MD MICRO SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
MD-M2H
Page
SPECIAL NOTES .............................................. 1
ACCESSORIES ................................................. 2
PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 2
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
.... 3-5
PREPARATION FOR USE.............................. 6-8
SETTING THE CLOCK ...................................... 9
SOUND CONTROL ......................................... 10
COMPACT DISC OPERATION ........................ 11
MINIDISC OPERATION ................................... 12
CONVENIENT CD AND MD OPERATIONS ....
13-15
RADIO OPERATION .................................. 16-17
RDS (Radio Data System) OPERATION ...
18-27
Page
RECORDING .............................................. 28-31
EDITING ..................................................... 32-38
TIMER OPERATION................................... 39-41
USING EXTERNAL UNITS ........................ 42-43
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ................................... 44
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS.................. 45
TROUBLESHOOTING................................ 45-46
ERROR MESSAGES....................................... 47
RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER ........... 48
MAINTENANCE .............................................. 48
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 49
TERMS OF GUARANTEE................ Back cover
CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
To obtain the best performance from this product,
please read this manual carefully. It will guide you
in operating your SHARP product.
MD-M2H MD micro system consisting of
MD-M2H (main unit) and CP-M2H (speaker system).
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NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a nonrewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or
ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or
and of the same rating as above, which is also
indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse .
Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your
home not being compatible with the plug supplied,
cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER:
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed
and the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and
disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug
be inserted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as
a serious electric shock may occur.
T o fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, f ollow
the instructions below:
IMPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this product may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
● The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N
or coloured black.
● The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L
or coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is
connected to the earth terminal in your three pin
plug.
Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:
● If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value
is the same as that removed from the cut-off
plug.
● The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the
mains lead and not simply over the lead wires.
IF Y OU HAVE ANY DOUBT , CONSULT A QU ALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
SERVICE INFORMATION
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring
repair, please contact the dealer or supplier from
whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the telephone number listed
below.
Y ou will then be given details of ho w to obtain service.
- 0345-125387 -
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessor ies may
be obtained from our main parts distributor.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
MANCHESTER 0161-682-1415
READING 01189-876444
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring
repair during the guarantee period, you will need
to provide proof of the date of purchase to the
repairing company.
Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase.
● Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give.
Please refer particularly to the provisions of the
Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical
Performers Protection Act 1958, the P erformers
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
● This equipment complies with the requirements
of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as
amended by 93/68/EEC.
● When the ON/ST AND-BY button is set at ST ANDBY position, mains voltage is still present inside
the unit.
When the ON/ST AND-BY button is set at STANDBY position, the unit may be brought into operation by the timer mode or remote control.
Warning:
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never
remove covers unless qualified to do so. This unit
contains dangerous voltages, always remo ve mains
plug from the socket before any service operation
and when not in use for a long period.
CAUTION
Use the MD micro system only in accordance with
the instructions given in this manual and do not attempt to interfere with the interlock switch or mak e
any other adjustment as this may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.
SPECIAL NOTES
● US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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AM loop
aerial × 1
■ General
● Please ensure that the equipment is positioned
in a well ventilated area and ensure that there is
at least 10cm (4") of free space along the sides
and back. There must also be a minimum of 20cm
(8") of free space on the top of the unit.
● Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or
insecticides on the unit.
● Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F) or to extreme low
temperatures.
● Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong
magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and
electronic/electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which generate electrical
noise.
● Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC socket, since pulling the
lead can damage internal wires.
● Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock.
Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility.
● Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from
vibration, and do not place anything on the top
of the unit.
● If the unit malfunctions whilst in use, press the
ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by
mode, then disconnect the AC power lead from
the AC socket. Plug the AC power lead back in,
and then press the ON/ST AND-BY button to turn
the power on.
● If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it
is suggested that you disconnect the AC power
lead from the AC socket for safety.
Warning:
The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this product with a higher
voltage other than which is specified is dangerous
and may result in a fire or other type of accident
causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit
with a voltage other than that which is specified.
■ Volume control
The sound level at a given v olume setting depends
on a combination of speaker efficiency , location and
various other factors.
It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume
levels, which occur whilst turning the unit on with
the volume control setting up high, or whilst continually listening at high volumes.
■ Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may cause
condensation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, MD
pickup, etc.) or on the transmitter LED on the remote control.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
If this happens, leave the power on with no disc in
the unit until normal playback is possible (about 1
hour). Wipe off any condensation on the transmitter LED with a soft cloth before operating the unit.
Warning:
CD players use a laser pickup which can damage
the eyes if viewed directly. Do not look at the pickup,
and do not touch the pickup directly.
ACCESSORIES
PRECAUTIONS
"AA" size battery
(UM/SUM-3, R6,
HP-7 or similar)
× 2
FM aerial × 1
cushion
Speaker
×
8
Speaker wire × 2
Remote control × 1
AC power lead × 1
Note:
Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing are not included.
