Contents MDX-F1 (EN) Preparation section The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the compo- nent uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI- FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELEC- TRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. CAUTION 3Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 3Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. MDX-F1 (EN) Contents Preparation section Before applying power.............................. 2 Safety precautions........................................................... 2 Special features................................................................ 4 System connection........................................... 5 Controls and indicators................................... 6 Main unit............................................................................. 6 Display................................................................................ 7 Operation of remote control unit................... 8 Setting the current time.................................. 9 Operation Let's put out some sound............................... 10 Basic use method............................................................ 10 Listening through headphones..................................... 10 Adjusting the bass and treble....................................... 11 AUTO POWER SAVE function........................................ 12 Playback of CD................................................ 13 Listening in the desired sequence (program playback)................................................... 15 Repeated playback......................................................... 16 Listening to an unexpected title sequence (random playback).................................................... 17 Playback of Mini Disc................................... 18 Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH).......................................................... 20 Title display...................................................................... 21 Listening in the desired sequence (program playback)................................................... 22 Repeated playback......................................................... 23 Playback of tape............................................. 24 To wind tape at high speed........................................... 25 To stop playback............................................................. 25 Selection of reverse mode............................................ 25 Selection of TAPE EQ..................................................... 25 Receiving broadcast station........................ 26 Presetting radio stations automatically (auto preset)............................................................... 27 One-by-one presetting (manual preset)..................... 27 Let's recording................................................ 28 Recording on MD............................................................ 28 Recording on TAPE..........................................................30 Convenient Recording Methods.................. 32 One-touch recording (CD=MD/ CD=TAPE)............ 32 Program recording (CD =MD/CD =TAPE)............... 33 Program recording (MD=TAPE)................................. 34 MD Edit Functions.......................................... 35 Assigning a title to a disc or track.............................. 35 Changing or deleting a title.......................................... 37 Moving several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE)....... 38 Moving a single track (TRACK MOVE)........................ 39 Dividing a track (TRACK DIVIDE)................................. 40 Combining two tracks (TRACK COMBINE)................ 41 Erasing a single track (TRACK ERASE) or erasing all tracks on a disc (ALL ERASE)............ 42 Timer operation............................................... 44 Setting the O.T.T. timer................................................... 44 Setting the Program Timer..................................