NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS INDICATORS

SYNC REC

s Remote control unit

1 RANDOM

1. Synchro Recording Indicator 2. Character/Time Information Indicator 3. Record Indicator 4. Repeat Indicator: P 5. Random Indicator 6. Disc Mode Indicator 7. Total Track Number Display 8. Track Number Indicator 9. Battery Indicator: 10. Headphones Socket 11. Hold Switch 12. Play Mode Button 13. Volume Buttons: +, 14. Bass Button 15. Display Button 16. Play/Pause Button: 38 17. Stop/Power Off Button: s 18. Fast Reverse / Fast Forward Buttons: 4 /

s Main unit

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator Record Indicator Level Meter Repeat Indicator: P TOC Indicator Battery Indicator: Random Indicator Track Number Indicator Character/Time Information Indicator Synchro Recording Indicator Disc Mode Indicator Disc Name Indicator Track Name Indicator Remaining Recording Time Indicator Total Track Number Display

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16. Record/Track Mark Button 17. Volume/Name Select Buttons: +, 18. Display/Lowercase Characters Button 19. Character Button 20. Stop/Power Off/Charge Button: s / OFF 21. Play/Pause Button: 38 22. Fast Reverse/Fast Forward/Recording Level Control/Cursor Buttons: 4/ 23. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button 24. Edit/Auto Mark Button 25. Eject Lever 26. Bass/Delete Button 27. Mode/Insert Button 28. Microphone Input Socket 29. Hold Switch 30. Rechargeable Lithium-lon Battery Compartment 31. Optical/Line Input Socket 32. Headphones Socket 33. 5V DC Input Socket 34. Battery Case Connection Terminals

POWER SOURCE

This unit can be used with 4 different power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC adaptor, a separately available battery case, and a separately available car adaptor (DC-C70).
s Rechargeable battery power
When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse, be sure to charge it fully.

1 Open

the rechargeable battery compartment cover.
2 Insert the rechargeable battery.

partment cover.

q Insert the side with the arrow first.
3 Close the rechargeable battery com-

4 Plug

the AC adaptor into the AC socket, and then insert the plug on the AC adaptor lead into the DC IN 5V socket.

s AC power

Plug the AC adaptor into the AC socket, and then insert the plug on the AC adaptor lead into the DC IN 5V socket. Notes: q When there is thunder or lightning in your vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor from the AC socket. q When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove the AC adaptor from the AC socket. q Never use an AC adaptor other than the one specified. Otherwise, problems or serious hazards may be created. q Do not bend, twist or tie the power lead or put heavy objects on top of it.

BEFORE RECORDING

s Type of recording
Two types of recording are possible: Digital recording and Analogue recording. There are different cables and connections for each type of recording, depending on the sockets on the equipment being connected to the unit. (1) Analogue recording Connect the unit to equipment that has a line output socket, using the cable included with this unit. q Main equipment: CD player, MD player, radio cassette player, etc. q Cable required: Connecting cable included with this unit (2) Digital recording Connect the unit to equipment that has an optical output socket using an optical digital cable (available separately). Using an optical signal to transfer the music to a MiniDisc allows very high quality recording. q Main equipment: CS/BS tuner, CD player, MD player, etc. q Cable required: Optical digital cable Note: q The optical digital cable is only sold in certain areas. For more details, please ask your dealer.

Recording side

RIGHT LEFT

REC OUT

Playback side
To the line output sockets on a stereo Recording side To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket
Connecting cable included with this unit

Digital cable

To the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL OUT
ALT REC Y DISPLA STOP OFF PLAY PAUSE

.MODE EDIT

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To the optical output socket (square shaped socket) on a stereo etc.
To the optical output socket (round shaped socket) on an MD player etc.

s Types of discs

There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable discs. q Playback-only MiniDisc: This type of MiniDisc usually contains commercially available pre-recorded music. This is the same kind of optical disc as CDs. Playback is performed using an optical pickup. (Recording and editing are not possible.) There will only be a shutter on one side (the back). q Recordable MiniDisc: This is a raw disc on which recording can be performed. This is a magnetooptical disc. Recordings are made using a laser and a modulated magnetic field. Repeated recording is possible. Shutters can be seen on both sides of this type of disc.

