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- Page 1 MDX-G2 MINIDISC PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL B60-5052-00 00 CH (M) 0102...
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Page 2: Before Applying Power
Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ... AC 120 V only Australia ... AC 240 V only Europe and U.K..AC 230 V only `For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Caution : Read the pages marked Before applying power ... 2 Safety precautions ... 2 Preparation section System connection... 4-6 Unpacking ... 4 Loading batteries in the remote control unit ... 4 Connecting the accessories ... 5 Connecting other components ... 6 Adjusting the current time ... -
Page 4: System Connection
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future. -
Page 5: Connecting The Accessories
Connecting the accessories FM rod antenna Extend the FM antenna and orient it to obtain the best re- ceiving condition possible. POWER cord To an AC wall outlet ÷ Be sure to insert each connection cord securely. If a cord is plugged in incompletely, audio may not be output or noise may be generated. -
Page 6: Connecting Other Components
System connection (continued) Connecting other components AUX (auxiliary) component An additional MD player, cassette deck or analog turntable with built-in equalizer (such as the P-110) which are available separately can optionally be connected to the system using an audio cable with stereo mini-plugs (separately available). ÷... -
Page 7: Adjusting The Current Time
Adjusting the current time To use the timer function, it is required to set the built-in clock of the unit to the cor- rect time. The clock shows the time of day in 12-hour system. MD REC TUNING MENU MODE VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL / TUNING STOP... -
Page 8: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting radio stations A total of 30 desired stations can be stored in the auto and manual preset memory. Presetting stations automatically (AUTO PRESET) MD O.T.E. SLEEP POWER FM / AM P. CALL P. CALL ¢ STOP fi TUNING TUNING ¡... -
Page 9: Presetting Stations Manually
Presetting stations manually (MANUAL PRESET) Among the receivable stations, only the de- sired stations can be received and preset in- dividually. MD O.T.E. SLEEP POWER FM / AM P. CALL P. CALL ¢ STOP fi TUNING TUNING ¡ VOL. VOL. MD EDIT DISPLAY / REPEAT... -
Page 10: Playback Of Cd
Playback of CD To play a CD. MD O.T.E. SLEEP FM / AM 7 STOP P. CALL STOP fi TUNING VOL. VOL. REPEAT AUTO / MANU. RANDOM ENTER RC-MDX0002 Press the ON/STANDBY POWER key on the remote) to switch the power on. - Page 11 Press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the listening volume. The volume can also be adjusted using the VOL. % / fi keys on the remote. Operation of keys Purpose Press the 7STOP key. To stop playback To let playback pause Press the CD 6 key. Press it again to resume playback. Press the ¢...
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Page 12: Playback Of Md
Playback of MD To play an MD. MD O.T.E. SLEEP POWER FM / AM 7 STOP P. CALL P. CALL STOP fi TUNING TUNING VOL. MD EDIT VOL. REPEAT DISPLAY / AUTO / MANU. CHARAC. CLEAR / ENTER RANDOM DELETE RC-MDX0002 Press the ON/STANDBY POWER key on the remote) to switch the... - Page 13 Press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the listening volume. The volume can also be adjusted using the VOL. % / fi keys on the remote. Operation of keys Purpose Press the 7STOP key. To stop playback To let playback pause Press the MD 6 key. Press it again to resume playback. Press the ¢...
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Page 14: Receiving Broadcast Stations
Receiving broadcast stations Previously stored (preset) radio stations can be tuned with one-touch operation. For the preset procedure, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 8 to 9). MD O.T.E. SLEEP FM / AM P. CALL STOP fi fi TUNING TUNING VOL. VOL. - Page 15 Receiving non-preset broadcast stations A radio station can be tuned either by auto tuning or manual tuning according to the current reception condition. Press the SET/TUNING MODE key on the main unit (or the REPEAT/AUTO/MANU. key on the remote) to select AUTO or MANUAL tuning mode. When “AUTO”...
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Page 16: Recording Cd Onto Md (Md O.t.e.)
