Tascam MD-CD1MKIII ユーザーズマニュアル

The MD-CD1MKIII can not only dub from CD to MD, it also 

allows MD recording from other sound sources.

Set the recording mode and select the input source.
While monitoring the input signal, adjust the recording 

level. After all settings are complete, you are ready to 

make a recording.
Before following the procedures below, make sure the 

MD-CD1MKIII power is on, a recordable MiniDisc is in the 

deck, and the deck is in stop mode.
Recording mode setting
1  Use the 

REC MODE?

of the MD menu to set the recording mode.
For more details, refer to the previous section “Dubbing 

from CD to MD” on page 35.

ANALOG

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ANALOG
The analog signal from the ANALOG INPUT terminals 

is the recording source.
OPTICAL
The digital signal from the DIGITAL INPUT MD 

(OPTICAL) is the recording source.
COAXIAL
The digital signal from the DIGITAL INPUT MD 

(COAXIAL) is the recording source.
Even if the power is turned off, the selected input 

source is retained.

or the remote control.
The MD deck will enter recording standby mode, the 

READY and RECORD indicators will light up, and 

REC

 

and π will light up on the display.

The deck cannot enter recording standby mode in the 

• 

following cases.

The tab on the MD cartridge is set to prevent 

• 

recording, and 

W_Protected

 is displayed.

The disc is full, and 

• 

Disc Full!

 is displayed.

The maximum number of tracks has been recorded, 

• 

and 

Track Full!

 is displayed.

When the digital input (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) is 

• 

selected, if there is no proper digital signal input, “

D-IN 

UNLOCK!

” will be displayed, and recording cannot be 

performed.
If the level is set to anything other than 0dB in 

• 

REC 

VOLUME?

, 

Vol> xx.xdB

 blinks for three seconds. 

(xx.x: Setting value)

In this case, check the level as necessary.

If a partially recorded disc is inserted, the end of the 

• 

recorded portion will be detected.

If monitoring through a connected system, connect 

• 

the MD OUTPUTS terminals to the system. Connection 

through the COMMON OUTPUTS terminal is also 

possible, but in this case, the appropriate setting must 

be made using the 

COMMON?

 option on the SYSTEM 

sub-menu of the CD menu.
Refer to “Connecting analog audio equipment” on page 

13.
For details on headphone monitoring, refer to “Basic 

playback operation” on page 26.
Even if no MD is inserted in the deck, it is still possible 

• 

to monitor the input signal by pressing the RECORD 

button. In this case, 

Monitor

 will be shown in the 

display.
To cancel input monitoring, press the 

• 

STOP button.

Recording level adjustment
Adjust the recording level while monitoring the input and 

viewing the meters.
4  Use the 

REC VOLUME?

ANALOG

If the level is adjusted in 

REC VOLUME?

, the volume 

is adjusted in the digital realm, but the volume of the 

monitor sounds output through headphones or of signals 

output through the ANALOG OUTPUTS terminal or 

DIGITAL OUTPUTS terminal does not change.
Be aware that digital distortion may occur if the maximum 

level is exceeded.
(If this happens, 

OVER

 on the level meter bar lights up.)

UTOC Writing!