Stereo microphone (commercially available)

To the MIC IN socket

1 Connect the stereo microphone to the 5 Press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY butMIC IN socket on the main unit.
q When a microphone is connected to this unit, the unit will automatically switch to input from the microphone.
2 Insert a recordable Minidisc. 3 Press the RECORDING button.
ton to select the synchro recording level. (This level can be changed, even whilst recording.) q Refer to the following table.
Synchro recording level display Sound level at which to start recording

Mic input

q A monaural, long-play recording mode is available. (Page 20) q Timed identification marks can be created whilst recording. (Page 18) the recording level.

MIC SYNC H MIC SYNC L

4 Press the 4 or button to adjust
q When the microphone input is set to MIC SYNC H, recording will start when the smallest noise is detected. If the unit starts recording too often from small unwanted noises, set the microphone input to MIC SYNC L.
q Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing between -4 dB and 0 dB. q When the recording level display is changed from MIC H to MIC L, the sound will be interrupted momentarily. This is normal.
6 When a noise, such as a person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically. q If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, the recording will be paused automatically. However, the unit will not pause for about the first 10 seconds after recording has started.
s Recording from the microphone (Mic manual recording)
q You can start recording manually (any time you like).
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the Mic synchro recording section.)
To interrupt a synchro recording:
Press the 38 button whilst recording. q The Mic synchro recording mode will be cancelled, and the unit will enter the recording stand-by mode. q To resume synchro recording, press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY button again.

q Recording will start.

To interrupt a recording:
Press the s / OFF button.
Notes: q If you want to use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in power type microphone that can be powered by the main unit. q Insert the plug firmly. If you dont, the recording will not be made properly. q Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo mini plug. q When a recording is made using a stereo microphone (available separately), an analogue recording will be made. q Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything to the LINE IN socket on the main unit. q The microphone is only sold in certain areas. For more details, please ask your dealer.

CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTION
s Creating marks whilst making a mic recording (Timed auto mark function)
Marks can be created at a fixed interval (every 5 minutes is the default setting) so that the beginning of any track can be found. The interval at which marks are created can be changed by the user. Whilst in the recording stand-by mode or whilst recording, press the EDIT/AUTO MARK button. q Each time the button is pressed, the setting will change as follows:
About the timed auto mark:
Whenever a recording begins, a track number will be created automatically. : Track number which is created when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more during synchro recording. q _ _ : Track number which is created by the timed auto mark function. Example when the setting is for 5 minutes:
When making a mic synchro recording
(A mark is created every 3 minutes.)

Track number 1

Track number 2

Track number 3

Track number 4

Track number 5

2 minutes

5 minutes

1 minute

(No marks are created.)

If a silence does not last for 3 seconds or more, a timed auto mark will be created 5 minutes after the previously created track number.
(A mark is created every 10 minutes.)
When making a mic manual recording
Track number 1 Track number 2 Track number 3 Track number 4
(A mark is created every 5 minutes.)
q The time between marks may vary slightly when compared with the actual recording time.
q A timed auto mark will be created every 5 minutes. When the timed auto mark setting has been changed
Track number 1 Track number 2

3 minutes

10 minutes
When the setting is changed to 10 minutes whilst recording, a timed auto mark will be created 10 minutes after the change is made.
s To start recording from the middle of an existing track
You can erase a portion of a track that has been already recorded and make a new recording. Warning: q All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will be erased.

OFF MODE/INSERT

1 During playback, press the 38 button

AUTO MARK EDIT

at the point where you want to begin re-recording.
2 Press the RECORDING button.
s Recording tracks as a single track

You can record several pieces of music as a single track, disable the auto marker function.
q To cancel the operation, press the s / OFF button. ton. q All of the tracks and track names will be erased, following the point where the playback is paused.
3 Press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY but-

