Arts Electronics MCD800 TURNTABLE AUDIO SYSTEM User Manual

Arts Electronics Co., Ltd TURNTABLE AUDIO SYSTEM

User Manual

34Programmed playback (CD/USB)Up to 32 CD tracks or MP3/WMA files can be programmed in the desired order.Program tracks/files when playback is stopped.Programming tracks/files1 Press the CD/Bluetooth/USB button to select “CD” or “USB”.2 Press the MEMORY button when stopped.Display example Program numberThe track number (or folder and file numbers) and the MEMORY indicator blink. oTo stop programming, press the stop (8) button or wait 20 seconds or more. oDuring programming if you do nothing for 20 seconds or more, the program will be confirmed.Example of display after program confirmation3 Select a track/le to add to the program.With an audio CDUse the skip/search (.m /,/) buttons to select a track by number. Display example Track number MP3/WMA file exampleTo select a folder by number, use the MP3 (j/k) buttons.MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 34 2014/06/02 10:16
35ENGLISHTo select a file by number, use the skip/search (.m/,/) buttons.Display example Folder number File number oThis unit treats MP3/WMA files that are not in folders as being in the 001 (ROOT) folder. oIf you change the folder or file number, only the MEMORY indicator will blink.4 Press the MEMORY button.The selected track/file is added to the program, and “P02” appears on the display. oTo program multiple tracks/files, repeat steps 3 to 4. oTo stop programming, press the stop (8) button.5 When you have nished adding tracks/les to a program, press the play/pause (y/9) button to start programmed playback. oTo stop programmed playback, press the stop (8) button. The contents of the program are retained. oDuring programmed playback, use the skip/search (.m/,/) buttons to select different tracks/files in the program. You can also use the scroll (MULTI JOG) knob on the main unit for this operation. oDuring programmed playback, shuffle playback (page 38) is not possible. oThe display will appear as follows when programmed playback completes.Display example Total number of program tracksMC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 35 2014/06/02 10:16
36Checking the program orderWhen stopped, press the MEMORY button to cycle through the program numbers and the programmed track/file numbers in order.Adding tracks/files to the end of the program1 When stopped, press the MEMORY but-ton repeatedly to show the number which is one higher than the last pro-gram number.When using an audio CD, the track number and MEMORY indicator will blink.When using MP3/WMA files, the folder number, file number and MEMORY indicator will blink.2 Press the skip/search (.m/,/) button to select a track/le.3 Press the MEMORY button.The track/file is added to the end of the program.Changing a track/file within the program1 When programmed playback is stopped, press the MEMORY button repeatedly until the program number of the track/le you want to change appears on the display.2 Use the skip/search (.m/,/) button to select the track/le that you want to use as a replacement in the program.Programmed playback (CD/USB) (continued)MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 36 2014/06/02 10:16
37ENGLISH3 Press the MEMORY button.The selected track/file is added at the selected program number, replacing the track/file that was there.Clearing all the program contentsPress and hold the stop (8) button for at least two sec-onds when stopped.The contents of the program are cleared.When the contents of the program are cleared, “PROGRAM CLEAR” scrolls across the display. oThe program is also cleared in the following cases. • The unit enters standby mode• The PHONO/AUX, FM/AM or CD/Bluetooth/USB button is pressed, changing the source• The disc tray is openedMC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 37 2014/06/02 10:16
38 oYou can also change the playback mode by pressing the PLAY MODE button during playback. oAny of the following operations will end repeat or shuffle playback mode.• The stop (8) button is pressed• The unit enters standby mode• The PHONO/AUX, FM/AM or CD/Bluetooth/USB button is pressed, changing the source• The disc tray is openedRepeat playbackREPEAT (single track/file repeat)During playback, press the PLAY MODE button once to repeat playback of the currently playing track/file. “REPEAT” appears on the display. oIf you turn the main unit's skip (.//) knob or press the remote control's skip/search (.m/,/) buttons and select another track/file, that track/file will be played repeatedly. oWhen stopped, press the PLAY MODE button and then use the main unit's skip (.