Page 2 - LABELS; CERTIFICATION; Handle the power supply cord carefully; IMPORTANT TO SAFETY; C A U T I O N; RISK OF ELECTRIC; CAUTION
2 LABELS (for U.S.A. model only) CERTIFICATION THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTERJAPPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE. CAUTION: 1. Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged ordeformed, it may cause electric shock or malf...
Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. R e a d I n s t r u c t i o n s – A l l t h e s a f e t y a n d o p e r a t i n gi n s t r u c t i o n s s h o u l d b e r e a d b e f o r e t h e a p p l i a n c e i soperated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructionsshould be retained for future refer...
Page 6 - MAIN FEATURES; ENGLISH
6 The DN-M991R MD recorder is a table-top type MD recorder designed for use in broadcast stations, for productions, etc. Recording Functions • Auto Level Rec start This function automatically starts the recording operation when an audio signal level from an external unit connected to the DN-M991R ex...
Page 7 - CONTENTS; Checking the Contents
7 ENGLISH CONTENTS z PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ……………………………8 ~ 11(1) Front Panel ……………………………………………………8, 9 (2) Rear Panel ……………………………………………………9, 10 (3) Display Window ……………………………………………10, 11 x REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS ………………………11, 12 c ABOUT MINIDISCS …………………………………………………12 v PRESET FUNCTIONS AND OPER...
Page 8 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
8 ENGLISH 1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (1) Front Panel q Cartridge insertion slot • Insert the cartridge as indicated by the arrow on the top.• Once the cartridge is partially inserted. w Display e PROGRAM ON/OFF/LEVEL START buttonPROGRAM ON/OFF (Normal mode) • When this button is pressed while the PR...
Page 9 - Example of balanced/unbalanced conversion circuit.; Example of unbalanced/balanced conversion circuit.
9 ENGLISH !6 RS232C/RS422A selector switch • Use this to switch the serial remote connector signal between RS232C and RS422A according to the external controller’ssignal. !7 RS232C/RS422A connector • This is a serial remote connector. A personal computer or other external controller can be connected...
Page 11 - PITCH indicator; • This lights, When the set play speed is set.; FS indicator; • This lights when the sampling frequency is displayed on the; TIME MODE indicators; REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS; PLAY MODE indicators; • “SINGLE” lights when in the single track play mode.; Playing time display; • This displays the number of the track at the current position.
11 ENGLISH H L H L H L H L H L X H SW. No. $3 PITCH indicator • This lights, When the set play speed is set. $4 FS indicator • This lights when the sampling frequency is displayed on the NEXT number display. $5 TIME MODE indicators • “ELAPSED” lights when the elapsed time is displayed.• “REMAIN” lig...
Page 12 - ABOUT MINIDISCS
12 ENGLISH ABOUT MINIDISCS 2 MiniDiscs allow a maximum of 74 minutes (stereo) of recording andplayback in a compact size.There are two types of MiniDiscs: those for playback only, and thosefor recording and playback. Recordable MiniDiscs • These are magneto-optical discs on which both recording and ...
Page 13 - PRESET FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS; even when the power is turned off.
13 ENGLISH PLAYBACK PRESET FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS (1) List of Preset Functions • Functions can be preset using the buttons on the front panel. These presettings are stored in a permanent memory, so they are not cleared even when the power is turned off. • The functions shown on the table below can...
Page 14 - Exit the preset mode.; Change the preset values.; InitialError; Enter the preset mode.
14 ENGLISH (2) Presetting Procedure • Functions can be preset using the buttons on the front panel.• The presettings can also be set using serial remote signals (RS232C/RS422A). • Presettings can be made when no cartridge is loaded or when in the stop, standby, pause, recording pause or recordingmon...
Page 15 - (3) Detailed Description of Preset Functions
15 ENGLISH (3) Detailed Description of Preset Functions (* = initial setting)1) “Preset Area (*)” (Three different sets (areas) of presettings can be made and used for different purposes.)* Preset Area1 : Set to preset Area 1. Preset Area2 : Set to preset Area 2. Preset Area3 : Set to preset Area 3....
Page 17 - : The parallel remote is set up the Hot start off mode.
17 ENGLISH 33) “Program1 OFF (ON)” Program1 OFF (ON) : Store the contents of program 1 when on. (Initial setting – “OFF”) 34) “Program2 OFF (ON)” Program2 OFF (ON) : Store the contents of program 2 when on. (Initial setting – “OFF”) 35) “Program3 OFF (ON)” Program3 OFF (ON) : Store the contents of p...
