Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage. We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.

Accessories

Check that the following accessories are present.
Audio cord (2) System control cord (1) Optical fiber cable (1)
Remote control unit (1) RC-M0705 (For DMF-5020)
Remote control unit (1) RC-M0302 (For DMF-3020/MD-203)
Batteries (2) R03 ("AAA"-size) batteries (For RC-M0705) R6 ("AA"-size) batteries (For RC-M0302)

Special feature

This unit is audio equipment based on the Mini Disc format. The Mini Disc (MD) is an application of the optical and magneto-optical technology and has the capability to record signals on discs.The operability of the MD is equivalent to the Compact Disc (CD). The MD uses optional non-contact system so the recordings are not degraded by eternal factors and the discs are never scratched or damaged in playback.
D.R.I.V.E. for high-quality playback (For DMF-5020 only)
The DMF-5020 is equipped with KENWOOD-original 24-bit D/A D.R.I.V.E.II, providing high quality playback. (D.R.I.V.E.:Dynamic Resolution Intensive Vector Enhancement) The sampling rate converter incorporated in this unit is compatible with all digital sources (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).
48 kHz : Standard mode of DAT. For recording of B mode broadcasting of BS tuner, etc. 44.1 kHz: Standard mode of DAT. For recording of CD, MD, etc. 32 kHz : Standard mode and long-hour mode of DAT. For recording of A mode broadcasting of BS tuner.

Sampling rate converter

Versatile editing functions
In addition to the conventional editing functions (MOVE, DIVIDE, COMBINE and ERASE), this unit provides more versatile editing functions such as the QUICK MOVE function for moving desired tracks at once or the QUICK ERASE function for erasing desired tracks at once. This unit is equipped with the SOUND SYNCHRO REC and AUTO CUT functions for automatically starting and pausing recording simultaneously with the sound input, the REC AUTO PAUSE function for automatically stopping recording when the end of one track on the CD is reached, and the MEMORY REC function for starting recording from approximately 6 seconds before the current sound. In addition to the Title input function which allows to assign disc and track titles simply using the multi-jog dial and the Title search function which allows to find the desired track title, the Preset title function provides a selection of frequently used titles.

10.Magnetic fields Keep the appliance away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects. 11.Cleaning Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth. 12.Accessories Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 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.
5. Water and moisture The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
13.Lightning For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges. 14.Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug the appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or nearest service center.
18.Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 19.AC outlets Do not connect other audio equipment with a power consumption larger than that specified to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never connect other electrical appliances, such as an iron or toaster, to it to prevent fire or electric shock.

POWER OFF!

15.Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance. C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water. D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally by following the instruction manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation. E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. F. The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance. 16.Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the instruction manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 17.Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure.
20. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 21. Attachment Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 22. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23. Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operating condition.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMPS ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMP POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

Unplug power cord

Reference notes Caution on condensation
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great difference in temperature between this unit and the outside. This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with the power left ON, and restart the operation after the condensation has dried up.

Memory backup

The typical period for which the memory can be backed up while the power cord is unplugged or the POWER key is set to the OFF position is about 3 weeks, though this may be variable depending on the surrounding environment. In case of long hours of power failure or slipping out of the power cord, the data related to recording and editing (that is usually recorded at the moment the Mini Disc is ejected) may be cleared or destroyed before it is written in the Mini Disc. Remember that the data lost cannot be recovered. After recording or editing, be sure to eject the Mini Disc so that the recording or editing data can be written in the disc.
Be specially cautious against condensation in a following circumstance:
When this unit is carried from a place to another across a large difference in temperature, when the humidity in the room where this unit is installed increases, etc.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

System connections

Make connection as shown below. When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components. Caution: Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed.
Malfunction of microprocessor If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microprocessor referring to In Q case of difficulty.

MD REC PLAY

Integrated amplifier

SYSTEM CONTROL

SL 16 XS-8
System control cord (CD player optional)

DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL

CD player
Audio cords 2 (accessories)

MD recorder

1 OPT.

REC IN

DIGITAL

2 COAX.

System control cord 1 (accessories)
Optical fiber cable 1 (accessories)
Optical fiber cable (optional)
LINE IN PLAY OUT (VARIABLE)

DIGITAL REC IN

1 OPT. 2 COAX.

PLAY OUT

COAX. OPT.

