User manual YAMAHA MDX-E100

[. . . ] BG MDX-E100 Natural Sound Minidisc Recorder Lecteur Enregistreur Minidisc / INPUT REC/PAUSE ANALOG REC LEVEL ­ DIGITAL + MIN MAX OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DELL'UTENTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. This unit is a sophisticated mini disc recorder. To ensure proper operation for the best possible performance, please read this manual carefully. Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place with good ventilation. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight, near sources of heat, or in locations subject to vibration, excessive dust, heat, cold, or moisture. [. . . ] · During synchronized recording, manual track marking is not possible. E-12 SYNCHRO RECORDING The synchronized recording function lets you set this unit to start recording automatically when a sound signal is input. # REC/ PAUSE SYNC MONAURAL RECORDING English Recording in monaural (mono) allows you to record up to 148 minutes of sound on one 74 minute MD. 1 Follow steps 1, 2, and 3, of the recording procedure described on page 11. 2 Press MONO/ST to light the MONO SYNC REC/PAUSE & MONO/ST POWER M-MARK MONO/ST INPUT RANDOM PROGRAM REPEAT A-B S/F indicator. INPUT DISPLAY SCROLL 3 Press REC/PAUSE. The REC * indicators light up. "REC Standby" and the amount of time available for recording flash alternately in the display. To adjust the recording level of digital or analog input sources, see "Adjusting Recording Levels" on page 12. 4 Press # to start recording. 1 Load the sound source into the source component. If necessary, program, or select the track you want to start recording from before proceeding to the next step. (Refer to the operation manual supplied with the source component for instructions regarding its use. ) 2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input connected to the sound source you want to record. 3 Press SYNC to set this unit to record pause mode. The REC * indicators light up. "Synchro REC" and the amount of time available for recording flash alternately in the display. During synchronized recording, analog input sources are recorded at the current ANALOG REC LEVEL setting, digital sources are recorded at the 0 dB level. The MD starts recording automatically when a sound signal is input. When the sound signal stops, the unit switches back to record pause mode and "Synchro REC" blinks in the display. The next time a sound signal is detected, recording starts again. In this manner, the presence of a sound signal automatically switches the unit between record and record pause modes. 4 Start playing the sound source. To cancel the synchronized recording mode Press &. Note When the signals at the beginning of a track are lower than the level required to start synchronized recording, they are not recorded. Should this occur, perform manual recording. E-13 MONITOR OUT When a disc is not loaded, you can use the monitor out function to monitor the sound of the input source. PROTECTING A RECORDED MD Tab 1 NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-E100 & / INPUT REC/PAUSE STANDBY/ON ANALOG REC LEVEL ­ DIGITAL + Slide the tab to open the slot. MIN MAX 2 1 Press to remove the disc. 3 2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input connected to the sound source you want to monitor. · To protect a recorded MD, slide the tab on the side of the MD to open the slot. In this position, the MD cannot be used for recording, editing, or titling. To record, edit, or title the MD, slide the tab to close the slot. · If the MD is protected against erasure, "Protected" appears in the display. 3 Press REC/PAUSE. "Monitor Out" appears in the display. Sound from the selected input will be output from this unit's analog and digital output terminals. 4 Start playing the sound source. The sound is output from the MD recorder's analog and digital output terminals. To cancel Press &. Notes · This function is useful to monitor the sound of an external digital component connected to the DIGITAL OPTICAL 2 IN jack. · The digital volume can be adjusted when using the monitor out function. However, please note that the digital volume setting is restored to the default (0 dB) the next time a recording is made. E-14 EDITING One of the main advantages of MD is its editing capabilities. You can remove the commercials from a radio broadcast, reorder songs into the order you want, remove songs, combine songs, and even remove part of a song. This unit offers the following editing operations. English ¶ ERASE Lets you erase a track, the entire disc, or part of a track. [. . . ] · Place the unit away from the strong light. The remote control does not operate. E-22 SPECIFICATIONS Digital audio system System MiniDisc digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser Laser Diode Properties Material: GaAIAs Wavelength: 785 nm Pulse time: Read mode . . . max 10 mW 0. 5S min cycle 1. 5S Repetition Record/Playback Time Max. 74 minutes (using MDW-74 disc) 74 minutes (stereo) 148 minutes (mono) Sampling Frequency 44. 1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals converted to 44. 1 kHz for recording) Frequency Response 5 ­ 20, 000 Hz ±0. 5 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio More than 99 dB during playback Digital Rec Level Min. ­ +12 dB Inputs LINE IN (REC) Type: pin jack Standard input level (50 k-ohms): 300 mV DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) (2) Type: square optical connector jack English Outputs LINE OUT (REC) Type: pin jack Standard output level (1 kHz, 0 dB): 2. 0 ± 0. 5 Vrms DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Type: square optical connector jack General Power Supplies 230 V, 50 Hz (U. K. [. . . ]