Page 18 - BASIC OPERATION
18 ENGLISH BASIC OPERATION (1) Starting Playback 1 2 Make the presettings according to the usage purpose.(See Page 13.)NOTE: Steps 1, 2 and 3 can be performed in the oppositeorder. 3 4- 1 Select the play mode. Turn the PLAY MODE switch. Load the cartridge. Single track play mode Continuous play mode...
Page 19 - • The operation switches between playback and pause each time; PLAY and PAUSE; • Turn on the power. To record from the analog input, it is
19 ENGLISH (3) PLAY/PAUSE and STANDBY/CUE Operations (4) Before Starting to Record (5) Method of Recording on Discs • The operation switches between playback and pause each time the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed. • When the STANDBY/CUE button is pressed during playback, the pickup returns to the posi...
Page 20 - Set the recording pause mode.; To change the track number during recording:; Press the REC button.; Use one of the following methods to stop recording.; T h e
20 ENGLISH (6) Starting to Record 1 2 Set the presettings according to the purpose.(Refer to Page 13.)NOTE: Steps 1 and 2 can also be performed in the reverseorder. 3 Set the recording pause mode. Press the REC button. Load the cartridge. Flashing (orange) For a disc on which 3 tracks are already re...
Page 21 - (8) Starting Recording Automatically by Detecting the; Set the recording level start mode.; Press the LEVEL START button.
21 ENGLISH (8) Starting Recording Automatically by Detecting the Input Level This function makes it possible to start recording by detecting theinput signal level. 1 Set the presettings. M a k e t h e f o l l o w i n g s e t t i n g s , r e f e r r i n g t o “ P r e s e tFunctions and Operations” on...
Page 22 - ) during recording to; Record the start ID on the recorded DAT.
22 ENGLISH (9) Incrementing Track Numbers During recording, track numbers can be incremented eithermanually or automatically.• Track numbers can be incremented manually in the following three ways:1) Press the REC button ( 4 ) during recording. This increments the track number. 2) Press the PLAY/PAU...
Page 23 - HANDY OPERATIONS; EDIT; To continue setting other cue points:
23 ENGLISH HANDY OPERATIONS (1) Setting Cue Points With this function, cue points can be set at any positions in tracksthen searched for during playback. Up to five cue points can beset per track. 1 In the standby, pause, manual search or play mode: Set the EDIT mode. Press the MODE button. 2 Find t...
Page 24 - Set the cue direct search mode.; Press the CUE SEARCH button.; Search for the cue point.; The set returns to the normal operating mode.
24 ENGLISH (2) Direct Search for Cue Points When cue points are stored on a track, they can be used for directsearch. 2 Set the cue direct search mode. Press the CUE SEARCH button. NOTE: The cue direct search mode cannot be set if no cuepoints are stored on the disc. 3- 1 Search for the cue point. P...
Page 25 - Starting the play operation.; Hot Start Load
25 ENGLISH (3) Instantaneous play (Hot Start) Data loading.Set the cartridge and cue or pause at the track for hotstart playback. 1 • W h e n t h e d a t a l o a d i n g i s c o m p l e t e d , t h e STANDBY/CUE button will light and the unit will be setto instantaneous play (Hot Start) standby. 2 1...
Page 26 - PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK
26 ENGLISH PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK • The tracks can be programmed to play in a certain order.• Up to 25 tracks can be programmed.• Programmed playback is performed according to the play mode (single or continuous) and preset finish mode (stop, next, recue orrepeat) settings. (1) Inputting Programs 1 Set...
Page 28 - • P r o g r a m s c a n b e s t o r e d i n t h e p r e s e t m e m o r y . W h e n a; Select the preset item.; Press the select knob.; Cancel the preset mode.; Press the MODE button.
28 ENGLISH (4) Presetting Programs • P r o g r a m s c a n b e s t o r e d i n t h e p r e s e t m e m o r y . W h e n a c a r t r i d g e f o r w h i c h a p r o g r a m i s p r e s e t i s l o a d e d , t h eprogrammed playback mode is set automatically. • Programs can be stored for up to three ca...
