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Normal Play
Follow the numbers in the figure to the right.
1
Connect the headphones plug firmly.
2
Connect the remote control plug firmly.
The unit might turn on. However, when you leave the unit as it, it will automatically turn off.
3
Make sure the switches on the unit and remote control are not on
HOLD setting.
4
Load an MD.
• Slide the OPEN knob to open the lid.
• Open the lid by hand.
• Insert the MD into the MD slot beneath the lid, with its label side facing up. Insert the
MD until it stops. Be sure the % or ] mark on the MD aligns as shown in the figure.
• Close the lid.
"HELLO" appears on the remote control display. Then the track number and playback time appear
after "T.READ" has gone out.
5
Adjust the volume level between 0 and 25.
Press the Volume (+, –) button on the unit or the remote control.
6
After "HELLO" disappears, press the
3/8 button on the remote control or
the 38/7 button on the unit.
Playback starts from the first track and ends after
playing all the tracks on the MD.
The disc indicator rotates Number of tracks being played
Notes:
• Insert the MD in the way that it will not touch the catch. If the catch is bent for some reason,
the lid may not be closed properly.
• When opening the lid, please hold it by the edge when an MD is already loaded.
• If no MD is loaded, "No Disc" appears on the display, and the power will automatically shut
off after approx. 10 seconds.
• If the track has a title, it will appear first.
• To eject the MD, slide the OPEN knob and open the lid by hand. The MD will then come out.
• When the remote control is connected, the power may automatically turn on. However, if
left as it is, it will eventually turn off automatically.
• This MD Player has a 40 second (SP mode) sound-skip-guard memory function to
accomodate any shocks. Consequently, it can be used while walking.
Operation
Button
[Unit]
[Remote control]
or
To pause play
Press during play.
[Remote control]
[Unit]
To stop play
or
(Stop mode)
Press for 1 second or more.
[Remote control]
[Unit]
To turn off the unit
or
(Off mode)
In play mode, press for 1 second or more.
Repeat Play and Random Play
You can select either Repeat Play or Random Play. In Repeat Play, you can repeat all the
tracks, or an individual track, as many times as you like. In Random Play, you can play all the
tracks in random order.
Selecting Repeat Play and Random Play in Stop mode
In Stop mode, press the P.MODE button. Each time you press the button, the play mode
changes as follows:
P
P
P
P
1 =
= RND =
1 RND =
RND = Original display = (back to the beginning)
P
1
: Repeats 1 track.
P
: Repeats all the tracks.
RND
: Random play
P
1 RND
: Repeats one track randomly selected.
P
RND
: Repeats all the tracks in random order.
After selecting one of the above modes, press the 3/8 (or 38/7) button.
To exit Repeat Play or Random Play, stop the MD and then press the P.MODE button until
the display returns to its original setting.
Repeat Play during Playback
During Normal Play:
Each time you press the P.MODE button, the play mode changes as follows:
P
P
1 =
= Original display = (back to the beginning)
P
Select "
1" to repeatedly play the current track. Select "
During Random Play:
Each time you press the P.MODE button, the play mode changes as follows:
P
P
1 RND =
RND = Original display = (back to the beginning)
P
Select "
1 RND" to repeatedly play a randomly selected track. Select "
the tracks in random order.
To exit Repeat Play or Random Play, stop the MD and then press the P.MODE button until
the display returns to its original setting.
Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service for this minidisc player, check the chart below for a possible cause of
the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks, or a minor adjustment on your part,
may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do
not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this
minidisc player), or consult your dealer for instructions.
Problem
Is the MD loaded? If unloaded, "No Disc" will appear on
Does not operate.
the display.
• Is the HOLD switch released?
Cannot play the MD.
• Is the battery low?
• Is there moisture condensation on the lens?
(Wait for about an hour and then try again.)
Tracks on MD do not play in or-
• Is the Repeat Play or Random Play selected?
der, starting with the first track.
• You stopped or turned off the power while playing. It
changed to Resume Play.
Cannot hear music—too noisy.
