Onkyo MD 105 X Owners Manual

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Onkyo MD 105 X Owners Manual

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2Thank you for purchasing ...Before usingMain FeaturesThank you for purchasing the ONKYO MD-105X MD Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain the optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new MD-105X. Please retain this manual for future reference. ¥ 24-Bit A/D and D/A Converters ¥ Digital Rec Level Adjustment ¥ Rec Volume Control for Analog and Digital Inputs ¥ Album Dubbing and Fade Out Control ¥ Unique "Dub It" Feature ¥ Monaural Recording ¥ One-Touch Dubbing ¥ Signal Synchro Recording Memory Preservation This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A built-in memory power back-up sys- tem preserves the contents of the memory dur- ing power failures and even when the unit is unplugged. The unit must be plugged-in in or- der to charge the back-up system. The memory preservation period after the unit has been unplugged varies depending on cli- mate and placement of the unit. On the aver- age, memory contents are protected over a pe- riod of a few weeks after the last time the unit was unplugged. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.Declaration of ConformityWe, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING, GERMANY GERMERING, GERMANY ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbHK.OTSUdeclare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product describedin this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3 (or EN60555-2, -3) U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated Òdangerous voltageÓ within the productÕs enclosure that may be of sufficient mag- nitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.WARNINGRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENRISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRAVIS

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3 Before Using ConnectionsOther Information Operations1.Read Instructions Ð All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2.Retain Instructions Ð The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3.Heed Warnings Ð All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.Follow Instructions Ð All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.Water and Moisture Ð The appliance should not be used near water Ð for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6.Carts and Stands Ð The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 7.Wall or Ceiling Mounting Ð The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8.Ventilation Ð The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or if placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings, there should be free space of at least 5 cm (2 in.) and an opening behind the appliance. 9.Heat Ð The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.10.Power Sources ÐThe appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11.Polarization Ð If the appliance is provided with a polarized plug having one blade wider than the other, please read the following information: The polarization of the plug is a safety feature. The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user should seek the services of a qualified electrician. Under no circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the plug. 12.Power-Cord Protection Ð Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, especially near plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13.Cleaning Ð The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 14.Nonuse Periods Ð The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 15.Object and Liquid Entry Ð Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 16.Damage Requiring Service Ð The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 17.Servicing Ð The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.PORTABLE CART WARNINGS3125AImportant Safeguards

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17 Before Using ConnectionsOther Information OperationsPOWEREJECTCONTINUEPLAY MODERANDOM MEMORYREPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCANZ.,)CLEAR ENTER! ? /(RECNAME SCROLL DISPLAY ABCDE FGH I J KLMNO PQRS T UVWXYREMOTE CONTROLLER RC-409MD6 117 12 17 2210 15 20 25 > 25 1 2345 8 13 18 239 14 19 24 16 21M SCAN RC-409MDd,fMusic ScanThe following operation is possible only when using the supplied remote controller (RC-409MD). Pressing the M.SCAN button plays the beginning (8 seconds) of each track on the disc in sequence whether the MD recorder is either playing or stopped. ¥ The s indicator flashes during Music Scan. ¥ You can press the s or M.SCAN button on the remote controller when the beginning of the desired track is playing to start playing from that track.Searching for a part to play (Search play)Searching for a part to play by sound (at play) During play, hold down the d or f button and release it when the part you want to hear is playing.Normal play (continued)(Continued to the next page)Searching for a part to play by using displayed time (at pause, high-speed search) When playing is temporarily stopped (paused), keep pressing the d or f button and release it when the playing time of the part you want to hear is displayed.DISC LOADING MECHANISM0 REC DISPLAY EDIT/NO MINDISC RECODER AMCS ¢PUSH TO ENTER£STANDBY/ON STANDBYCD DUBBING INPUTANALOGST D1 D2 MOYES MD-105Xd,f¥ Press the n button (or the s button on the remote controller) to start playing from that part. ¥ "Over" in the display indicates that the end of the last track is reached.(supplied)12345 678910 11 12 13 14 15DIGITAL IN01022040R6L151M.SCAN

