MINIDISC RECORDER DMD-M31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MINIDISC RECORDER DMD-M31 POWER LOADING MECHANISM CHARACTER/ MEMORY REC EDIT TIME/INPUT CD SRS MULTI REC ON / STANDBY 8 18Tr02m 46s 1 L dB -60 R -40 -30 -20 -12 -6 -2 0 PUSH ENTER 9
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3. Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Directive.
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ENGLISH IMPORTANT TO SAFETY Thank you for purchasing this DENON MiniDisc recorder. Please read the operating instructions thoroughly in order to acquaint yourself with the MiniDisc recorder and achieve maximum satisfaction from it. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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.
3 CONNECTIONS 1 Connect the DMD-M31‘s LINE1 OUT jacks to the CD receiver’s LINE1 IN jacks using the included stereo audio cord. 2 Connect the DMD-M31‘s LINE1 IN jacks to the CD receiver’s LINE1 OUT jacks using the included stereo audio cord. 3 Connect the DMD-M31‘s SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack (1 or 2) to the SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack of one of the other components using the included system cord.
(2) Rear Panel 4 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS !4 LINE OUT (analog output) jacks (1) Front Panel q Power operation switch (ON/STANDBY) • Press this button once to turn the MD recorder’s power on, then press again to set the MD recorder to the standby mode. The LED color changes as follows, according to the condition: During power ON: green During STANDBY: red • A press of this button after editing has been performed results in the writing of the TOC.
(3) Display 5 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT q Multi display e Level meter • The number of tracks, track number, playing time, title, current operation and various messages are displayed here. w Mode indicators 1 : Lights in the play mode. Flashes during the manual search operation in the play mode. 3 : Lights in the pause mode. Flashes during the manual search operation in the pause mode. 4 : Lights in the recording and recording pause modes. SRS/SRS 1TR: Lights in the CD synchronized recording mode.
Names and Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons (The RC-282 is sold separately.) (1) Inserting the batteries 2 Use this remote control unit if you have purchased this unit separately. 2 Buttons not explained here function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the main unit. 2 The separately sold remote control unit (RC-282) can be used to operate the DMD-M31 from a distance. q Remove the remote control unit’s back lid.
7 NORMAL PLAYBACK 6 ABOUT MINIDISCS 2 MiniDiscs are compact in size and offer a maximum playback/recording time of 80 minutes in the normal mode and up to 320 minutes in the MDLP mode (longplay mode). There are two types of MiniDiscs: those for playback only, and those for recording and playback. Recording on discs MiniDiscs include a section in which the audio signals are recorded and a section in which such data as track numbers and track titles are recorded. 1.
8 VARIOUS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS In addition to normal playback, this unit also offers the playback functions described below. • To operate this unit using the system remote control unit included with the CD receiver (UD-M31/M51), make system connections between this unit and the UD-M31/M51. (Refer to page 5.) 1. Playing a certain track (remote control unit only) …………………………… Direct Search (Remote control unit) TITLE/CHARACTER TIME SYSTEM POWER 2.
3. Finding the beginnings of tracks during playback ……………………… Automatic Search 4.
• To check the contents of the program, press the CALL button. The programmed tracks appear in the programmed order on the display each time the CALL button is pressed. • To change the program, press the CALL button to display the track you want to change, press the CLEAR button, then program the desired track. Or press the CLEAR button while in the stop mode, then program the desire track. Each press of the CLEAR button erases one track in order starting from the last programmed track.
(2) Playing all tracks repeatedly [All Track Repeat] 3 (Main unit) 9 RECORDING (Remote control unit) EDIT RANDOM SLEEP TUNING RDS TUNING ENTER MEMORY REPEAT MINIDISC RECORDER DMD-M31 2 POWER LOADING MECHANISM CHARACTER/ MEMORY REC TONE/SDB FUNCTION 1 TUNER PTY PRESET PROG/ DIRECT BAND EDIT TIME/INPUT CD SRS MULTI REC ON / STANDBY 8 18Tr02m 46s 1 -40 -30 -20 -12 -6 9 GROUP CT CD-R -2 0 R MD VOLUME DISC SKIP L dB -60 CD PUSH ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 DISPLAY CALL 1
5 Select On/Off of the Auto Track Marking function. • ATM Function On The “ATM” indicator will light. When a blank portion (of about 3 seconds or greater) of the recording input signal is detected, the track number is automatically associated and recorded. • ATM Function Off This is recorded as the following track. Press the EDIT button, turn the jog dial of the main unit or press the automatic search buttons (8 and 9) of the remote control unit, and select the Analog A.T.M. mode. • “Analog A.T.