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■ Front panel
1. On/stand-by Button
2. (MD) Display Button
3. Timer Stand-by Indicator
4. MD Compartment
5. (MD) Record Button
6. (CD/MD/TUNER) Memory Button
7. (CD/MD) Stop Button
(TUNER) Tuning Down Button
8. (CD/MD) Play/Pause Button
(TUNER) Tuning Up Button
9. Function Selector Buttons
10. CD Eject Button
11. (RDS) Programme Type/Traffic Information Search Button
12. (RDS) EON Button
13. (RDS) Auto Station Programme Memory
Button
14. (RDS) Display Mode Button
15. (RDS) Station Selector Button
16. MD Eject Button
17. (CD/MD) Track Up/Cue Button
(TUNER) Preset Up Button
18. (CD/MD) Track Down/Review Button
(TUNER) Preset Down Button
19. CD 0MD Edit Button
20. Surround Button
21. Preset Equalizer Button
22. Extra Bass Button
23. Headphone Socket
24. Volume Control
■ Rear panel
1. Speaker T erminals
2. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket
3. AM Loop Aerial Socket
4. Auxiliary Input (Analogue) Level Contr ol
5. Demo Switch
6. Auxiliary Input (Analogue) Sockets
7. AC Input Socket
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
12
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14
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16
17
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19
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3
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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■ Display window
1. Level Meters
2. Character Information Display
3. Surround Indicator
4. Extra Bass Indicator
5. FM Stereo Indicator
6. FM Stereo Mode Indicator
7. (CD/MD) Disc Indicator
8. (CD/MD) T rack Indicator
9. (CD/MD/TUNER) Memory Indicator
10. (CD/MD) Repeat Indicator
11. (CD/MD) Play/Pause Indicator
12. (MD) TOC Indicator
13. (CD/MD) Random Play Indicator
14. (CD/MD) T otal Indicator
15. (CD/MD) Remaining Time Indicator
16. RDS Indicator
17. (RDS) Traffic Programme Indicator
18. (RDS) Traffic Announcement Indicator
19. (RDS) EON Indicator
20. (RDS) Traffic Information Indicator
21. (RDS) Programme Type Indicator
22. (RDS) Dynamic PTY Indicator
23. Timer Record /Timer Play Indicator
24. CD Indicator
25. MD Indicator
26. (MD) Record Indicator
27. AM/PM Indicator
28. Sleep Indicator
■ Speaker section
1. Tweeter
2. Woofer
3. Speaker Grille
4. Bass Reflex Duct
5. Speaker T erminals
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1
2
4
5
L
R
OVER
RDS
ST
DISC TOC
SURROUND
X-BASS
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
EONTP TI PTYTAPTYI
REC
PLAY
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
AM PM
1
2
L
R
OVER
RDS
EON
TP TI PTYTA PTYI
REC
PLAY
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
AM PM
ST
DISC TOC
SURROUND
X-BASS
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
3
4
5
6
7
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(Continued)
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■ Remote control
1. Remote Control Transmitter LED
2. (RDS) Programme Type/Traffic Information Search Button
3. (RDS) Station Selector Button
4. Clock Button
5. Surround Button
6. Timer Button
7. Name/TOC Edit Button
8. Sleep Button
9. (TUNER) Preset Up/Down Buttons
10. Extra Bass Button
11. Preset Equalizer Button
12. (MD) Display Button
13. Enter Button
14. Clear Button
15. Character Select Buttons
16. (CD/MD/TUNER) Memory Button
17. (CD/MD) Time Button
18. (CD/MD) Play Mode Button
19. (CD/MD) Track Down/Review Button
20. (CD/MD) Track Up/Cue Button
21. (MD) Record Button
22. (CD/MD) Stop Button
23. (CD/MD) Play/Pause Button
24. On/stand-by Button
25. Dimmer Button
26. Function Selector Buttons
27. Volume Buttons
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2
3
4
5
7
9
6
10
11
12
13
1514 16
17 18 19
21
23
22
26
24
25
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(Continued)
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PREPARATION FOR USE
■ Aerial connection
■ Speaker connection
Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER terminals as shown.
Use speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or
more, as lower impedance speakers can damage
the unit.
Caution:
● Before connecting the speakers to the unit, connect the speaker wires to the speakers first.
Then, connect the speaker wire to the terminals
on the unit.
● Connect the speakers to the main unit before you
use the system. If the speak ers are not connected
before operation, the system may be damaged.
Notes:
● Connect the black wire to the minus (–) terminal,
and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal.
● Do not mix the right channel and left channel
wiring when connecting the speakers to the unit.
● Do not let bare speaker wires touch each other
as this may damage the amplifier and/or speakers.
Right speaker
Left speaker
Red
Red
Black
Black
LEFT
RIGHT
RATESD SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE :
4 OHMS MIN.
1
2
3
Red
Black
Supplied FM aerial
Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS
socket and position the FM aerial wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received.
Supplied AM loop aerial
Connect the AM loop aerial wire to the AM LOOP
socket.
Position the AM loop aerial for optimum reception.
Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, etc., or attach
it to a stand or a wall with screws (not supplied).
