MINIDISC RECORDER DN - M991R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION BRUKSANVISNING FOR ENGLISH READERS FÜR DEUTSCHE LESER POUR LES LECTEURS FRANCAIS PARA LECTORES DE ESPAÑOL FÖR SVENSKA LÄSARE PAGE SEITE PAGE PAGINA SIDA 006 ~ PAGE 042 ~ SEITE 077 ~ PAGE 115 ~ PAGINA 151 ~ SIDA 041 078 114 150 186 1
IMPORTANT TO SAFETY LABELS (for U.S.A. model only) WARNING: CERTIFICATION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER JAPPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE. CAUTION: 1. Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. Heed Warning – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 14. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 4.
SVENSKA ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH NOTE ON USE / HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION NOTE SULL’USO / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO / ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN / OBSERVERA OBSERVAÇÕES QUANTO AO USO • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. • Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen. Beachten Sie, daß eine ausreichend Luftzirkulation gewährleistet wird, wenn das Gerät auf ein Regal gestellt wird. • Eviter des températures élevées.
ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL FRONT PANEL / FRONTPLATTE / PANNEAU AVANT / PANEL FRONTAL / FRAMSIDA SVENSKA REAR PANEL / RÜCKWAND / PANNEAU ARRIERE / PANEL TRASERO / BAKSIDA DISPLAY WINDOW / DISPLAY-FENSTER / FENETRE D’AFFICHAGE / PANTALLA DE VISUALIZACION / DISPLAYFÖNSTER DIMENSIONS / ABMESSUNGEN / DIMENSIONS / DIMENSIÓNES / MÅTT 133 mm (5-15/64”) 13 mm (33/64”) 401 mm (15-25/32”) 144 mm (5-43/64”) 90 mm (3-35/64”) 18.
ENGLISH MAIN FEATURES The DN-M991R MD recorder is a table-top type MD recorder designed for use in broadcast stations, for productions, etc. Recording Functions • Auto Level Rec start This function automatically starts the recording operation when an audio signal level from an external unit connected to the DN-M991R exceeds the preset level (–36 to –66 dB, 6 steps) * You can turn off this function.
ENGLISH CONTENTS z x c v b n m PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ……………………………8 ~ 11 (1) Front Panel ……………………………………………………8, 9 (2) Rear Panel……………………………………………………9, 10 (3) Display Window……………………………………………10, 11 , REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS ………………………11, 12 ABOUT MINIDISCS …………………………………………………12 PRESET FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS …………………13 ~ 17 (1) List of Preset Functions ………………………………………13 (2) Presetting Procedure …………………………………………14 (3) Detailed Description of Preset Functions ……………15 ~ 17 BASIC OPERATION ………………………………
ENGLISH 1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (1) Front Panel q w e Cartridge insertion slot • Insert the cartridge as indicated by the arrow on the top. • Once the cartridge is partially inserted. Display o !0 PROGRAM ON/OFF/LEVEL START button PROGRAM ON/OFF (Normal mode) • When this button is pressed while the PROGRAM IN button is lit, the program play mode is set. • The button lights during the program play standby and play modes.
ENGLISH CUE WRITE (REC, Edit mode) • Press this button during the standby, pause, play, or manual search. When the edit mode and recording mode to record a cue signal. !5 EJECT button • Press this button to eject the cartridge. • The cartridge cannot be ejected during recording or while the UTOC is being written.
ENGLISH @9 REMOTE connector • This is a parallel remote connector. Use it to control the DN-M991R with dry contact circuit connections. • Applicable connector: 25-pin D-sub (male) • Connector signal layout: 1 14 2 15 3 16 4 17 5 18 6 19 7 20 8 21 9 22 10 23 11 24 12 25 13 Hot Start OFF Hot Start ON Pin No.
ENGLISH $3 PITCH indicator $4 FS indicator $5 TIME MODE indicators • This lights, When the set play speed is set. $6 PLAY MODE indicators $7 Playing time display $8 TRACK NO. display • “SINGLE” lights when in the single track play mode. • This indicates the time of the current position, in minutes (m), seconds (s) and frames (f). • This lights when the sampling frequency is displayed on the NEXT number display. • This displays the number of the track at the current position.
