D01082620B

MD-02 MD-02B

MiniDisc Deck

OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 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.
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records. Model number Serial number
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CE Marking Information

a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 5.5 A

For U.S.A.

TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
In North America use only on 120V supply.

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MD-02/MD-02B
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit. The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position. The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the dis c onne c t devic e s ha ll re m a in re adily operable. Products with Class I construction are equipped with a power supply cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug. The cord of such a product must be plugged into an AC outlet that has a protective grounding connection. If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat. CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Caution should be taken when using earphones or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss. If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has been repaired.

COMBINE, MOVE and TITLE in group playback mode OFF) mats and can record and play discs with multiple modes
Multiple tracks can be grouped and played back together Automatic track creation functions (LEVEL/TIME/ New tracks can be started during recording by pressing

the RECORD key

NOTE The batteries are not supplied for Taiwan.
Sync recording function allows recording to start in
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
response to input signals (-41 dB analog/-61 dB digital) disc
Input signals can be monitored without inserting an MD Digital volume control of inputs (-, -48 to +12 dB) Fade-in/fade-out recording function (110 seconds in 1 second steps) All track, program (32 tracks maximum) and random

playback modes

MiniDisc is abbreviated as MD. Keys, jacks and other parts on the main unit and external devices are indicated like this: KEY marks like this: Message
Messages on the units display are shown with quotation When the character display area shows information about
discs and tracks this is called the information display mode. notes and cautions.
Single track repeat, all track repeat, program repeat and random repeat playback modes Power on play function can automatically start playback

when power is turned ON

Additional information is provided as necessary as tips,
TIP These are tips about how to use the unit. NOTE These provide additional explanations and describe special cases. CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.
Switch between display of track elapsed time and track
remaining time during playback
Switch between display of track elapsed time and disc
remaining time during recording
RCA analog unbalanced input and output jacks XLR analog balanced input and output jacks (MD-02B
Coaxial and optical digital input and output jacks Built-in sampling rate converter converts 32 and 48 kHz

These output the selected input signal during recording, when in recording standby and when monitoring.
z DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) This optical digital output jack conforms to IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF).
This outputs the selected input signal during recording, when in recording standby and when monitoring. When a digital input is selected, that digital input is output unchanged.
k DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL) This coaxial digital input jack conforms to IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF).
Since this deck has a sampling rate converter, in addition to 44.1 KHz signals, 32 and 48 KHz digital signals can also be input.
x ANALOG INPUT (BALANCED) (MD-02B only) These analog input jacks (balanced XLR) have a nominal input level of +4 dBu.
(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
c ANALOG OUTPUT (BALANCED) (MD-02B only) These analog output jacks (balanced XLR) have a nominal output level of +4 dBu.
(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) These output the selected input signal during recording, when in recording standby and when monitoring.
l DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) This coaxial digital output jack conforms to IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF).
v ~ IN connector Connect the included power cord.
; DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) This optical digital input jack conforms to IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF). Since this deck has a sampling rate converter, in addition to 44.1 kHz signals, 32 and 48 kHz digital signals can also be input.

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Display
TOC 11 This appears when the most recent U-TOC information has not yet been recorded to the disc and blinks during U-TOC recording. Track number display area 22 The track number that is selected or being played is shown. MD 33 record mode indicators (LP2, LP4, MONO) These show the recording mode. No indicator appears when in stereo mode. During playback, the record mode used for the MD being played back is shown. Counter display area 44 The elapsed time or remaining time is shown. The REMAIN indicator appears when the remaining time is shown. The counter shows minutes (3 digits) and seconds (2 digits). Level meters 55 These show the playback level or record input level. A.TRACK 66 This indicator appears when the auto track function is ON.
w ANALOG This indicator appears when the input source is set to UNBALANCED (analog), and blinks when set to BALANCED (analog, MD-02B only) e SINGLE This indicator appears when in single repeat mode. r RANDOM This indicator appears when set to random playback mode. t This indicator appears during playback and when recording. y This indicator appears when in record or playback standby (paused). u DISC, GROUP, TRACK indicators The DISC indicator appears when a disc is loaded, but playback is stopped.