//) knob or remote control's skip/search (.m/,/) buttons to select a track/file. Press the play/pause (y/9) button to start single repeat playback. oDuring programmed playback, the track/file being played will be played repeatedly.REPEAT ALL (all track/file repeat)Press the PLAY MODE button twice (or three times for MP3/WMA files).“REPEAT ALL” appears on the display and repeat play-back of all tracks/files starts. oDuring programmed playback, the programmed tracks/files will be played repeatedly.Repeat and shuffle playback (CD/USB)ZeWhen the CD/USB function is active, press the PLAY MODE button to cycle through the following playback modes.Audio CD (CD function)REPEAT (single track repeat)REPEAT ALL (all track repeat)SHUFFLE*OFF (normal playback)MP3/WMA files (CD/USB function)REPEAT (single file repeat)REPEAT FOLDERREPEAT ALL (all file repeat)SHUFFLE*OFF (normal playback)Press the play/pause (y/9) button when the mode you want to select appears to start playback.*If shuffle is selected, playback starts automatically.MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 38 2014/06/02 10:16
39ENGLISHREPEAT FOLDER(MP3/WMA files only)Press the PLAY MODE button twice.“REPEAT FOLDER” appears on the display, and the files in the selected folder are played back repeatedly.Shuffle playbackAll the tracks/files are played back randomly.SHUFFLEPress the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears on the display. oDuring shuffle playback, turn the main unit's skip (/) knob right or press the remote control's skip/ search (,/) button to start playback of the next random track/file.Turn the main unit's skip (.) knob left or press the remote control's skip/search (.m) button to return to the beginning of the current track/file. oShuffle playback is not possible during programmed playback.About MP3/WMA file playbackFile playback orderA disc or USB flash drive that contains MP3/WMA files can have files in folders in the same manner that files are managed on an ordinary computer. One folder can also contain multiple subfolders.Example of folder numbers and file playback order ( 1 to 9) during normal playback of a disc that contains MP3/WMA files001 “ROOT”123489675MP3/WMA fileMP3/WMA fileMP3/WMA fileMP3/WMA fileMP3/WMA fileMP3/WMA fileMP3/WMA fileMP3/WMA fileMP3/WMA file002 folder001 (ROOT)004 folder003 folder005 folderFolder oAdding, removing or relocating files and folders could change the order shown in the above illustration.MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 39 2014/06/02 10:16
40About MP3/WMA file playback (continued)Selecting folders and filesTo select a folder by number, use the main unit's search (m/,) buttons.ZWhen using the remote, use the MP3 (j/k) buttons.To select a file by number, use the main unit's scroll (MULTI JOG) knob.ZWhen using the remote, use the skip/search (.m/,/) buttons. oAfter selecting the folder/file number, press the play/pause (y/9) button to start playback.If the play button is not pressed within five seconds, the CD/USB information will appear on the display.Changing the displayEach time you press the INFO button, the information on the display changes. oThe first 32 characters of the song/artist/album names are shown. oThe display of this unit can only show single-byte alphanumeric characters. If the file information uses Japanese, Chinese or other double-byte characters, playback is possible but the name will not be shown correctly on the display. oAfter each item of information scrolls across three times, the elapsed playback time will appear again. oIf the file is a WMA file, “WMA” will appear on the left side of the display.MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 40 2014/06/02 10:16
41ENGLISHExample of display when CD function is active File number Playback elapsed timecFile namecFolder namecTitle namecAlbum namecArtist name oIf the USB function is active, the USB indicator will appear.MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 41 2014/06/02 10:16
42Listening to audio from a Bluetooth deviceWith this unit, you can enjoy listening to music played back on another Bluetooth device wirelessly.1 Press the CD/Bluetooth/USB button to select “Bluetooth”.Z“PAIRING” appears on the display, and the unit searches for paired devices. oPress the CD/Bluetooth/USB button to select “Bluetooth” (the Bluetooth indicator lights).When connection with a Bluetooth device succeeds, the Bluetooth icon ( ) appears and “BLUETOOTH” scrolls across the display.Bluetooth figure markcAfter “BLUETOOTH” scrolls across five times, the cur-rent time is shown. oThe unit will automatically try to connect to the previously connected device. oIf it cannot connect for two minutes or longer, “NO DEVICE CONNECTED” will scroll across the display. oPairing is necessary before using the Bluetooth function of this unit for the first time and when you want to connect a new Bluetooth device. oIf connection fails, confirm that the other Bluetooth device is ready to make a Bluetooth connection. oIf the connection is broken during use, “NO DEVICE CONNECTED” scrolls across this unit's dis-play. Conduct the connection operations again on this unit and the other Bluetooth device.MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 42 2014/06/02 10:16
