English MiniDisc Recorder Before using MD-105TX Connections Instruction Manual AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER CD DUBBING REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX Operations STANDBY / ON (PUSH TO ENTER) Other Information
Before using Thank you for purchasing ... Thank you for purchasing the ONKYO MD-105TX MD Recorder. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain the optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new MD-105TX. Please retain this manual for future reference. Main Features •␣ Direct Digital Path •␣ 4-Recording mode (MONO / SP / LP2 / LP4) •␣ 32kHz / 44.
Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.
Precautions 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please report this number. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 3. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region.
Precautions(continued) For U.S. model FCC INFORMATION FOR USER CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Operations Other Information NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Precautions(continued) For Canadian model For British model NOTE: Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Table of contents Before using Supplied accessories ....................................................................... below Using the remote controller ................................................................... 8 Connections Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection series components .......... 9 Connecting to the other components .................................................. 10 Other Information Supplied accessories Operations Message list ........................................
Using the remote controller Inserting the remote controller batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by opening it as shown in the illustration. Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. With the supplied remote controller MD-105TX (RC-409MD) About 5m (16 feet) Remote control sensor 30° 30° Control range 2 Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3)-size batteries into the battery compartment.
Connections Connecting to the Onkyo Separate Collection series components Note that the available components may vary according to the area. Using the unit in conjunction with the above system components enables you to operate the following convenient functions. Connections • Auto Power On – You can turn on the power to the amplifier by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on one of the system components. (The amplifier's POWER switch must be set to ON.
Connecting to the other components Before connecting • Do not connect the unit's AC power cord to a wall outlet until you have completed all the other connections. • On each pair of connectors, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Connect the white plugs of audio connection cables to L connectors; connect the red plugs of audio connection cables to R connectors.
Connecting to the other components (continued) • This unit uses heat-sensitive parts. Do not place this unit on the Amplifier or Receiver. Connections ANALOG INPUT (REC) OUTPUT (PLAY) REMOTE CONTROL US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL L R R 1 2 AC OUTLET AC 230-240 V UNSWITCHED 100W MAX. 50 Hz To wall outlet 3 cable 1 Optical fiber cable L R OUT L R 2 IN Amplifier Before Using Audio connection cable L OUT CD player, DAT deck, etc.
Connecting to the other components (continued) Connecting the ( ) controller If you are using other ONKYO components equipped with connectors, you can control these components using the amplifier's remote controller. Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Insert the AC power cord into a wall outlet. The STANDBY indicator lights. Before connecting • The amplifier must be connected to the system hookups for control operation. • Each component has two connectors.
Operations Normal play RC-409MD AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON (PUSH TO ENTER) CD DUBBING POWER EJECT REC YES STANDBY/ ON CLOCK SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PAUSE / STEP A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J 6 7 8 9 10 K L M N O 11 12 13 14 15 P Q R S T U EDIT / NO REC MODE EJECT POWER PLAY MODE CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY 21 DISPLAY INPUT RC-456S STANDBY/ ON 16 STANDBY (supplied) 18 17 V 19 W X REPEAT MEMORY 24
Normal play (continued) RC-409MD (supplied with A-905TX/ R-805TX) RC-456S (supplied) AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY/ ON (PUSH TO ENTER) CLOCK GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE SLEEP EJECT POWER TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PLAY MODE CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY PAUSE / STEP STANDBY / ON A CD DUBBING REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G B H I J 6 7 8 9 10 K L M N O 11 12 13 14 15 P Q R S T 16 17 18 19 20 U V W X Y REPEAT M
Normal play (continued) RC-409MD AMCS (supplied) RC-456S STANDBY/ ON CLOCK SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE EJECT POWER AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER TUNER INPUT PRESET (PUSH TO ENTER) FM (supplied with A-905TX/ R-805TX) AM TAPE PLAY MODE CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY PAUSE / STEP A STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING REC STANDBY C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J 6 7 8 9 10 K L M N O 11 12 13 14 15 P Q R S T 16 17 18 19 20 U DISPLAY EDIT / NO YES REC MODE INPUT B 21 V W X Y
Normal play (continued) RC-409MD EJECT POWER AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER (supplied) (PUSH TO ENTER) PLAY MODE CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY STANDBY / ON , CD DUBBING STANDBY INPUT 1 F 6 REC DISPLAY A EDIT / NO YES REC MODE B C 2 D 3 G 4 H I 8 7 9 E 5 J 10 K L M N O 11 12 13 14 15 P Q R S T 16 17 18 19 20 U V W X Y 21 22 23 24 . , REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.
