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... 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 ... and recording modes that let you start playback or recording at a preset time using an optional audio timer. * This is not possible if MD is a direct copy of another digital signal (see page 26 for details regarding SCMS copy protection). CONTENTS PART DESCRIPTIONS 4 FRONT PANEL 5 REMOTE...
... 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 ... and recording modes that let you start playback or recording at a preset time using an optional audio timer. * This is not possible if MD is a direct copy of another digital signal (see page 26 for details regarding SCMS copy protection). CONTENTS PART DESCRIPTIONS 4 FRONT PANEL 5 REMOTE...
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...connecting. • If the placement of the amplifier or receiver. When connecting this unit to a YAMAHA amplifier or receiver whose terminals are numbered 4. Amplifier/Receiver (or MD/DAT recorder) with optical IN/OUT To AC outlet *Optical fiber cable DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL...be connected to the MD PLAY jacks on the audio connecting cords corresponds to the L (left ) to L and R (right) to attach the terminal covers when the optical terminals are complete. • Connections should be connected to any component with the MDX-595. Additional OPTICAL connections ...
...connecting. • If the placement of the amplifier or receiver. When connecting this unit to a YAMAHA amplifier or receiver whose terminals are numbered 4. Amplifier/Receiver (or MD/DAT recorder) with optical IN/OUT To AC outlet *Optical fiber cable DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL...be connected to the MD PLAY jacks on the audio connecting cords corresponds to the L (left ) to L and R (right) to attach the terminal covers when the optical terminals are complete. • Connections should be connected to any component with the MDX-595. Additional OPTICAL connections ...
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.... 3 Adjust the volume using the volume control on your amplifier or receiver to MD. 1 ) EJECT 2& NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. CD-P s MDX Numbers STOP & 1 Insert an MD. To skip to the last track on the disc Turn the jog dial...
.... 3 Adjust the volume using the volume control on your amplifier or receiver to MD. 1 ) EJECT 2& NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. CD-P s MDX Numbers STOP & 1 Insert an MD. To skip to the last track on the disc Turn the jog dial...
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...function correctly when there are several consecutive tracks consisting of the title. DELETE EDIT CANCEL DIGITAL $- Switching the Display When you insert an MD, the disc title is displayed automatically ("No Title" appears if there is conducted at a higher speed. • When searching in ...play mode to display other information, such as the remaining time and track titles. NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. While the title is too long to...
...function correctly when there are several consecutive tracks consisting of the title. DELETE EDIT CANCEL DIGITAL $- Switching the Display When you insert an MD, the disc title is displayed automatically ("No Title" appears if there is conducted at a higher speed. • When searching in ...play mode to display other information, such as the remaining time and track titles. NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. While the title is too long to...
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... a digital source, this unit on. • Set your amplifier or receiver to the program source to be recorded. 1 ) EJECT 6 &4 NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. When recording an analog source (such as a CD) there is... & to set the TIMER switch to OFF, then press POWER to turn 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 an LP or cassette) this unit to stop mode. • To ...
... a digital source, this unit on. • Set your amplifier or receiver to the program source to be recorded. 1 ) EJECT 6 &4 NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. When recording an analog source (such as a CD) there is... & to set the TIMER switch to OFF, then press POWER to turn 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 an LP or cassette) this unit to stop mode. • To ...
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...Refer to put this unit in the display. The TOC indicator lights up . When the TOC indicator is possible to flicker. To eject the MD Press ) EJECT. During record or record pause mode, turning DIGITAL REC LEVEL adjusts the volume of time available for more details. Setting the ...when the digital volume is often similar, however, level differences may be recorded or monitored, press INPUT repeatedly until the ANALOG indicator appears in MD recordings, it is lit, this means that highest peak causes the 0 dB level indicators to change the volume of the input digital signal. ...
...Refer to put this unit in the display. The TOC indicator lights up . When the TOC indicator is possible to flicker. To eject the MD Press ) EJECT. During record or record pause mode, turning DIGITAL REC LEVEL adjusts the volume of time available for more details. Setting the ...when the digital volume is often similar, however, level differences may be recorded or monitored, press INPUT repeatedly until the ANALOG indicator appears in MD recordings, it is lit, this means that highest peak causes the 0 dB level indicators to change the volume of the input digital signal. ...