Notes:
● Do not place the aerial on the main unit as it may
result in noise pickup from the internal digital electronics.
Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.
● If the AM loop aerial and the FM aerial wire are
placed near the AC power lead, interference ma y
result.
External FM aerial
Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception.
Consult your dealer.
1
2
3
FM aerial
AM loop aerial
External FM aerial
AM LOOP
FM
75 OHMS
● Unplug the AC power lead from the A C socket
before connecting or disconnecting any component.
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(Continued)
■ Removing the speaker grilles ■ Connecting the AC power lead
Connect the AC power lead to the AC INPUT soc ket,
then connect the AC power lead plug to an AC
socket.
Notes:
● Unplug the AC power lead from the AC sock et if
the unit will not be in use for a prolonged period
of time.
● Never use a power lead other than the one supplied. Use of a power lead other than the one
supplied may cause an electric shock or fire.
■ Demo mode
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
20 cm (8")
10 cm (4")
DEMO
ON
OFF
To an AC socket
To AC INPUT
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
AC INPUT
When the AC power lead is first connected, the unit
will enter the demonstration mode and the words
will scroll across the display continuously.
To cancel the demonstration mode:
When in the demonstration mode, set the DEMO
switch to OFF.
Then turn the power on and then enter the standby mode to cancel the demonstration mode and to
enter the low power consumption mode.
Note:
● When the unit is in the low power consumption
mode, the display will disappear.
To return to the demonstration mode:
Set the DEMO switch to ON. Then turn the power
on and then enter the stand-by mode.
1 Remove the lower part of the speaker grille first.
2 Remove the upper part of the speaker grille.
Caution:
When the speaker grilles are removed, the speaker
diaphragms are exposed. Make sure nothing comes
into contact with the speaker diaphragms.
■ Speaker cushion
Attach the cushions to the bottom of the speaker to
prevent it from sliding.
■ Placing the system
● Be sure to keep space between the units for ven-
tilation.
● Keep the top of this unit at least 20 cm (8") awa y
from the wall, and the back at least 10 cm (4")
away.
Note:
● Do not place the system or speakers near the
television set as the magnetic fields produced
may cause irregular colours to be displayed.
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15
●
2 "AA" size batteries
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar)
15
Remote
sensor
0.2m - 6m
(8" - 20')
(Continued)
■ Remote control ■ To change the brightness of the
display
When bright
When dark
Ï
● When inserting or removing the batteries, push
them toward the battery terminal.
● Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the
unit to malfunction.
Precautions for battery use:
● Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment.
● Replace all old batteries with new ones at the
same time.
● Do not mix old and new batteries.
● Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the
unit will not be used for long periods of time.
This will prevent potential damage due to battery
leakage.
Caution:
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium
battery, etc.).
Notes concerning use:
● Replace the batteries if the operating distance is
reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.
● Periodically clean the transmitter LED on the
remote control and the sensor on the main unit
with a soft cloth.
● Exposing the sensor on the main unit to strong
light may interfere with operation. Change the
lighting or the direction of the unit.
● Keep the remote control away from moisture,
excessive heat, shock, and vibrations.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the DIMMER button.
● The display will become dimmer.
To return to the original brightness:
Press the DIMMER button again.
(Remote control operation)
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SETTING THE CLOCK
4,6,8
2
1
3,5,7,9
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the CLOCK button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
3 Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
4 Press the or button to select the time
display mode.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
"0:00" →The 24-hour display will appear.
→(0:00 - 23:59)
"12:00 AM" →The 12-hour display will appear.
→(AM or PM 12:00 - 11:59)
"0:00 AM" →The 12-hour display will appear.
→(AM or PM 0:00 - 11:59)
● Note that this can only be set when the unit is
first installed or it has been reset (see page 48).
5 Press the ENTER button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
6 Adjust the hour by pressing the or button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
● When the button is pressed once, the time will
increase by 1 hour. When the button is pressed
once, the time will decrease by 1 hour.
● When the 12-hour display selected, “AM” will
change to “PM” automatically.
7Press the ENTER button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
8 Adjust the minutes by pressing the or
button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
● When the button is pressed once , the time
will increase by 1 minute. When the button is
pressed once, the time will decrease by 1 minute.
● The hour setting will not advance even if minutes advance from "59" to "00".
9 Press the ENTER button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
● The clock starts operating from "0" seconds.
(Seconds are not displayed.)
To see the time display:
Press the CLOCK button.
● The time display will appear for about 5 seconds
even if stand-by mode.
Note:
● The clock display will flash on and off at the push
of the CLOCK button when the AC power supply
is restored after a power failure occurs or after
the AC power lead is disconnected.
If this happens, follow the procedure below to
change the clock time.
To change the clock time:
1
Press the CLOCK button.
2
Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.
3
Perform steps 6 - 9 above.
To change the time display mode:
1
Reset the microcomputer (see page 48).
2
Perform steps 1 - 9 above.
In this example, the clock is set for the
24-hour (0:00) system.
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SOUND CONTROL
■ V olume
(Main unit operation)
When the V OLUME control is turned clockwise, the
volume will increase. When it is turned anticlockwise, the volume will decrease.
