Operation
Fast forward/
reverse
Button
Skip function (unit)
Press during play or in Stop mode.
Search function (unit)
Keep depressed during play.
Skip function (remote control)
During play mode or in Stop mode, press the JOG MODE button
and briefly turn the JOG dial to the right or left.
Search function (remote control)
During play mode, press the JOG MODE
button and continuously turn the JOG dial
to the right or left.
Within 5 seconds
Button
Operation
To pause play
To stop play
To turn off the unit
(Off mode)
• During Random Play, the skip but-
tons cannot be used to skip back to
tracks that were played previously
in the random sequence.
Press during play.
Press during play for 1 second or more.
In Stop mode, press for 1 second or more.
Press again to restart play.
If nothing is done for 2 minutes, the
power will be automatically shut off.
Display/reference
or
Blinks.
Stops.
Press again to restart play (Resume
Play).
The current track will be played from
the beginning. (See “Resume Play”.)
If nothing is done for 45 seconds, the
power will be automatically shut off.
The power is shut off after “POWER
OFF” appears on the display.
To turn on the unit, press the same
button again.
or
or
(Blank)
Display/reference
Reverse
Forward
Repeat Play and Random Play
You can select Repeat Play or Random Play. In Repeat Play, you can repeat all the tracks or
individual track as many times as you like. In Random Play, you can play all the tracks in ran-
dom order.
Selecting Repeat Play and Random Play in Stop mode
In Stop mode, press the P.MODE button. Each time you press the button, the play mode
changes as follows.
P
1
=
P
=
RDM
=
P
1 RDM
=
P
RDM
=
Original display
=
(back to the beginning)
P
1
: Repeats 1 track.
P
: Repeats all the tracks.
RDM
: Random play
P
1 RDM : Repeats one track randomly selected.
P
RDM : Repeats all the tracks in random order.
After selecting one of the above modes, press the
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button.
For example, to start Random Play, press the P.MODE button until "RDM" indicator appears
and then start playback.
To exit Repeat Play or Random Play,
stop the MD and then press the P.MODE button until
the display returns to the original one.
Repeat Play during Playback
During Normal Play:
Each time you press the P.MODE button, the play mode changes as follows.
P
1
=
P
=
Original display
=
(back to the beginning)
Select “
P
1” to repeatedly play the current track. Select “
P
” to repeat all the tracks.
During Random Play:
Each time you press the P.MODE button, the play mode changes as follows.
P
1 RDM
=
P
RDM
=
Original display
=
(back to the beginning)
Select “
P
1 RDM” to repeatedly play a randomly selected track. Select “
P
RDM” to repeat
all the tracks in random order.
To exit Repeat Play,
stop the MD and then press the P.MODE button until the display returns
to the original one.
Selecting the Operational Options of Remote Control
CAUTION:
Before connecting the car adaptor, remove the rechargeable battery and the alkaline
battery from the unit.
• Connect the car adaptor as shown below.
• Connect the car audio cassette adaptor between the remote control and the cassette slot of
your car audio system.
• Adjust the volume level of the unit to an appropriate level.
Notes:
• Since the insertion direction of the car audio cassette adaptor is limited, be sure whether it
can be inserted into the cassette slot of your car audio system.
• Depending on the vehicle used, noise may occur. In this case, it is recommended to connect a
noise filter available on the market between the remote control and car audio cassette adaptor.
• If your car audio system is equipped with a LINE IN or AUX IN jack, you can connect the
output of the remote control to the jack using a stereo mini plug signal cord (not supplied).
In this case, you do not need the optional car audio cassette adaptor.
Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the prob-
lem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may elimi-
nate 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 consult your dealer for instructions.
Problem
Cannot operate.
Cannot play the MD.
Tracks on MD do not play in or-
der, starting with the first track.
Cannot hear music—too noisy.
TV picture is distorted.
Radio reception is noisy.
Power is not turned on.
FAV registration is impossible.
Charging indicator does not light
during charging.
Check this
Is the MD loaded? If not loaded “NO DISC” will appear.