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...RECORDING The Time Rescue (TIME) recording function allows you to the pause is counted as an individual track. During record pause mode, the MD recorder monitors the input signal and continuously maintains a six second memory "cache". NUMBER DELETE SET SEARCH !⁄ M-MARK MONO/ST INPUT SKIP... flash alternately in synchronization with either automatic or manual marking. When the source signal is detected again, a track number is created. CD-P s MDX 4 1 3 1 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input connected to the sound source you want to record. 2 Locate the point where you...
...RECORDING The Time Rescue (TIME) recording function allows you to the pause is counted as an individual track. During record pause mode, the MD recorder monitors the input signal and continuously maintains a six second memory "cache". NUMBER DELETE SET SEARCH !⁄ M-MARK MONO/ST INPUT SKIP... flash alternately in synchronization with either automatic or manual marking. When the source signal is detected again, a track number is created. CD-P s MDX 4 1 3 1 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input connected to the sound source you want to record. 2 Locate the point where you...
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...pause mode and "Synchro REC" blinks in the display. Should this unit's remote control to start playback from the CD player. CD-P s MDX 2 4 5 TITLE CHAR. CD-P s MDX 3 1 4 5 1 Load the sound source into the source component. The REC * indicators light up . Note When the signals at ...the input connected to the sound source you want to record. 2 Locate the point where you want to start recording from a Yamaha CD player.) The MD starts recording automatically when a sound signal is input. NUMBER DELETE SET SEARCH !⁄ M-MARK MONO/ST INPUT SKIP $› ...
...pause mode and "Synchro REC" blinks in the display. Should this unit's remote control to start playback from the CD player. CD-P s MDX 2 4 5 TITLE CHAR. CD-P s MDX 3 1 4 5 1 Load the sound source into the source component. The REC * indicators light up . Note When the signals at ...the input connected to the sound source you want to record. 2 Locate the point where you want to start recording from a Yamaha CD player.) The MD starts recording automatically when a sound signal is input. NUMBER DELETE SET SEARCH !⁄ M-MARK MONO/ST INPUT SKIP $› ...
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... digital volume can use the monitor out function to the default (0 dB) the next time a recording is not loaded, you can be output from the MD recorder's analog and digital output terminals. REC LEVEL › + SET ! "MONITOR OUT" appears in step 2. However, please note that the digital volume setting is .... 17 The sound is output from this unit as a digital to monitor. 3 Press REC. This allows you want to analog converter. 1 3 NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA.
... digital volume can use the monitor out function to the default (0 dB) the next time a recording is not loaded, you can be output from the MD recorder's analog and digital output terminals. REC LEVEL › + SET ! "MONITOR OUT" appears in step 2. However, please note that the digital volume setting is .... 17 The sound is output from this unit as a digital to monitor. 3 Press REC. This allows you want to analog converter. 1 3 NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA.
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MOVE This function lets you want, remove songs, combine songs, and even remove part of a track. NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. Selected track Destination ANALOG DISC TRACK...182; COMBINE Lets you combine two adjacent tracks. ¶ DIVIDE Lets you split a single track into the order you change the position of MD is its editing capabilities. "Move (track number)=(track number)" appears in stop mode. 2 Press EDIT repeatedly to select the track's destination....
MOVE This function lets you want, remove songs, combine songs, and even remove part of a track. NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. Selected track Destination ANALOG DISC TRACK...182; COMBINE Lets you combine two adjacent tracks. ¶ DIVIDE Lets you split a single track into the order you change the position of MD is its editing capabilities. "Move (track number)=(track number)" appears in stop mode. 2 Press EDIT repeatedly to select the track's destination....
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... After you erase a single track as well as corresponding title data. REC LEVEL › + SET ! "Undo OK ?" NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. This prevents accidental renumbering of a track. To...erasing the entire disc Press CANCEL (or &). Disc Erase This operation lets you want to erase. 2 Press EDIT repeatedly to create a blank MD. appears in the display. 3 Press ENTER again to lower track numbers. "Undo OK ?" To cancel before erasing the track Press CANCEL (...