Random play RC-409MD (supplied) RC-456S STANDBY/ ON CLOCK AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER (PUSH TO ENTER) SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE EJECT POWER CONTINUE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PLAY MODE CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY PAUSE / STEP STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING RANDOM REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J 6 7 8 9 10 K L M N O 11 12 13 14 15 P Q R S T 16 U 17 V 18 W 19 X 20 REPEAT REPEAT MEMORY REC CD RANDOM CLEAR
Repeat play RC-409MD RC-456S (supplied) STANDBY/ ON CLOCK SLEEP (supplied with A-905TX/R-805TX) GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE EJECT POWER TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PLAY MODE CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY PAUSE / STEP A C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G B H I J 6 7 8 9 10 K L M N O 11 12 13 14 15 P Q R S T 16 18 17 U REPEAT A-B V 19 W X 24 . , A.SPACE M.
Memory play RC-409MD AMCS (supplied) STANDBY/ ON CLOCK (PUSH TO ENTER) REC D E 2 3 4 5 F G H I J B 8 7 9 L M N O 12 13 14 15 P Q R S T 16 17 18 19 20 U V W X 23 24 . , A-B A.SPACE M.
Memory play (continued) / Auto Space function RC-456S RC-409MD STANDBY/ ON CLOCK (PUSH TO ENTER) PLAY MODE CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY A STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING REC C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G H B I J 9 10 6 7 8 K L M N O 11 12 13 14 15 P Q R S T 16 U 21 18 17 V 19 W X DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE 20 Y 22 23 24 . , REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN ! ( ) Z STANDBY MEMORY CONTINUE / REC GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE ? FM A.
CD-dubbing (System operation) CD-dubbing (System operation) 105TX. AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON (PUSH TO ENTER) CD DUBBING REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX Insert an MD with the label side up, in the direction of the arrow. Number of recorded tracks on MD Total recorded time To check the time remaining for recording... When the MD recorder is stopped, pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display as follows.
CD-dubbing (System operation) AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER (PUSH TO ENTER) AMCS STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES MD-105TX INPUT EDIT/NO REC MODE DISPLAY REC MODE 3 Select “Digital In 1.” Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “Digital In 1” appears. Check the available recording time on the MD. If the display does not indicate the available recording time, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly.
CD-dubbing (System operation) CD-DUBBING AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING (PUSH TO ENTER) REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX the MD-105TX. CD DUBBING Tip: You can check the currently-selected CD dubbing mode by pressing the CD DUBBING button during the dubbing operation. Play your desired track. C-705TX 2 Press the CD DUBBING button. Playing returns to the head of the current track. Only this track will be recorded (with DLA Link activated).
Recording STANDBY/ON AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON (PUSH TO ENTER) CD DUBBING REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX INPUT REC MODE Analog recording Recording analog data (data input via the connected audio pin cable) 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button. The STANDBY indicator goes out. STANDBY/ON STANDBY 2 Load a recordable MD. AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON (PUSH TO ENTER) CD DUBBING 3 Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “Analog In” appears.
Recording (continued) AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER (PUSH TO ENTER) AMCS STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE EDIT/NO MD-105TX 6 Press the REC button. The MD recorder is now in recording standby mode. . REC 7 Using the AMCS knob, adjust the recording level. 7-2 Turn the AMCS knob to adjust the recording level. Adjust the recording level such that the -4 to -2 dB indicator lights when the input signal is largest.
Recording (continued) AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING (PUSH TO ENTER) REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX REC 8 Press the button and then start playing the recording source immediately. The TOC indicator appears as recording starts. The MD recorder will automatically stop when recordable time on the disc expires. The tracks are automatically numbered. (Level Sync function) To stop recording temporarily...
Recording (continued) STANDBY/ON AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING (PUSH TO ENTER) REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX Digital recording 3 Press the INPUT button In digital recording, an optical digital cable is used to input signals from the recording source. repeatedly until “Digital In 1” or “Digital In 2” appears.
Recording (continued) AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER (PUSH TO ENTER) AMCS STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING REC EDIT/NO STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX REC 6 Press the REC button. The MD recorder is now in recording standby mode. REC To stop recording temporarily Press the button (or the button on the remote control). To resume recording, press the button again (or press the button on the remote control). To stop recording Press the button. TRACK DIGITAL IN 1 If “D.
Recording (continued) Using the Level Sync function The Level Sync function enables you to automatically number the tracks by detecting the rise of the signal level at the beginning of each track. (The Level Sync function is turned on by the default setting.) 3 Press the AMCS knob. The display indicates “Level Sync Off” and the tracks being recorded will not be numbered. • To cancel this setting, press the EDIT/NO button. 1 Press the EDIT/NO button, then turn the AMCS knob until “Level Sync?” appears.