1 Press

the EDIT/AUTO MARK button whilst the recording is paused.
Number of the track to be recorded next (The display will be blanked out immediately.)
q Recording will start. Note: q When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MD player, track numbers will be created automatically regardless of the setting of the auto marker function.
Press the > button. q Recording will start. Note: q When there is a track that you dont want to erase after the point on the disc where you want to make a new recording, use the move function to move the track and then make your recording after that point.
Making a track number automatically:
Press the EDIT/AUTO MARK button whilst the recording is paused. q AUTO MARK will be displayed.
s To check the remaining disc time
Whilst recording, you can check the remaining time available on the disc. Press the DISP button whilst recording or whilst in the recording pause mode.
s Double time recording in monaural mode
When recording in the monaural long-play mode, it can be about twice as long as the recording time available for a stereo recording. The monaural long-play mode is very useful for recording conferences or lectures. Press the MODE/INSERT button whilst the recording is paused. q Each time this button is pressed, the display will switch between the stereo mode and the monaural long-play mode.
Lights up whilst in the monaural long-play mode.
Remaining recordable time
q When the DISP button is pressed again, the unit will return to the initial display. Note: q The display of the remaining disc time may vary slightly from the actual remaining time. (Page 41)
s To create your own track numbers whilst recording
You can create your own track numbers at special points in a recording, so that these points can easily be found later. At any point where you want to create a track number whilst recording, press the RECORDING button on the main unit or the BASS button on the remote control unit. q The track number will be written on the disc and the recording will continue uninterrupted.
Notes: q If input is from a stereo source, the sounds from the left and right channels will be combined. q Although the monitor sound you hear in the headphones whilst recording is in stereo, recording will be monaural. q MiniDiscs recorded in the monaural long-play mode may not be playable on other MD players. q When a recording is made in the monaural long-play mode, you will be able to play back the MiniDisc twice as fast as the normal playback speed. (Page 27) q When the unit is stopped after a recording has been made in the monaural long-play mode, the recording mode will return to the stereo mode automatically.

s To erase tracks To erase all of the tracks at once:

1 Whilst

in the stop mode, press the EDIT/AUTO MARK button to select ALL ERASE. q ALL ERASE can also be selected by holding down the EDIT/AUTO MARK button for at least 2 seconds. ton. q To cancel the operation, press the s / OFF button.

OFF AUTO MARK

2 Press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY but1
To erase tracks one at a time:
1 Start playing the track you want to erase, and press the 38 button. q The unit will enter the pause mode. select ERASE.
2 Press the EDIT/AUTO MARK button to
3 Press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY button again. q All of the track numbers, track names, and disc names will be erased.
Number of the paused track
3 Press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY button. q To cancel the operation, press the s / OFF button.
4 Press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY button again. q The track will be erased.
Notes: q Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered. Double-check the track number before erasing it. q When a track is erased, the numbers assigned to the tracks following the erased track will be automatically decreased by one. q When a track is erased, the track name will be erased at the same time.
5 To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 4.

ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS

When recording, track numbers will be created automatically. (Auto marker function/Synchro marker function) When recording from analogue inputs: (Including digital inputs other than CDs or MiniDiscs) A new track number will be automatically created whenever 1 second or more of silence occurs in the source. (Auto marker function)

About 1 second

When recording from digital inputs: (CDs/MiniDiscs only) Track numbers will be created automatically for each track at the same point where track numbers already exist on the CD or MiniDisc. (Synchro marker function)
First track Playback side Second track Third track

Silence Silence

First track Second track

Track A

Track B

Track C

First track Recording side

Second track

Third track
q If there is some noise in the silent spaces from the source, the track numbers may not be created at the correct position, depending on the contents of the source being recorded. q You can also record a series of tracks without using the auto marker function.
q The track numbers on the playback side may not match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc. q When recording, if a programmed playback is performed by the source or playback is performed by selecting tracks manually, the MiniDisc track numbers may not be the same as on the source. q The track numbers can also be changed after recording. q Track numbers may not be created, even when recording from digital inputs, depending on the CD player used for the source.

RANDOM

Random play Repeat play of all of the tracks

No display

Repeat play of a single track Normal playback
q When the ENTER/SYNC/F. PLAY button is pressed again, the unit will return to normal play. Notes: q Depending on the contents recorded on a MiniDisc, it may be difficult to hear them. q If a track recorded in the stereo mode is reached during fast playback, the fast playback mode will be cancelled. q To reenter the fast playback mode, press the ENTER/SYNC/F. PLAY button.
q If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, press the 38 button to start playback. Notes: q When TOC is displayed, repeat play is impossible. q In random play the unit will select and play tracks automatically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.) After all of the tracks have been played once each in random order, the unit will stop automatically. q During random play or repeat play of a single track, cue and review of the previous or next tracks is not possible. q During random play, the unit cannot find the beginning of any track which has been played.
To interrupt fast playback:
Press the 38 button during playback. q When the 38 button is pressed again, the unit will resume fast playback.

