 1.2. Open the disc drawer with the Open/close button and load one or several discs (with the printed side up) in the disc drawer Loading discs means that you open the disc drawer and put discs in the provided disc trays.
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1.3. Press the Play button to start playing When you’ve pressed the play button, the disc drawer will close automatically. Before pressing the play button, you can also close it yourself by pressing the Open/close button. NEVER close the disc drawer by pushing it with your hands. Playing starts from the first track of the first disc and continues until the final track of the last disc.
2. Replacing discs during Play While a disc is playing, the other four discs can be changed. Open the disc drawer by pressing the Open/close button and change the discs as desired. To rotate the disc tray while its open, press the Disc skip button.
With the Disc skip button, you can move on to the next disc during Play. E.g.: You’re listening to Disc number 3. When you press the Disc skip button on the MCD15, the disc trays in the disc drawer will turn and the player will start playing Disc number 4. When you Press the Disc skip button then, you’ll move on to disc number 5.
When you press the button during Random (p.22) or Programmed play (p.19), the player will move on to the beginning of the next random or programmed track selection. It’s also possible to move back to the beginning of the track you are currently playing, or to go to a previous track.
When you press and hold down the button for more than 5 seconds, the player will wind forward/backward approximately 4 times faster. If you keep holding down the button when the player has reached the end of the final track of the disc, “00” will appear on the display and the Manual search will stop. Press button to return, until “00”...
8. Programmed Play It’s possible to program up to 32 tracks. With Programmed play, you can play certain tracks of the discs that are loaded in the order you desire. You can program tracks on a disc that is not loaded, but when you try to play that unloaded disc, the player will detect that it’s not loaded and automatically continue to the next disc.
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8.3. Playing a program Press the Play button on the front panel of the MCD15 or on the remote control unit. The programmed selections will now be played in the order in which they were programmed. 8.4. Clearing the entire program Press the PROG button on the remote control unit once more.
9. Repeat Play 9.1. Repeating all tracks Press the REPEAT button on the front panel. The REPEAT indicator will light up: the player is in Repeat mode. Next press the Play button. You can also press the Play button first, and then the Repeat button.
10. Random Play Random play using the remote control unit: 10.1. Full random play Play button Random button Press the Random button. Next press the Play button. The player will play the tracks of the discs that are loaded in a random order. 10.2.
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10.3. Disc sequential random play Press the Random button. Then specify the disc numbers (1 to 5) with the Disc number buttons on the remote control unit. Press the Play button. The player will now randomly select and play tracks of the discs in the order of the specified discs. Play button Disc number buttons Random button...
1. Normal play 1.1. Starting Play The MCD15 is compatible with discs with up to 256 tracks. Turn on the power with the Power button. Open the disc drawer with the Open/close button and place the MP3 disc in the disc drawer. Press the Play button (after pressing this button, the disc drawer will close automatically).
1.2. Stopping Play Press the Stop button to stop playing. If you want to replace discs, you press the Open/close button. The disc which was playing will be rotated to the front of the disc drawer, where you can see it, and the drawer will open. Close the drawer with the Open/close button. 2.
2.4. Repeating all tracks Press the Repeat button during Play to repeat all tracks. 2.5. Cancelling Repeat play Press the Repeat button a fifth time to cancel Repeat Play. 3. Random play 3.1. Full random play First press the Random button, then press the Play button. The player will start to play the tracks of the discs that are loaded in the disc drawer at random.
The sound quality of your MP3 disc depends on its bit rate: the higher the bit rate, the better the sound quality. When you want to play your MP3 files with the MCD15, it’s best to use MP3 files written with a bit rate of 128 kbps or greater.
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The MCD15 is not compatible with packet write programs, play lists or ID3-Tag. The MCD15 can play a maximum of 99 folders. Folders over 8 layers down can’t be played. The maximum number of files is 512 files. If there are more than 512 files, only the first 512 will be played.
Chapter Additional Information MCD15 Technical specifications MCD15 Power supply AC230V, 50Hz Power consumption Channels Frequency characteristics 20Hz ~ 20KHz Dynamic range 98dB S/N ratio 102dB High frequency distortion 0,006% Separation 95dB Discs Audio compact discs – 8cm, 12cm Disc drawer...
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