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Before applying power
Preparation section
CD
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MD high-speed dubbing
This convenient feature enables simple, quick dubbing from a CD to an MD (either single track or all
tracks in a CD).
MD Long Play modes
With the long-hour recording/playback modes (LP2, LP4) based on ATRAC3 (MDLP), digital long-hour re-
cording/playback for twice (about 160 minutes*) or 4 times (about 320 minutes*) the normal recording/
playback time is now available. (* Data using a 80-minute disc.)
Versatile timer features
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O.T.T. (Operate easy To use Timer) :
This timer setting is executed only for an hour (and for once) when the set start time comes.
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Timer playback, timer recording :
Two timer programs (PROG.1, PROG.2) are available for timer playback (AI timer playback) or timer recording.
(With the AI timer playback, the playback volume increases gradually after the start of timer playback.)
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Sleep timer :
This timer turns the unit off automatically when the set time has elapsed. It is convenient for example for
falling asleep while listening to music in the night time, etc.
This unit is equipped with a demonstration function (only display). The demonstration consists of se-
quential change of display and indicators showing the operations, but the audio itself does not change.
The demonstration function can be cancelled as follows.
÷
This operates automatically when a power failure
has occurred or the plug of the power cable has
been pulled while the power was ON.
In regard to demonstration
"DEMO ON" (To execute demonstration):
After turning power ON, press and hold the
set/
demo
key (for more than 2 seconds).
"DEMO OFF" (To cancel demonstration):
Press the
set/demo
key during demonstration.
Convenient recording features
Versatile recording features are provided, allowing the user to select desired one for each purpose.
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One-touch recording
:
Pressing a single key starts recording of all tracks or a single track in a CD.
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TWIN recording
:
Simultaneous recording of CD playback onto both MD and tape.
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Program recording
:
Your favorite tracks can be recorded in any desired order.
set / demo
Special features