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MINIDISC RECORDER
DM-SG7
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-4366-00 00 MA (T) 9902 AP
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2 Before applying power Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. DM-SG7(EN) Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................... AC 120 V only Europe and U.K. ........................................................................ AC 230 V only Australia .................................................................................... AC 240 V only China and Russia .......
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Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. 3 Before applying power DM-SG7(EN) Contents Before applying power .........................................................................................................2 Safety precautions ..............................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...............................................................................................4 Befor
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 4 Before applying power DM-SG7(EN) IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warn- ings on the appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 1. Power sources – The appliance should be con- 5. Water and moisture – The appliance sho
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Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 5 Before applying power DM-SG7(EN) 12.Accessories – Do not place this appliance on an 16.Servicing – The user should not attempt to unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The service the appliance beyond that described in the appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child instruction manual. All other servicing should be or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use referred to qualified service personnel. only
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6 Before operation Before operation DM-SG7(EN) Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage. We
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7 Before operation DM-SG7(EN) Special feature This unit is audio equipment based on the Mini Disc format. The Mini Disc (MD) is an application of the optical and magneto-optical technology and has the capability to record signals on discs.The operability of the MD is equivalent to the Compact Disc (CD). The MD uses optional non-contact system so the recordings are not degraded by eternal factors and the discs are never scratched or damaged in playback. Convenient title search After recording of
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8 Before operation DM-SG7(EN) Safety Precautions Installation position Memory backup The MD recorder is very sensitive to vibrations. It should The memory storage is held for about a day after the be installed in a position subject to as small vibration as power cord has been unplugged from the power outlet. possible. In case the power supply has stopped or the power cord has been left unplugged for an extended period of time, the information related to recording and editing (re- corded at the m
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9 Before operation DM-SG7(EN) Handling of Mini Disc As the Mini Disc is accommodated inside a cartridge, it can be handled without caring about dust or fingerprint. However, stained or soiled cartridge may cause malfunction. To enjoy beautiful sound for extended period of time, take care on the following points. Do not touch the disc directly. Care Do not touch the disc by opening the shutter with your Wipe periodically dust and dirt attached on the cartridge with a dry cloth. hand. The cartridg
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10 MD system DM-SG7(EN) The Mini Disc system has the features as summarized in the following. 1 Like CD (Compact Disc), playback can be started from any position. (Random access) 2 It uses a disc with a diameter of 64 mm that is accommodated in a cartridge. 3 Two types of discs can be used. (playback only discs, recordable / playable discs). 4 Up to 80 minutes of recording or playback is possible using high-efficiency coding technology. 5 Countermeasure against vibration is taken using semicondu
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11 MD system DM-SG7(EN) High-efficiency coding technology “ATRAC” (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) The Mini Disc has only a half the size of the Compact Disc but provides the same recording time. This is made possible by ATRAC*, a newly developed high-efficiency coding technology. The ATRAC compresses the music data to about 1/5 the amount of data which would be obtained with conventional technology, by cutting off the sound components which do not pose problem in audition even when they are
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12 System connections DM-SG7(EN) Make connection as shown below. When con- Malfunction of microprocessor necting the related system components, refer If operation is not possible or erroneous display also to the instruction manuals of the related appears even though all connections have been components. made properly, reset the microprocessor refer- Caution: Do not plug in the power lead until all ring to “In case of difficulty”. o connections are completed. SYSTEM L CONTROL R-SG7 (optional) R
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13 System connections DM-SG7(EN) Note on connection of optical-fiber cable ¦ Insert the optical-fiber cable straight into the connector The optical-fiber cable is designed for use in the until it clicks. connection of the CD player (DP-SG7). The digital ¦ Be sure to attach the protection cap when the connector signal transmission makes it possible to record is not used. the high-quality sound of CDs without degrada- ¦ Never bend or bundle the optical-fiber cable. tion. Connection of system contr
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14 Names and functions of parts DM-SG7(EN) Display/Main unit TOTAL indicator CD-TEXT indicator REMAIN indicator SINGLE indicator DIGITAL input indicator TITLE indicator REPEAT indicator O.T.E. indicator SEARCH PGM indicator indicator REC indicator MANUAL indicator PGM TOTAL DIGITAL 1 2 C.T. MANUAL REPEAT SINGLE REMAIN TITLE SEARCH CD TEXT O.T.E . MONITOR MONITOR indicator L Pause indicator 30 10 5 3 1 0 (- dB) ¥ Peak level in-
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15 Names and functions of parts DM-SG7(EN) Remote control unit 3 (on/standby) key : Press to turn the unit on or off (standby). O.T.E. 4 Program operation keys 3 P.MODE (Play mode)/CHARACTER key Á TIME TEXT RANDOM REPEAT DISPLAY DISPLAY : This key is used in program playback. During title 1 ABC DEF P.MODE input, it is used to select the character group. 12 3 CHARACTER CHECK/SPACE key ª GHI JKL MNO CHECK 45 6 SPACE : This key is used to check the program contents. 4 During title input, it is used
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16 Operation of remote control unit DM-SG7(EN) Loading batteries Close the cover. Remove the cover. Insert batteries. 2 3 1 2 2 ¦ Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries following the polarity indications. Operation The unit can be turned on by plugging the power cord into a power outlet and pressing the (on/ standby) key of the remote control unit. After the unit has been turned on, press the desired operation key. Remote sensor ¦ When pressing more than one remote control keys successively, press
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17 Playback of Mini Disc Playback of Mini Disc DM-SG7(EN) Use the following procedure to play a MD in the original order of tracks from track No. 1. : Keys and control used in the operations de- scribed on this page. Playing tracks in order from track No. 1 Turn the unit ON. 1 N B
-STA D Y- on/standby L 30 10 5 3 1 0 (- dB) ¥ Main unit
NO DISC R In case no disc is loaded: Load a Mini Disc. 2 ¦ Insert the minidisc correctly into the slot of this unit. ¦ “READING” blinks while the unit checks
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18 Playback of Mini Disc DM-SG7(EN) Playback from desired track Let the “PGM” indicator go off. 1 “PGM“ goes off Operate in stopped condition. SINGLE L P.MODE 30 10 5 3 1 0 (- dB) ¥ : R
001 0 00 CHARACTER ¦ If the “PGM“ indicator is lit, press the P.MODE/CHAR- ACTER key of the remote control unit to turn it off. Select the desired track number. 2 Press the numeric keys as shown below... To enter track No. 23 : 0, 0, 3 A ABC DEF To enter track No. 40 : 0, 0, 0, 0, ) 12 3 To listen from an i
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19 Playback of Mini Disc DM-SG7(EN) Skipping tracks ¦ The track in the direction of the pressed button is skipped, and the selected track will be played from the 4¢
beginning. ¦ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the To skip backward To skip forward track being played will be played from the beginning. (If it is pressed within 2 seconds from the start of a track, the previous track to the current track will be played from the beginning.) Searching in a track ¦ Playback restarts fro
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20 Playback of Mini Disc DM-SG7(EN) Preparation ¦ Let the “PGM” indicator go off. P.MODE CHARACTER : Keys and control used in the operations de- scribed on this page. Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH) Press the TITLE SEARCH key. 1 “PGM” goes off TITLE SEARCH TITLE SEARCH L 30 5 3 1 0 (- dB) 10 ¥
001 TITLE R Characters flow toward the left. To abort operation, press the TITLE SEARCH key ¦ With a track to which no title has been assigned, the again. track number and “• • • •