Cautions about the use of batteries
Misuse of a battery could cause it to leak, rupture or otherwise be damaged. Please read the precautions on the batteries and on page 4 of this manual.
Cautions about the use of the remote control
When using other equipment that can be controlled by
infrared signals, the remote control for this unit could operate them accidentally.
Use the remote control within the following range.
The MENU, , +, ENTER and ESC/CLR keys on the remote control always function. If you select Enable in step 4 of the above procedures, you will be able to operate the main unit by the remote control again.

4 Menu Operation

Various settings for this unit can be made by using menu items shown on the display. In this section, we explain the units menu structure and basic menu operations.

Menu structure

Menu item Function Options (The underlined value is the default setting) REC MODE? A_TRK? A_TRK TIME? Set record mode Set auto track mode Set auto track operation time Fade-in operation time Fade-out operation time ST/MONO/LP2/LP4 OFF/Level/Time 110 minutes in 1 minute units, 5 minutes , 48 to +12 dB, 0 dB 110 seconds in one second units, 3 seconds 110 seconds in one second units, 3 seconds Setting the recording mode 22 Creating new tracks (incrementing track 23 numbers) Creating new tracks (incrementing track 23 numbers) Adjusting the recording level Fade-in and fade-out recording Fade-in and fade-out recording Group playback Setting the keyboard type Setting remote control operation Restore settings to their defaults Checking service data Checking service data 32 Reference Page
REC VOLUME? Adjust the input level FADE IN? FADE OUT? GROUP? KEYBOARD? IR REMOTE? F_PRESET? PLAY_TIME? REC_TIME?
Turn group mode ON and ON/OFF OFF Set the connected keyboard type Set remote control operation Restore various settings to their default values Display cumulative playback time Display cumulative recording time JP/US Enable/Disable (Note 1) (Note 2)
(Note 1) MENU, +, , ENTER and ESC/CLR keys function even if set to Disable (Note 2) Excluding PLAY_TIME and REC_TIME settings

Menu operation basics

1. When in information display mode, press the MENU key on the main unit or on the remote control to enter menu mode. The main area of the display shows selectable menu items. The menu item that was last selected is shown again.

MENU key

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NOTE Press the MENU key when a selectable menu item is shown to return to the information display.
4. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the +/ keys on the remote control to set the value as desired. 5. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the ENTER key on the remote control to confirm the setting. The unit returns to information display mode.
2. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the +/ keys on the remote control to select the desired menu item.
Press the ESCAPE key on the main unit or the ESC/CLR key on the remote control when a menu item and its setting value are shown to return to the menu item selection screen.

MULTI JOG dial

Some menu items, such as the time display, do not have settings and are only for confirmation. After making settings with the menu, press the MULTI JOG dial or ENTER key to exit the menu after confirming the selection and return to the information display mode.

/+ key

To leave the menu without any changes, press the MENU key on the main unit or the remote control to exit menu mode. When "IR REMOTE?" is set to "Disable," the main unit does not respond to remote control operations, with the exception of some keys. When set to "Enable," the unit responds to all remote control keys.
3. Press the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the ENTER key on the remote control to confirm the selection. The menu item and its setting value are shown. Change the setting using the following procedures.

ENTER key

5 Playback

Playable MDs

This unit can play audio MDs that have been recorded in ST (stereo), LP2, LP4 or MONO mode.

Pausing playback

Press the READY key on the main unit or the remote control. lights on the display and the MD begins playback standby. Press the PLAY key on the main unit or the remote control to start playback again.

Playback modes

This unit has three playback modes. The currently selected playback mode is indicated on the display. Ordinary playback (Continue) mode: no indicator Program playback mode: PROGRAM indicator Random playback mode: RANDOM indicator Press the PLAY MODE key on the main unit or the P.MODE key on the remote control to cycle through the playback modes in the following order: Continue, Program and Random.

Continue Program Random

Ejecting an MD
Press the EJECT key on the main unit or the remote control.

3. Press the PLAY key on the main unit or the remote control.
lights and the first track starts to play. The track number of the currently playing track appears in the track number display area.
Selecting a track by number keys

Stopping playback

Press the STOP key on the main unit or the remote control.