(Remote control operation)
Press the VOLUME button to increase the
volume and the V OLUME button to decrease the
volume.
■ Pre-programmed equalizer
FLAT
VOCALSOFT
HEAVY
(Main unit)
(Remote control)
(Remote control)
(Main unit)
X-BASS
X-BASS
SURROUND
SURROUND
(Remote control)
(Main unit)
RDS
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
EON TP TI PTY TA PTYI
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
AM PM
0 1 2 29 30 MAX
.....
(Main unit)
(Remote control)
REC
SLEEP
■ Extra bass (X-BASS)
Press the X-BASS button to emphasise the bass
region of the frequency spectrum.
● "X-BASS ON" will appear.
Press the X-BASS button again to cancel the extra
bass mode.
● "X-BASS OFF" will appear.
■ Surround
When the EQUALIZER button is pressed, the current mode setting will be displayed. To change to a
different mode, press the EQUALIZER button
repeatedly.
FLAT: The sound is not modified.
HEAVY: Bass and treble are emphasised.
VOCAL: V ocals (midrange tones) are emphasised.
SOFT: Treble is reduced.
Press the SURROUND button to allow you to
enjoy music that seems to surround you.
● "SURROUND" will appear.
Press the SURROUND button again to cancel the
surround mode.
● "PASS" will appear.
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COMPACT DISC OPERATION
■ CD playback
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
Total number of tracks Total playing time
TOTAL
Flash
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the CD button.
3 Press the 7 CD EJECT button to open the CD
compartment.
4 Place the CD on the spindle, label side up.
5 Close the CD compar tment by firmly pushing
the corner marked "PUSH CLOSE".
● The total number of tracks and the total playing
time will be displayed.
6
Press the 0 6 button to start playback from track 1.
● When the last track has been played back, the
unit will stop automatically.
To interrupt playback:
Press the 0 6 button.
● “6” will appear.
● Press the 0 6 button again to resume playback
from the same point.
To stop playback:
Press the ■ button.
After use:
Press the ON/ST AND-BY button to enter the standby mode.
Caution:
● Do not open the CD compartment during playback (or whilst paused).
● Keep foreign objects out of the CD compartment.
● Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration may
cause mistracking.
● When the unit is not being used, be sure to close
the CD compartment. If it is left open, the lens
may become covered with dust and the unit ma y
not operate properly.
● Playing certain compact discs at a high volume
may cause mistracking. In this case, listen at a
lower volume.
● If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the unit awa y from the TV or radio.
2
1
6
6
1
2
H
H
3
4
PUSH CLOSE
5
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MINIDISC OPERATION
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the MD button.
3 Load a MiniDisc in the direction indicated by the
arrow on the MiniDisc, with the labeled side facing up.
● The total number of tracks and the total playing
time on the MiniDisc will be displayed.
4 Press the 0 6 button.
● If the MD has a track name, the name will appear and scroll across the display. Then, the
elapsed playing time will appear.
● If the MD has no track names, the elapsed playing time will appear.
● When the last track has been played back, the
unit will stop automatically.
To interrupt playback:
Press the 0 6 button.
● " 6 " will appear.
● Press the 0 6 button again to resume playback
from the same point.
To stop playback:
Press the ■ button.
To remove a MiniDisc:
Press the 7 MD EJECT button.
Notes:
● If TV or radio interference occurs when using the
MD, move the unit away from the TV or radio.
● Although MiniDiscs will not normally skip due to
vibration, you may hear a skip in the sound if
there is continuous vibration.
If the volume is turned up too high, a skip may
occur depending on the contents of the MD.
If this happens, turn the volume down and the
skipping should stop.
● If an error message is displayed during MD
operation, see "ERROR MESSAGES" on
page 47.
■ MD playback
2
1
4
7
4
H
1
2
H
3
DISC
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
Disc name
Flash
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
Total number of tracks
(Displayed only when a disc name has
been programmed)
Total playing time
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06
2 4
5 3
5 3
2 4
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CONVENIENT CD AND MD OPERATION
■ APSS (Auto Program Search
System)
APSS automatically locates the beginning of any
track.
■ Repeat and random play
1 Select the desired programme source, CD or
MD.
2 Press the P-MODE button.
● Each time this button is pressed, the mode will
change in the following order:
Repeat indicator Random indicator Disappears
3 Press the 0 6 button to start playback.
Repeat play
After the last track has been played, playback will
return to the first track and begin again.
Random play
When the 0 6 button is pressed, all of the tracks
will be played at random, and then playback will
stop. (The same track will not be play ed back twice.)
To cancel repeat or random play:
Press the P-MODE button until the " R " or "RANDOM" display disappears.
To repeat playback of selected tracks:
Enter the programme for the tracks you want and
start repeat play.
You can programme a single track and play it
repeatedly (Refer to page 14).
Notes:
● During APMS play, random play is not possible.
● When random or repeat play is selected during
CD or MD playback, random or repeat play will
start at that point.