TO WALL AC OUTLET

DIGITAL input / output jacks (OPTICAL)
Remove protective caps from digital input/output jacks before use.

Remove cap.

When connecting the audio cords (cords with pin plugs on each end), insert the white plugs into the L (Left) jacks and red plugs into the R (Right) jacks. If the system components are equipped with more than one system control cord connectors, any one of the connectors can be used.

D.R.I.V.E.II (Dynamic Resolution Intensive Vector Enhancement) system (For DMF-5020 only)
This unit incorporates the KENWOOD-original D.R.I.V.E.II circuit which makes high quality sound reproduction possible. 1 The reproducibility of small signals is improved drastically for an excellent reproduction of fine reverberations of music. The excellence is also remarkable in the feeling of stability, presence, attack sound and bass reproduction. 2 The D.R.I.V.E.II system maintains the correlation between the musical components of the input and output signals and does not cause any sound degradation from the principle.
Names and functions of parts

Display / Main unit

REPEAT indicator PGM (Program) indicator Peak level indicators TITLE and SEARCH indicators
REPEAT TITLE PGM COPY FADE IN SEARCH SINGLE TOTAL REMAIN R L

ANALOG input indicator

MONO indicator
DIGITAL input 1/2 indicators

OVER (dB) OUT OVER (dB)

ANALOG 1 MONO MONITOR MANUAL A. PAUSE

32kHz 44.1kHz 48kHz

Operation indicators REC indicator 8 Pause indicator 3 Play indicator
Character information display
Sumpling frequency indicators
SINGLE, TOTAL and REMAIN indicators
A. PAUSE indicator MANUAL indicator

Display

MONITOR indicator

REC LEVEL MIN MAX

DISC LOADING MECHANISM
REC MODE/CHARAC. JOG DIAL

EDIT/SPACE

DMF-5020 only

PHONES

POWER STANDBY TIMER TITLE INPUT REC INPUT MONITOR /DELETE SET REC OFF PLAY - ON OFF ENTER /TIME DISPLAY OUTPUT LEVEL

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Listening through headphones
Plug the stereo headphones (with standard-plug) available in audio stores into the PHONES jack and adjust the listening volume with the OUTPUT LEVEL control on the front panel. The default value is 0 dB (maximum volume).

OUTPUT LEVEL

Standby mode
While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the unit's internal circuitry to back up the memory. This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be turned ON from the remote control unit.
Description of main unit keys

1 POWER key

: Press to turn the unit ON and OFF. : The unit may enter the standby mode when the POWER key is pressed to turn it ON. This is because the unit holds the memory that it has been put to the standby mode by the remote control unit in the last operation.

^ SET key

: For use in setting the editing result and input title in memory. : When pressed in the recording pause mode, the MEMORY REC function is set and recording starts from the sound approximately 6 seconds before the current sound.

2 Remote control sensor 3 Mini Disc insertion slot
: When a Mini Disc is inserted while the unit is in the standby mode, it is turned ON automatically.

& JOG DIAL

4 Eject (0) key
: Press to eject the Mini Disc.
Skip down (4)/ Skip up() knob : During playback, rotate to skip tracks. : Before starting recording in record mode, rotate to select the recording setting adjustment mode. : During title search, rotate to select a track number. : During title input, rotate to select a track number or a character. : During editing, rotate to select the editing mode or a track number.

5 Stop (7) key

: Press to stop playback or recording.

* ENTER/TIME DISPLAY key

6 Play (3) key
: Press to start playback.
ENTER : For use in executing the editing and title input operations. TIME DISPLAY : Press to switch the time and title display modes.
7 Manual search down (1) key
: This key functions as the fast reverse key during playback. : During an editing mode, press to move the title input cursor or to scroll the track title display to the left.

