Kenwood MD-R2 Connecting the AC power cord, How to turn the power on or off, Jog Dial

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Connecting the AC power cord

If you will not be using this unit for a prolonged period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Even when the power is turned off, a small amount of current is still consumed.

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

To an AC outet

How to turn the power on or off

Press the

 

or

POWER

POWER

POWER

button.

 

 

 

 

POWER

CLOCK

When the power is turned on, the display will change. Press it again to turn the power off.

How to read the display

Various messages, describing the operations and contents of MiniDiscs are displayed in the display section.

Indicators of the playback and recording operations

Area where track names and

Music calendar

 

disc names are displayed.

Shows the number of tracks

During playback it becomes a

recorded on an MD.

level meter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOC

DISC TRACK DATE

12

4

 

0dB

OVER

 

 

 

TOTAL

AM

1

2

3 4 5

6 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMAIN

PM

8

9

10 11 12 13 14

MONO LP PRGM

RANDOM TIMER REC CLOCK

15 16 17 18 19 20

Display related to playback

Area where playing time,

Display related to recording

track numbers and the

time are displayed

Display related to the timer

To change the brightness of the dis- play

Turn the power on and hold down the DIS- PLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button for more than two seconds.

DISPLAY/CHARACTER DISPLAY

The "DIMMER ON" display will appear, and the display will be dimmer.

To return to the original brightness, hold down the DISPLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button for more than two seconds.

DISPLAY/CHARACTER DISPLAY

The "DIMMER OFF" display will appear, and the original brightness is retrieved.

Jog Dial

The jog dial on the main unit can be used to select track numbers (page 11) or to select characters (page 26).

Jog dial

When the dial is turned gently, it will stop at an angle of about 15o. This has the same effect as pressing the 5/4button on the remote control. (Track up/down)

When the dial is twisted harder, it has the same effect as pushing the 5/4 button on the remote control repeatedly. (Track up/down)

Track

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

number

 

 

 

REMAIN

8

9

10 11 12

13

14

 

 

 

 

15 16

17 18 19

20

 

The track

number decreases.

The track

number increases.

Track

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

number

 

REMAIN

8

9

10 11 12

13

14

 

 

15 16

17 18 19

20

 

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Contents MD-R2 Accessories Important SafeguardsContents Features PrecautionsGeneral Installation location CondensationNames of Controls and Indicators Level Meter/Character Informa Clock IndicatorFront panel Rear panelRemote Control Loading the batteries for the remote controlProper use of the remote control Names of controlsConnections When connecting the unit to equipment that has line jacks Connecting the AC power cord How to turn the power on or offHow to read the display Jog DialSetting the Clock Setting the dateChecking the date and time Setting the timeResetting the date and time Playing a Minidisc PlaybackTo remove a MiniDisc To interrupt playbackApss Auto Program Search System Repeat play/random play Remote control operation Cue and reviewTo cancel the Apms Automatic Programmable Music SelectorTo clear the programmed selections To check which tracks are programmedMusic scan play Connecting headphonesListening to music through headphones When recording from analog inputs RecordingDifferences from tape recordings Disc writing TOCHow to select the inputs When making a digital recordingWhen recording from analog inputs Recordings cannot be made in the following situationsRec cancel Sound synchro recordingTo re-record Recording tracks as a single track Remote control operation To create your own track numbers while recordingEditing Program move functionUsing the editing function Edit menu selectionDivide When both tracks have a name To combine two non-continuous tracksMove Programmed moveTo erase tracks one at a time To erase all of the tracks at onceTrack/disc name To select characters StepTo enter characters Step Type of characters usedTo create a disc name MD-R2To create a track name To change track names To change disc names and track namesTo change disc names To erase a character To add a characterTo correct a spelling To erase disc names or track namesTo set the start time and the stop time Step HOW to USE the BUILT-IN TimerTo select the timer mode playback/recording Step To use timer playback -A To use timer recording -BMinidisc System Limitations To check the timer settingTo cancel the timer operation What is a MINIDISC? What is a MiniDisc?Handling the MiniDisc Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding AtracTroubleshooting Audio Remote controlGeneral Number or symbol Maintenance SpecificationsTimer/clock Remote control External careLimited Warranty Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey

MD-R2 specifications

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