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SCIENCE: Programmes about the natural sci-

ences and technology.

VARIED: Used for mainly speech-based pro- grammes usually of light-entertain- ment nature, not covered by other categories. Examples include: quiz- zes. panel games, personality inter- views.

POP M: Commercial music, which would gen- erally be considered to be of current popular appeal, often featuring in cur- rent or recent record sales charts.

ROCK M: Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by young mu- sicians.

EASY M: Current contemporary music consid- ered to be "easy-listening", as op- posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or one of the specialized music styles, Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this category is often but not always, vo- cal, and usually of short duration.

LIGHT M: Classical Musical for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Exam- ples of music in this category are in- strumental music, and vocal or cho- ral works.

CLASSICS: Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music etc., and including Grand Opera.

OTHER M: Musical styles not fitting into any of the other categories. Particularly used for specialist music of which Rhythm & Blues and Reggae are examples.

WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts and Meteorological information.

FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.

CHILDREN: For programmes targeted at a young audience, primarily for entertainment and interest, rather than where the objective is to educate.

SOCIAL: Programmes about people and things that influence them individually or in groups. Includes: sociology, history, geography, psychology and society.

RELIGION: Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, in- volving a God or Gods, the nature of existence and ethics.

PHONE IN: Involving members of the public ex- pressing their views either by phone or at a public forum.

TRAVEL: Features and programmes con- cerned with travel to near and far destinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use for Announcements about prob- lems, delays, or roadworks affecting immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.

LEISURE: Programmes concerned with recrea- tional activities in which the listener might participate.

Examples include, Gardening, Fish- ing. Antique collecting, Cooking, Food & Wine etc.

JAZZ: Polyphonic, syncopated music char- acterised by improvisation.

COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or con- tinue the musical tradition of the American Southern States.

Characterised by a straightforward melody and narrative story line.

NATION M: Current Popular Music of the Nation or Region in that country's language, as opposed to International 'Pop' which is usually US or UK inspired and in English.

OLDIES: Music from the so-called "golden age" of popular music.

FOLK M: Music which has its roots in the mu- sical culture of a particular nation, usually played on acoustic instru- ments. The narrative or story may be based on historical events of the peo- ple.

DOCUMENT:Programme concerned with factual matters, presented in an investigative style.

TEST: Broadcast when testing emergency broadcast equipment or receivers.

ALARM !: Emergency announcement made under exceptional circumstances to give warning of events causing dan- ger of a general nature.

NONE: No programme type (receive only).

TP:Broadcasts which carry traffic an- nouncements.

TA:Traffic announcements are being broadcast at present.

Note:

When the unit is in the EON stand-by mode and a programme is selected, the unit will display "TI" instead of "TA".

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Contents Contents MD-M1HService Information Special NotesAccessories PrecautionsVolume control GeneralRear panel Names of Controls and IndicatorsFront panel Full-Range Speaker Bass Reflex Duct Speaker Wire 16 17 18 19 20 21Display window Speaker sectionRemote control Speaker connection Preparation for USEAerial connection Connecting the AC power lead Demo modeTo cancel the demonstration mode To return to the demonstration modeRemote control Precautions for battery useTo change the brightness of the display To return to the original brightnessSetting the Clock To change the time display modeTo see the time display To change the clock timeVolume Sound ControlPre-programmed equalizer Extra bass X-BASSCompact Disc Operation CD playbackTo interrupt playback To stop playbackTo remove a MiniDisc Minidisc OperationMD playback Convenient CD and MD Operation Apss Auto Program Search SystemRepeat and random play Cue and reviewTo cancel the Apms Apms Automatic Programmable Music SelectorTo clear the programmed selections To check which tracks are programmedTime Switching the time displayChanging the display during MD playback Tuning Manual tuning Auto tuning Radio OperationPreset tuning Preset memory scanDisplay Mode Information provided by RDSPTY RT Radio TextPage To stop the Aspm operation before it is complete To erase all of the contents of preset memoryAspm Auto Station Program Memory To cancel the station select operation Page If you have selected the traffic programme To manually recall the stations stored in memory To switch the displayPresetx W Checking the stand-by mode setting To cancel the EON stand-by modeAbout the Ptyi Dynamic PTY Indicator PtyiEON-TI About the TP and TA indicators TP indicator TA indicator MeaningRecording Differences from tape recordingsDisc writing TOC About track numbersTo cancel the operation Recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc One-Touch EditingTo check the remaining time available for recording To stop recordingCD0MD Edit To record without using One-Touch EditingApms recording Recording from the built-in radio onto a MiniDisc To record the track number whilst record- ingType of characters used EditingWhat the editing function can do To create a disc name To erase a disc nameTo create a track name To erase a track nameTo change disc names and track names To add a characterName TOC Edit Enter Clear Example To change BET to BestCombine When both tracks have a nameDivide Example MoveTo combine two non-contiguous tracks Erase All EraseTo erase tracks one at a time To erase all of the tracks at onceTimer Operation Timer playbackTimer recording Simultaneous sleep and timer op- eration To cancel the sleep operationTo use sleep and timer playback in combi- nation To use sleep and timer recording in com- binationHeadphones Using External UnitsConnecting external units Listening to sound from an exter- nal unit Manual recordingWhat is a MINIDISC? Troubleshooting If a problem occursSymptom Possible cause Remedy Mini Disc System LimitationsSymptom Possible cause CD PlaybackMD recording and playback Radio receptionError Messages When an error message is displayed, proceed as followsMaintenance Internal careExternal care Care of compact discsSpecifications Memo Terms of Guarantee