● When using repeat play, be sure to press the ■
button after you have finished listening. Otherwise, the disc will play continuously.
To listen again to the track being played:
Press the 5 3 button for less than 0.5 seconds
during playback.
T o move to the beginning of the next track:
Press the 2 4 button for less than 0.5 seconds
during playback.
To skip a number of tracks:
Press the 5 3 or 2 4 button repeatedly until
the desired track number is shown.
To start playing at a desired track:
Press the 5 3 or 2 4 button whilst in the
stop mode to select the track number, and then
press the 0 6 button.
■ Cue and review
1 Load a disc and begin playback.
2 Hold the 2 4 button down for audible fast
forward, and hold the 5 3 button down for
audible fast reverse.
3 Normal playback will resume when the 2 4
or 5 3 button is released.
Notes:
● When the beginning of the first track is reached,
normal playback will start.
● When the end of the last track is reached, "END"
will light, and the unit will pause.
If you want to listen to a portion of a track again,
press the 5 3 button to return to the point in
the track you want to listen to.
To search very quickly:
When fast forward or fast reverse is used whilst in
the pause mode, the playback point will mo ve more
quickly than when using audible fast forward or
audible fast reverse playback.
● In this mode, no sound is heard. Therefore, you
should refer to the time display.
● When you lift your finger, the unit will re-enter
the pause mode.
06
H
P-MODE
MD
CD
(Remote control operation)
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■ APMS (Automatic Programmable
Music Selector)
1 Select the desired programme source, CD or
MD, by pressing the CD or MD button.
2 Press the MEMORY button.
MEMORY
MEMORY
REC
3 Press the 5 3 or 2 4 button.
TRACK
MEMORY
REC
Selected track number
TRACK
4 Press the ENTER button.
MEMORY
TOTAL
Playback order
TOTAL
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other tracks up to
20 tracks (P-20) can be programmed.
6 Press the ■ button.
MEMORY
TOTAL
Total playing time
Total number of tracks
MEMORY
7 Press the 0 6 button to start playback of the
programmed selections.
● After all of the programmed tracks have finished
playback, the unit will automatically stop.
(Continued)
3
CLEAR
1
2
6
7
4
(Remote control operation)
To clear the programmed selections:
Press the CLEAR button whilst the “MEMORY”
indicator is flashing.
● Each time the button is pressed, one track will
be cleared, beginning with the last track programmed.
To cancel the APMS:
Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, press
the CLEAR button to turn off the “MEMORY” display.
● The programme contents will be erased.
● When you open the CD compartment or a
MiniDisc is ejected, the APMS mode will be cancelled.
To check which tracks are programmed:
Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, press
the 5 3 or 2 4 button.
Playback order
Track number
Adding tracks to the programme
If a programme has been previously stored, the
“MEMORY” indicator will be displayed. Then
follow steps 2 - 6 to add additional tracks, the new
tracks will be stored after the last track of the original programme.
Notes:
● It is not possible to insert an additional track
between programmed tracks that have already
been entered.
● Programming and canceling are not possible
during playback or in the pause mode.
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DISPLAY
DISPLAY
■ Switching the time display
Each time the TIME button is pressed during playback or when in the pause mode, the display will
change.
TIME
(Remote control operation)
1
The elapsed playing time for current track will
be displayed.
TRACK
REC
No display
TRACK
2
The remaining playing time for the current trac k
will be displayed.
TRACK
REMAIN
REC
REMAIN
3
The total remaining playing time for the disc
from the point being played at that time will be
displayed.
TRACK
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
TOTAL
REMAIN
Notes:
● During random play, the total remaining playing
time cannot be displayed.
● Depending on a CD or MD to be played, the playing time display may not match the total playing
time which is indicated on the CD or MD jacket,
as the time between the tracks is not included.
■ Changing the display during MD
playback
Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed during
playback or when in the pause mode, the display
will change as described below.
1
The track name will be displayed.
TRACK
REC
TRACK
Note:
● When the MD does not have a track name, this
display does not appear.
2
The total number of tracks and the remaining
recording time will be displayed.
TRACK
(Continued)
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RADIO OPERATION
2,3,5
1
1
2,3,5
4
■ T uning
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the TUNER (BAND) button.
3 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the
desired frequency band. (FM ST, FM or AM)
4 Press the TUNING (X or W) button to tune into
the desired station.
Manual tuning:
Press the TUNING (X or W) button as many times
as required to adjust the frequency shown on the
display to the frequency of the desired station.
Auto tuning:
When the TUNING (X or W) button is pressed f or
more than 0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.
Notes:
● When radio interference occurs during auto scan
tuning, auto scan tuning may stop automatically
at that point.
● If a weak station signal is found during auto scan
tuning, the station will be skipped.
● To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING (X
or W) button again.
● When an RDS (Radio Data System) station is
tuned in, the frequency will be displayed first, and
then the RDS indicator will light. Finally, the station name will appear.
5 To receiv e an FM stereo transmission, press the
TUNER (BAND) button so that the "ST" indicator on the display lights up.
● "j" will appear when an FM broadcast is in
stereo.