• Is the HOLD switch released?
• Is the battery low?
• Is there moisture condensation on the lens?
(Wait for about an hour and then try again.)
• Is the Repeat Play or Random Play selected?
• Is the FAV function activated?
• Is the headphones plug inserted all the way?
• Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on the plug.)
• Is music recorded on the MD? If not, “BLANK DISC”
will appear.
Is the unit too near a TV or tuner? (If the TV or tuner is
connected to a simple indoor antenna, connect it to an
outdoor antenna.)
• With both HOLD switches activated, the battery was
changed during playback. (Release both HOLD switches
and try to operate again.)
• After FAV music registration, you have changed the
battery without stopping the MD. (Turn off the power
before changing the battery.)
Is the charger too hat?
(If so, disconnect the AC adaptor and leave the charger
for a while.)
Maintenance
Unit:
Wipe the unit and remote control with a soft cloth. Remove stubborn dirt using a cloth which
has been dipped in water or soapy water and wrung out, and then wipe dry.
• If you intend to use a chemically treated cleaning cloth, read its directions first.
• Do not use alcohol or paint thinners.
MDs:
If the MD cartridge is dirty wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
When storing MDs, avoid locations which are
• Exposed to direct sunlight.
• Susceptible to high levels of humidity or dust.
• Directly exposed to heat from a heating appliance.
• On top of a car dashboard or near the rear window.
Handling the MDs
• Do not open the shutter. The shutter is usually locked to prevent opening. Do not force to
open it or the disc may be destroyed.
MD Messages:
Messages
Meaning
Action
DISC ERROR
There is a problem (damage) with the disc.
Replace the disc.
READ ERROR
Cannot read data.
Remove the MD and
reinsert it.
Specifications
Portable MINIDISC player
Type
: Minidisc digital audio system
Sampling frequency
: 44.1 kHz
Compression/expansion
method
: ATRAC method
Number of channels
: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency response
: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Wow & flutter
: Unmeasurable
Output
: Headphone (3.5 mm dia. stereo
×
1)
5 mW/ch at 10% THD/16 ohms to 47 kohms
Duration of battery
: Approx. 7 hours when using a rechargeable battery
(BN-R127) charged for 1.5 hours,
Approx. 7 hours when using an alkaline battery (LR6-Panasonic)
Approx. 16 hours when using a rechargeable battery and
alkaline battery together
* Above duration may differ depending on the ambient tempera-
ture and conditions.
Power requirements
: DC 1.2 V (rechargeable battery), DC 1.5 V (R6 size battery)
DC IN 1.5 V
Dimensions (W
×
H
×
D) : 82.9
×
18.5
×
103 mm
(Excluding buttons and controls)
Mass
: Approx. 124 g (without battery)
AC adaptor (AA-R9017)
Input power source
: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Output voltage
: DC 9 V, 500 mA
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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 , – buttons.
To mute the pip tone,
while pressing and holding the JOG MODE button in Stop mode or dur-
ing playback, press the P.MODE button. “BEEP OFF” appears on the display.
To resume a pip sound,
do the same operation again. “BEEP ON” will appear on the display.
Turning off the backlight
When you turn off the backlight, you can save the battery life.
To turn off the backlight,
while pressing and holding the JOG MODE button in Stop mode or
during playback, press the DISPLAY button. “LIGHT OFF” appears on the display.
To resume backlighting,
do the same operation again. “LIGHT ON” appears on the display.
Turning off the unit will also resume backlighting.
Using the Unit with Optional Accessories
Using the unit with an audio system
You can listen to MDs through your audio system.
• Connect a stereo connection cable (not supplied) as shown below after turning off the amplifier.
• Adjust the volume level of the unit to an appropriate level.
• Adjust the volume level on the amplifier.
• Use the unit’s buttons for operation. (The remote control will issue a pip tone.)
• Direct connection without passing through the remote control may generate noise.
Using the unit with a car audio system
You can listen to an MD through your car audio system. The following options are available
for your car audio system.
