Main
For the United Kingdom
Factory fitted moulded mains plug
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Before applying power
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Other countries................... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable*
* AC voltage selection
Special features
Accessories
Unpacking
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Before applying power
Contents
Preparation section
Knowledge sections
Basic section
Application section
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
safe operation.
Preparation
Caution: Read this page carefully to en- sure safe operation.
System connections
CAUTION
Connection of accessory antennas
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Connection of the speaker system
Connection of FM outdoor antenna (sold separately)
FM outdoor antenna
Connection of a subwoofer (sold separately)
Connection of a cassette deck (sold separately)
In case of digital connection
Connection to an external source (audio equipment)
In case of analog connection
Controls and indicators
Main unit
Display
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Remote control unit
Operation of remote control unit
Loading batteries
Operation
HD-5MD/EN
Basic use method
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Decrease Increase
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Muting the sound temporarily
Adjust the left/right volume balance
Listening to the original sound of the source (source direct)
Basic use method
Adjusting the tone
Basic use method
TONE CONTROL
TONE CONTROL setting
Listening with use of TONE CONTROL
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Playback of CD
1. Load a disc.
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2. Start playback.
To pause playbackTo stop playback
Skipping tracks
Playback from desired track
In regard to display of the CD time
In regard to title display
Playback of CD
Playback of MD
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Skipping tracks
Playback from desired track
In regard to display of the MD time
In regard to title display
To fast forward and backward
Receiving broadcast station
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Channel space setting
One-by-one presetting (Manual preset)
Receiving broadcast station
Tuning to a non-preset radio station (Auto tuning, Manual tuning)
RDS (Radio Data System)
This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data :
(For U.K. and Europe)
Before using RDS
Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the auto memory function.
1. Select the PTY search mode.
2. Select the desired program type.
Use program type table on the right for your conve- nience.
Selection with the 4 or key.
Searching for a desired program type (PTY search)
3. Start the search.
To change to a different program type :
Press the P.MODE/RDS DISP. key
Repeat steps 1., 2., 3.
When searching for a Rock Music broadcast Display while the tuner is searching.
Listening to an AUX/TAPE input source
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1. Press the AUX/TAPE key.
In regard to long-play MD stereo recording and playback
In regard to long-play stereo recording (LP2, LP4)
Stamp function (STAMP)
Types of record mode
1. Make the MD recording preparations.
Recording to MD
Recording of radio broadcasts (analog recording)
Recording from a CD (digital/analog recording*)
Recording from tape (analog recording)
Recording from external equipment (AUX) (analog recording)
3. Set the recording mode.
4. Start recording.
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To pause recording
Eject the minidisc after completion of the recording.
In regard to display messages
In regard to the track number at the time of re- cording
Select the CD recording format and the recording level.
Adjust the recording level.
Various CD/MD playback features
Listening to the desired sequence (program playback)
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1Press the "P.MODE" (P MODE/RDS DISP) key
2(At the time of CD program) Pres the DISC SKIP keys to se- lect the disc.
To add a track to an existing program
To clear a programed track
To clear the entire program
Confirmation of the contents of the pro- grammed tracks
Repeated playback
Repeat playback of programmed tracks
Listening in random order (random mode)
Repeated random playback
Playback only the first track of selected CDs (BEST HITS program playback)
Stop the BEST HITS program playback.
Cancel the BEST HITS program playback.
Convenient recording methods
Recording of all tracks or a single track of a CD by one-touch re- cording (O.T.E.)
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Recording in changed order (PGM mode playback + O.T.E.)
Cancel PGM mode playback. Interrupting a recording
PGM mode can be canceled by the proce- dure for "To clear the entire program".
When the STOP 7 key is pressed, the playback and the recording are ended.
Recording only the first track of selected CDs (BEST HITS program recording)
Stop the BEST HITS program playback.
Cancel the BEST HITS program playback.
MD Edit Functions
Selection of the type of edit function
Grouping of tracks
Function limitations because of the MD standard
Dividing and combining tracks
Recording by groups (GROUP)
Group recording image Image of division into groups
Dividing a recorded MD into groups
Deleting group information
Changing the range of a group
Group selection for playback
Playback of a different group during playback
To stop group playback
Return to normal playback
Moving individual tracks (MOVE)
Image for individual moving of tracks
Image of moving grouped tracks
Dividing tracks (DIVIDE)
Image of dividing a track (Example: In case of STEREO mode)
Preview playback image
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Combining tracks (COMBINE)
Image for combining tracks
Image for combining grouped tracks
Erasing individual tracks (ERASE)/Erasing all tracks on an MD (ALL ERASE)
Image for eraseing a track
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Assigning a title (name) to a minidisc or a track
Preparations for assigning a title Assigning a disc title:
Assigning a group title:
Assigning a track title:
Input of a title memo:
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Deleting or changing characters
In regard to the number of characters which can be entered
In regard to the key functions
Use of title memo (TITLE MEMO)
Input of a name memo
Use of a title memo
Name editing character table
Deletion of the edited contents (EDIT CANCEL)
Setting auto power save (A.P.S.)
A.P.S.
Adjusting the brightness of the display part (DIMMER)
Convenient functions
Clock adjustment
Timer operation
Sleep timer (SLEEP)
Timer playback (PROG. 1, PROG. 2)
AI timer playback (PROG. 1, PROG. 2)
Sleep timer (SLEEP)
Setting the timer program (PROG. TIMER)
1. Make preparations for the play.
2. Set the timer setting program number.
3. Select EVERYDAY or ONETIME ex- ecution of the programed timer.
4. Set the ON time.
5. Set the OFF time.
6. Select "PLAY" or "AI PLAY".
7. Make the desired reservation (Timer play)
7. Make the desired reservation (Timer recording)
8. Put the unit in standby mode.
Setting the PROG. timer again to the same contents
When timer operation is not desired
Important Items
Note related to transportation and movement
Maintenance Reference
Caution on condensation
Maintenance of the unit
Disc handling precautions
Handling
Cleaning
Storage
Discs which can be played with this unit
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)
In regard to the sampling frequency
In case of difficulty
Operation to reset
Amplifier section/Speakers
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In case of difficulty
Symptom Cause Remedy
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Remote control unit
MD section (MD standard symptoms etc.)
MD section (other symptoms)
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MD section (list of displayed messages)
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Specifications
[Amplifier section]
Speakers
[MD recordre section]
[CD player section]