Signal Synchro recording AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING (PUSH TO ENTER) REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX INPUT REC Even if your recording source is not Onkyo -compatible, you can perform synchronized recording. You can also make signal synchro recording from a connected CDR-205TX. 1 Press the INPUT button repeatedly until “Digital In 1,” “Digital In 2,” or “Analog In” appears.
System operation AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING (PUSH TO ENTER) REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX CD-synchro recording When your MD recorder is configured into a system with Onkyo Separate Collection series components (A-905TX/R-805TX and C-705TX), the operation of the MD recorder can be synchronized with that of the CD player. standby mode. Press the play button on the C-705TX after the time indicator lights up on the recorder’s display.
System operation (continued) AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING (PUSH TO ENTER) REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX INPUT Synchro-recording from cassette deck or CD recorder to MD When your MD-105TX is configured into a system with Onkyo Separate Collection series components (A-905TX/R-805TX, K-505TX and CDR-205TX), synchronized recording from the cassette deck to the MD recorder is possible.
System operation (continued) AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING (PUSH TO ENTER) REC STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX 2 Press the INPUT button Timer operation 1 Insert an MD. You can both play and record. repeatedly until “Analog In” appears. INPUT ANALOG IN 3 Select a recording mode. Refer to Step 4 on page 22.
Other information for recording Checking the contents of recording • Stop recording and press the button to play the tracks that were just recorded. • To play from the beginning of the MD, stop recording, press the button again, then press the button or the button on the remote controller.
Editing the contents of an MD AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER (PUSH TO ENTER) AMCS STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING REC EDIT/NO STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX The following operation is possible when the unit is stopped or paused. 1 Turn the AMCS knob until the The selected track is erased. When the erasing is complete, “Complete” appears in the display. AMCS (PUSH TO ENTER) track number you want to erase is displayed.
Editing the contents of an MD (continued) AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER (PUSH TO ENTER) AMCS STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING REC STANDBY DISPLAY EDIT / NO YES EDIT/NO REC MODE INPUT MD-105TX To erase all tracks of an MD 1 Press the 3 Press the AMCS knob. button. 2 Press the EDIT/NO button and turn the AMCS knob to select “All Erase ?” To cancel, press the EDIT/NO button or press the button. 3 Press the AMCS knob. “All Erase??” is displayed for confirmation.
Editing the contents of an MD (continued) 5 Divide the track. (PUSH TO ENTER) • The Combine function enables you to combine two adjacent tracks into one. You cannot, however, combine a digital track and an analog track. You cannot combine two tracks that were recorded in different recording modes, either. For example, you cannot combine a track recorded in MONO mode and a track recorded in LP2 mode. • This function is available while the recorder is stopped, paused, or playing.
Editing the contents of an MD (continued) AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER (PUSH TO ENTER) AMCS STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING REC EDIT/NO STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EDIT / NO YES REC MODE MD-105TX 3 Press the AMCS knob. The display indicates the numbers of two tracks to be combined. AMCS (PUSH TO ENTER) 5 When the combining operation is completed, “Complete” appears on the display. Tip: The numbers of the tracks following the combined tracks will be decreased by one.
Editing the contents of an MD (continued) 4 Press the AMCS knob to move Moving a track the selected track. The following operation is possible when the unit is stopped or paused. 1 Turn the AMCS knob until the When the moving of the track is complete, “Complete” appears in the display. track number you want to move is displayed.
Naming a track or disc RC-409MD AMCS AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON CD DUBBING PLAY MODE CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY , REC A 1 F 6 STANDBY DISPLAY INPUT EJECT POWER (PUSH TO ENTER) EDIT / NO 2 D 3 G 4 H I 8 7 9 E 5 J 10 K L M N O 12 13 14 15 P Q R S T 16 17 18 19 20 21 YES MD-105TX C 11 U YES REC MODE B V W X Y 22 23 24 . , REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.
Naming a track or disc (Continued) (RC-409MD) 4 Select the character input mode PLAY MODE CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY AMCS using the DISPLAY button. (PUSH TO ENTER) DISPLAY A C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G B H I J 6 7 8 9 10 K L M N O 11 12 13 14 15 P Q R S T 16 17 18 19 20 U V W X Y 22 23 24 . , REPEAT A-B A.SPACE M.SCAN ? ! ( ) Z 25 >25 / NAME DISC Refer to the next page for the type of characters you can enter.
