Yamaha MD4S Multitrack MD Recorder Owner's Manual

This document is the owner's manual for the MULTITRACK MD RECORDER, providing information on the product's features and characteristics.


Yamaha MD4S Multitrack MD Recorder Owner's Manual - cover page
Brand
Yamaha
Category
Audio-Video Decoder
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
112
File format
PDF
File size
2.1 MB
Published
04 May, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
Model
MD4S
MD5 checksum
76596AA89C1BBE9C8C2501E612A17C1C

About this manual

The manual begins with safety and FCC compliance information, warning users about laser hazards, electric shock risk, and proper wiring of the power cord (blue = neutral, brown = live). It also explains how to avoid water exposure, proper ventilation, and the need for qualified service personnel for any repairs.

The remainder of the guide covers the unit’s features: a four‑channel analog mixer with balanced XLR/TRS inputs, insert jacks, three‑band EQ, AUX sends, and direct‑out jacks. It describes recording modes (4‑track, 2‑track, mono), disc types (MD DATA and MiniDisc), TOC management, MIDI Time Code, and playback functions such as pitch shift and shuttle speeds.

What's inside

  • Safety Instructions
  • Power Cord Wiring
  • Mixer
  • Recorder
  • Recording Modes
  • TOC Update
  • MIDI Integration
  • Disc Types

Specifications

Laser materialGaAlAs
Laser wavelength780‑790 nm
Laser output power< 44.6 mW
Maximum recording time (4‑track)37 minutes
Number of MIC/LINE inputs4

Frequently asked questions

What type of laser does the MD4S use?

It uses a Class 1 laser with a GaAlAs diode, wavelength 780‑790 nm and output power less than 44.6 mW.

How many tracks can be recorded simultaneously?

The MD4S can record up to four tracks at the same time in 4‑track mode.

What are the colour codes for the power‑cord wires?

Blue indicates the neutral conductor and brown indicates the live conductor.

How do you update the TOC after editing?

Press the STOP button, then press the TOC WRITE button; the display will show “Writing TOC”.

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