Recording CD onto MD (MD O.T.E.) The MD O.T.E. (One-Touch Edit) function makes it possible to record all tracks in a CD on an MD with a one-touch operation (All-track recording). It is also capable of recording the cur- rently played CD track on an MD with a one-touch operation (Single-track recording). MD O.T.E. - Page 17 Press the MD O.T.E. key on the remote. If you are operating the main unit : (1) Press the MENU key. (2) Press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys to select “MD O.T.E. ?” , then press the SET/TUNING MODE key. (3) Pressing the DISPLAY/CHARAC. key on the remote will switch the displayed information.
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Page 18: Playing Audio Input From Aux Component
Playing audio input from AUX component The audio from the AUX component can be monitored as follows. MD O.T.E. SLEEP POWER FM / AM P. CALL P. CALL ¢ STOP fi TUNING TUNING ¡ VOL. VOL. MD EDIT DISPLAY / REPEAT AUTO / MANU. -
Page 19: Displayed Information
Displayed information Viewing the CD information MD O.T.E. SLEEP POWER FM / AM P. CALL P. CALL ¢ STOP fi TUNING TUNING ¡ VOL. MD EDIT VOL. DISPLAY / REPEAT AUTO / MANU. CHARAC. CLEAR / RANDOM ENTER DELETE RC-MDX0002 The displayed information switches each time the DISPLAY/CHARAC. -
Page 20: Viewing The Md Information
Viewing the MD information FM / AM P. CALL P. CALL ¢ STOP fi TUNING TUNING ¡ VOL. MD EDIT VOL. DISPLAY / REPEAT AUTO / MANU. CHARAC. CLEAR / RANDOM ENTER DELETE RC-MDX0002 Display in playback The displayed information switches each time the DISPLAY/CHARAC. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Tone
Adjusting the tone Enhancement of bass and treble (EX.BASS / LOUDNESS) MD REC BEST HITS TUNING MENU SOUND MODE VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL TUNING/ ¢ / TUNING STOP TUNER FM/AM PUSH OPEN Main unit only Press the SOUND key repeatedly until the desired tone enhancement is displayed. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Aux Input Level
Adjusting the AUX input level The input level from an AUX component con- nected to the AUX IN jacks (MD player, ana- log turntable, VCR, etc.) can be adjusted. It is recommended to adjust it so that the AUX input sounds at a similar volume to the built- in CD and MD. -
Page 23: Playing Cd Or Md Tracks In The Desired Sequence
Playing CD or MD tracks in the desired sequence (PGM) Use the following procedure to program up to 32 desired tracks in a desired order. MD O.T.E. SLEEP POWER FM / AM P. CALL P. CALL ¢ STOP fi TUNING TUNING ¡... -
Page 24: Repeating A Cd Or Md (Repeat)
Repeating a CD or MD (REPEAT) Use the following procedure to play the de- sired track(s) repeatedly. Repeat playback can be combined with program playback or ran- dom playback. REPEAT AUTO / MANU. REPEAT AUTO/MANU. ENTER RANDOM RC-MDX0002 Remote control unit only Press the REPEAT/AUTO/MANU. -
Page 25: Stereo Lp Modes
Stereo LP modes The MD recorder of the system is compat- ible with stereo long play of MD (MDLP compatible equipment). The available recording modes include stereo, stereo LP2 and stereo LP4 modes, and they can be used with any of the music sources which can be recorded with the MD recorder of the system. -
Page 26: Setting The Recording Mode
Setting the recording mode The MD recording mode can be set in stop mode. SET/ TUNING MODE MD REC BEST HITS TUNING MENU SOUND MODE VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL TUNING/ ¢ / TUNING STOP TUNER FM/AM PUSH OPEN MENU VOLUME/ MULTI CONTROL Main unit only Press the MENU key. -
Page 27: High-Speed Recording Of All Cd Tracks Onto An Md
High-speed recording of all CD tracks onto an MD All of the tracks in a CD can be recorded in half the usual period of time. If the program play or random play mode is activated, can- cel it before proceeding. MD O.T.E. - Page 28 High-speed recording of the CD track being played (Single-track recording) Perform the operations in steps 1 to 4 (page 27). Play the CD track to be recorded. Press the MD O.T.E. key on the re- mote. When you are operating the main unit, see step 4 of “Recording CD onto MD”...