( EDIT/SPACE key

8 Manual search up () key
: This key functions as the fast forward key during playback. : During an editing mode, press to move the title input cursor or to scroll the track title display to the right.
EDIT : Press to switch the editing mode ON/OFF. SPACE : Press to insert a blank space character during the title input operation.
) OUTPUT LEVEL DOWN () key

9 Pause (8) key

: Press to let playback or recording pause temporarily.
: Use this to decrease the volume of the headphones and the output level.

OUTPUT LEVEL UP (%) key

0 REC LEVEL knob
: Rotate to adjust the analog recording level.
: Use this to increase the volume of the headphones and the output level.

! TIMER switch

: This switch is used in timer playback and timer recording.

Record () key

@ TITLE INPUT key

ENTER ABC

EDIT DEF 3 MNO 6 WXY 9

TIME DISPLAY

8 EJECT (0) key

2 JKL 5 TUV 8

CHARA. P.MODE DELETE CLEAR SPACE CHECK REPEAT

4 PRS 7

9 Editing mode keys
EDIT CANCEL key : Press to cancel the editing operation. TITLE INPUT key : Press to switch the title input mode ON/ OFF. TITLE SEARCH key : Press to switch the title search mode ON/OFF. : During title editing, press to switch the title change input mode between the overwrite mode and insert mode. SET key : This key is used in the title assignment or editing operations. : When pressed in the recording pause mode, the MEMORY REC function is set and recording starts from the sound approximately 6 seconds before the current sound. ENTER key : Press to execute editing or enter the input title in memory. EDIT key : Press to switch the editing mode ON/ OFF.

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+100 MONITOR

0 METER

+10 RANDOM

REC INPUT

REC MODE AUTO/MANU. AUTO PAUSE

/CUR.L

CUR.R/
Model: RC-M0705 Infrared ray system 6 Recording-related keys
REC MODE key : Press to switch the recording setting adjustment modes ON/OFF. AUTO/MANU. key : Selects whether the track numbers are to be marked automatically during recording (AUTO) or to be marked manually after it (MANUAL). AUTO PAUSE key : When this key is pressed, the pause mode is initiated automatically at the point where the track number changes during playback. : When pressed in the recording or recording standby mode, the AUTO REC PAUSE mode is turned on. REC INPUT key : Press to switch the recording input line between digital (optical/coaxial), analog and monaural.

4 MONITOR key

: Press to monitor the sound being input from the source while the unit is in stop mode. METER key : Press to switch the level meter display contents. RANDOM key : Press to initiate the random play mode. REPEAT key : Press to switch the repeat modes for repeat playback.

0 Numeric keys

0-9 : Press when selecting a track number directly. +10 : Press when selecting a track number 10 or more. +100 : Press when selecting a track number 100 or more. : These keys are also used to select a character or symbol during title editing.

5 Basic operation keys

3 : Play key 4 , : Skip down/up keys : Record key 7 : Stop key 8 : Pause key
The figure of the remote control keys used this manual is for the DMF-5020.
Remote control unit (DMF-3020/MD-203)
1 Numeric keys / Character editing keys
Numeric keys 0-9 : Press when selecting a track number directly. +10 : Press when selecting a track number 10 or more. +100 : Press when selecting a track number 100 or more. : These keys are also used to select a character or symbol during title editing. CHARACTER DELETE / CLEAR key CHARACTER DELETE : During title input, press to delete a character. CLEAR : During editing, press to clear a selected track number. : In program mode, press to clear the program. CHARACTER SPACE / CHECK key CHARACTER SPACE : During title input, press to insert a blank space character. CHECK : In program mode, press to check the program contents. CHARA. (Character)/ P.MODE (Play Mode) key CHARA. : Press to select a character group during the title input operation. P.MODE : Press to initiate the program mode.

6 Basic operation keys

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-M0302
ABC 1 GHI 4 PRS JKL 5 TUV 8 DEF 3 POWER MNO 6 WXY 9 RANDOM REPEAT

+10 CHARA. P.MODE SET

CHARACTER DELETE SPACE CLEAR REC INPUT CHECK EDIT

CURSOR

TITLE INPUT

CHARACTER /SEARCH

EDIT CANCEL
: Record key 8 : Pause key 7 : Stop key 3 : Play key CURSOR / 1 , keys 1, : During playback, press to fast forward or fast reverse the play. CURSOR : During title input, press to move the cursor. CHARACTER/SEARCH/4 , keys CHARACTER : Press to select a character group during the title input operation. SEARCH : During title search, rotate to select a track number. 4 , : During playback, press to skip tracks in the forward or reverse direction.
SEARCH MONITOR METER MODE

AUTO PAUSE

AUTO /MANU.

