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Getting Started
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DIGITAL
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OPTICAL
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TAPE/MD
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IN
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LINE
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Hookups
Connecting the deck to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT
jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied), making
sure to match the colour-coded cords to the appropriate
jacks on the components: red (right) to red and white (left) to
white. Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum
and noise.
Connecting the deck to a digital component such as a CD
player, DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another MD deck
Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/OUT
connectors with two optical cables (only one supplied).
Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the plugs
parallelly until they click into place.
Be sure not to bend or tie together the optical cables.
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Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates
during recording
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically
converts the sampling frequency of various digital
sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your MD deck.
This allows you to record sources such as 32- and 48-
kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact
discs and other MDs.
Notes
• If “Din Unlock” or “Cannot Copy” appears in the display,
recording through the digital connector is not possible.
In this case, record the programme source through the
LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks with INPUT set to ANALOG.
• When recording through the DIGITAL IN connector, you
cannot adjust the recording level.
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: Signal flow
MD deck
Amplifier
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: Signal flow
MD deck
Digital component
Connecting the mains lead
Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet or to the outlet
of a timer.
Turning on the unit
Set MAIN POWER on the rear of the unit to ON.
The unit is turned on in standby mode.
MAIN POWER
ON
OFF
MAIN
POWER