ENGLISH (3) Relay Rec Multiple DN-M991R’s can be connected for relay playback. DN-M991R-1 DN-M991R-2 REMOTE REMOTE 11 2 REC E.O.M. tally PLAY command 11 REC E.O.M. tally The “Relay Red Mode” is set when anything but “OFF” is selected for “Preset RelayRec” 19). When a disc is loaded, the REC monitor mode is set automatically. Once recording on the first DN-M991R (DN-M991R-1) starts and the disc’s remaining recording time reaches the time specified with the presettings, an REC E.O.M.
ENGLISH 4 PRESET FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS (1) List of Preset Functions • Functions can be preset using the buttons on the front panel. These presettings are stored in a permanent memory, so they are not cleared even when the power is turned off. • The functions shown on the table below can be preset. Set the functions according to the usage purpose to efficiently achieve even higher quality playback. • One of the preset functions can be used to display information on this set (microprocessor version).
ENGLISH (2) Presetting Procedure • Functions can be preset using the buttons on the front panel. • The presettings can also be set using serial remote signals (RS232C/RS422A). • Presettings can be made when no cartridge is loaded or when in the stop, standby, pause, recording pause or recording monitor mode. Playback speed select. Turn the select knob to select the pitch. Enter the preset mode. Press the STANDBY/CUE button while pressing the MODE button.
ENGLISH (3) Detailed Description of Preset Functions (* = initial setting) 1) “Preset Area (*)” (Three different sets (areas) of presettings can be made and used for different purposes.) * Preset Area1 : Set to preset Area 1. Preset Area2 : Set to preset Area 2. Preset Area3 : Set to preset Area 3. 2) 3) “Finish (*)” Finish Stop * Finish Next Finish Recue Finish Repeat : : : : “Stereo (Mono)” * Stereo Mono : Output L and R stereo signals from the output connector.
ENGLISH 16) “ RecLv (–**) dB” RecLv (–**) dB : Sound detection level for auto record start function. (–66/*–60/–54/–48/–42/–36) 17) “RecOffset (*)” (Recording can be started before sound detection during auto record start operation.) RecOffset (*) : Recording starts the set number of seconds before level detection. (*OFF/1s/2s/3s/4s/5s) 18) “SCMS INH (ENA)” * SCMS INH SCMS ENA 19) “Rec EOM (***) s” * RelayRec OFF Rec EOM (***) s 20) “Next Stb.OFF (ON)” * Next Stb.OFF Next Stb.
ENGLISH 33) “Program1 OFF (ON)” Program1 OFF (ON) : Store the contents of program 1 when on. (Initial setting – “OFF”) 34) “Program2 OFF (ON)” Program2 OFF (ON) : Store the contents of program 2 when on. (Initial setting – “OFF”) 35) “Program3 OFF (ON)” Program3 OFF (ON) : Store the contents of program 3 when on. (Initial setting – “OFF”) 36) “HotStart OFF (ON)” * HotStart OFF HotStart ON : The parallel remote is set up the Hot start off mode. : The parallel remote is set up the Hot start on mode.
ENGLISH 5 BASIC OPERATION (1) Starting Playback 1 Load the cartridge. 2 Make the presettings according to the usage purpose. (See Page 13.) NOTE: Steps 1, 2 and 3 can be performed in the opposite order. 6-1 Presetting the next track to be played during playback. • The track at which the standby mode is to be set or the track to be played next after the current track is played can be preset by turning the SELECT knob during playback.
ENGLISH (3) PLAY/PAUSE and STANDBY/CUE Operations • The operation switches between playback and pause each time the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed. • When the STANDBY/CUE button is pressed during playback, the pickup returns to the position at which playback was started. The diagrams below show playback patterns when the PLAY/PAUSE and STANDBY/CUE buttons are pressed. PLAY and PAUSE PLAY/PAUSE button pressed PLAY/PAUSE button pressed • Turn on the power.
ENGLISH (6) Starting to Record 1 Load the cartridge. 2 Set the presettings according to the purpose. (Refer to Page 13.) NOTE: Steps 1 and 2 can also be performed in the reverse order. To pause recording: Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Set the recording pause mode. Press the REC button. Flashing (orange) Flashing (orange) 6 Lit Recording stops and the recording pause mode is set. To resume recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. The track number is incremented and recording resumes.
ENGLISH (8) Starting Recording Automatically by Detecting the Input Level This function makes it possible to start recording by detecting the input signal level. When the LEVEL START button is pressed in the input signal detection mode, recording starts immediately. 4 (continued) 1 Set the presettings. Make the following settings, referring to “Preset Functions and Operations” on Page 13. 16) RecLv (–**) dB Recording starts when a signal with a level at or above the set level is input.