2. Stopping recording 10 VARIOUS RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1 (Main unit) 1. Adding track numbers during recording (Remote control unit) TITLE/CHARACTER TIME SYSTEM POWER • Track numbers can be added during recording regardless of the recording mode.
3. Recording from a point 6 seconds back ………………………………… Memory Recording • With this function you can start recording from a point up to 6 seconds back in the sound that was being input to the set when the recording pause mode was set. (2) Press the CHARACTER/ MEMORY REC button. (1) Press the MULTI REC button.
2. Applying the “LP stamp” 12 GROUP FUNCTIONS • The letters “LP:” can automatically be added to the beginning of the track name when recording in the MDLP mode. If you attempt to play the track on a player that is not MDLP compatible, “LP:” is displayed, indicating that the track was recorded in the MDLP mode. • The LP stamp function is set to “On” upon shipment from the factory.
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2. Playing groups 3. Changing the tracks of the group (1) Playing One Group Example: Change group 1 (i.e., the 1st track to the 5th track) to the 3rd to 5th tracks.
4. Changing the title of the group 5. Cancel a group 6. Delete the title of a group 7.
(1) Erasing tracks 13 Editing [Erasing one track at a time] The editing functions can be used to add track numbers, combine tracks, erase unwanted sections, etc. It is also possible to give titles to discs and tracks. Use the editing functions to get the best of the excellent operability that MiniDiscs offer. 1 ERASE 5 (Main unit) 1.
[Erasing a certain section of a track] [Erasing all tracks] • This function comes in handy for example when you want to erase part of an unattended recording made with the “AIR CHECK” function.
11 Press the 5 (eject) button on the main unit. • The TOC data is written and the disc is ejected. • When TOC writing starts, the “ ” indicator flashes. Do not shake the main unit or unplug the power supply cord while the TOC is being written. If the data is not recorded properly, it will not be possible to play the disc. • The TOC data can also be recorded by performing the following operations: • Pressing the power button to set the power to the standby mode.
(3) Combining tracks (4) Moving tracks [Combining two adjacent tracks] • Use this function to combine two adjacent tracks.
(5) Changing the order of the tracks 2. Adding titles or erasing titles • Use this function to change the order of the recorded tracks on the MiniDisc. 2 Up to 100 characters can be input for the track and disc titles.
6 Press the EDIT button to enter the input title. 7 Press the 5 (eject) button on the main unit. • The TOC data is written and the disc is ejected. • When TOC writing starts, the “ ” indicator flashes. Do not shake the main unit or unplug the power supply cord while the TOC is being written. If the data is not recorded properly, it will not be possible to play the disc.
3. Undoing the last editing operation 14 PICK REC function • With this function you can undo the editing operation last performed and reset the settings to as they were one step before that point. This comes in handy if you make a mistake when editing. 5 (Main unit) (Remote control unit) TITLE/CHARACTER TIME SYSTEM POWER 1.
2. Stopping the PICK REC function 15 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS • When stopping the PICK REC function, be sure to perform the operation described below to write the data on the disc. (1) System connection 1 MINIDISC RECORDER DMD-M31 POWER LOADING MECHANISM CHARACTER/ MEMORY REC EDIT TIME/INPUT CD SRS MULTI REC ON / STANDBY 1 L dB -60 R -40 -30 -20 -12 -6 9 8 18Tr02m 46s -2 0 PUSH ENTER 2 1 2 Press the 2 (stop) button. • Recording stops and the PICK REC indicator turns off. • “P.
(4) CD synchronized recording (when connected to the UD-M31/M51 and DMD-M31) (5) Synchronized recording (when connected to D-M31 series) 2 Use this function to record CDs easily. 2 Connect the Digital output jack of CD receiver (UD-M31/M51) to digital input jack of this unit with connecting cords for digital recording. 2 When the DMD-M31 is set to the recording pause mode, recording starts automatically when the 1/3 (play/pause) button on the CD receiver or Cassette deck is pressed.
16 MESSAGES Message Messages may appear on the display while using this unit. The meanings of these messages are explained below. Message Meaning Meaning Mech Err✽ MiniDisc is not functioning properly. Not Audio Non-audio data is recorded on the disc. TOC Reading TOC is being read. UTOC W Err Proper TOC data could not be created due to scratched disc. Blank Disc Nothing is recorded on the loaded disc. UTOC Err✽ TOC data recorded on the disc is not to MiniDisc standards or cannot be read.
19 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before assuming there is a problem with the set. 2 Are connections proper? 2 Are you operating as described in these operating instructions? 2 Be sure to check that the main power operation switch on the rear panel is turned on. If the set does not seem to be operating properly, check the items listed on the table below. If the cause of the problem cannot be found, the set may be malfunctioning.
MEMO : 32
MEMO : 33
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