7 Applied operation keys

EDIT CANCEL key : Press to cancel the editing operation. TITLE INPUT key : Press to switch the title input mode ON/ OFF. TITLE SEARCH key : Press to switch the title search mode ON/OFF. : During title editing, press to switch the title change input mode between the overwrite mode and insert mode. TIME DISPLAY key : Press to switch the time and title display. AUTO PAUSE key : When this key is pressed, the pause mode is initiated automatically at the point where the track number changes during playback. : When pressed in the recording or recording standby mode, the AUTO REC PAUSE mode is turned on. AUTO/MANU. key : Selects whether the track numbers are to be marked automatically during recording (AUTO) or to be marked manually after it (MANUAL). MONITOR key : Press to monitor the sound being input from the source while the unit is in stop mode. METER MODE key : Press to switch the level meter display contents.
Model: RC-M0302 Infrared ray system

2 ON/STANDBY key

5 Editing mode keys
REC INPUT key : Press to switch the recording input line between digital (optical/coaxial), analog and monaural. EDIT key : Press to switch the editing mode ON/ OFF. SET key : This key is used in the title assignment or editing operations. : When pressed in the recording pause mode, the MEMORY REC function is set and recording starts from the sound approximately 6 seconds before the current sound. ENTER key : Press to execute editing or enter the input title in memory.

Automatically pausing recording when the track ends (REC AUTO PAUSE)
Recording is automatically paused when the sound input is below a certain level for over 3 seconds or when the track number changes during digital recording of a CD. This function comes in handy when you only want to record one track from the CD. Press while in the recording or recording pause mode.

PGM SEARCH

ANALOG 1 MONITOR A. PAUSE
The sound detection level can be adjusted with the REC MODE AUTO LEVEL setting. Press the 7 key or the AUTO PAUSE key again to cancel the REC AUTO PAUSE mode.
Starting recording from the sound before the current sound (MEMORY REC)
Recording starts from the sound 6 seconds before the point at which the key is pressed. Use this for example when recording radio programs. Press while in the recording pause mode.
It is not possible to start recording from the sound 6 seconds before the current sound if less than 6 seconds have passed in the recording pause mode.
Recording starts from the sound 6 seconds before the current sound.

Recording (ANALOG input)

The input jacks connected with audio cords accept analog signals. This unit records the analog signal from the REC IN jacks by converting it into digital signal. (This recording is simply referred to as analog recording.)
1 Open the write protect tab of the Mini Disc to make it recordable. 2 Load the Mini Disc. 3 Check the remaining recording time. 4 Set the amplifiers input selector to the source to be recorded.

ANALOG recording

1 Adjust the settings if required.
The modes are switched by rotating the JOG DIAL. AUTO CUT? : AUTO CUT on/off selection. AUTO TIME? : Setting of the time for detecting a no-sound blank section during automatic track number marking. AUTO LEVEL? : Automatic track number marking no-sound blank detection level and SOUND SYNCHRO REC, AUTO CUT and REC AUTO PAUSE sound detection level setting. REC= WRITING? : Setting of the UTOC writing after recording. For details on the setting adjustment modes, see REC MODE key.

2 Set the selection.

Track being played
2 Select the move destination.
1 Select the move destination (the new track number to be assigned to the track being played).
Example of MOVE: To move track No. 1 to track No. 7

Destination track No.

To decrease 4 track No.

To increase track No.

Track to be moved
3 Execute the track reordering operation.

ENTER /TIME DISPLAY

Display after execution EDIT NOW! : When editing is in progress COMPLETE! : When editing is completed successfully CANT EDIT : When editing is incomplete It takes a while until the execution completes. If you execute an editing operation by mistake, the condition before editing can be recovered by performing the EDIT CANCEL opera tion.