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Examples: Track 9: Press 9 Track 12: Press 1 followed by 2 Track 103: Press 1 followed by 0 and then 3 After selecting a track by number keys, press the PLAY key on the remote control to start playing the selected track. You can also press the READY key on the remote control to start playback standby at the beginning of the selected track. 1. Connect the deck in advance so that it receives power from an external timers power output. 2. Insert an MD for playback. 3. Set the POWER ON PLAY switch on the main units front panel to ON. This causes the timer icon to light on the display.
NOTE If the POWER ON PLAY switch is set to PLAY but no MD is loaded, the icon on the display blinks.

Searching

During playback (or in playback standby), you can search in a track for a part that you want to hear.
4. Set the timer to the desired time. At the desired time this units power is turned ON and playback starts automatically.
NOTE Since the contents of the program are not retained when the power is turned OFF, if the playback mode was set to Program, the playback mode automatically changes to Continue when the power is turned ON again and playback starts.
Press and hold the search (/) keys on the main unit or the SEARCH / keys on the remote control.

Repeat playback

Press the REPEAT key on the main unit or the remote control to set the repeat mode. Repeat OFF: REPEAT not shown Repeat ALL: REPEAT appears Repeat 1: REPEAT appears and SINGLE appears Press the REPEAT key during playback or playback standby to cycle through the modes in this order: OFF, Repeat ALL and Repeat 1.

OFF Repeat ALL Repeat 1

Play selected tracks in desired order (program playback)
You can create and play a program of selected tracks in a desired order. Up to 32 tracks can be included in the program.
1. When stopped, press the PLAY MODE key on the main unit or the P.MODE (play mode) key on the remote control until Program appears on the display. The number of tracks in the program and the program total time appear in the character display area.

Press the REPEAT key when stopped to switch between OFF and Repeat ALL modes.

OFF Repeat ALL

By using this function at the same time as the program or random functions, program repeat and random repeat are also possible.
2. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the number keys on the remote control to select the track number that you want to add to the program, and then press the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the ENTER key on the remote control to add it to the program. 3. Repeat step 2 to program additional tracks. As tracks are added to the program, the number of tracks in the program and the program total time shown increase. 4. After finishing setting the program, press the PLAY key to start playing tracks in the program order.

Using power on play

By using a commercially available timer, for example, to turn this decks power on, it can be made to begin playback at desired times.

Program data retention

Program data is retained after program playback com Program playback mode stays active even when the
power is turned OFF, but program data is erased. or the remote control discards the program data. pletes and when the STOP key is used to stop playback.
If you press the STOP key before pressing the PLAY key, the program data is erased. If the total playback time of the programmed tracks exceeds 150 minutes 00 seconds, "---m--s" is shown.
Confirming the contents of the program
During playback or when playback is paused, turn the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or use the SKIP keys on the remote control.
When stopped, pressing the STOP key on the main unit When stopped, pressing the PLAY MODE key on the
main unit or the P.MODE key on the remote control exits program mode and discards the program data. discarded.
Erasing the entire program
When playback is stopped during program playback mode, press the STOP key to erase the entire contents of the program. In addition, pressing the PLAY MODE key on the main unit or the P.MODE key on the remote control to change the playback mode also completely erases the contents of the program.
If group mode is turned on or off, the program data is If a different group is selected when group mode is on,
the program data is discarded.
If an MD is ejected, the program data is discarded. (The
playback mode is not changed.).

Random playback

In this mode, the unit plays all the tracks on a disc in random order regardless of track number.
Removing a track from the program
When stopped, press the ESCAPE key on the main unit or the ESC/CLR on the remote control to remove the last track in the program.

