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RQT6457
Getting started
Recording and playing
on this unit
Recording
This unit uses the “SD Audio Format”, an audio standard
set down by the SD Association, which uses superior
copyright protection technology.
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Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI)
This is copyright-protection technology that encodes
audio data to protect the rights of the producers of music,
promote a healthy music industry, and protect the rights
of the original purchaser of the music.
The use of this technology entails the following limita-
tions.
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This unit encodes music data for recording. You cannot
copy this data to other equipment.
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Encoded data cannot be backed-up or restored.
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It may be impossible to use data if it has copyright pro-
tection or if it was recorded on DVD Audio equipment.
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Serial Copy Management System
(SCMS)
Recordings from CDs to SD memory cards are restricted
by this system. Such recordings are of high quality, but it
is not possible to record from CDs that are restricted by
this system.
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Approximate recording times in
minutes
Playback
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This unit’s CD section cannot play AAC, MP3, or WMA
audio data.
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This unit’s SD card section can only play audio data
(AAC, MP3, and WMA) recorded using the SD Audio
Format.
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Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trade-
marks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
tion in the United States and/or other countries.
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WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the
same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is
smaller than that of MP3.
Card
volume
64 MB
256 MB
512 MB
HQ
(high
quality)
64
265
535
SP
(standard
play)
86
353
713
LP
(long
play)
129
530
1070
Recording mode
CD and SD card
information
CDs
Choose CDs with this mark:
Do not;
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use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or
with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.
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attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessory.
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write anything on the CD.
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clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.)
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use CDs printed with label printers available on the
market.
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use irregularly shaped
CDs.
CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio
CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a
process that enables CD-R and CD-RW players to
play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of
recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R/RW
due to the condition of the recording.
SD cards
It may not be possible to use cards formatted on other
equipment.
Protecting your recordings
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Do not open the SD lid or connect or disconnect the
power sources while operating the unit, especially while
“CARD Writing” is on the unit’s display, as this can
damage your data.
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Set the write-protect switch to LOCK. Release the
write-protect switch to make other recordings and to
use the editing features.
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SD logo is a trademark.
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Portions of this product are protected under copyright law
and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.
Handling precautions
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Store cards in their cases when not in use.
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Do not take apart.
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Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or
metal objects.
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Do not detach the label and do not attach other labels.
CD and SD card storage
Do not store:
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In direct sunlight,
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In humid or dusty locations,
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In locations directly exposed to heating appliances,
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On the dashboard or rear deck of a car.
Write-protect switch