● If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER
(BAND) button so that the "ST" indicator goes
out.
● The reception changes to monaural, the sound
becomes clearer.
After use:
Press the ON/ST AND-BY button to enter the standby mode.
Notes:
● The last station tuned in will be recalled, even
after changing the tuning band or the function,
or after switching the unit to the stand-by mode.
● If the unit's tuner interferes with the reception of
a nearby TV or radio, move the unit as far away
from these items as possible.
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2,4
2,4
3
3
■ Preset tuning
You can store up to 40 stations in memory (40 stations consisting of any combination of AM and FM
stations you like) and recall them.
To enter stations into memory:
1 Perform steps 1 - 5 in the "Tuning" section.
2 Press the MEMORY button.
MEMORY
MEMORY
3 Within 5 seconds, press the PRESET (X or W)
button to make the preset channel number flash
in the display.
MEMORY
● Store the stations in memory, in order, starting
with preset channel 1.
When is displayed, a station has already been
stored in this preset number memory.
4 Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY button
to store that station in the selected station preset number memory.
MEMORY
MEMORY
● If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators
go out before the station is memorised, repeat
the operation from step 2.
5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other preset stations,
or to change a preset station.
● When a new station is stored in the selected station preset number memory, the contents previously memorised will be erased.
● T o store an RDS station in memory , perform steps
2 - 4 whilst the RDS station name is being displayed.
1 To scan the preset stations, press the PRESET
(X or W) button for more than 0.5 seconds.
● The station preset number will flash and the programmed stations will be tuned in sequentially,
for 5 seconds each.
2 Press the PRESET (X or W) button again to
stop the memory scan at the desired station.
Note:
When the preset memory does not have any stations stored in it, the preset memory scan will not
function.
To erase all memorised stations:
When the unit is in the stand-by mode, hold and
press the TUNER and TUNING X buttons, and then
press the ON/STAND-BY button.
● "PRESET CLR" will appear.
To erase the memorised station:
1 Recall the memorised station to erase by press-
ing the PRESET button.
2 Press the CLEAR button.
● "MEMORY" and preset number will flash.
3 Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY button.
4 Repeat steps 1-3 to erase other memorised sta-
tions.
To recall a memorised station:
Press the PRESET (X or W) button for less than
0.5 seconds to select the desired station.
● "MEMORY" will appear.
● The stations (preset channel number, frequency
and frequency band) which have been stored in
memory will appear in the display in numerical
order, irrespective of the frequency bands.
Backup function:
The backup function protects all station presets for
a few hours should there be a power failure or the
AC power lead is removed from the AC socket.
■ Preset memory scan
The stations saved in the preset memory can be
scanned automatically.
PRESET
(X W)
PRESET
(X W)
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Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type)
codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and TA (Traffic
Announcement)
With this unit, you can search for and receive the
following PTY, TP and TA signals.
NEWS: Short accounts of facts, events and
publicly expressed views, reportage
and actuality.
AFFAIRS: Topical programme e xpanding or en-
larging upon the news, generally in
different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analysis.
INFO: Programmes whose purpose is to
impart advice in the widest sense.
SPORT: Programme concerned with any as-
pect of sport.
EDUCA TE: Programme intended primarily to
educate, of which the formal element
is fundamental.
DRAMA: All radio plays and serials.
CUL TURE: Programmes concerned with any as-
pect of national or regional culture,
including language, theatre, etc.
RDS (Radio Data System) OPERA TION
RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing
number of FM stations are now providing. It allows
these FM stations to send additional signals along
with their regular programme signals. For example, the stations send their station names, and information about what type of programme they
broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
When tuned to an FM station which provide the
RDS service, the RDS will appear, the station
frequency (and then the station name if sent) is
displayed.
The TP (Traffic Programme) will appear on the
display when the received broadcast carries traffic
announcements, and the TA (Traffic Announcement) will appear whilst a traffic announcement is
being received.
EON will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other
Networks information) data is being broadcast.
The PTYI (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear
whilst the Dynamic PTY station is being received.
Note:
When the TP and TA appear at the same time, an
announcement is being made.
When only the TA appears, an announcement is
not being made. (See page 27.)
■ Information provided by RDS
With this unit, you can display three types of RDS
service.
To show them in the display, press the DISPLAY
MODE button.
Each time you press the DISPLAY MODE button,
the display will change to show the following information.
DISPLAY
MODE
Station names commonly
known will be displayed.
"NO PS" appears if no
signal is being received.
Programme type will be
displayed.
"NO PTY" appears if no
signal is being received.
Radio text will be displayed.
"NO RT" appears if no
signal is being received.
Station frequencies.
PS
(Programme Service):
PTY
(Programme Type):
RT (Radio Text):
Station Frequency:
(Main unit operation)
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SCIENCE: Programmes about the natural sci-
ences and technology.
VARIED: Used for mainly speech-based pro-
grammes usually of light-entertainment nature, not covered by other
categories. Examples include: quizzes. panel games, personality interviews.