43ENGLISH2 Operate the Bluetooth device to start playback.If the connected Bluetooth device supports AVRCP, you can use this unit or the remote control to play, pause or stop audio on that device.Depending on the Bluetooth device being used, remote control operation might not be supported or actual operations might differ. oThe volume, however, cannot be adjusted remotely. Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)To control playback of a Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth device must support AVRCP. Some Bluetooth devices, however, have different func-tions depending on their specifications. oDepending on the Bluetooth device, skipping files might not be possible using this unit’s skip (.//) knob. In this case, use this unit’s search (m/,) buttons. oIf you cannot control another Bluetooth device with this unit, operate the other Bluetooth device directly.Unpairing a deviceTo unpair with a connected Bluetooth device, press the PAIRING button. oIf you later want to use a Bluetooth connection with that Bluetooth device, you must pair them again. oThis deletes all pairing information. Unpairing with just one device is not possible.MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 43 2014/06/02 10:16
44Pairing with another Bluetooth devicePairing is necessary before using the Bluetooth function of this unit for the first time and when you want to con-nect a new Bluetooth device.Follow these procedures to pair the unit with the other device.Pairing1 Press the CD/Bluetooth/USB button to select “Bluetooth”.After “BLUETOOTH” scrolls across the display, “PAIRING” appears, showing that the unit is ready to be paired with another device.Bluetooth indicatorcIf it cannot connect for two minutes or longer, “NO DEVICE CONNECTED” will scroll across the display.To begin pairing from this state, press the PAIRING button to put the unit into pairing mode. “PAIRING” appears on the display.Z2 Enable the Bluetooth communication function on the other Bluetooth device.3 From the Bluetooth device select “MC-D800” (this unit). oIf a passkey is required during pairing, input “0000”.When connection succeeds, the unit will make an electronic beeping sound, and the Bluetooth figure mark ( ) will appear on the display. oIf it cannot connect for two minutes or longer, “NO DEVICE CONNECTED” will scroll across the display and pairing mode will end. oThis unit can retain pairing data for up to five devices. After five devices have been paired, if a new device is paired, the oldest pairing will be overwritten. oWhen a Bluetooth device is connected, if you change the input with a function button or press the STANDBY/ON button to put the unit into standby mode, the next time the unit is turned on, the last connected Bluetooth device will automatically connect again assuming it is in range and has its Bluetooth function activated. oIf you disconnect from the other Bluetooth device, “NO DEVICE CONNECTED” will appear. oIf the other Bluetooth device is waiting to pair, pair-ing will occur automatically when this unit enters pairing mode.MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 44 2014/06/02 10:16
45ENGLISHTouch pairingIf the other Bluetooth device supports NFC, you can pair it with this unit using the following procedures.1 Press the CD/Bluetooth/USB button to select “Bluetooth”. oYou cannot use touch pairing if another function is selected.2 Hold the antenna of the device that supports NFC toward the touch pairing reader.Do this within two seconds of selecting “Bluetooth”.The touch pairing reader is on top of the unit near the record needle resting place. When shipped new from the factory, it is covered with a sticker.Touch pairing readerDevice that supports NFC(smart phone, etc.) oHold the device that supports NFC within 2 cm of the touch pairing reader. oBe careful not to bump the record needle when holding the device that supports NFC.Listening to recordsBefore using the record player, use a coin or other tool to turn the transport locking screw clockwise until it stops. Remove the stylus cover (made of white plastic). (page 23)1 Press the PHONO/AUX button to select “PHONO”.ZEach time the PHONO/AUX button is pressed, PHONO (record) and AUX (external component) are selected alternatively.2 Open the turntable cover slowly. V Be careful not to pinch your hand, for exam-ple, when opening and closing the turntable cover.Continued on the next page MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 45 2014/06/02 10:16
