Onkyo MD-185X, Instruction Manual

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The recording system in your MiniDisc 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 due to the inherent nature of the MD
recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.
• "Disc Full" lights up even before the disc has reached the
maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the disc, "Disc Full"
lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255
tracks cannot be recorded on the disc. To record new tracks, erase
unnecessary tracks or use another MD.
• "Disc Full" lights up before the maximum number of
tracks is reached
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted
as track intervals, incrementing the track count and causing the
"Disc Full" indication to light up.
• The remaining recording time does not increase even after
erasing numerous short tracks
Tracks of under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so
erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time.
• Some tracks cannot be combined with others
Track combination may become impossible when tracks are
edited.
• The total recorded time and the remaining time on the
disc may not total the maximum recording time (60 or 74
minutes)
Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds each, no matter
how short the material. The contents recorded may thus be
shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may
also be further reduced by scratches.
• Track created through editing may exhibit sound dropout
during searching operations.
• Track numbers are not recorded correctly
Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may result (1)
when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during
digital recording, or (2) when certain CDs are recorded with both
the LEVEL-SYNC indicator on and automatic track marking
function on.
• TOC indicator appears for a long time
If the inserted recordable disc is bland new, the TOC indicator
appears on the display longer than those that have been used.
System limitations Message list
The following table explains the various messages that appear in
the display.
Message Meaning
Blank Disc A new recordable MD or a recordable MD without
disc or track names is inserted.
Cannot Copy An attempt was made to make a second copy from
a digitally dubbed MD (see "Rules for Digital
Recording" on pages 31, 32).
Cannot Edit An attempt was made to edit the disc during
MEMORY or RANDOM play or in recording
standby mode, or an attempt to edit a premastered
disc was made.
Cannot Rec An attempt was made to record onto a premastered
(read-only) disc.
D. In Unlock The digital equipment (CD player, DAT, etc.) has not
been connected properly. Otherwise, the connected
digital equipment is not operating properly.
Disc Error The disc is abnormal (scratched or missing a TOC).
Disc Full The disc is full (see "System Limitations" on this
page).
Impossible The disc could not be edited.
Mecha Error An error occurred in the unit’s internal mechanism.
Memory Full An attempt was made to record a 26th track.
Full The titling capacity of the disc has reached its limit.
Name Full Number of characters has reached the limit for
input to one MD.
No Change The naming attempt failed.
No Disc There is no disc in the unit.
No Track The inserted disc has a disc title but no tracks.
Not Audio An attempt was made to play a non-audio disc.
Over In pause mode (when playing is paused), the
π
(Fast Forward) button was pressed to the end of the
disc.
Protected The inserted disc is record-protected.
Retry Error The recording attempt failed due to a consecutive
disturbance or scratches on the MD.
Temp Over An abnormally high temperature is detected in the
unit’s internal mechanism.
TOC Error The reading of the TOC failed.
TOC Writing The unit is writing the recorded or edited contents
to the MD
U-TOC Error The writing of the recorded or edited contents
failed.
Preset titles for easy titling
In the Easy Titling mode, you can enter the following titles by simply choosing one.
BALLAD
BLUES
CLASSIC
DANCE
FUSION
JAZZ
LIVE
POPS
REGGAE
ROCK
SOUL
TECHNO
VOCAL
African
American
Asian
British
Euro
German
Japanese
Anthology
Best of
(One space will be added
following "of".)
Collection
Favorite
Happy
Heavy
Hit songs
Omnibus
Selection
Special
Super
Space (
)