Pioneer MJ-D508 Manuel d'utilisateur

MINIDISC RECORDERMJ-d508Operating InstructionsDDDannDIE

Connecting Up for Digital Playback & RecordingJf you want to use the DAC function please make the connections on this page and the following page

i^P____Other uses for the digital outputIf you have another digital recorder, such as a CD-R or DAT deck, you might want to use this unit as a digital

Front Panelm POWER ON/OFFSwitches power to the unit on and off.[2] TIMER (REC/OFF/PLAY) (p.26,31)Switches the timer mode between timer-controlled reco

DisplayDISC>Indicates that the character display ([E) is showing disc information (e.g. disc name).[2] MONO (p.30)Lights in long-play recording/pl

Press to access various editing features.[2] NAME (p.32,33)Press to enter and exit the disc/track naming process, a NAME CLIP (p.34)Press to copy the

After a short time the recorder shows the message No Disc to tell you it's waiting for you to insert a disc—don't try and load a disc until

Pressing the ► (play) button starts the disc playing from track one. If you want to start from a different track just enter the number of the track us

Skipping TimeYou can skip through a disc in blocks of tinne too. If you're playing a track and want to skip a couple of minutes forward or back,

Displaying Disc InformationYou can have the recorder display various kinds of disc information, like how much material is recorded on a disc, how much

»igital InputRecording through the optical or coaxial digital input fronn another digital component, such as a CD player, has a couple of advantages o

IMPORTANTCAUTIONThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of

Recording Using the Analog InputsRecording through the analog inputs follows much the same procedure as recording via a digital input. The only differ

Reducing Noise during RecordingIf you're recording from a noisy source, such as analog tape or a vinyl record, you can use the

Playing Things AgainA number of repeat play features are available from the remote control: you can repeat a whole disc, the curren

Programming the Track OrderUsing the random play feature, you can have the recorder surprise you with the track order. Programming the track order mea

Playing Non-Stop MusicYou can use the MJ-D508 as a kind of electronic DJ, fading out one track on a disc and imnnediately starting the next to form an

TrackSuppose you want to listen to a specific track, but don't know where it is on the disc. You could use the track skip controls and listen to

tmiUsing a Timer for Future PlaybackTo schedule playback or recording in advance, use a commercially available audio timer unit. These have one or mor

Setting the Digital Recording LevelOne of the advantages of digital-to-digital recording is that you don't have to set recording levels—and risk

Recording Over Unwanted MaterialOne of the convenient features of recording on MD is that the recorder automatically records on the next available sec

Automatically Numbering TracksIf you'f^ recording directly fronn a CD or another MD using a digital input, track numbers are automatically copied

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD INSTRUCTIONS — Ali the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.RETAIN INSTRU

...Recording Extra-Long MaterialThere may be times when you'd like to be able to record continuously for longer than the usual 74 minutes that M

Using a Timer for Future RecordingIf you're using your MJ-D508 with an audio timer (see page 26 for how to connect this up), you can set it to re

IntroductionThe MD system allows for very flexible editing of discs. Using the editing features described on the following pages yo

Remote control:[T] Select/change the character at the current cursor position using the remote buttons as shown:: )GD CD CD1: 5(ZD CD GDi 5CD CD CD11

Copying Track TracksIf you need to name several tracks with similar names—several parts of one suite, for example—^you can name the

Dividing a Track into TwoIf you recorded two pieces of music that run into each other without a break through the analog inputs, the recorder wouldn&a

Combining Two Tracks into OneIf there are two consecutive tracks on a disc that you'd rather were a single track, you can 'glue' them t

Moving Tracks on a DiscAlthough you can use the progrann playback feature to play a disc out of the 'regular' track order, you can also edit

Reordering Tracks on a DiscThe track reorder feature takes the play order you've programmed for the disc using the program play feature (see page

Erasing Individual TracksErasing unwanted tracks on a disc frees up disc space for further recording. When you erase a track, all the tracks following

Features of the MJ-D508 MD RecorderSound quality and flexibilityMinidisc technology delivers sound quality connparable to that of compact disc, and ad

3-541Press the jog dial (ENTER) to select the function.On the rennote control press enter.You'll now hear a few seconds of the track before and a

Writing the UTOCEvery time you record or edit anything on a recordable MD, the recorder needs to update the User Table of Contents (UTOC) so that it c

The DAC (short for Digital/Analog Converter) is one of the nnost important parts of the MJ-D508. That's because it acts as the interpreter betwee

4B---. 32 33Make sure that if there's a disc in the recorder that it's stopped.Press INPUT SELECTOR to select a DAC input.Each press switc

Error MessagesMessageDescriptionActionNo Disc❖ MD is not loaded.❖ Load an MD.❖ The MD data cannot be read.❖ Reload the MD.Disc ERR ❖ The disc is

TroubleshootingIt's often easy to mistake incorrect operation for trouble and malfunction of the unit. If you think there is something wrong with

SpecificationsType...Minidisc digital audio systemRecording system...

POWER-CORD CAUTIONHandle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are w

^cc4to*H€%:Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to conside

Before You StartChecking What's in the BoxHints on Installation...About Minidiscs...Connecti

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Before starting to set up your new minidisc recorder, please check that you've received the following

Hints on InstallationWe want you to enjoy using the MJ-D508 for years to conne, so please bear in nnind the following points when choosing a suitable

____Storing and labeling MDsWhen you're not playing a nninidisc, put the disc cartridge back in the case for storage. Avoid stori

____About the Table of ContentsWhen you load any kind of nninidisc into the recorder, the first thing it does is read a section of the disc called the