DISPLAY

s To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track
During playback, press the DISP button. q Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows:

Track number

s To check the remaining recording time and the total playing time
Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button. q Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows:

Track name

Elapsed playback time

Total number of tracks

Remaining play time

Disc name

To check individual track names one by one:

Remaining recording time

Press the 4 or button whilst in the stop mode. Each time the button is pressed, the name of the previous or next track will be displayed. Note: q The display of elapsed time during playback may be different from the actual time on a clock.

Total playing time

Note: If character information was not originally recorded on the MiniDisc, nothing will be displayed.

EDITING

s Combine

s Disc name
q Discs can be named using a maximum of 100 characters. q Up to 1,700 characters (approximately) can be used in the disc and track names on a single MiniDisc.
ton. q The unit will enter the pause mode. select COMBINE.
1 Start playing the last of press the 38 butthe two tracks you want to combine, and
press the 2 Press the EDIT/AUTO MARK button to 1 Whilst in the stop mode,select DISC EDIT/AUTO MARK button to NAME.
q The unit will enter the character input mode. q To cancel the operation, press the s / OFF button.
To combine the fifth and sixth tracks
2 Press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY button.
3 Press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY button.
q To cancel the operation, press the s / OFF button.
3 Press the CHARACTER button repeatedly
to select the type of characters. q The first 3 characters in the group of the selected characters will be displayed for about 1 second.
!"# (Symbols) ABC (Capital letters)

Cursor

4 Press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY button again.
q The two tracks will be combined, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the combined track. q The numbers assigned to the tracks following the combined track will be decreased by one automatically.
(Confirming the combination)
4 Press the + or - button repeatedly to select
q When the button is pressed continuously,
the displayed character will change rapidly. the first letter in the name.

To combine tracks:

non-contiguous
First, put the two tracks next to each other in the order you want using the MOVE function (page 30). Then combine them using the COMBINE function.
When one or both tracks to be combined have a name:
The first track name will be used. However, when the first track does not have a name, the second track name will be used.
In the following cases, tracks cannot be combined.
q Tracks recorded in the monaural long-play mode and tracks recorded in the stereo mode. q Tracks recorded from digital inputs and tracks recorded from analogue inputs. q Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds.
5 When the button. want is displayed, the letter you press

q To enter more letters in the name, repeat
steps 3 - 5. F.PLAY button.

s Track name

Up to 100 characters can be entered for each name.
6 When the disc namethe been completely 1 Play the track which you want to name, has entered, press ENTER/SYNC/
and press the 38 button. q The unit will enter the pause mode.
Position where the next letter will be entered

Lights up

select Tr NAME. q When Tr NAME is selected whilst in the stop mode, track numbers can be changed using the 4 or button.
If an incorrect letter is entered:
To erase a character: Press the 4 or button to move the cursor to the character you want to erase, and then press the BASS/DELETE button. To correct a character: Press the 4 or button to move the cursor to the character you want to correct, and then enter the correct character. q Even after all the letters have been entered, you can still go back and correct any mistakes. When you want to enter lowercase letter: Enter capital letters as described in step 4 and press the DISP button to change them to the lowercase letters. If you press this button again, the letters will be changed back to capital letters. To enter a space: Press the + or button to select SPACE. Then, press the button to enter a space.
Track number that you want to give a track name
3 Press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY button. q The unit will enter the character input mode. q To cancel the operation, press the s / OFF button.
4 Perform steps 3 - 5 in the Disc name

section.

5 When the track name is completely entered, press the ENTER/SYNC/F.PLAY button.
Type of characters Capital letters Symbols indicates a space.
Characters <symbols> (They are selected using the + or button.)
A B C D E 5 / ? ' ;. , " # + $ % : V W X Y Z Returns to ( ) & < = @ _ ` >

Returns to

s To change track names or disc names
Some MiniDiscs created on other equipment may have more than 100 characters in a track name or disc name. The characters from the 101st character and on cannot be corrected or changed.