466 Lift the cue lever to raise the tone arm.Tone armCue lever oYou can also leave the cue lever down and move the raised tone arm over the record and then lower the tone arm slowly to start playback. 7 Move the tone arm to the edge of the record or the track where you want to start playback. When you move the tone arm toward the record, the turntable will begin to turn.Listening to records (continued)3 Place a record on the turntable. When playing a 45 RPM large-hole single record, use the included adapter.4 Set according to the rotation speed (RPM) of the record. The rotation speed can be set to one of three options: 33 1/3, 45 or 78.5 Move the tone arm clasp to the right to release the tone arm. ClaspMC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 46 2014/06/02 10:16
47ENGLISH8 Slowly lower the cue lever to slowly lower the tone arm. Tone armCue lever oDuring record playback, you can close the turn-table cover to avoid dust. V Do not place anything on the turntable cover. Objects on the cover might cause noise due to vibrations or fall off, especially during playback.During record playback, feedback could occur if the volume is too loud. If this happens, turn the VOLUME knob left to lower the volume.When playback finishesWhen the end of the record is reached, the tone arm automatically returns to the tone arm holder and turn-table rotation stops (auto return function). oTo stop playback manually, slightly lift the tone arm using the cue lever or a finger and return the tone arm to the tone arm holder.Tone armCue leverThe auto return function might not work depend-ing on the record. In that case, move the tone arm back to its original position manually.MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 47 2014/06/02 10:16
48Automatic station selectionPress a j/k button repeatedly until the frequency begins to change. After the frequency starts chang-ing, stop pressing the button to start automatic station selection.When using the main unitZWhen using the remote control o“SEARCH” appears on the display until the station is found.Display example oWhen a radio station is received, automatic station selection ends. oTo cancel automatic station selection, press a j/k button again. oIf the reception is poor or the antenna is discon-nected, “PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA” scrolls across on the display. Check the antenna position and connec-tion and then try the operation again.Listening to the radioPress the FM/AM button to select FM or AM band.When using the main unitZWhen using the remote controlEach time you press the FM/AM button, the unit will switch between FM and AM broadcast reception.FM radio reception examplecAM radio reception examplecMC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 48 2014/06/02 10:16
49ENGLISHManual station selectionWhen using the main unitZTurn the scroll (MULTI JOG) knob to change the recep-tion frequency. oTurn right to increase the reception frequency and left to decrease it. When using the remote control Press a TUNING/TIME (j/k) button briefly to change the frequency by a fixed step. oKeep pressing the TUNING/TIME (j/k) button until you find the station that you want.FM MODE buttonWhen a stereo FM program is tuned in, you can switch between stereo and mono by pressing the FM MODE button.Stereo mode selectionWhen an FM stereo broadcast is being received in ste-reo, the STEREO indicator appears. oIf reception is poor, the STEREO indicator will not light.Display examplecStereo indicatorMono mode selectionWhen the reception of an FM stereo broadcast is poor, select this mode. Use to receive broadcasts in mono to improve the sound.Display examplecMC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 49 2014/06/02 10:16
50Preset tuningYou can store FM and AM stations into preset numbers 1 to 20 respectively.1 Press the FM/AM button to select FM or AM band.Each time you press the FM/AM button, the unit will switch between FM and AM broadcast reception.2 Use the TUNING (j/k) buttons to search for the radio station that you want to save as a preset. 3 After selecting a radio station, press the MEMORY button.The preset number and the MEMORY indicator blink on the display.Display examplePreset number4 Use the PRESET buttons to select the preset number that you want to use to store that radio station. 5 Press the MEMORY button.The radio station will be stored, and the preset number and the MEMORY indicator will stop blink-ing and continue to appear on the display.To save more radio station presets, repeat proce-dures 1 to 5.MC-D800_OM_EF_vB_CS6.indb 50 2014/06/02 10:16

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