1. When stopped, press the PLAY MODE key on the main unit or the P.MODE key on the remote control until RANDOM lights on the display. 2. Press the PLAY key on the main unit or the remote control to start random playback.
NOTE Random mode stays active even when the power is turned OFF.
Adding a track to the program
1. When stopped, use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the number keys on the remote control to show the track that you want to add in the track display area. 2. Press the ENTER key to add this track to the end of the program.
Changing the time and character information display
Changing the time display
During playback (or playback standby), press the TIME key on the main unit or the remote control to change the time display option. (The REMAIN indicator is lit when the second option is active.) During playback: track elapsed time, track remaining time (REMAIN lit)
During recording: record elapsed time, disc remaining time (REMAIN lit)

Program restrictions

When group mode is ON, you cannot create a program
with tracks from more than one group.
You can repeat the same track in a program. The maximum number of tracks in a program is 32. If
you try to add more tracks, PGM Full! appears and they will not be added to the program. is no program data, PGM Empty! appears and the deck does not operate.
In program mode, if you press the PLAY key when there
The track remaining time display during playback is the amount of time needed to play until the track end. Note that this differs from the remaining time display during recording. The total playback time is always shown when playback is stopped.

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For time display when recording and when in recording standby, see Checking the MDs remaining time on page 25. The time display setting is retained even when the power is turned OFF.
Changing the character display
Press the DISPLAY key on the main unit or the remote control when stopped to show the current disc title on the display. Press during playback or in playback standby to show the current track title. If there is a title, it scrolls across the display and then the first 12 characters are shown. If there is no title, No Title is shown.

Group playback

This unit can divide tracks into groups. Turn group mode ON to play only the tracks in the selected group. Program, repeat end other playback modes are conducted entirely inside a group.
Setting group playback Use the editing menu to create and erase groups. See
Creating groups on page 29 and Deleting groups on page 30 for details. Adding group titles on page 27 for details.
Use the editing menu to give names to groups. See
1. Press the GROUP key on the remote control to turn group playback mode ON. Group ON is shown on the display. If Group OFF is shown, press the GROUP key on the remote control again. Alternatively, press the MENU key on the main unit, and use the MULTI JOG dial to select GROUP? Press the MULTI JOG dial then use the MULTI JOG dial to select GROUP > ON and press the MULTI JOG dial again.

Tracks and points to be edited
The DIVIDE and COMBINE editing menu items require that the tracks and points to be edited already be in a playback or playback standby state. Otherwise these items cannot be selected (Can't Edit! displayed).
Cancelling editing operations
To cancel an editing operation when already on a settings display or confirmation display (Sure?), press the STOP key on the main unit or the remote control.

Title input method

When title editing mode is active, the cursor blinks in the character display area.
NOTE Inputting titles is even easier if you connect a keyboard (see Using a keyboard to input titles on page 31).

Adding disc titles

1. With playback is stopped, press the EDIT key on the main unit or the remote control. 2. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the +/ keys on the remote control to select TITLE INPUT? 3. Press the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the ENTER key on the remote control. Title> Disc appears on the display.
TIP Instead of steps 1 and 2 in the above procedures, you can press the TITLE key on the remote control. "Title> Disc" appears on the display in the same way.
Follow these guidelines to input titles on the title input display.
Selecting the type of character to input
Press the DISPLAY key on the main unit or the remote control to cycle through the following three character types. Lower case letters/symbols (no indicator on the display)
Upper case letters/symbols (CAPS indicator on the display) Katakana (katakana indicator on the display)

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4. Press the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the ENTER key on the remote control. The current disc title is shown in the character display area, and title editing mode is activated (the cursor blinks).
NOTE If there is no title, nothing is shown (except for the blinking cursor).
6. Enter a title following the guidelines in the Title input method section above, and press the MENU key on the main unit or the remote control to confirm. 7. Eject the MD.
CAUTION After setting a title, if you turn the power OFF with the MD still loaded ("TOC" lit), the UTOC will not be recorded and the title will be lost. Ejecting the MD disc causes the unit to write data to the UTOC, so always eject the disc once after adding titles.

Moving tracks (MOVE)

Tracks can be moved, changing their order.
Track No. 1 Song A 4 Song D
If the track has a title, the same title is given to both parts of the divided track. The following tracks are renumbered with values increased by one. This function cannot be applied to the beginning of any track.

