U MDX-595 NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER LECTEUR ENREGISTREUR MINIDISC OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 Heat — The unit should be situated away from heat CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN sources such as radiators, stoves, or other units that produce heat. 10 Power Sources — The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 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.
FCC INFORMATION (for U.S. customers only) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. This unit is a sophisticated mini disc recorder. To ensure proper operation for the best possible performance, please read this manual carefully. 2. Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place with good ventilation. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight, near sources of heat, or in locations subject to vibration, excessive dust, heat, cold, or moisture.
¶ A sampling rate converter that lets you make digital recordings from 32 kHz (DAT, etc.) , 44.1 kHz (CD, DAT, MD, etc.) and 48 kHz (DAT, etc.) program sources. ¶ Editing features (MOVE, ERASE, DIVIDE, COMBINE, TITLE, and UNDO) that let you take full advantage of the MD recording system. ¶ Multiple digital input terminals (2 optical inputs) let you connect two different digital program sources. ¶ The digital optical output terminal lets you output digital audio from an MD.
PART DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel ~ Ÿ ! ⁄ @ ¤ # ‹ NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX–595 REC TIMER OFF #˜* )EJECT POWER DIGITAL ANALOG REC LEVEL – REC LEVEL + PLAY RANDOM S/F REPEAT A–B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. DELETE EDIT SET CANCEL › $ ! SEARCH ⁄ · ) Remote Control % ⁄ ! ? S/F A–B REPEAT DISPLAY SCROLL & – ( ) RNDM PROG ABC DEF GHI JKL 1 2 3 4 5 PQR STU VWX YZ / 6 7 8 9 0 fi MNO SPACE +10 @ ¤ # ‹ $ › TITLE CHAR.
English FRONT PANEL See the pages in parenthesis for details regarding operation. ~ POWER (8) Press to turn the unit on or off. Ÿ Disc insertion slot Insert the disc into this slot. ! ) EJECT Press to remove the disc. If the TOC* data has not yet been written, it is written automatically before the disc is ejected. ⁄ Remote control sensor (26) Receives the signals emitted from the remote control. @ Display panel (9) Displays various system information.
REMOTE CONTROL See the pages in parenthesis for details regarding operation. ~ REPEAT (10) S/F [ ! ] Press to select single track (S) or full disc (F) repeat. Press to select “!” when creating a disc (track) title. A-B [ ? ] Press to specify the A and B points for A-B repeat. Press to select “?” when creating a disc (track) title. Ÿ PROG [ – ] (11) Press to activate or deactivate the program play mode. Press to select “–” when creating a disc (track) title.
English CONNECTIONS Do not plug in this unit (or other components) until all connections are complete. • Connections should be made to the correct input/output terminals on the other component. • Also refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the component you are connecting. • If the placement of this unit causes noise in other equipment, such as a tuner, move them farther apart.
PLAYBACK Preparations • Be sure to set the TIMER switch to OFF, then press POWER to turn this unit on. • Set your amplifier or receiver to MD. 1 2 ) EJECT To stop Press & (STOP & on the remote). To pause Press #/* (PAUSE * on the remote). Press again to resume playback (or press PLAY # on the remote). & To eject the MD Press ) EJECT.
2 Time remaining on the MD (only for recordable MDs) To search forward during play or pause Press and hold SEARCH ⁄. REMAIN indicator Time remaining on the MD DISC TRACK TOTAL REMAIN To search in reverse during play or pause Press and hold SEARCH !. Notes Total tracks • Sound can be heard when searching in play mode to help you locate the desired position within the track. No sound is heard when searching in pause mode, but the search is conducted at a higher speed.
RANDOM PLAY REPEAT PLAY You can have the unit play all the tracks on a disc in random order. You can have the unit repeat a single track, a full disc, or just part of a track. NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX–595 NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX–595 REC TIMER OFF #˜* )EJECT POWER DIGITAL ANALOG REC LEVEL – REC LEVEL + PLAY RANDOM S/F REPEAT A–B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA.
This function lets you repeat a specific part of a track. It’s a convenient way to study a language, or to learn the lyrics to your favorite song (etc.). PROGRAM PLAY This function lets you enjoy listening to your favorite tracks in any order you desire. 1 Press A-B – REPEAT during playback to specify the beginning (A point) of the part you want to repeat. The REPEAT A indicators light up.
To check the programmed data 1 Stop or pause program playback. 2 Press SKIP $ or › to skip through the step information (or use the jog dial on the front panel). To delete a specific step 1 Stop program playback. 2 Press SKIP $ or › to skip through the step information (or use the jog dial on the front panel). 3 Press DELETE (or DELETE/CANCEL on the front panel) to delete the step. The higher steps are renumbered automatically. To change a step 1 Stop program playback.
English RECORDING This unit allows you to make recordings from a wide variety of program sources (both analog and digital). When recording an analog source (such as an LP or cassette) this unit converts the analog signals to a 44.1 kHz digital signal before recording them onto the MD. When recording a digital source, this unit converts the digital signals to 44.1 kHz for recording onto the MD. However, if you are recording a 44.1 kHz source signal (such as a CD) there is no conversion.