ENGLISH (9) Incrementing Track Numbers Start of recording During recording, track numbers can be incremented either manually or automatically. • Track numbers can be incremented manually in the following three ways: 1) Press the REC button (4) during recording. This increments the track number. 2) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (13 ) during recording to stop recording for that track number and set the recording pause mode. 3) After recording, use the divide function.
ENGLISH 6 HANDY OPERATIONS (1) Setting Cue Points With this function, cue points can be set at any positions in tracks then searched for during playback. Up to five cue points can be set per track. In the standby, pause, manual search or play mode: Press the REC button while UTOC Write? is displayed. Set the EDIT mode. Press the MODE button. 1 MODE 5-2 MODE Flashing EDIT Lit Off 2 Find the position at which you want to set the cue point.
ENGLISH (2) Direct Search for Cue Points When cue points are stored on a track, they can be used for direct search. 1 Load the cartridge. Set the cue direct search mode. Press the CUE SEARCH button. 2 Lit NOTE: The cue direct search mode cannot be set if no cue points are stored on the disc. Search for the cue point. Press the STANDBY/CUE button. Flashing Lit 3-1 Lit Flashing The Cue1 point is searched for and the standby mode is set at that position.
ENGLISH (3) Instantaneous play (Hot Start) Preset up to 10 tracks using the parallel remote, the serial remote or a key board (PS/2 connector, US keyboard with 101 or 104 keys recomended) to enable instantaneous play of the desired tracks. This function is called instantaneous play (Hot Start). • When parallel remote is to be used, a control circuit for instantaneous play (Hot Start) is required. For information about the control circuit, contact your store of purchase.
ENGLISH 7 PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK • The tracks can be programmed to play in a certain order. • Up to 25 tracks can be programmed. • Programmed playback is performed according to the play mode (single or continuous) and preset finish mode (stop, next, recue or repeat) settings. (2) Changing Programs Set the program edit mode. Press the PROGRAM IN button. (1) Inputting Programs 1 Flashing Set the program input mode. Press the PROGRAM IN button.
ENGLISH (3) Playing Programs Inserting a track in the program. Set the program play mode. Press PROGRAM ON/OFF button. Select the position at which to insert a track. Turn the select knob. 5-1 To insert a track at the third step in the program: Lit 1 Lit Flashing Lit Set the program insert mode. Press the SEARCH 7 button. Number of next step Lit 5-2 The first track in the program is cued and the standby mode is set. The step number flashes Start programmed playback. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
ENGLISH (4) Presetting Programs • Programs can be stored in the preset memory. When a cartridge for which a program is preset is loaded, the programmed playback mode is set automatically. • Programs can be stored for up to three cartridges. 1 Input the program. Following the instructions under “(1) Inputting Programs” to input the program. (See Page 26.) 2-1 Set the preset mode. Follow the instructions under “(2) Presetting Procedure” to set the preset mode. (See Page 14.) Select the preset item.
ENGLISH 8 EDITING FUNCTIONS (1) Editing Functions There are nine editing functions possible on MDs, as described below. Here we describe these functions briefly. i Disc name/Track name function Disc names or track names can be stored on recorded discs. The disc names and track names can be called out on the display using the display function. q Cue erase function (erasing cue signals) Cue signals (external control signals) recorded on the disc can be erased without affecting the tracks.
ENGLISH (2) Editing Function Select 1 (3) Erasing Cue Signals ‹Cue erase function› Load the cartridge. Set the cue mode at the position of the cue signal you want to erase. Press the CUE SERCH button. Set the edit mode. Press the MODE button. 1-1 Lit 2 Lit The cue direct search mode is set. Lit 3-1 Lit Press the STANDBY/CUE button. Select the edit track. The track to be edited can be selected (or changed) by turning the SELECT knob. Set the edit function select mode.
ENGLISH (4) Erasing Tracks ‹Track erase function› (5) Erasing All the Tracks on the Disc ‹All erase function› Select the track erase function. (see page 30.) Select “Track Erase?” and press the SELECT knob. 1 2 1 Select the erase track. The track to be erased can be selected (or changed) by turning the SELECT knob. Erase all the tracks on the disc. Press the REC button. 2 Erase the select track. Press the REC button. 3 Select the all erase edit function. (see page 30.