Naming a track or disc (Continued) 6 Press the YES button. With the supplied remote controller (RC409MD), press the NAME button. YES (RC-409MD) Erasing the disc name and all track names at one time 1 Press the STOP button. NAME 2 Press the EDIT/NO button and TOC Lights when completed Note If, after pressing the EJECT or STANDBY/ON button, the TOC indicator is flashing, it indicates that the MD recorder is writing the recorded contents onto the MD.
Other Information Message list The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. Blank Disc A new recordable MD or a recordable MD without disc or track names is inserted. Cannot Copy An attempt was made to record copyright-protected material. An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see “Rules for Digital Recording” on page 45).
System limitations The MD recording system in the unit is significantly different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.
Rules for digital recording Guide to the serial copy management system Operations Rule 2 You can record the digital input signal of a digital satellite broadcast onto a recordable MD via the digital input terminals on an MD recorder that is capable of handling a sampling frequency of 32 kHz or 48 kHz. You can then record the contents of this recorded MD (first-generation) onto another recordable MD via digital input terminals on the MD recorder to create a second-generation digital copy.
Troubleshooting 46 Symptom Cause Remedy STANDBY/ON button is pressed, but power does not come on. • Power cord plug is not properly connected to AC outlet. • Insert the plug firmly. • The R-805TX’s energy save function is enabled (when the R805TX is connected). • Press the R-805TX’s STANDBY/ON button. The power to the MD105TX will be turned on. The unit does not operate or operates poorly. • The disc may be damaged (“Disc Error” appears). • Take the disc out and insert it again.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Cause Remedy The disc name or track name cannot be entered. • The disc is record-protected (“Protected” appears). • Close the record-protect tab. (See page 34.) • A premastered (read-only) disc is inserted (“Cannot Rec” appears). • Replace it with a recordable disc. • The system functions cannot be used. • Check all cable connections. The system functions cannot be used even if remote control ( ) cables are connected. Also connect the components using audio cables.
Precautions for handling the MiniDisc (MD) The MD is housed in a cartridge, so you can handle it without worrying about dust and fingerprints. Even so, a dirty or warped cartridge may cause malfunction. Remember the following precautions so you can enjoy high-quality sound for a long time. Do not touch the disc in the cartridge directly with your fingers. Do not open the shutter by hand. Doing so may damage the disc.
Indexed to parts and controls Front panel STANDBY/ON button [13] Disc slot AMCS MINIDISC RECORDER STANDBY / ON (PUSH TO ENTER) CD DUBBING REC STANDBY DISPLAY EDIT / NO YES REC MODE INPUT MD-105TX INPUT button [22] CD DUBBING button [23] REC MODE button [22] Display REC button ( REC) [25, 26, 28, 31, DISPLAY button 32] [14, 41] FF/FR button ( , ) [16, 41] YES button [42] EDIT/NO button [22, 25, 35] Connections STANDBY indicator [12, 13] AMCS knob ( AMCS ) [15, 19, 22, 29, 35] Before Us
Indexed to parts and controls (continued) Remote controller RC-409MD (supplied) POWER button [13] EJECT POWER EJECT button [13] A-B repeat button [18] PLAY MODE CONTINUE RANDOM MEMORY PLAY MODE buttons CONTINUE buttons [17, 20] RANDOM button [17] MEMORY button [19] Number buttons [15, 19, 41] REPEAT button [18] A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 F G H I J 10 6 7 8 9 K L M N O 11 12 13 14 15 P Q R S T 16 17 18 19 20 U V W X Y 21 22 23 24 25 . , REPEAT A-B A.
Indexed to parts and controls (continued) RC-456S (supplied with the A-905TX/R-805TX) CLOCK SLEEP GRAPHIC EQ EFFECT MODE TUNER INPUT PRESET FM AM TAPE PAUSE / STEP REPEAT MEMORY MD SCROLL PLAY MODE CLEAR REPEAT DVD Connections MD operation buttons Stop button ( ) [13] Play button ( ) [13] Pause button ( ) [13] Rec button ( REC) [25, 26, 28, 31, 32] Down button ( ) [15, 41] Up button ( ) [15, 41] Repeat button (REPEAT) [18] Clear button (CLEAR) [20, 41] Scroll button (SCROLL) [13] Play Mode
Specifications System MiniDisc digital audio system Number of channels 2 (stereo) Recording system Magnetic field modulation overwrite system Frequency response 10 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal read out system Optical non-contact Recording time Stereo : Max. 80 min. (when using MDW-80) Mono : Max. 160 min. (when using MDW-80) Number of revolutions About 400 - 900 rpm (constant linear velocity) Error correction system Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-solomon code Sampling frequency 44.