POP M: Commercial music, which would gen-
erally be considered to be of current
popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales charts.
ROCK M: Contemporary modern music, usually
written and performed by young musicians.
EASY M: Current contemporary music consid-
ered to be "easy-listening", as opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or
one of the specialized music styles,
Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this
category is often but not always, vocal, and usually of short duration.
LIGHT M: Classical Musical for general, rather
than specialist appreciation. Examples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS: Performances of major orchestral
works, symphonies, chamber music
etc., and including Grand Opera.
OTHER M: Musical styles not fitting into any of
the other categories. P articularly used
for specialist music of which Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae are examples.
WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts and
Meteorological information.
FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce,
trading etc.
CHILDREN: For programmes targeted at a young
audience, primarily for entertainment
and interest, rather than where the
objective is to educate.
SOCIAL: Programmes about people and things
that influence them individually or in
groups. Includes: sociology, history,
geography, psychology and society.
RELIGION: Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, in-
volving a God or Gods, the nature of
existence and ethics.
PHONE IN: Involving members of the public ex-
pressing their views either by phone
or at a public forum.
TRAVEL: Features and programmes con-
cerned with travel to near and far
destinations, package tours and
travel ideas and opportunities. Not f or
use for Announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affecting
immediate travel where TP/T A should
be used.
LEISURE: Programmes concerned with recrea-
tional activities in which the listener
might participate.
Examples include, Gardening, Fishing. Antique collecting, Cooking, F ood
& Wine etc.
JAZZ: Polyphonic, syncopated music char-
acterised by improvisation.
COUNTRY: Songs which or iginate from, or con-
tinue the musical tradition of the
American Southern States.
Characterised by a straightforward
melody and narrative story line.
NATION M: Current Popular Music of the Nation
or Region in that country's language,
as opposed to International 'Pop'
which is usually US or UK inspired
and in English.
OLDIES: Music from the so-called "golden age"
of popular music.
FOLK M: Music which has its roots in the mu-
sical culture of a particular nation,
usually played on acoustic instruments. The narrative or story may be
based on historical events of the people.
DOCUMENT:Programme concerned with factual
matters, presented in an investigative
style.
TEST: Broadcast when testing emergency
broadcast equipment or receivers.
ALARM !: Emergency announcement made
under exceptional circumstances to
give warning of events causing danger of a general nature.
NONE: No programme type (receive only).
TP: Broadcasts which carry traffic an-
nouncements.
TA: Traffic announcements are being
broadcast at present.
Note:
● When the unit is in the EON stand-by mode and
a programme is selected, the unit will display "TI"
instead of "TA".
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■ ASPM (Auto Station Program
Memory)
It is recommended that you store stations in
memory using ASPM.
(This memory can be used for PTY searches, station select and EON switching.)
When the ASPM button is pressed, whilst tuned to
the FM band, the RDS (Radio Data System) function will automatically search for new RDS stations.
Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory.
(If you have already stored some stations in
memory, the number of ne w stations you can store
will be less.)
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the TUNER (BAND) button.
3 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the
FM ST or FM band.
4 Press and hold down the ASPM button for at
least 3 seconds.
MHz
RDS
MHz
RDS
1
2,3
4
(Main unit operation)
1
After "ASPM" has flashed for about 4 seconds,
scanning will start. (87.50 - 108.00 MHz)
2
When an RDS station is found, the RDS will
appear for a short time and the station will be
stored in memory.
3
After scanning, the number of stations that have
been automatically stored in memory will be
displayed for 4 seconds, and then "END" will
appear for 4 seconds.
To stop the ASPM operation before it is
complete:
Press the ASPM button whilst it is scanning for stations.
● The stations that have already been stored in
memory will be kept there.
To erase all of the contents of preset
memory:
The unit is in the stand-by mode.
Hold down the TUNER button and the TUNING X
button, and then press the ON/STAND-BY button.
● "PRESET CLR" will appear.
● After performing this operation, all of the preset
memory information will be erased.
Notes:
● Only RDS stations will be stored in memory.
● If the same station is broadcasting on different
frequencies, the transmission with the strongest
broadcast frequency will be stored in memory.
● Any station which has the same frequency as
one which has been already stored in memory
will not be stored again.
● The ASPM operation can be repeated until "END"
appears.
● If a 40th station is stored in memory during a
scan, the scanning will stop at that station. The
number of stations and "END" will each be displayed for 4 seconds.
● If no stations have been stored in memory , "END"
will flash for about 4 seconds.
● If 40 stations have already been stored in
memory and the ASPM button is pressed, "END"
will appear immediately and the scan will be
aborted.
If you want to redo the ASPM operation from the
beginning, erase the preset memory, and then
perform steps 1 - 4.
● If the RDS station broadcast signals are very
weak, station names may not be stored in
memory.
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2,3
1
1
2,3
4,6
4,6
5
5
5 Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET (X or W)
button to select a desired station name you want.
● Each time the button is pressed, the station name
will appear. If the button is held down for more
than 0.5 seconds, the station name will continuously change.
