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Onkyo MD-2521 Instruction Manual

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MiniDisc Recorder
MD-2521
Instruction Manual
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
STANDBY / ON
MEMORY CLEAR
REPEAT RANDOM
STANDBY
INPUT
TIMER
DIGITAL INPUT-2
DIGITAL-1
OFF
STEREO
DIGITAL-2
REC
PLAY
ANALOG
DIGITAL-3
MONO
(COAXIAL)
3 DIGITAL INPUTS
Thank you
for your purchase of the Onkyo MD-2521 MD
Recorder.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and
plugging in the AC power cord.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain
optimum performance and maximum listening enjoyment from your
new MD-2521.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
qAMCSw
(PUSH ENTER)
r EJECT
DISPLAY
EDIT / NO
YES
d
f
g PAUSE
e STOP
s PLAY
REC LEVEL
PHONES LEVEL
PHONES
o REC
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MD-2521
MINIDISC RECORDER
Contents
Before using
Important Safeguards ........................... 2
Precautions ........................................... 3
Features ................................................ 4
Supplied accessories ............................ 4
Before operating this unit .................... 4
Preparation
System connection ............................... 5
Remote controller ................................ 6
the MiniDisc (MD) ............................ 7
Operation
Playing an MD ..................................... 8
(Memory play) ................................. 13
Recording to an MD .......................... 14
Timer operation.................................. 20
Naming a track or disc ....................... 25
A few important notes
Message list........................................ 27
Troubleshooting ................................. 28
Information ........................................ 29
Control positions and names .............. 31
Specifications ..................................... 32

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    3 DIGITAL INPUTS Naming a track or disc ....... 25 MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER Thank you for your purchase of the Onkyo MD-2521 MD A few important notes Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and Message list........27 plugging in the AC power cord.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    WARNING AVIS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    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 EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2, -3-3 and EN60065 GERMERING, GERMANY US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

  • Page 4: Features

    MD-2521 Remote control sensor Using the remote controller Direct the remote controller toward the remote sensor of the MD-2521. Note that remote controller is not possible when there is an obstacle between the remote controller and the sensor. approx. 5m (16 feet) Note: •...

  • Page 5: System Connection

    • Terminal protection caps are attached to the DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT terminals. Remove the cap for the terminal you wish to use when connecting the MD-2521 to digital equipment. Replace the caps if you are not using the DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT terminals.

  • Page 6: Remote Controller

    REC To insert the AC power cord into an AC outlet on the rear panel of DIGITAL-3 MONO (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER another components, use the UNSWITCHED outlet. To AC outlet STANDBY indicator qAMCSw (PUSH ENTER)

  • Page 7: Precautions For Handling The Minidisc (Md)

    MDs recordable again, return the record-protect tab. Storage Period of Backup Data The recorded contents will be backed up inside the MD-2521 even if the MD recorder’s power cord is accidentally unplugged or if a power failure occurs before they are stored to the disc (when...

  • Page 8: Playing An Md

    PHONES STEREO DIGITAL-2 PLAY o REC ANALOG DIGITAL-3 MONO REPEAT A-SPACE M.SCAN (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS >25 CLEAR MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER ENTER SCROLL DISPLAY NAME SCROLL e STOP REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD g PAUSE Normal play STANDBY / ON Remote controller 1.
  • Page 9 DIGITAL INPUT-2 DIGITAL-1 PHONES >25 STEREO DIGITAL-2 PLAY ANALOG o REC DIGITAL-3 MONO (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS CLEAR MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER ENTER SCROLL DISPLAY NAME DISPLAY SCROLL PHONES LEVEL REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD PHONES To take out the the MD r EJECT Press the r r r r r EJECT button.
  • Page 10 ANALOG STEREO PLAY o REC DIGITAL-3 MONO (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS ENTER MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER SCROLL DISPLAY NAME REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD 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.
  • Page 11 DIGITAL-2 STEREO PLAY o REC ANALOG DIGITAL-3 MONO (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS ENTER MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER SCROLL DISPLAY NAME REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD Music Scan (Remote controller only) Remote controller The following operation is possible using the remote controller only. M.SCAN Pressing the M.SCAN button plays the beginning (8 seconds) of...
  • Page 12 DIGITAL INPUT-2 DIGITAL-1 STEREO DIGITAL-2 PLAY ANALOG o REC >25 DIGITAL-3 MONO (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS CLEAR MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER ENTER SCROLL DISPLAY NAME REPEAT REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD Playing track(s) or desired section repeatedly Remote controller REPEAT REPEAT To repeat the playing of all tracks of the disc, press the REPEAT button on the remote controller just once.

  • Page 13: Using The Program Function (Memory Play)

    DIGITAL-2 PLAY ANALOG o REC DIGITAL-3 >25 MONO (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS CLEAR CLEAR MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER ENTER SCROLL DISPLAY NAME REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD e STOP CLEAR 1. When the MD recorder is stopped, press the MEMORY button. 2. Using the AMCS knob, select the tracks in the order you want to play.