ENGLISH (6) Dividing Tracks into Two Parts ‹Divide function› 1 (7) Combining Two Tracks ‹Combine function› Select the combine edit mode function. (see page 30.) Select “Combine?” and press the SELECT knob. Use manual search, etc., to find the point at which you want to divide the track. Select the divide edit function. (see page 30.) Select “Divide?” and press the SELECT knob. 1 2 The section from three seconds before the divide point to the divide point is played repeatedly.
ENGLISH (8) Moving Tracks ‹Move function› (9) Pitch on the disc ‹Disc’s pitch function› Select the move edit function. (see page 30.) Select “Move?” and press the SELECT knob. 1 Select the disc’s pitch function. (see page 30.) Select “Pitch? **.*%” and press the SELECT knob. 1 Flashing Use the SELECT knob to choose where to move which track. Select the pitch. The pitch can be selected by turning the SELECT knob. To move track 5 to track 1: Flashing 2 Flashing 2 Press the SELECT knob.
ENGLISH (10) Inputting (Changing) Names ‹Title function› Select the name input edit item. (see page 30.) Select “Track Name?” or “Disc Name?” and press the SELECT knob. Set the name. Press the REC button. 5 1 Lit Flashing Lit Lit The name is set and the mode returns to the edit mode. If a name is already set, the name is displayed and the first character flashes. Select the type of characters to be input. Press the CAPS/NUM button and select the type of characters.
ENGLISH (11) Exit the Edit Mode or Undoing Editing ‹Undo functions› 1 Press the MODE button. • When editing is executed, the message “UTOC Write?” asking you whether or not you want to write the UTOC is displayed. • The edit mode is canceled when editing is not being executed. ª Exit the Edit Mode. Write the UTOC EDIT. Press the REC button while UTOC Write? is displayed. Select the undo mode. Turn the select knob. Off 2 2 UNDO: For undoing the last editing operation.
ENGLISH 9 CONNECTING AND OPERATING A KEYBOARD An IBM PC compatible keyboard can be connected and used to control the DN-M991R.
ENGLISH • When editing names Esc _ ! 1 Tab F1 F2 F3 F4 @ 2 # 3 $ 4 % 5 Q W E R F5 ^ 6 T • Hot start (optional function) data is load F6 & 7 Y F7 U F8 ( 9 8 I ) 0 O F9 F10 _ + = { [ P F11 F12 Print Scrol Pause Backspace Ins Home PgUp Del End PgDn Esc NumLk } ] | / _ - / 7 Home 8 9 PgUp 4 5 6 1 End 2 3 PgDn ! 1 Tab F1 F2 F3 F4 @ 2 # 3 $ 4 % 5 Q W E R F5 ^ 6 T F6 & 7 Y F7 U F8 ( 9 8 I F9 F10 _ + = ) 0 O { [ P F11 F12
ENGLISH 10 RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR • A microprocessor controls disc drive unit, operation panel unit and the display. • If for some reason the microprocessor should malfunction and the unit becomes inoperable, press the SELECT knob and the STANDBY/CUE button at the same time to reset the microprocessor. • When the microprocessor is reset, operation is restored to the same status as when the POWER switch is first turned on.
ENGLISH 12 MESSAGES Messages appear on the display when operating the set. The meanings of the messages are described below. Message Can,tEdit ** Can,tIncrmnt Description Indicates that editing was not possible. Indicates that the track number cannot be incremented by pressing the REC button during recording. Can,t Rec! Recording is not possible because of a problem in the TOC recording enable data. Complete! Indicates that editing is complete.
ENGLISH 13 SYSTEM LIMITATIONS (1) Track Number Limits • Up to 255 tracks can be recorded when recording the tracks successively starting from the first track on blank or no-track discs. In the following cases, however, the number of tracks that can be recorded decreases: When editing has been performed. When there are scratches on the disc and tracks have been re-recorded. • When a track with a track name is divided, both of the divided tracks are given the same name.
ENGLISH 14 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Type: Recordable/Playable Discs: Recording System: Signal Compression System: Rotating Speed: Recording/playback time: AUDIO SECTION Channels: Sampling Frequency: Quantization Bits: Frequency Response: Total Harmonic Distortion: Signal to Noise Ratio: Channel Separation: Analog Output: Connector: Output Level: Monitor Output: Analog Input: Connector: Input Level: Digital Output: Connector: Signal Format: Output Level: Digital Input: Connector: Signal Format: Input Level: V