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Page 29: Recording Onto Md
Recording onto MD Desired music source can be recorded onto MDs. & STOP MD REC MD REC TUNING MENU MODE VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL / TUNING STOP TUNER FM/AM PUSH OPEN TUNER FM /AM Main unit only Insert a recordable MD. Select the music source to be re- corded. -
Page 30: Recording Cd Tracks Onto Md In Desired Sequence
Recording onto MD (continued) With regards to track numbers at the time of recording MD track numbers are used to search the beginning of a track or programming tracks. ÷ In MD recording from the radio, AUX or CD source, track numbers are assigned automatically in the following cases. -
Page 31: Recording Only The First Track Of Cd (Best Hits)
Recording only the first track of CD (BEST HITS) Only the first track of each CD can be re- corded. This function is convenient for record- ing the first tracks of multiple single CDs on a single MD. & STOP MD REC BEST HITS TUNING... -
Page 32: Editing The Md Titles
Editing the MD titles Assigning a title to a disc or track When titles are assigned to a disc and its tracks, the titles will be displayed during play- back. If the program play mode is activated, can- cel it before proceeding. MD O.T.E. - Page 33 Press the ) EJECT key on the main unit to eject the MD. “MD WRITING” is displayed. To stop title input in the middle : Press the MD EDIT key any time before the end of step 8. Editing can also be canceled provided that it is attempted before “MD WRITING”...
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Page 34: Title Editing Character List
Title editing character list The following characters include uppercase and lowercase alphabets, numerals and symbols. Available characters in title input using the ¢ or 4 key on the remote control. Uppercase alphabet group Lowercase alphabet group Numeral and symbol group ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ space abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz space 0123456789 space ! ”# $ % &... -
Page 35: Moving Several Tracks At A Time
Moving several tracks at a time Use the following procedure to select up to 32 tracks you want to move in the desired sequence and move them together. The track numbers are adjusted automatically. Image of moving several tracks MD O.T.E. SLEEP POWER FM / AM... - Page 36 Press the 4 or ¢ key repeat- edly to select the destination po- sition where you want to insert the moved tracks, then press the SET key. Display when 3 tracks are inserted be- tween tracks 33 and 34. AUTO TUNED TRACK NO.
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Page 37: Combining Tracks
Combining tracks Use the following procedure to combine two tracks into a single track. The track numbers after combining the tracks are adjusted au- tomatically. Image of combining tracks FM / AM P. CALL P. CALL ¢ STOP fi TUNING TUNING ¡... - Page 38 To cancel the COMBINE operation in the middle: Press the MD EDIT key any time before the end of step 4. Editing can be canceled provided that it is attempted before “MD WRITING” is dis- played. For the procedure, see “Canceling editing”...
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Page 39: Dividing A Track
Dividing a track Use the following procedure to divide a track into two. The track numbers are adjusted automatically. Image of dividing a track FM / AM P. CALL P. CALL ¢ STOP fi TUNING TUNING ¡ VOL. MD EDIT VOL. - Page 40 Press the ) EJECT key on the main unit to eject the MD. “MD WRITING” is displayed. To cancel the DIVIDE operation in the mid- dle : Press the MD EDIT key any time before the end of step 5. Editing can be canceled provided that it is attempted before “MD WRITING”...
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Page 41: Erasing Several Tracks At A Time
Erasing several tracks at a time Use the following procedure to select up to 32 tracks you want to erase and erase them together. The track numbers are adjusted automatically. Image of erasing several tracks FM / AM 7 STOP P. -
Page 42: Canceling Editing
Press the ) EJECT key on the main unit to eject the MD. “MD WRITING” is displayed. To cancel the Q. ERASE operation in the mid- dle: Press the MD EDIT key any time before the end of step 4. Editing can be canceled provided that it is attempted before “MD WRITING”... -
Page 43: Waking Up To The Timer Playback (O.t.t.)
Waking up to the timer playback (O.T.T.) The O.T.T. makes timer-activate playback pos- sible by simply setting the desired time of the day. The system is automatically turned off in 1 hour after the start of timer playback. The O.T.T. timer works only once after it has been set SET/ TUNING MODE... - Page 44 Press the VOLUME/ MULTI CON- TROL keys to adjust the listening volume. The source will be played at the ad- justed volume. Press the ON/STANDBY POWER key on the remote control) to switch the power off to the STANDBY mode. The STANDBY/TIMER indicator lights green.