• Is the headphone plug inserted all the way?
• Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on the plug.)
• Is music recorded on the MD? If not, "BLANK" will
appear on the display.
TV picture is distorted.
• Is the unit too near a TV or tuner? (If the TV or tuner is
Radio reception is noisy.
connected to a simple indoor antenna, connect it to an
outdoor antenna.)
Power is not turned on.
• With both HOLD switches activated, the battery was
changed during playback. (Release both HOLD switches
and try to operate again.)
Charging indicator does not light
• Is the charger too hot?
during charging.
(If so, disconnect the AC adaptor and leave the charger
for a while.)
MD Messages:
Messages
Meaning
DISC ERROR
There is a problem (damage) with the disc.
READ ERROR
Cannot read data.
Put the labeled side up.
Stereo long-hour playback
Playing time
The unit supports
When a MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 mode is played, "LP2" or "LP4" indicator lights up on the
display. ("SP" is not displayed.)
SP : Standard stereo playback (Max. 80 minutes in MD 80)
LP2 : 2 times long-hour playback (Max. 160 minutes in MD 80)
LP4 : 4 times long-hour playback (Max. 320 minutes in MD 80)
• MDs recorded by the MD recorder that do not support
are played in standard (SP) mode.
Resume Play
This function allows you to listen from the beginning of the track on which play was stopped
when the minidisc player was set to Stop mode.
Press the 3/8 (or 38/7) button.
Display/Reference
Press again to restart play.
If passed for 2 minutes, the power will auto-
matically shut off.
Blinks
Press the 3/8 (or 38/7) button again to restart
play (Resume Play). The current track will be
played from the beginning (see "Resume Play").
If stopped for 45 seconds, the power will au-
tomatically shut off.
When all the music is played, the MD player
Stops
Just press.
automatically stops.
The power is shut off after "BYE" appears
on the display.
To turn on the unit, press the 3/8 (or 38/7)
button.
(Blank)
Selecting the Operational Options of Remote Control
Muting the pip tone
When you press a button on the remote control except for the A.C.BASS and VOLUME (+, –)
buttons, a pip tone is emitted.
To mute the pip tone, while pressing the A.C.BASS button in Stop mode or during playback,
press the P.MODE button. "BEEP OFF" appears on the remote control display.
To resume the pip tone, do the same operation again. "BEEP ON" will appear on the display.
Changing the display character contrast
The character display contrast can be adjusted when the characters become less clear due to
ambient temperature or during scrolling.
While pressing the A.C.BASS button in Stop mode or during playback, press the SEARCH button.
Adjustment can be made between LCD00 and LCD15. While the SEARCH button is pressed,
the contrast will be changed continuously. The initial setting is "LCD10."
P
" to repeat all the tracks.
P
RND" to repeat all
Using the Minidisc Player with Optional Accessories
Using the minidisc player with an audio system
You can listen to MDs through your audio system.
• After turning off the amplifier, plug a stereo connection cable (not supplied) into the head-
phones jack as shown below.
• Adjust the volume of the minidisc player to an appropriate level.
• Adjust the volume level on the amplifier.
Check this
• Use the unit's buttons for operation. (The remote control will issue a Pip tone.)
• Direct connection without passing through the remote control may generate noise.
Using the minidisc player with a car audio system
You can listen to an MD through your car audio system. The following accessories are avail-
able for your car audio system.
• Car audio cassette adaptor
CAUTION:
• Connect the car audio cassette adaptor
to the remote control headphone jack.
The other end connects to the cassette
Action
slot of your car.
Replace the disc.
• Adjust the volume level of the unit to an
appropriate level.
Remove the MD and
reinsert it.
4
Catch
4
2
. So the unit can play any MD recorded in SP, LP2 or LP4 mode.
In the case of 2 times long-hour playback
Operation
Fast forward/
Reverse
(Within one second)
(Within one second)
Contrast is down
Contrast is up
Stereo connection
cable (not supplied)
Amplifier
or
3
5
HOLD SEARCH VOL
6
HOLD SEARCH VOL
1
Showing the Disc Information
Each time you press the DISPLAY button while in Stop mode or during playback, the MD's
information is displayed as follows.