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23 Before Using ConnectionsOther Information OperationsCD-dubbing (System operation)CD-dubbing (System operation)Setting the CD dubbing mode You can set either "Album" or "Fadeout" CD dubbing mode. In the Album CD dubbing mode, the track being recorded will be discarded if the end of MD is reached during recording. In the Fadeout CD dubbing mode, however, a fadeout effect will be applied to the last but incompletely recorded track of MDs. The CD dubbing mode setting is possible only when the MD recorder is stopped. ¥ When your MD-105X is configured into a system with Onkyo Separate Collection series components (A-905X and C-705X), recording from the CD dubbing can be started simply pressing the CD DUBBING button on the MD- 105X. ¥ To perform CD dubbing, your CD player must be connected through an optical cable to the DIGTAL INPUT 1 terminal located on the rear panel of the MD recorder. (for details, see the section "System connections" of the A-905X Instruction Manual.) ¥ For the normal recording procedure, see "Recording from an analog source" on page25 or "Recording from a digital source" on page28.NoteCD-dubbing is not available with the A-905, C-705 and C-707CH.1Load the CD in the CD player.See the C-705X CD player instruction manual for how to load CDs.2Load recordable MD in the MD105X.To check the time remaining for recording...DISC LOADING MECHANISM0 REC DISPLAY EDIT/NO MINDISC RECODER AMCS ¢PUSH TO ENTER£STANDBY/ON STANDBYCD DUBBING INPUTANALOGST D1 D2 MOYES MD-105XDISC LOADING MECHANISM0 REC DISPLAY EDIT/NO MINDISC RECODER AMCS ¢PUSH TO ENTER£STANDBY/ON STANDBYCD DUBBING INPUTANALOGST D1 D2 MOYES MD-105XEDIT/NOYES CD-DUBBINGINPUT12345 678910 11 12 13 14 1501022040R6L15ANALOG INWhen the MD recorder is stopped, pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display as follows. The number of tracks on MD and its total recorded time ¯ Remaining recording time on MD ¯ Disc name ("No Name" when not set)3Set the INPUT selector to "Digital In1" (D1) position.The digital input source 1 is now selected. NoteCd-dubbing is not possible when "Analog In" or "Digital In 2" is shown on the display.12345 678910 11 12 13 14 15DIGITAL IN01022040R6L151ANALOGST D1 D2 MO

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46Message listThe following table explains the various messages that appear in the display.Message MeaningBlank Disc A new recordable MD or a recordable MD without disc or track names is inserted. Cannot Copy An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see "Rules for DigitalRecording" on page 48). Cannot Edit An attempt was made to edit the disc during MEMORY or RANDOM play or in recording standbymode, or an attempt to edit a premastered disc was made.Cannot Rec An attempt was made to record onto a premastered (read-only) disc. D. In Unlock The digital equipment (CD player, DAT, etc.) has not been connected properly. Otherwise, theconnected digital equipment is not operating properly.Disc Error The disc is abnormal (scratched or missing a TOC).Disc Full The disc is full (see "System Limitations" on the next page).Impossible The disc could not be edited.Mecha Error An error occurred in the unitÕs internal mechanism.Memory Full An attempt was made to record a 26th track.Name Full Number of caracters has reached the limit for input to one MD.No Change The naming attempt failed.No Disc There is no disc in the unit.No Track The inserted disc has a disc title but no tracks.Not Audio An attempt was made to play a non-audio disc. Over In pause mode (when playing is paused), the f (Fast Forward) button was pressed to the endof the disc.Protected The inserted disc is record-protected.Retry Error The recording attempt failed due to a consecutive disturbance or scratches on the MD.Temp Over An abnormally high temperature is detected in the unitÕs internal mechanism.U-TOC Error The writing of the recorded or edited contents Failed.TOC Writing The unit is writing the recorded or edited contents to the MD.Full An attempt was made to enter a character over the maximum character capacity while naming.Other Information

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52Display(Continued to the next page)Indexed to parts and controlsDISC LOADING MECHANISM0 REC DISPLAY EDIT/NO MINDISC RECODER AMCS ¢PUSH TO ENTER£STANDBYCD DUBBING INPUTANALOGST D1 D2 MOYES MD-105X STANDBY/ONTRACK DISC12345 678910 11 12 13 14 15DIGITAL IN2MEMORY RANDOMTOC0102 OVER2040R6L151ANALOG IN REPEAT 1STANDBY/ON button [13] Ventilation holesDisc slot Open/Close button (r) [14] Stop button (e) [14] FF/FR button (d, f) [17, 43] YES button [24, 26, 37~44] EDIT/NO button [24, 26, 37~44] DISPLAY button [15, 42] REC button (oREC) [26, 29] Display INPUT selector [23] CD DUBBING button [23, 24] STANDBY indicator [13]Play/Pause button (n) [14] Time/Title display Input setting indicator OVER indicator PAUSE indicatorMEMORY indicator RANDOM indicator REPEAT indicator Peak level meterMusic calendar TOC indicator REC indicator PLAY indicatorFront panelAMCS knob (qAMCSw) [16, 21, 26, 29, 43]