< How to read the battery indicator >
When the battery is completely charged Charging is needed.
When the battery needs charging, it is impossible to start recording or editing.
q When the battery is completely discharged, the whole battery indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or replace the alkaline batteries with new ones. q When the battery has run completely out, BATT EMPTY (main unit) and Lo BATT (remote control unit) will appear. Then, the power will be disconnected automatically. Notes:
q When the AC adaptor included with this unit or a separately available car adaptor is used, the battery indicator will not be shown. q The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase or decrease, depending on the operation being performed. This is normal. q When the rechargeable battery and the alkaline batteries are used at the same time, the rechargeable battery is used first, and then the alkaline batteries. Since the battery indicator shows the remaining amount of the particular battery being used, the number of bars will increase when the unit switches to the alkaline batteries.
q To cancel the safety mode, move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the opposite direction of the arrow).
Remote control unit Can be operated from either the remote control unit or the main unit. Can only be operated from the remote control unit. Can only be operated from the main unit. Cannot be operated from either the remote control unit or the main unit. Cancel Main unit Cancel

Cancel Hold

Hold Cancel
If the hold function is active whilst the power is turned off, the power cannot be turned on by mistake and the battery will not be accidentally drained. (The auto-play function will be activated.)
s To turn off the display backlight
Whenever you press a button, the display will light for about 4 seconds, so that you can read it in the dark. You can turn off the backlight.
1 Whilst in the stop mode.
Hold down the PLAY MODE button or the MODE/INSERT button until SET UP appears. q When you release the button, BEEP 1 (BEEP ON) or BEEP 0 (BEEP OFF) will appear.
s To eliminate the confirmation sound
Every time a button is pressed, a beep will be heard in the headphones. To silence the beep sound, do the following:
2 Hold down the 4 or button until

EL on (EL ON) appears.

Hold down the PLAY MODE button or the MODE/INSERT button until SET UP appears. q When you release the button, BEEP 1 (BEEP ON) will appear. MODE/INSERT button. q BEEP 0 (BEEP OFF) will appear, and the confirmation sound will disappear. q To restore the confirmation sound, select BEEP 1 (BEEP ON). q The normal display will reappear.

3 Press the PLAY MODE button or the
MODE/INSERT button. q EL off (EL OFF) will appear, and the backlight will go out. q To turn the backlight back on, select EL on (EL ON).
2 Press the PLAY MODE button or the 4 Press the s / OFF button.reappear. q The normal display will
3 Press the s / OFF button.
s To cancel the auto power save function
Power consumption can be reduced by controlling the memory storage time. You can cancel the auto power save function.
s To cancel the auto-play function
When a MiniDisc is inserted, the power will be turned on automatically, and playback will begin. You can cancel automatic playback.
2 Press the 4 or button until the
auto PS (AUTO Psave) appears.
MODE/INSERT button. q PS off (Psave OFF) will appear, and the auto power save function will be cancelled. q To restore the auto power save function, select auto PS (AUTO Psave).
4 Press the s / OFF button.
2 Press the 4 or button until auto

PL (A-PLAY ON) appears.

q The normal display will reappear.
About the sound skip guard memory:
During playback, approximately 10 seconds of information is stored in the semiconductor memory. Therefore, even when the pickup cannot read information for a second or two due to an external shock, the sound will continue without interruption because the information stored in memory is used.
MODE/INSERT button. q PL off (A-PLAY OFF) will appear, and the auto-play function will be cancelled. q To restore the auto-play function, select auto PL (A-PLAY ON).
About the auto power save function:
This is a function used to save power when using the unit with the rechargeable battery or the alkaline batteries. Whilst in the auto power save mode, 5 - 10 seconds of sound information is stored in memory. When the unit is used in places exposed to excessive vibration, cancel the auto power save function. When the auto power save function is disabled, 10 seconds of sound information is always stored in memory. (When the AC adaptor or a car adaptor is used, the information storage time is always 10 seconds, regardless of the auto power save mode.)

WHAT IS A MINIDISC?