• Car adaptor (CA-R153)
• Car audio cassette adaptor
En, Sp, It
Printed in Japan
1298MNMCREOZK
(Stop mode)
Normal Play
Follow the numbers in the figure to normal-play.
1
Connect the headphones plug firmly.
2
Connect the remote control plug firmly.
3
Release the HOLD switches.
4
Load an MD.
• Press the EJECT button to open the lid.
• Insert the MD into the MD slot, with its label side facing up. Insert the MD until it stops.
Be sure
%
or
]
mark on the MD directs as shown in the figure.
• Close the lid.
“Toc Reading” appears on the display. Then the track number and playback time appear.
5
Adjust the volume level between 0 and 25.
Press the , – button on the unit or turn the JOG dial to the right or left. To continu-
ously change the volume leve l, depress the volume button or keep turning the JOG dial.
6
Press the
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button.
Playback starts from the first track and ends after playing all the tracks of the MD.
Notes:
• If no MD is loaded, “NO DISC” appears on the display and the power will be automatically
shut off after approx. 10 seconds.
• If the MD is recorded in Monaural mode, “MONO” will appear on the display.
• To eject the MD, press the EJECT button to open the lid. Then, the MD comes out.
Reinforcing the Bass Sound (A.C.BASS)
Press the A.C.BASS button to activate the active clear bass function.
The "BASS" indicator appears on the display. The bass level is automatically controlled in con-
junction with the sound volume.
To cancel the function,
press the same button again to light off the “BASS” indicator.
Setting the FAV (Favorite) Music
You can register the music to be played at the beginning of MD playback. You can see whether
this function is set or not from the “FAV” indicator on the display.
Play the desired track and press the FAV button for 1 second or more.
The “FAV” indicator blinks on the display while the track is being played. After that, it stays lit.
To play the FAV music,
play the MD in which FAV information is registered. The “FAV” indi-
cator blinks on the display and your favorite music is firstly played. After the FAV music, the
first track of the MD is played.
To cancel the FAV music,
in Stop mode, press the FAV button for 1 second or more. “FAV
DELETE” blinks on the display twice.
Notes:
• You can register only 1 track as for FAV music. New registration will overwrite the previous
setting.
• The FAV information on the MD will be deleted if additional recording or editing such as
MOVE and ERASE is made with the other MD recorders.
• If you start to play the MD with FAV music after removing it once, the FAV music may not
firstly start though the “FAV” indicator lights up. In this case, press the FAV button to play
the FAV music.
Resume Play
This function allows you to listen from the beginning of the track where play stopped because
of the unit was set to Stop mode.
Press the
38
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7
button.
Showing the Disc Information
Each time you press the DISPLAY button in Stop mode or during playback, the disc informa-
tion is displayed as follows.
In Stop mode:
Disc title*
=
Total track number and total playback time of the MD
=
Track title*
=
Track
number and its playback time
=
(back to the beginning)
During Playback:
Track title*
=
Track number and its playing time
=
(back to the beginning)
*: The disc title or track title will scroll if it consists of 11 characters or more. If no title is given,
“NO TITLE” appears on the display.
Disc mark turns.
Number of tracks being played
Playing time
VOL
JOG
MODE
S
VOL
JOG
MODE
C.BASS
VOL
JOG
MODE
A.C.BASS
VOL
JOG
MODE
C.BASS
Stereo connection
cable (not supplied)
Amplifier
Car adaptor (CA-R153)
Car audio cassette adaptor
(3.5 mm dia. stereo plug)
A.C.BASS button
VOL
JOG
MODE
A.C.BASS
A.C.BASS
HOLD
HOLD
VOL
JOG
MODE
A.C.BASS
EJECT
LOCK
VOLUME
EJECT
PORTABLE MINIDISC PLAYER XM-PJ 1
LOCK
VOLUME
VOL
JOG
MODE
A.C.BASS
VOL
JOG
MODE
A.C.BASS
Charger/adaptor (AC-R124)
Input power source
: DC 9 V, 0.5 A
Output voltage
: DC1.5 V, 0.7 A
or
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