4 Eject the Mini Disc.

While WRITING is displayed, do not apply shock or vibration to the unit because information is being written on the Mini Disc.

Image of track moving

Track to be moved Selected destination A B C D E F G When moved to a position after current position Selected destination
When moved to a position before current position
D Inserted immediately after destination track
Inserted immediately before destination track
To cancel the editing results (EDIT CANCEL)
To return the Mini Disc to the condition before it was loaded in the unit, perform the following key operations before ejecting the disc. After canceling, the editing operation can be restarted from the beginning.
Note that editing cannot be canceled once the recording operation has been performed after DISC ERROR has been displayed.
Use the following procedure to change the current order of tracks by selecting a desired order and moving the tracks together.
1 Put the MD recorder in stop mode. 2 Press the EDIT/SPACE key to switch
Moving several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE)

1 Select Q.MOVE.

The modes are switched by rotating the JOG DIAL. 1 Q. MOVE? : Moving (reordering) tracks 2 Q.ERASE? : Erasing track(s) Editing is aborted if no operation has been performed for 8 seconds.

Q.MOVE

Title scrolling
Press the EDIT/SPACE key again to abort the editing operation.

To return a changed preset title to the initial setting, please refer to Q Operation to reset.
1 Put the MD recorder to stop, play or

record mode.

2 Press the TITLE INPUT key to switch

the title input mode on.

1 Select the item to be edited.
1 Select whether the disc title or track title is

input.

The modes are switched by rotating the JOG DIAL. 1 DISC : Disc title : Track title 3 PRE 1-PRE 9 : Preset title 4 ALL ERASE? : Erasing both disc and track titles Editing is aborted if no operation has been performed for 8 seconds.

To return

To advance
To edit a disc title: Select DISC.

L TITLE PGM SEARCH R

To edit a track title: Select the desired track number.
To edit the preset titles: Select the desired preset number.
To erase both disc and track titles.

ERASE?

To abort operation, press the TITLE INPUT key again.
To input a title, go to step 2. To change or delete a title, go to step 3.
Total number of title characters
Up to 1792 characters can be input per disc and up to 80 characters can be input per track. (In case of alphanumeric and symbol characters) A space (blank character) also required the same amount of data as alphanumeric characters. When deleting a title, it is not recommended to overwrite spaces on previous characters but use the DELETE function.
Characters usable in title editing
The following alphabets and symbols (ASCII codes) can be selected for use in title editing. Uppercase alphabets x 26 : ABCD.WXYZ Lowercase alphabets x 26 : abcd.wxyz Numerals x 10 : 0123456789 Space & symbols x 26 : !"#$%&'()D+,-./:;<=>`?@^_

2 Input the title.

1 Select a character group.
One of the following character groups can be selected. A to Z and space (a blank character): a to z and space: 0 to 9, symbols, preset titles (x 9):

2 Select a character.

ABC 1 GHI 4

DEF 3 MNO 6 WXY 9

The characters can be switched by rotating the JOG DIAL. A to Z and space (a blank character):

E E E E E

a to z and space:
0 to 9, symbols, preset titles (x 9):

0 PRE9

1 E E E 9 ' E E E ' PRE1 ' _

! h E E E ' ^ ' @ ' ?

Example of new title input:

|J K L M

Selected character
The display can be scrolled so that any character (in a single group) can be selected. Characters can also be selected directly from the remote control unit by using the numeric keys. (Example: Each press of the 2 key switches characters in order of A = B = C.) The cursor can be moved to the left and right with the 1 and keys. Pressing the TITLE SEARCH key during title input switches the input mode between the overwrite mode and insert mode.