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Page 45: Program Timer
Program timer The program timer can store the timer oper- ating hours and its contents so the timer operation can be activated or deactivated as required at any time. The program timer can be activated on any time. Timer playback using program timer Use the following procedure to play the se- lected source at the selected time period. - Page 46 Select the time to stop timer play- back (OFF time). Set in the same way as the ON time. PROG. O.T.T. AUTO TUNED TRACK NO. DISC O.T.E. PROG. O.T.T. AUTO TUNED TRACK NO. DISC O.T.E. Timer OFF time Press the VOLUME/MULTI CON- TROL keys to select “PLAY”...
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Page 47: Timer Recording Using Program Timer
To cancel program timer : Perform steps 2 to 4 and select “TIMER OFF” of “Program timer” (page 45) until “PROG. ” is not lit. To check or change the timer setting : Restart the procedure from step 1 again. ÷... -
Page 48: Program Timer
Press the VOLUME/MULTI CON- TROL keys to select “TUNER” or “AUX”, then press the SET/TUN- ING MODE key. “TUNER”: Radio “AUX” : AUX input source To record a radio station, press the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL keys to select preset station to be recorded, then press the SET/ TUNING MODE key. -
Page 49: Sleep Timer (Sleep)
Sleep timer (SLEEP) When the time set for the SLEEP time has elapsed, the system is turned off automati- cally. The time until the system is turned off can be selected in 10-minute steps up to 90 minutes. MD O.T.E. SLEEP POWER SLEEP... -
Page 50: Important Items
Important items Caution on condensation Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great difference in tem- perature between this unit and the outside. This unit may not function properly if con- densation occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours and restart the operation after the condensation has dried up. - Page 51 Important items(continued) Never play a cracked or warped disc During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player. Therefore, to avoid dan- ger, never use a cracked or deformed disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
- Page 52 Important items(continued) Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thin- ner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration. In regard to contact cleaner Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.
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Page 53: In Case Of Difficulty
In case of difficulty What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the follow- ing table according to the symptom of your trouble. Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction when a cord is unplugged and plugged again while the unit is ON or due to an external cause. - Page 54 In case of difficulty (continued) Remote control unit Remote control operation is not possible. \ Replace batteries with new ones. (page 4) \ If the remote is too far away from the system or there is an obstacle in between, point the remote to the remote sensor on the main unit.
- Page 55 CD player section Sound is not produced even when the play key is pressed. \ Insert the CD properly. (page 10) \ Clean the disc as described in “Disc handling precautions” . (pages 50 and 51) \ Remove condensation as described in “Caution on condensation” . (page 50) Sound skips.
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Page 56: Display Message List
Display message list BLANK DISC BUFFER OVER CAN'T EDIT CD LID OPEN CD NO DISC DISC ERROR DISC FULL FULL MD NO DISC MD READING MD WRITING NO TRACKS PGM FULL PLAY ONLY PROTECTED SCMS TITLE FULL * All minidiscs contain a Table of Contents (TOC) in addition to sound signals. The TOC is similar to the table of contents in a book and contains information, such as track numbers, track length, and character information, that cannot be rewritten. -
Page 57: Specifications
D/A conversion ... 1 Bit Wow & flutter ... Unmeasurable limit ÷ KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For reason specifica- tions may be changed without notice. ÷ The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature). -
Page 58: Controls And Indicators
Controls and indicators Main Unit 1 STANDBY/TIMER indicator (59) 2 ON/STANDBY 3 MD insertion slot (12) 4 )EJECT (MD ejection) (13) 5 REMOTE (Remote sensor) (4) 6 AUX (18) 7 MD REC (29) Figures inside parentheses are reference pages. STANDBY /TIMER PROG. - Page 59 Timer setting is erroneous, an attempt is made to set the timer without setting the time of the day, or the timer was not activated correctly due to a power failure, etc. Red blinking Failure in the power circuitry. Have your dealer or local KENWOOD rep- resentative inspect and service the unit.
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Page 60: Remote Control Unit
Remote control unit The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. MD O.T.E. SLEEP POWER FM / AM P. CALL P. CALL ¢...