DISPLAY button
In Stop mode:
Disc title* = Total number of tracks and total playback time of the MD = Track title* = Play-
back time = (back to the beginning)
During Playback:
Playing time = Track title* = (back to the beginning)
*The disc title or track title will scroll if it consists of 7 characters or more. If no title is given,
" " appears on the display. (Up to 80 characters can be displayed.)
Button
Skip function
Press during play back or while in Stop mode.
Search function
Keep depressed during play.
[Unit]
[Remote control]
HOLD SEARCH VOL
Changing the Sound (A.C.BASS)
Each time you press the A.C.BASS button, the sound mode name and the indicator shown on
the display change as follows:
ON: The A.C.BASS (Active Clear Bass) function is enabled and the bass level is
automatically controlled in conjunction with the sound volume.
ON: The amount of sound leaking from the headphones will be reduced.
ON: You can use the adjusted tone. To adjust the tone, see "Adjusting Tone in
MANUAL Sound Mode".
To cancel every function, press the A.C.BASS button until the display returns to the original one.
Adjusting Tone in MANUAL Sound Mode
You can adjust the tone by changing the bass and treble.
1
Press the A.C.BASS button until "MANUAL" (
(If the
indicator is already lit, you can skip this step.)
2
Press the A.C.BASS button for 2 seconds or more within 8 seconds. The
following tone level meter appears.
A.C.BASS
(For 2 seconds)
3
To change the bass level, press the
blinks. Then, press the VOLUME + or – button within 16 seconds to
move the bass level bar up or down (in 3 steps each).
To change the treble level, do the same except for pressing the
button. The tone level set here is stored in memory.
To exit tone adjusting mode, wait until the display automatically returns to the original one, or
press the A.C.BASS button until the display returns to the original one.
Notes:
• Since the insertion direction of the car audio cassette adaptor is limited, be sure that it can be
inserted into the cassette slot of your car audio system.
• Depending on the vehicle used, noise may occur. In this case, it is recommended to connect a noise
filter (available on the market) between the remote control and the car audio cassette adaptor.
• If your car audio system is equipped with a LINE IN or AUX IN jack, you can connect the
output of the remote control to the jack using a stereo mini plug signal cord (not supplied).
In this case, you do not need the optional car audio cassette adaptor.
Specifications
Portable MINIDISC player
Type
: Minidisc digital audio system
Sampling frequency
: 44.1 kHz
Audio compression
system
: ATRAC/ATRAC 3 (
Number of channels
: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency response
: 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Wow & flutter
: Unmeasurable
Output
: Headphone (3.5 mm dia. stereo 1)
5 mW/ch at 10% THD/16 ohms to 47 kohms
Duration of battery
:
Volume level: VOL 12
Rechargeable battery (BN-R1210)
Rechargeable battery (BN-R127)
* Above duration may differ depending on the ambient temperature and conditions.
Power requirements
: DC 1.2 V (rechargeable battery)
Dimensions (L W H)
:
76 mm
(Excluding buttons and controls)
Mass
: Approx. 74 g (without battery)
Car audio cassette
AC adaptor (AA-R352)
adaptor (3.5 mm dia.
Input power source
: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
stereo plug)
Output voltage
: DC 3.5 V, 0.6 A
Charger (AC-R127)
Input power source
: DC 3.5 V, 0.6 A
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
EN
ENGLISH
3
5
6
Display/Reference
• During Random Play, the skip but-
tons cannot be used to skip back to
tracks that were played previously
in the random sequence.
) appears on the display.
Bass level bar
Fixed bar (flat level)
Treble level bar
4
button. The bass level bar
¢
)
Continous playback time*
SP mode
LP2 mode
LP4 mode
21 hours
23 hours
26 hours
18 hours
20 hours
23 hours
17.4 mm
81 mm
1100MNMCREJES
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