  • Page 14: Recording To An Md

    5. Start playing the recording source and then press the o o o o o REC o REC button on the MD-2521. The MD recorder is now in the recording standby mode. If you have selected a track over which you start recording, the TRACK "TRACK"...
  • Page 15 REC DIGITAL-3 MONO (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER 7. Set the "Level Sync" mode for automatic recording of the track numbers. LevelSync is the function which marks track numbers when the source input level starts raising from a minimum point. If the LevelSync function is on, the track numbers will automatically be marked while recording onto the MD.
  • Page 16 “D.In Unlock” will appear. (COAXIAL) Use the DIGITAL IN 1 terminal if you connect the unit to an Onkyo CD player with DIGITAL OPTICAL output terminal (for example, DX-7511). 4. Select the position (track number) of the MD where you wish to...
  • Page 17 Recording to an MD 6. Set the "Level Sync" mode for automatic recording of the track numbers. • If the Rec source is "CD" or "MD", track numbers are recorded automatically. So simply go ahead to the next step. LevelSync is the function which marks track numbers when the EDIT / NO source input level starts raising from a minimum point.
  • Page 18 CD-synchro recording o REC If your MD-2521 is connected to an Onkyo z-compatible CD player (for example, DX-7511 and DX-7211), you can start recording by simply pressing the PLAY button on the CD player. 1. Set the MD recorder to the recording standby mode.
  • Page 19 ANALOG o REC DIGITAL-3 MONO (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER Signal Synchro recording Even if your recording source is not Onkyo z-compatible, you can INPUT perform synchronized recording. DIGITAL-1 STEREO DIGITAL-2 ANALOG DIGITAL-3 MONO 1. When stopped, press the INPUT button until "Digital In1", (COAXIAL) "Digital In2", "Digital In3", "A.In Stereo", "A.In Mono"...

  • Page 20: Timer Operation

    • For how to set your audio timer, see the instruction manual that came with it. 3. Plug in the AC power cord of the MD-2521 to the audio timer. • If the MD becomes full during recording, the recording will stop...

  • Page 21: Editing The Contents Of An Md

    REC ANALOG DIGITAL-3 MONO (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER Erasing a track 1. Turn the AMCS knob until the track number you want to erase is displayed. 2. Press the EDIT/NO button several times until "Erase?" appears in the display.
  • Page 22 MONO DIGITAL-3 (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS MINIDISC RECORDER MD-2521 Dividing a track g PAUSE 1. Press the g g g g g PAUSE button when the point at which you wish to divide is playing. 2. Press the EDIT/NO button several times until "Divide?"...
  • Page 23 MONO DIGITAL-3 (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS MINIDISC RECORDER MD-2521 Note, however, that you cannot combine an ana type of track (e.g., recorded via analog stereo, D Combining tracks You can combine two adjacent tracks into one. Note, however, that you cannot combine an analog monaural track with another type of track (e.g., recorded via analog stereo, Digital 1, Digital...
  • Page 24 MONO DIGITAL-3 (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS MINIDISC RECORDER MD-2521 Moving a track 1. Turn the AMCS knob until the track number you want to move is displayed. 2. Press the EDIT/NO button several times until "Move?" appears in the display.

  • Page 25: Naming A Track Or Disc

    ANALOG DIGITAL-3 MONO (COAXIAL) ENTER 3 DIGITAL INPUTS SCROLL DISPLAY NAME MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD To name a disc... The MD recorder must be stopped. To name a disc To name a track To name a track... The MD recorder may be stopped, paused, playing, or recording.
  • Page 26 DIGITAL-3 MONO (COAXIAL) ENTER 3 DIGITAL INPUTS SCROLL DISPLAY NAME MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD 5. Press the YES button. "Complete" appears in the display. Or, with the remote controller, press the NAME button. To correct the character entered...

  • Page 27: Message List

    Message list The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. Message Meaning All Erase!! An attempt was made to record onto a faulty MD. Blank Disc A new (blank) or erased disc has been inserted. Cannot Copy An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see "Rules for Digital Recording" on page 29, 30). Cannot Edit An attempt was made to edit the disc during MEMORY or RANDOM play.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    If the problem persists even after you try this remedy, or it is not listed in the table, disconnect the power cord and then consult the shop from which you purchased the unit or your nearest ONKYO service station, informing them of your name, address, phone number, type of unit, and the details of the problem.

  • Page 29: Information

    Information System Limitation Rules for digital recording The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different Guide to the serial copy management system from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the Since your MD unit uses the Serial Copy Management System limitations described below.
  • Page 30 Information Rule 2 Rule 3 You can record the digital input signal of a digital satellite broadcast A recordable MD with material recorded from analog sources (analog onto a recordable MD via the digital input terminals on MD recorder records or FM programs, etc.) through the line input terminal can be which is capable of handling a sampling frequency of 32 kHz or 48 copied to another recordable MD through the digital output terminal.

  • Page 31: Control Positions And Names

    PHONES DIGITAL-1 DIGITAL INPUT-2 STEREO DIGITAL-2 PLAY o REC ANALOG DIGITAL-3 MONO (COAXIAL) 3 DIGITAL INPUTS MD-2521 MINIDISC RECORDER a b c MEMORY RANDOM TITLE DISC TRACK REPEAT 1 A ANALOG IN MONO DIGITAL IN 1 2 3 9 10 32kHz 44.1kHz...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Tel: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 E-mail: onkyo@onkyousa.com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY Tel: 089 84 93 20 Fax: 089 84 93 226 E-mail: info@onkyo.de ONKYO EUROPE FRANCE BRANCH Domaine Technologique de Saclay 4, Rue René Razel, SACLAY-91892...

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