JVC XM-EX90 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

The MD cartridge has a pocket size of 68 mm x 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.

Deutsch

Shutter

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.

Français

Sound Cruise

Playback-only MD

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”.

Recordable MD

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Contents XM-EX90 Important for Laser Products Welcome Important cautionsFor safe use, observe the following Table of Contents Front panel Parts IndexDisplay Rear panel Analog input/output jacksDigital in jacks Normal control button panel Remote control unitCharacter input keyboard Numeric keysMD Control buttons MD editing control buttonsSupplied Accesories Setting Up the SystemOptical digital cable Amplifier/TunerAudio pin cords CD playerLoad the batteries Remote control batteriesOpen the battery case Close the battery caseRemote control operation Press Ü/8 PlaybackMD playback Basic operation Load an MD Mini DiscTo select and play a desired track To let playback pause temporarilyTo skip to the beginning of a track Fast forward/fast reverseWhen a track has already been selected Switching the displayed informationPress £ Press Repeat to select the repeat play modeTo cancel repeat playback Repeat playbackLoad an MD Press Play Mode to select ProgramSelect desired track numbers using Numeric keys Program playbackIf you make a mistake in programming To cancel programmed tracksTo exit program play mode To check the programmed tracks and their orderTo repeat random playback Press Play Mode to select RandomTo exit random play mode Random playbackSelect the input by pressing Input RecordingMD recording Basic operation Load a recordable MD Mini Disc Press REC PauseTo display the remaining recording time To adjust the analog input levelTo stop recording To let recording pause temporarilyTrack marking Automatic track markingManual track marking Synchronized recording of the analog input CD recordingLoad a recordable MD Mini Disc Prepare the CD player Press CD RECWith the cassette deck, press Û or Ü Press 4 or ¢ to adjust the input levelRadio or tape recording Press Input to select the analog inputErasing a track Erase Editing FunctionsMD editing functions Dividing a track DivideAssigning titles Combining editing functionsPlay the track to be divided Dividing a track DividePress Edit to select Divide Press SETPress 0 to eject the MD Fine-adjust the track marking position by Pressing /4 or ¢To restore the original track from the divided tracks Press EnterJoining tracks Join Press Edit to select JoinSelect the track to be joined with the previous Track Decrements by Moving a track Move Press Edit to select MoveSelect the track number to be moved, then Deutsch Erasing a track Erase Press Edit to select EraseSelect the track number to be erased, then Memory. The display shows Editing Press Edit to select ALL Erase Erasing all tracks in an MD ALL EraseData in the memory is written in the MD before it is Cursor starts blinking Assigning titles to an MD and its tracksLoad a recorded MD Mini Disc Press TitleInput the title To correct input characters To cancel all input charactersAssigning titles while playback or recording After start of playback or recording of a trackInput the track title Français Deutsch MD recorder mode Remote controlling the amplifier/tunerSwitching the Power button’s control mode Amplifier/tuner modeAmplifier/tuner control buttons Remote controlling the amplifier/tuner+/R, -/L Numeric keys 1 to 10, +10CD player control buttons Remote controlling the CD player and cassette deckPlay the source to be recorded Press ª or £ Select a track number using the numeric keys 8 9Operation Examples Program other tracks by repeating steps 3 Press £Compu Link Synchronized recording Single remote control unitTimer operation Shortcut playbackScms Serial Copy Management System Rule on Digital CopyingPlayback-only MD About MD Mini DiscRole of the cartridge Two disc typesUtoc User Table Of Contents Atrac Adaptive TRansform Acoustic CodingSound skip guard memory Error Messages Description Treatment MD Error MessagesMD Restrictions Symptom CauseTo maintain high quality audio for a long period Installation locationPeriodical maintenance Handling MDsTroubleshooting Symptom Cause TreatmentAdditional Information Digital SpecificationsHOW to Locate Your JVC Service Center Limited Warranty AUDIO-1 JVC 0598TTMWSTOZK