Song B Song C

Move Song D Move to the 2nd track Song order is changed Track No. Song A Song B Song C Song D
Combining tracks (COMBINE)
Two continuous tracks can be combined into one track.
Track No. 1 Song A Combine 2 Song B Combine Songs B and C 2 Song B Song C 3 Song C 4 Song D Number of tracks decreases 3 Song D
1. Play the track to be moved or put it in playback standby.
NOTE If the above step is not performed, the last track on the disc is automatically selected for moving when the following step is conducted while the unit is in a stopped state. However, you can still change the selected track number after starting the procedure.

Track No. 1 Song A

NOTE Tracks that have been recorded using different modes cannot be combined together.

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2. Press the EDIT key on the main unit or the remote control. 3. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the +/ keys on the remote control to select MOVE? 4. Press the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the ENTER key on the remote control. Move xxx > ### is shown on the display. (The track number to be moved is xxx and the destination track number is ###.) 5. If necessary, use the / keys on the main unit or the SEARCH (/) keys on the remote control to change the number of the track to be moved if necessary. 6. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or +/ keys on the remote control to select the destination track number. 7. Press the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the ENTER key on the remote control. Sure? appears. 8. Press the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the ENTER key on the remote control to move the track. Complete appears on the display when moving is finished.
NOTE After moving a track other track numbers are adjusted accordingly.
Select the end track (last track in the group) when this is shown.

Connect an IBM PC-compatible PS/2 interface keyboard to the front panel to allow keyboard control of the deck and more efficient input of titles. Press the Insert key at the desired position.
Place the cursor on a character and type a new character to overwrite it.
Setting the keyboard type
Set the keyboard type when you connect a keyboard.
1. Press the MENU key on the main unit or the remote control. 2. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the +/ keys on the remote control to select KEYBOARD? 3. Press the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the ENTER key on the remote control. 4. Use the MULTI JOG dial on the main unit or the +/ keys on the remote control to set the type of the connected keyboard. Set to JP for Japanese-language keyboards. Set to US for English-language keyboards.
List of keyboard functions
In addition to inputting titles, the keyboard can be used for a variety of operations, including transport control and editing.

Keyboard key Function

F1 key F2 key F3 key F4 key F5 key F6 key F7 key F8 key F9 key F10 key F11 key F12 key SHIFT + F1 key SHIFT + F2 key SHIFT + F3 key SHIFT + F4 key SHIFT + F5 key SHIFT + F6 key SHIFT + F7 key SHIFT + F8 key SHIFT + F9 key

key equivalent

key equivalent (No assignment)
STOP key equivalent PLAY key equivalent READY key equivalent

(No assignment)

RECORD key equivalent
Using a keyboard to input titles
Disc, track and group titles can be input in the same manner that characters are input with a computer.
REPEAT key equivalent PLAY MODE key equivalent
(No assignment) Opens "ERASE TRK" Opens "ERASE DISC" (No assignment) Opens "MOVE" Opens "DIVIDE" Opens "COMBINE" Opens "TITLE GRP" Opens "TITLE INPUT" (No assignment)
Opening the title editing menu
Press SHIFT + F7 to open the group title editing menu (Title Grp>## is shown on the display). Press SHIFT + F8 to open the disc/track title editing menu (Title> ## is shown on the display).
The CAPS key enables and disables upper case letters. The katakana key (on a Japanese-language keyboard) enables and disables katakana. If neither of the above are engaged, lower case letters are input.

11 Messages & Troubleshooting

Operation messages

Depending on the operation of the unit, the following messages might be shown in the main display area.
Messages Blank Disc UnknownDisc! Complete TOC Reading UTOC Writing Now Editing Meaning/response A recordable MD that has nothing recorded is loaded. There is a problem with the disc. Try a different disc. Editing has been finished correctly. TOC information is being read. TOC information is being written. Editing is being executed.