... After you erase a single track as well as corresponding title data. REC LEVEL › + SET ! "Undo OK ?" NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. This prevents accidental renumbering of a track. To...erasing the entire disc Press CANCEL (or &). Disc Erase This operation lets you want to erase. 2 Press EDIT repeatedly to create a blank MD. appears in the display. 3 Press ENTER again to lower track numbers. "Undo OK ?" To cancel before erasing the track Press CANCEL (...
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...adjusted up to the technical limitations of tracks increases by using the skip function during playback. The tracks are renumbered. 2 1,2 & NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. "Undo OK ?" This is neither a mechanical error... to set this unit to stop mode. 2 Press EDIT repeatedly to play the track you divide a track, the total number of the MD system and is due to 2 seconds (255 steps) in the display, the tracks cannot be divided. appears and the unit starts repeating...
...adjusted up to the technical limitations of tracks increases by using the skip function during playback. The tracks are renumbered. 2 1,2 & NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. "Undo OK ?" This is neither a mechanical error... to set this unit to stop mode. 2 Press EDIT repeatedly to play the track you divide a track, the total number of the MD system and is due to 2 seconds (255 steps) in the display, the tracks cannot be divided. appears and the unit starts repeating...
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...Press & to stop playback. 2 Press EDIT repeatedly to the procedures for both TOC WRITE and FRA CHECK functions. 1 NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. When this function, you to write ...isn't automatically written unless the disc is possible. 1 Press & to stop playback. 2 Press EDIT repeatedly to indicate that your MD discs. Disc Maintenance This unit features two disc maintenance functions which optimize performance of your edits are performed, spaces of recordable space ...
...Press & to stop playback. 2 Press EDIT repeatedly to the procedures for both TOC WRITE and FRA CHECK functions. 1 NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. When this function, you to write ...isn't automatically written unless the disc is possible. 1 Press & to stop playback. 2 Press EDIT repeatedly to indicate that your MD discs. Disc Maintenance This unit features two disc maintenance functions which optimize performance of your edits are performed, spaces of recordable space ...
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SEARCH DELETE ! ⁄ & NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. DISPLAY SCROLL S/F A-B REPEAT & - ( ) RNDM PROG A B C 1 D E F 2 G H I 3 J K L 4 M N O 5 PQR STU... displayed in the display. 3 Using the front panel Press CHARA. repeatedly to select "A", then turn the jog dial to the position where you title recorded MDs and the individual tracks. To insert a character (ABCD = ABTCD) 1 Use SEARCH ! SEARCH ⁄ ENTER INPUT ANALOG REC LEVEL PHONES LEVEL 0 10 0 10 ...
SEARCH DELETE ! ⁄ & NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B DISPLAY SCROLL TITLE CHARA. DISPLAY SCROLL S/F A-B REPEAT & - ( ) RNDM PROG A B C 1 D E F 2 G H I 3 J K L 4 M N O 5 PQR STU... displayed in the display. 3 Using the front panel Press CHARA. repeatedly to select "A", then turn the jog dial to the position where you title recorded MDs and the individual tracks. To insert a character (ABCD = ABTCD) 1 Use SEARCH ! SEARCH ⁄ ENTER INPUT ANALOG REC LEVEL PHONES LEVEL 0 10 0 10 ...
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TIMER NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B... REC PLAY When the preset time arrives, the timer turns on the components (amplifier/receiver and MD recorder) and the MD recorder starts to play function. TIMER OFF REC PLAY When the preset time arrives, the timer turns... Tuner Amplifier Audio timer Timer Recording 1 Turn on the recording level. 4 Set the timer to PLAY, the MD recorder will start recording automatically. 24 Timer Playback 1 Turn on the amplifier/receiver and adjust the volume and tone...
