User manual YAMAHA MDX-E300

[. . . ] GB MDX-E300 Minidisc Recorder Lecteur Enregistreur de Minidisc OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture or cold. In a cabinet, allow about 2. 5 cm (1 inch) of free space all around this unit for adequate ventilation. [. . . ] · During synchronized recording, manual track marking is not possible. 14 RECORDING Music synchro recording The synchronized recording function lets you set this unit to start recording automatically when a sound signal is input. Setting the recording mode This unit incorporates various recording modes. Choose the one that suits your needs. English English REC/ PAUSE SYNC & SYNC INPUT REC MODE REC/ PAUSE SYNC M-MARK REC MODE INPUT M-MARK REC MODE INPUT RANDOM PROGRAM REPEAT A-B S/F RANDOM PROGRAM REPEAT A-B S/F DISPLAY SCROLL POWER DISPLAY SCROLL POWER 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. ) Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input connected to the sound source you want to record. Press SYNC to set this unit to record pause mode. "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. Press REC MODE repeatedly until the indicator for the desired recording mode lights up. Example: When using an 80 minute MD MONO (monaural) This mode provides 160 minutes monaural recording. 2 3 LP2 This mode provides 160 minutes stereo recording. LP4 This mode provides 320 minutes stereo recording. When all of the above indicators are turned off, this unit enters normal stereo recording mode. Notes · MDLPs (= discs recorded in LP mode) cannot be played back nor edited on non MDLP players. If you play MDLPs (=discs recorded in LP mode) on a non-MDLP player, "LP:" will appear at the top of the title and no sound will be reproduced. · Normal stereo recording provides the best sound quality. · The recording mode cannot be changed during recording. 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. 15 RECORDING Monitor out When a disc is not loaded, you can use the monitor out function to monitor the sound of the input source. The monitor out function can also be used to set recording levels without loading a disc. Protecting a recorded MD Tab 1 NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-E300 STANDBY/ON & INPUT REC/PAUSE Slide the tab to open the slot. + REC LEVEL ­ DIGITAL ANALOG MIN MAX 2 1 2 3 4 Press to remove the disc. 3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input connected to the sound source you want to monitor. · "Monitor Out" appears in the display. Sound from the selected input will be output from this unit's analog and digital output terminals. · The sound is output from the MD recorder's analog and digital output terminals. · To protect a recorded MD, slide the tab on the side of the MD to open the slot. [. . . ] 300 mV DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) (2) Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Square optical connector jack Outputs LINE OUT (REC) Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pin jack Standard output level (1 kHz, 0 dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 0 ± 0. 5 Vrms DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]