Warning messages

The following types of messages might appear in the main display area when an operation cannot be completed.
Error messages Disc Error! Disc Full! Title Full! DIN UNLOCK! Not Execute! Not Audio! PGM Empty! PGM Full! W_Protected! Pre Master! Can't Edit! Group Mode! NotContinue! Not Stopped! Sync Rec ON! Rec Execute! Can't Sel! Mecha Error! No Group! Entry Track! Random Mode! 1st Track! IR Disable! Meaning/response There is a problem with the disc. Replace it. The MD has no more remaining time, so recording is not possible. The title is at the maximum length. There is nothing connected to a DIGITAL IN input or the device connected has not been turned on. Due to MD system limitations, editing could not be completed. The signal input through the DIGITAL IN is not an audio signal. No tracks have been added to the program. No more tracks can be added to the program. The MD is write-protected. An MD that can only be played is loaded. Due to MD system limitations and editing conditions, editing could not be completed. Since group mode is ON, editing is not possible. Since playback mode is not Continue, editing is not possible. Since the unit is not stopped, editing is not possible. You cannot start recording manually because the unit is in sync recording standby. Since the unit is recording, recording mode cannot be changed. Since selection is currently prohibited, a menu item cannot be selected. An error occurred in disc reading, recording or playback. Try again. No group has been created. The track you are trying to add has already been added to a group. Since the playback is set to random mode, group mode cannot be turned ON. When the first track is selected, combine cannot be performed. Select the second or later track. Remote control operation has been disabled.

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Troubleshooting
The power does not come on.
Is the power plug completely connected?
Disc Error! or Mecha Error! appears on the display.
The disc might be dirty. Change the disc.
"System Err!" appears on the screen.
The MD deck could be malfunctioning. Please contact a TEAC service center.

The unit cannot play a disc.
Is there condensation? If there is condensation, eject the disc, turn the power OFF and wait several hours.
There is no sound. Confirm the connections with the audio system.
Check the volume and the amplifier settings.
Cannot record to a disc. If the MD is write-protected, slide the write-protection
Confirm connections with connected equipment again. Adjust the recording level. MDs that are only for playback cannot be recorded.

Load a recordable MD.

If the MD remaining time is insufficient, erase unnecessary tracks or change the MD.
Confirm the audio system settings.
Even though I changed a setting, it has not been saved.
This unit backs up mode settings every time they are changed. If the power is turned OFF too quickly after a setting is made, the setting might not be saved.

I hear noise.

Locate the unit far from televisions and other devices with strong magnets.

12 Specifications

MD deck
Model Type of disc Recording modes Recording format overwrite Recording time MiniDisc deck MiniDisc STEREO, MONO, LP2, LP4 Magnetic field modulation 74 minutes (STEREO), 148 minutes (MONO), 148 minutes (LP2), 296 minutes (LP4) (using a 74-minute disc) 44.1 kHz ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) Digital input (OPTICAL) Connector Digital optical, rectangular (JEITA RC-5720C) Format IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Digital output (COAXIAL) Connector RCA Format IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF)
Digital output (OPTICAL) Connector Digital optical, rectangular (JEITA RC-5720C) Format KEYBOARD Connector IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) Mini DIN 6P
Sampling frequency Compression format
Analog inputs (BALANCED, MD-02B only) Connectors XLR Nominal input level Maximum input level Minimum input level Input impedance +4 dBu +20 dBu 8 dBu 14 k

Performance

Frequency response S/N ratio 20 Hz20 kHz, 0.5 dB 94 dB or more (during playback, 20 kHz LPF +A WTD) 92 dB or more (during recording, 20 kHz LPF +A WTD) Dynamic range 94 dB or more (during playback, 20 kHz LPF +A WTD) 92 dB or more (during recording, 20kHz LPF +A WTD) Total harmonic distortion 0.006% or less (during playback, 1 kHz) 0.008% or less (during recording, 1 kHz) Channel separation 80 dB or more (during playback, 1 kHz) 80 dB or more (during recording, 1 kHz)
Analog inputs (UNBALANCED) Connectors RCA Nominal input level 10 dBV Maximum input level +6 dBu Minimum input level 22 dBV Input impedance 22 k
Analog line outputs (BALANCED, MD-02B only) Connectors XLR Nominal output level Output impedance +4 dBu 200 Maximum output level +20 dBu
Analog line outputs (UNBALANCED) Connectors RCA Nominal output level Output impedance PHONES Connector Load impedance 10 dBV 200 Stereo phone jack 32 Maximum output level +6 dBV