Page 29 - EDITING FUNCTIONS
29 ENGLISH EDITING FUNCTIONS There are nine editing functions possible on MDs, as describedbelow. Here we describe these functions briefly. q Cue erase function (erasing cue signals) Cue signals (external control signals) recorded on the disc canbe erased without affecting the tracks. w Track erase ...
Page 30 - (3) Erasing Cue Signals ‹Cue erase function›
30 ENGLISH (2) Editing Function Select 1 Load the cartridge. 2 Set the edit mode. Press the MODE button. 4 Select the edit function. Turn the select knob. NOTES: • “Cue Erase?” is not displayed if no cue signals is set.• “Divide?”, “Combine?” and “Move?” are not displayed in the stop mode. Lit Lit L...
Page 31 - ‹Track erase function›; Select “Track Erase?” and press the SELECT knob.; Erase the select track.; Select the erase track.; Select “All Erase?” and press the SELECT knob.; Erase all the tracks on the disc.
31 ENGLISH (4) Erasing Tracks ‹Track erase function› (5) Erasing All the Tracks on the Disc ‹All erase function› 1 Select the track erase function. (see page 30.) Select “Track Erase?” and press the SELECT knob. 3 Erase the select track. Press the REC button. The track is erased and the mode returns...
Page 32 - ‹Combine function›; Select the tracks to be combined.; ‹Divide function›
32 ENGLISH (7) Combining Two Tracks ‹Combine function› 2 Select the tracks to be combined. Use the select knob to set the cue mode at the second ofthe tracks to be combined. 03Tr 02Tr cue 1 Select the combine edit mode function. (see page 30.) Select “Combine?” and press the SELECT knob. 3 Combine t...
Page 33 - ‹Disc’s pitch function›; Write the pitch on the disc.; ‹Move function›
33 ENGLISH (9) Pitch on the disc ‹Disc’s pitch function› 2 Select the pitch. The pitch can be selected by turning the SELECT knob. 1 Select the disc’s pitch function. (see page 30.) Select “Pitch? **.*%” and press the SELECT knob. 3 Write the pitch on the disc. Press the REC button. The pitch is wri...
Page 34 - ‹Title function›; Select the type of characters to be input.; Enter the selected character.; Continue inputting the name.
34 ENGLISH (10) Inputting (Changing) Names ‹Title function› 1 Select the name input edit item. (see page 30.) Select “Track Name?” or “Disc Name?” and press theSELECT knob. If a name is already set, the name is displayed and the firstcharacter flashes. 2- 1 Select the type of characters to be input....
Page 35 - (11) Exit the Edit Mode or Undoing Editing; Select the undo mode.
35 ENGLISH (11) Exit the Edit Mode or Undoing Editing ‹Undo functions› 1 Press the MODE button.• When editing is executed, the message “UTOC Write?” asking you whether or not you want to write the UTOCis displayed. • The edit mode is canceled when editing is not being executed. 2 Select the undo mod...
Page 36 - CONNECTING AND OPERATING A KEYBOARD; Connectable keyboard: IBM US101 keyboard; Shift
36 ENGLISH • Functions of keys to CONNECTING AND OPERATING A KEYBOARD NOTE: Turn off the power of the DN-M991R before connectingthe keyboard. (1) Connecting the Keyboard (2) Keyboard Operations An IBM PC compatible keyboard can be connected and used to controlthe DN-M991R. Connectable keyboard: IBM ...
Page 38 - RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR
38 ENGLISH RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR HANDLING CARTRIDGES Discs are stored inside cartridges, so they can be handled easily without worrying about dust or fingerprints. Be careful of the following in order tokeep recordings in optimum condition. • Keep cartridges away from magnets and sources of s...
Page 39 - MESSAGES
39 ENGLISH MESSAGES Messages appear on the display when operating the set.The meanings of the messages are described below. Message Description Indicates that editing was not possible. Indicates that the track number cannot be incremented by pressing the REC button during recording. Recording is not...
Page 40 - SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
40 ENGLISH SYSTEM LIMITATIONS (1) Track Number Limits • Up to 255 tracks can be recorded when recording the tracks successively starting from the first track on blank or no-trackdiscs. In the following cases, however, the number of tracksthat can be recorded decreases: When editing has been performe...
Page 41 - SPECIFICATIONS
41 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Type: MiniDisc Recorder Recordable/Playable Discs: Playback: Pre-mastered MDs and recordable MDsRecording: Recordable MDs Recording System: Magneto-optical overwriting system (Magnetic field modulation) Signal Compression System: ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic C...
