JVC XM-448BK manual About MD Mini Disc, Role of the cartridge, Two disc types, Playback-only MD

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About MD (Mini Disc)

The MD (Mini Disc) is a new digital audio medium using a disc with a diameter of 64 millimeters. In spite of the small size, the MD has multiple functions, high audio quality and recording/playback capabilities for up to 74 minutes.

Role of the cartridge

Cartridge

Disc

Cartridge

Shutter

The MD cartridge has a pocket size of 68 mm ⋅ 72 mm with a thickness of 5

mm.The cartridge accommodates the 64 mm diameter disc for ease of transportation and storage.

The internal disc is usually protected by the cartridge shells and shutter so no dust, dirt, scratch or fingerprint is left on the disc and the disc handling is easy.

Sound Cruise

Playback-only MD

Recordable MD

Two disc types

The MD (Mini Disc) includes two disc types, the recordable MD that can be recorded onto and the playback-only MD that can exclusively be played back. Although both types of discs are played in the same way, that is, by irradiating a laser beam on the disc and reading signals from the reflected light, the ways they are recorded are completely different.

Playback-only MD

This type of disc is used in prerecorded MD software marketed in music stores. It cannot be recorded by the user and data is recorded in the same way as a CD, i.e. according to the presence or absence of small holes called pits. A disc recorded in this way is referred to as an “optical disc”.

Recordable MD

This type of disc records data using the magnetism to allow repeated data recording operations. A disc recorded in this way is referred to as an “MO (Magneto-Optical) disc”.

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Contents XM-448BK For U.S.A Welcome Important cautionsFor safe use, observe the following Table of Contents STOP/CANCEL button Parts IndexFront panel DisplayRemote control unit Power button Buttons on the Inside Panel Play Mode buttonsInside panel Display buttonsSetting up the System Supplied accessoriesRemote control batteries Operating the remote control unitSignal cable connections ConnectionExample Amplifier/Tuner Audio pin cordsTurning the Power On and Off Power OnPower Off AC power cord connectionPlayback Continuous playbackUsing headphones To select a trackSearch play Using the display mode To switch the display informationProgram playback To change the brightness of the displayRemote control unit Select Program Play mode. Main unitSelect desired track numbers to be programmed. Main unit Random playback To cancel Random Play mode In Stop mode Main unit To cancel repeat playbackRepeat playback To repeat random playbackRecording Recording operationThings to know before recording Play the source to be recorded To stop recordingTo adjust the analog input level To display the remaining recording timeTrack marking Editing Functions MD editing functionsWhen using the remote control unit Combining editing functionsAssigning titles Press SET on the main unit or on the remote control unit Dividing a track DividePlay a track to be divided Joining tracks Join Press Enter on the main unit or on the remote control unit Select a track to be joined with the previous trackDecrements by Moving a track Move Select a track number to be moved, then press SETPress Edit on the main unit or on the remote control unit Erasing a track EraseTo select Erase Blinks Blinks BlinksSelect a track number to be erased, then press SET Press 0 on the main unit or on the cover panel the remoteControl unit to eject the MD Erasing all tracks in an MD ALL Erase To assign a title using the buttons on the main unit Assigning the disc title and track titlesLoad a recorded MD Press Title Press SETAvailable symbols Press EnterPress 0 to eject the MD To make a correction or change the titleInput the disc or track title To assign a track title during playback or recording Input the track title nameLinked Operation of the Other Optional Components Compu Text Compu Link Connection with receiver or amplifierConnection to CD player or CD changer CD playerRule on Digital Copying Scms Serial Copy Management System1st generation 2nd generation About MD Mini Disc Role of the cartridgeTwo disc types Playback-only MDUtoc User Table Of Contents Atrac Adaptive TRansform Acoustic CodingSound skip guard memory MD handling precautions Handling MDsMD Messages Messages Description TreatmentSymptom Cause MD RestrictionsTroubleshooting Symptom Cause TreatmentHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty AUDIO-1 Specifications Digital