4 Press REC (REC ‡ on the remote) to set this unit to record pause mode. The REC * indicators light up. “REC Standby” and the amount of time available for recording flash alternately in the display. If you selected a track number or paused playback (in step 3) to record over a previous recording “OverWrite OK?” appears in the display. To confirm, press ENTER. This operation will erase the selected track number (or point) and all subsequent material. To cancel, press CANCEL (or &).
When making a recording, you can choose either automatic or manual marking. This feature operates somewhat differently for analog and digital signals. See below for details. Press M-MARK on the remote repeatedly to select automatic (MANUAL indicator out) or manual (MANUAL indicator lit) marking. TIME RESCUE RECORDING The Time Rescue (TIME) recording function allows you to start recording six seconds before you press record.
SYNCHRO RECORDING The synchronized recording function lets you set this unit to start recording automatically when a sound signal is input. When operating this unit in combination with a remote controllable Yamaha CD player, you can use the CD-P button on this unit’s remote control to start playback from the CD player. TITLE CHAR.
English MONITOR OUT When a disc is not loaded, you can use the monitor out function to monitor the sound of the input source. This allows you to enjoy better sound from your other digital source components, such as CD, by using this unit as a digital to analog converter. 1 3 NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX–595 REC TIMER OFF #˜* )EJECT POWER DIGITAL ANALOG REC LEVEL – REC LEVEL + PLAY RANDOM S/F REPEAT A–B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA.
EDITING One of the main advantages of MD is its editing capabilities. You can remove the commercials from a radio broadcast, reorder songs into the order you want, remove songs, combine songs, and even remove part of a song. Edit functions This unit offers the following editing operations. (Please note that track numbers are updated automatically when you perform a MOVE, ERASE, COMBINE or DIVIDE operation.) MOVE This function lets you change the position of any track.
The ability to erase sound without having to re-record is another convenient function. You can erase the entire disc, a single track, or just part of a track. This operation lets you erase a single track as well as corresponding title data. After you erase the track, the total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following that track are renumbered. Disc Erase NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX–595 This operation lets you erase all audio and title (character) data to create a blank MD.
Part Erase Disc or Track Title Erase This operation lets you erase part of a track. This operation lets you erase the title of the disc or the title of tracks on a disc. The title of the disc can only be erased during the stop mode, however, the title of the track can be erased during play or stop mode. In the stop mode, use the jog dial to select the track.
DIVIDE This function lets you combine two consecutive tracks into one. After you combine the tracks, the total number of tracks decreases by one and the tracks following the combined tracks are renumbered. NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX–595 REC TIMER OFF #˜* )EJECT POWER DIGITAL ANALOG REC LEVEL – REC LEVEL + PLAY RANDOM S/F REPEAT A–B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA.
FRA CHECK Disc Maintenance This unit features two disc maintenance functions which optimize performance of your MD discs. The TOC WRITE function allows you to write any edits to the TOC without having to eject the disc. The FRA CHECK function recovers recordable space on a disc that may have been lost because of multiple edit operations. The diagram below applies to the procedures for both TOC WRITE and FRA CHECK functions.
English TITLING This function lets you title recorded MDs and the individual tracks. Titles may consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols for a maximum of up to 250 characters for each title. Press CHARA. repeatedly to select between uppercase letters (A), lowercase letters (a), and numbers (0). Note : To access the symbols, press CHARA. repeatedly to select “A”, then turn the jog dial to the left. SEARCH !⁄ DELETE 3 Using the front panel & Using the remote Press CHAR.
TIMER OPERATIONS With a commercially available audio timer, it is possible to make recordings and initiate playback automatically at any time. Make sure that all power cord connections between the timer and amplifier/receiver are properly made. For details, refer to the instructions of your audio timer. No change in any of the other connections between the recorder and amplifier/receiver, etc., is necessary.
English MD SYSTEM LIMITATIONS The recording system in your MD recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are inherent to the MD recording system and are not a result of mechanical trouble.
NOTES REGARDING THE REMOTE CONTROL COPY PROTECTION (SCMS) As a digital audio component, this MD recorder conforms with the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) standards. The Serial Copy Management System restricts copies made by recording digital signals to first-generation copies only. Therefore, an MD recorded through a digital input cannot be used as a source for making another digital recording.
If your MD recorder fails to operate normally, check the following table. It lists common operating errors and simple measures which you can take to correct the problem. If it cannot be corrected, or the symptom is not listed, disconnect the recorder’s power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Symptom Cause Remedy The unit does not respond to operations. • MD is dirty or damaged. • MD is damaged (“UTOC ERR appears in the display).
DISPLAY MESSAGES Can’t Copy Digital recording cannot be performed. (See “COPY PROTECTION (SCMS)” on page 26.) Can’t Edit Edit operations are not possible. Can’t Play! Timer playback is not possible. The loaded disc may be blank, damaged, or an incompatible format. Can’t REC! Timer recording is not possible. The loaded disc may be protected or there may not be enough blank space remaining on the disc. Can’t REC Recording is not possible because there is not enough blank space remaining on the disc.
English SPECIFICATIONS Digital audio system System MiniDisc digital audio system Disc Mini Disc Recording method Magnetic field variation overwrite Reading method Non-contact optical pickup (using semiconductor laser) Laser Semiconductor laser Laser Diode Properties Material: GaAIAs Wavelength: 780 nm Pulse time: Read mode ... 0.8 mW Continuous Write mode ... max 10 mW 0.5S min cycle 1.5S Repetition Record/playback time Max.
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