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PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
XM-R70SL/BK
INSTRUCTIONS
LVT0335-004A
[B]
XM-R70(B)_Cover.p65 1 6/23/99, 3:10 PM
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CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPEC- IFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT for the U.K. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power poi
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS “SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT” This equipment has been disigned and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN Do read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter
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Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Please read these instructions carefully before starting operation to be sure to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Table of Contents Supplied Accessories .................................................... 1 Joining Tracks (JOIN Function) ................................... 9 Location of Controls ..................................................... 1 Moving Tracks (MOVE Function) ............................. 10 Power
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Power Supply Preparations As a power supply source, you can use the rechargeable battery and/or dry-cell batteries, or AC adaptor. For information on operating times of batteries, refer to the specifications (page 16). Using lithium–ion battery (rechargeable battery) (BN-R3610) 1 Insert the rechargeable battery into the unit. Cut part Insert the battery with its “–” ter- Firmly close the cover. Slide the cover and open it. minal facing you and its cut part facing up. 2 To charge the rechargeable
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Note The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Battery indicator The battery indicator appears on the display of the unit and remote control. When the indication changes as follows, power will be shut off a short while after. Rechargeable battery: Recharge it. Dry-cell batteries: Replace them with new ones. Note The battery indicator also appears when the AC adaptor i
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6 Press the 6 button on the unit or remote control. Playback will start from the first track and ends after playing all the tracks of the MD. [Unit’s display] [Remote control’s display] Disc mark turns. Peak Level Meter Disc mark turns. Track title Playing time Number of tracks being played Playing time Number of tracks being played To eject the MD, slide the OPEN switch to open the lid and open it by hand. Then, the MD comes out. Notes • If no MD is loaded, “NO DISC” appears on the display and
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Showing the Disc Information Each time you press the DISPLAY / CHARA. (or DISPLAY) button in Stop mode or during playback, the disc in- formation is displayed as follows. The DISPLAY / CHARA. button on the unit and the DISPLAY button on the remote control work independently. or Display change on the unit: Display change on the remote control: In Stop mode: In Stop mode: Disc title*, total track number, and total playback time Disc title* = Total track number and total playback of the MD = Record
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Selecting the Operational Options of Remote Control Muting a pip tone When you press the buttons on the remote control, a pip tone is issued except for the A.C.BASS and VOLUME +, – buttons. To mute the pip tone, while pressing and holding the A.C.BASS but- ton in Stop mode or during playback, press the P.MODE button. “BEEP OFF” appears on the display. To resume a pip tone, do the same operation again. “BEEP ON” will appear on the display. Turning off the backlight When you press a button on the
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Check Items Before Starting Recording • The MD is not the Play-only type one. • The accidental erasure prevention knob of the MD cartridge is set to the close position. • The MD has enough space for recording. If not, carry out ALL ERASE or ERASE function mentioned later to erase all the tracks or desired tracks in the MD. You can check the recordable remaining time of the MD by re- peatedly pressing the DISPLAY/CHARA. button on the unit in Standby mode. (See “Showing the Disc Informa- tion” on
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SYNCHRO Recording (SYNCHRO) The synchro recording automatically starts when an input signal is given and ends if no signal condition continues for 30 seconds. 1 Insert an MD with its label side facing up. 2 Set the REC MODE switch to SYNCHRO. 3 Slide the REC button. “SYNCHRO REC ON” appears and the “SYNC” indicator lights up on the display. Then, the disc mark blinks. 4 Press the 6 button. The “SYNC” indicator blinks, indicating that the unit enters Rec/Standby mode. 5 Play the recording source.
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Dividing Tracks (DIVIDE Function) Use the unit to carry out this function. 1 In Stop mode, press the EDIT/ENTER button and turn the JOG dial until “DIVIDE?” is dis- played. 2 Press the SET button and then press the 6 button. JOG dial Playing time Track to be divided 3 Turn the JOG dial (or press the 4 or ¢ button) to select the track number to be di- vided. 4 Press the SET button at the point where the track is to be divided. • The recording lasting for 4 seconds starting where the track was div
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Moving Tracks (MOVE Function) Use the unit to carry out this function. 1 In Stop mode, press the EDIT/ENTER 5 Turn the JOG dial (or press the 4 or button and turn the JOG dial until ¢ button) to select the destination to “MOVE?” is displayed. which the track is to be moved. 2 Press the SET button. JOG dial Track to be moved Destination track Track to moved • If you are playing back the MD, the destination track is repeatedly played. • You can listen to the track by pressing the 6 button. The tra
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Giving Titles to MD (TITLE Function) Use the unit to carry out this function. • You can give a disc title to the MD and a track title to the tracks in the MD. Any title name can be give up to 64 characters using the provided character sets. 1 In Stop mode, press the EDIT/ENTER (or press the 4 button) until the following disc mark is shown on the display. button. “TITLE?” is displayed. 4 Press the SET button. Disc mark 2 Press the SET button. Title name area Cursor Track to be entitled • You can
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Using the Unit with Optional Accessories Listening to MDs with an audio system You can listen to MDs through your audio system. Stereo connection cable • Connect a stereo connection cable (not supplied) as (not supplied) shown on the right after turning off the amplifier. • Adjust the volume level of the unit to an appropriate Amplifier level. • Adjust the volume level on the amplifier. or • Use the unit’s buttons for operation. (The remote control will issue a pip tone.) Listening to MDs with a
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Carrying batteries: When putting dry cell or rechargeable battery in a pocket or bag, ensure that no other metal objects such as a neck- lace are placed together with them. Contact with metal may cause short-circuiting which, in turn, may cause a fire. Notice about the rechargeable battery. The battery is designated recyclable. Please follow your local recycling regulations. AC adaptor • Handle the AC adaptor carefully. Improper handling is dangerous. • Do not touch it with wet hands. • Do not p
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ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Sound skip guard memory With the minidisc, the data of the track being played can be Coding) temporarily stored up using a function called “sound skip Within recordings, there are sounds which cannot be readily guard memory”. Even when data cannot be collected prop- heard. For example, as the volume decreases, high-pitched erly from the disc due to shaking or vibrations, information sounds and low-pitched sounds become difficult to hear. Also, if is stored in t
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Minidisc Limitations The minidisc records information in an original format that differs from that of conventional cassette tapes or DATs. Since there are some limitations with this recording format, the following types of conditions may arise. These condi- tions are not malfunctions. Condition Cause “DISC FULL” is displayed, even though the pos- With the minidisc, there is a maximum number of tracks which sible recording time is not used up. can be recorded, regardless of time. More than 254 tr
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Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consul
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