A MiniDisc is a disc inside a protective cartridge. You can handle it freely without worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc. However, if dust enters the opening of the cartridge, or there is excessive dirt on the cartridge, or the cartridge becomes warped, you may experience malfunctions. Please note the following.
s Where not to store discs
Do not store discs in places with high temperatures or humidity. Specifically, do not leave discs in places exposed to direct sunlight or in cars with the doors and windows closed. Do not leave discs in places where sand can get into the cartridge easily (e.g., beaches).

s Handling the MiniDisc Do not touch the disc directly!
Do not open the shutter or touch the disc directly. If the shutter is opened forcibly, it may break. Disc Shutter Cartridge
s Helpful tip when attaching a label
When attaching a label to an MD cartridge, be sure to note the following. If the label is not attached properly, the MiniDisc may jam inside the unit and it may not be possible to remove it. q If the label peels off or partially lifts away, replace it with a new one. q Do not put a new label on top of an existing one. q Attach the label only in the specified location. (If it is not within the specified area, it may cause the disc to jam in the unit.)
q Never disassemble a MiniDisc.

s Regular cleaning

If the surface of the cartridge becomes dusty or dirty, clean it with a dry cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

s Moisture condensation
In the following cases, condensation may form inside the unit. q Shortly after turning on a heater. q When the unit is placed in a room where there is excessive steam or moisture. q When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm place. When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly. q If this happens, remove the disc. The condensation should evaporate in approximately 1 hour. The unit will then function properly.
Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised KENWOOD dealer or service centre. PROBLEM CAUSE q Is the AC adaptor disconnected? q Is the battery exhausted? q Is the unit in the safety mode? q Has condensation formed inside the unit? q Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by static electricity? q Is the volume set too low? q Is the remote control unit or the headphones plugged in? q Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it instead of a MiniDisc containing music? q Is the unit in the safety mode? q Is the battery exhausted? q Is the remote control unit plug or the headphone plug inserted firmly? q Is the battery exhausted? q Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration? q Has the track number or character information been written on the disc yet? q Is the unit in the recording or editing mode? q Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure? q Is the unit connected properly to the other equipment? q Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure occur whilst recording or editing? q Is the unit in the safety mode?
The unit does not turn on.
No sound is heard from the headphones.

When the operation buttons are pressed, the unit does not respond. Some sounds are skipped. The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.
Recording and editing are impossible.

s If trouble occurs

When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction. If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC socket. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Leave the unit completely unpowered for approximately 30 seconds. 4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the AC socket and retry the operation. If strange sounds, smell or smoke come out of the unit or an object is dropped into the unit, remove the AC adaptor from the AC socket immediately and contact an authorised KENWOOD service centre.
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
MiniDiscs are recorded using a different system than is used for cassette tapes or DAT recordings. Therefore, the following conditions may be encountered, depending on how the disc has been recorded or edited. These are due to system limitations, and should be considered normal. Even if the maximum recording time of a MiniDisc has not been reached, DISC FULL or TOC FULL may be displayed. When the number of tracks used reaches the limit, regardless of the remaining recording time, further recording will be impossible. (Maximum number of tracks: 254) If a MiniDisc has been recorded or edited repeatedly or if a MiniDisc has scratches on it, it may not be possible to record the maximum number of tracks on it. If there are scratches on a disc, the unit will automatically avoid recording in those areas. The recording time will be reduced. When the remaining recording time of a disc is displayed, short tracks less than 8 seconds long may not be included in the total. For MiniDiscs on which repeated recording and editing operations were performed, the COMBINE function may not work. A cluster (about 2 seconds) is normally the minimum unit of recording. So, even if a track is less than 2 seconds long, it will use about 2 seconds of space on the disc. Therefore, the time actually available for recording may be less than the remaining time displayed. If there are scratches on discs, those sections will be automatically avoided (no recording will be placed in those sections). Therefore, the recording time will be reduced. For MiniDiscs on which repeated recording and editing were performed, some sounds may be skipped whilst cueing and reviewing. If there are scratches or dust on a MiniDisc, the track numbers following that track will be increased by one.
Even if the number of tracks and the recording time have not reached the limit, DISC FULL may be displayed. Even if several short tracks are erased, the remaining recording time may not show an increase. Two tracks may not be combined in editing.