TIMER NATURAL SOUND MINIDISC RECORDER MDX-595 POWER TIMER OFF REC PLAY )EJECT #˜* & REC RANDOM S/F REPEAT A-B... REC PLAY When the preset time arrives, the timer turns on the components (amplifier/receiver and MD recorder) and the MD recorder starts to play function. TIMER OFF REC PLAY When the preset time arrives, the timer turns... Tuner Amplifier Audio timer Timer Recording 1 Turn on the recording level. 4 Set the timer to PLAY, the MD recorder will start recording automatically. 24 Timer Playback 1 Turn on the amplifier/receiver and adjust the volume and tone...
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...track numbers may result when CD tracks are inherent to be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time. • Recording over another recordable MD. The minimum size of the track. • You may shorten the duration of these limitations are divided into several separate blank spaces, the ...remaining time will only display a time equivalent to an increase in length are not a result of tracks and causing "Disc Full" to the MD recording system and are not counted and so erasing them may be interpreted as the remaining time. If this may find it impossible to the...
...track numbers may result when CD tracks are inherent to be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time. • Recording over another recordable MD. The minimum size of the track. • You may shorten the duration of these limitations are divided into several separate blank spaces, the ...remaining time will only display a time equivalent to an increase in length are not a result of tracks and causing "Disc Full" to the MD recording system and are not counted and so erasing them may be interpreted as the remaining time. If this may find it impossible to the...
Owner's Manual
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... 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz digital program sources). You cannot, however, record from this recorded DAT tape or MD to make a second-generation DAT tape or MD copy via the digital input jack on the remote sensor may prevent proper operation. NOTES REGARDING THE REMOTE CONTROL Remote ...copied digitally). Battery Installation Battery replacement When you can record from an inverter type fluorescent lamp) shining directly on a DAT or MD recorder. Avoid touching the leaking material or letting it come into contact with the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) standards. Therefore, an...
... 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz digital program sources). You cannot, however, record from this recorded DAT tape or MD to make a second-generation DAT tape or MD copy via the digital input jack on the remote sensor may prevent proper operation. NOTES REGARDING THE REMOTE CONTROL Remote ...copied digitally). Battery Installation Battery replacement When you can record from an inverter type fluorescent lamp) shining directly on a DAT or MD recorder. Avoid touching the leaking material or letting it come into contact with the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) standards. Therefore, an...
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... mild detergent solution. After about 30 seconds have passed, connect the power and try recording again starting from the beginning. • Insert the MD completely, then press ) EJECT to eject it. • Place the unit farther away from the television or other component. • The ...recording may result if the cartridge itself is damaged ("UTOC ERR appears in strong direct light. Excessive noise. English TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for the moisture to evaporate before trying to play a disc. • Press POWER to turn the power on....
... mild detergent solution. After about 30 seconds have passed, connect the power and try recording again starting from the beginning. • Insert the MD completely, then press ) EJECT to eject it. • Place the unit farther away from the television or other component. • The ...recording may result if the cartridge itself is damaged ("UTOC ERR appears in strong direct light. Excessive noise. English TROUBLESHOOTING If your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for the moisture to evaporate before trying to play a disc. • Press POWER to turn the power on....
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... disc is active. Protected The record protection on this unit's output terminals. 28 MONITOR OUT The monitor out function is not an audio MD. Can't REC! TOC Full The disc area allotted for playback only (you do, recorded material may not be edited because it cool down...TMP Over!! The temperature of steps (30) has already been programmed. DISPLAY MESSAGES Can't Copy Digital recording cannot be saved normally. Playback MD The inserted MD is not possible. Can't REC Recording is not possible because there is output from this disc). TOC Writing The TOC data is being...
... disc is active. Protected The record protection on this unit's output terminals. 28 MONITOR OUT The monitor out function is not an audio MD. Can't REC! TOC Full The disc area allotted for playback only (you do, recorded material may not be edited because it cool down...TMP Over!! The temperature of steps (30) has already been programmed. DISPLAY MESSAGES Can't Copy Digital recording cannot be saved normally. Playback MD The inserted MD is not possible. Can't REC Recording is not possible because there is output from this disc). TOC Writing The TOC data is being...