Getting Started

HookupsConnecting the deck to an amplifier

Connect the amplifier to the LINE (ANALOG) IN/ OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied), making sure to match the color-coded cords to the appropriate jacks on the components: red (right) to red and white (left) to white. Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise.

MD deck

 

Amplifier

LINE (ANALOG)

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TAPE / MD

IN OUT

 

OUT IN

L

 

L

R

 

R

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Connecting the deck to a digital component such as a CD player, DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another MD deck

Connect the component through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1/IN2/OUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL IN connectors with two optical cables (only one supplied) and/or a coaxial digital connecting cable (not supplied).

When using the optical cables

Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the plugs parallelly until they click into place.

Be sure not to bend or tie together the optical cables.

 

MD deck

Digital component

 

 

DIGITAL

 

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

IN

IN1 IN2 OUT

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

IN OUT

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You can connect the optical cable to either OPTICAL IN1 or IN2.

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When using the coaxial digital connecting cable

 

MD deck

 

 

Digital component

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

 

 

IN

IN1 IN2

OUT

 

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

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zIf “Din Unlock” and “C71” alternate in the display

The optical cables and/or the coaxial digital connecting cable are not connected properly. Check that the connections are secure.

zAutomatic conversion of digital sampling rates during recording

A built-in sampling rate converter automatically converts the sampling frequency of various digital sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your MD deck. This allows you to record sources such as 32- and 48- kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact discs and other MDs.

Note

If “Din Unlock” alternates with “C71”, or “Cannot Copy” flashes in the display, recording through the digital connector is not possible. In this case, record the program source through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks with “ANLG” selected by A-INPUT or B-INPUT.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the outlet of a timer.

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