With the POWER key left to ON, unplug the power cord from the power outlet then, while holding the eject (0) key depressed, plug the power cord again.
Please note that resetting the microprocessor clears the contents stored in, it returns the microprocessor to the condition when it left the factory.
Symptoms related to MD standard

Symptom

DISC FULL is displayed while the disc still has a remaining recordable time.
More than 255 tracks (track No. 256 or more) cannot be recorded. (There may be also cases in which recording is impossible while the track number is less than 256.) In such a case, the REMAIN time display shows 0:00. The remaining time display becomes 0:00 when the actual total remaining time of the Mini Disc is less than 12 seconds. The recordable time display changes when the total time of the erased track exceeds 12 seconds. When a Mini Disc has been subjected to repeated editing, the remaining time may not increase even after a short track has been erased. A track created as a result of an editing operation may sometimes be impossible to be combined with another track. As recording is performed on a minimum recording basis of 2 seconds, the displayed time may not coincide with the consumed disc capacity. Sound interruption may occur due to a combination of various factors, and it is not a malfunction. A short track may be created depending on the contents of the recorded source (CD, for example). READING is displayed for a longer period than usual when a brandnew recordable Mini Disc (a virgin disc) is loaded. The Mini Disc in use has been processed with repeated editing or contains a large number of tracks. As the title recording areas are used on a per-7-character basis, the total number of input characters may be less than 1792.
The recordable time does not increase after a short track has been erased.
Tracks cannot be combined.
The total of the recorded time and recordable time does not coincide with the total recording time of the MD (60 or 74 min.). Sound is interrupted when a track created by editing is subjected to fast forward or fast backward operation. Tracks are not numbered correctly.
The period in which READING is displayed is abnormally long.
The total number of characters used in the titles is less than 1792 characters.
Displayed messages and actions to be taken against them

NO DISC UNLOCK

Displayed Message

Meaning

This unit is not loaded with disc. The digital cord or optical fiber cable is not locked in position or connected incompletely (or not connected). An attempt is made to record digital signal from a source while its digital copy has been prohibited by SCMS. The digital signal being input is not an audio signal. There is no recordable area on the disc. An attempt is made to record a 256th track. An attempt is made to assign a title with more characters than usable. The disc does not contain any recordings. The disc does not contain any tracks but has a disc title. The TOC*1 data of the disc is being read. The data related to editing or recording is being written in the disc. The contents of UTOC*2 are abnormal. The editing operation is in progress. An attempt is made to perform editing beyond the restrictions, for example to erase a track which is too short. This is a message for confirming if editing can really be executed. The Mini Disc is in the WRITE PROTECT condition. A playback-only Mini Disc is loaded. Load a disc.

Action

The digital cord or optical fiber cable is not locked in position or connected incompletely (or not connected). 0 Use analog recording.

SCMS ON

NotAudio

Use analog recording.

DISC FULL
Use another recordable disc. More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded per disc. Refer to Total number of title characters.

TITLE FULL

BLANK DISC
When playback is required, use a recorded disc. The disc can be used for recording without any problem. This is a normal operation. This is a normal operation. Erase all tracks by executing _+ALL. If this is not possible, use another Mini Disc. e This is a normal operation. Perform editing following the restrictions.

NO TRACKS

READING WRITING

DISC ERROR

EDIT NOW! CANT EDIT

ok? (blinking)

Press the ENTER key to execute editing. Release the WRITE PROTECT condition. Load a recordable Mini Disc.

PROTECTED

PLAY ONLY

Other symptoms

Sound is not output even when the play key is pressed.
The cords are connected erroneously. No disc has been loaded. A non-recorded disc has been loaded. Output level is low.

Remedy

Connect the cords in accordance with System connections. 0 Load a disc. Load a prerecorded disc or playback-only disc. Adjust with the OUTPUT LEVEL keys. @ Change the position of the write protect tab to the write position or use a recordable disc. Use analog recording. Adjust the recording level again.
Recording is not possible
The disc is write-protected. An attempt is made to record digital signal from a source while its digital copy has been prohibited by SCMS. The recording level is too low (in case of analog recording). A playback-only disc has been loaded. The disc does not have a recordable area. The REC INPUT key is not set to the actual input source. If the amplifier is connected to this unit through a system control cord, the amplifiers input selector is set to the MD input.
Use a recordable disc. Use another disc. Set it according to the actual input source.
Set the amplifiers input selector to other position than MD.

Sound is distorted.

The recording level has not been adjusted. A disc in which distorted sound has been recorded is played. An external noise is induced. The POWER key is set to OFF.