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Identifies and explains the buttons and controls of the MiniDisc recorder.
Guides through unpacking and initial setup of the device and accessories.
Details options for powering the recorder, including AC, battery, and charging.
Explains how to connect the MiniDisc recorder to digital or analog stereo systems.
Instructions for setting the device's internal clock for date stamping.
Covers basic playback operations, track selection, and volume adjustment.
Procedures for connecting sound sources and recording audio onto MiniDiscs.
Provides helpful advice, safety warnings, and operational guidelines.
Step-by-step guide to removing the top and bottom casings.
Instructions for detaching the control circuit board.
Procedures for removing the main circuit board and battery compartment.
Details on how to remove the eject shutter mechanism.
Steps for removing the main mechanical drive deck.
Guide to detaching the optical pickup assembly.
Instructions for removing the holder and main slider assemblies.
Procedures for removing the sled and loading motors.
Steps for detaching the spindle motor.
Lists pin names, I/O, and functions for the CXD2525R IC.
Lists pin names, I/O, and functions for the CXD2526Q IC.
Explains how to activate and use the device's test mode.
Procedures for verifying the loading mechanism's operation.
Steps to check laser emission, focus, and tracking servo systems.
Tests for optical pickup movement and tracking.
Instructions on how to change laser power modes for testing.
Procedures to check error rates during data recording.
Calibrating temperature compensation and MO disc write power.
Calibrating focus offset, bias, and CD playback laser power.
Fine-tuning focus and tracking gain for disc performance.
Shows the overall system architecture and component connections.
Illustrates the physical arrangement of circuit boards within the unit.
Detailed internal block diagrams for key ICs.
Detailed parts breakdown of the top and bottom chassis components.
Exploded diagram of the main chassis and related parts.
Detailed parts breakdown of the disc mechanism (Part 1).
Detailed parts breakdown of the disc mechanism (Part 2).
Identifies and explains the buttons and controls of the MiniDisc recorder.
Guides through unpacking and initial setup of the device and accessories.
Details options for powering the recorder, including AC, battery, and charging.
Explains how to connect the MiniDisc recorder to digital or analog stereo systems.
Instructions for setting the device's internal clock for date stamping.
Covers basic playback operations, track selection, and volume adjustment.
Procedures for connecting sound sources and recording audio onto MiniDiscs.
Provides helpful advice, safety warnings, and operational guidelines.
Step-by-step guide to removing the top and bottom casings.
Instructions for detaching the control circuit board.
Procedures for removing the main circuit board and battery compartment.
Details on how to remove the eject shutter mechanism.
Steps for removing the main mechanical drive deck.
Guide to detaching the optical pickup assembly.
Instructions for removing the holder and main slider assemblies.
Procedures for removing the sled and loading motors.
Steps for detaching the spindle motor.
Lists pin names, I/O, and functions for the CXD2525R IC.
Lists pin names, I/O, and functions for the CXD2526Q IC.
Explains how to activate and use the device's test mode.
Procedures for verifying the loading mechanism's operation.
Steps to check laser emission, focus, and tracking servo systems.
Tests for optical pickup movement and tracking.
Instructions on how to change laser power modes for testing.
Procedures to check error rates during data recording.
Calibrating temperature compensation and MO disc write power.
Calibrating focus offset, bias, and CD playback laser power.
Fine-tuning focus and tracking gain for disc performance.
Shows the overall system architecture and component connections.
Illustrates the physical arrangement of circuit boards within the unit.
Detailed internal block diagrams for key ICs.
Detailed parts breakdown of the top and bottom chassis components.
Exploded diagram of the main chassis and related parts.
Detailed parts breakdown of the disc mechanism (Part 1).
Detailed parts breakdown of the disc mechanism (Part 2).
General| Type | Minidisc Recorder |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 1992 |
| Recording Format | ATRAC |
| Media Type | Minidisc |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1 kHz |
| Channels | Stereo |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 90 dB |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Analog Input | Yes |
| Power Supply | AA Batteries / AC Adapter |
| Output | Headphones, Line out |
| Playback Time | 74 minutes (with 74-minute disc) |
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