6 Whilst the selected station name is flashing
(within 6 seconds), press the STATION button
again.
kHz
● After the selected station name has been lit for 1
second, the preset station which corresponds to
the selected station name will be recalled.
To cancel the station select operation:
Press the STATION button whilst "STATION" and
"SELECT" appear alternately.
■ To specify station names and select
stations manually (station select)
You can select a desired station by specifying the
station name (BBC R1, BBC R2, etc.) from among
the stations that have been stored in memory.
(ASPM is convenient for storing stations in memory .)
Before starting this operation, you must store one
or more station names in memory.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the TUNER (BAND) button.
3 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the
FM ST or FM band.
4 Press the STATION button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
● "ST A TION" and "SELECT" will appear alternately
for about 6 seconds.
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To try to store a station name again, if the
wrong name was stored in memory by
mistake:
When you store station names in memory using
the ASPM function, the correct station names may
not actually be stored if there is lots of noise or if
the RDS station signal is too weak.
In this case, try storing station names in memory
using the following procedure.
Notes:
● When there are no station names stored in
memory, you cannot use this function. In this
case, when the STATION button is pressed,
"NOTHING" will flash for 5 seconds , and the unit
will return to the original display.
● This function can only be used when the FM band
has been selected.
● The same station name can be stored in different preset channels. Therefore, when you are
choosing a station name from the presets, the
same station name may be encountered more
than once.
● In a certain area or during cer tain time per iods,
the station names selected using the station select function may temporarily be different from
the name of the station you are actually receiving.
(Continued)
2
1,3
4,5
2
1,3
4,5
1 Press the STATION button.
2 Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET (X or W)
button to check whether the station names are
correct.
3 If you find a station name that is wrong, press
the STATION button again within 6 seconds to
recall the preset station, which corresponds to
the station name.
4 After the preset station has been received and
the correct station name has been displayed,
press the MEMORY button.
5 Within 5 seconds, Press the MEMORY button
again whilst the preset channel number is flashing.
● The new station name has been stored in
memory correctly.
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6 Whilst the selected programme type is flashing
(within 4 seconds), press the PTY.TI SEARCH
(PTY.TI) button again.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
● After the name of the selected programme type
has been lit for 2 seconds, "SEARCH" will appear, and the search operation will start.
Note:
If the display has stopped flashing, start again from
step 4. If the unit could find out a desired programme
type you want, corresponding channel number will
flash for about 3 seconds, and then a station name
will flash for 7 seconds, and then remain lit.
● If you want to listen to same programmed type
of another station, press the PTY.TI SEARCH
(PTY .TI) button whilst the channel number or station name is flashing. The unit will look for the
next station.
Note:
● If no station of the programme type you want can
be found, "NOT FOUND" will appear for 4 seconds.
If you have selected the traffic programme:
If you select traffic programme (TP) as the programme type in step 5, to receive only radio stations which broadcast traffic programmes, the TP
will appear. (However, this does not necessarily
mean that you will hear any traffic announcements
at that time.)
When a traffic announcement is actually being
made, the TA will appear.
(When both the TP and TA will appear, an announcement is being made.)
2,3
1
1
2,3
4,6
5
5
4,6
■ To recall stations that have been
stored in memory (PTY search)
Y ou can search a desired stations b y specifying the
programme type (news, sports, traffic programme,
etc. ... see page 18-19) from among the stations
that have been stored in memory.
(ASPM is convenient for storing stations in memory .)
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the TUNER (BAND) button.
3 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the
FM ST or FM band.
4 Press the PTY.TI SEARCH (PTY.TI) button.
● "PTY TI" and "SELECT" will appear alternately
for about 6 seconds.
5 Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET (X or W)
button to select the programme type you want.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
● Each time the button is pressed, the programme
type will appear. If the button is held down for
more than 0.5 seconds, the programme type will
appear continuously.
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PRESET(X W)
PRESET(X W)
(Continued)
■ To manually recall the stations
stored in memory
■ To switch the display
Each time the DISPLAY MODE button is pressed
whilst an FM station is tuned in, the display will
switch as follows:
MHz
Radio text
(RT)
Programme
type (PTY)
Station
name (PS)
Frequency
Each time you press the PRESET (X or W) button
the channel number will change.
● After the channel number has been displayed for
2 seconds, the frequency for that channel will
appear for 2 seconds, and then the station name
will appear.
DISPLAY
MODE
(Main unit operation)
When the station you are tuning in is not an RDS
station or even if it is an RDS station but it is very
weak signal, the display will change in the following order:
MHz
Frequency
■ Notes for Radio text
● The radio text for 10 characters will be displa yed
steadily for 4 seconds and then it will scroll across
the display.
● If you tune into a station which is not broadcasting any radio text, even if it is an RDS station,
when you switch to the radio text position "NO
RT" will be displayed.
● Whilst radio text data is being received or when
the text contents change, "RT" will be displa yed.
■ Notes for RDS operation
If any of the following e vents occur, it does not mean
that the unit is faulty.
● "PS", "NO PS" and a station name appear alternately, and the unit does not operate properly.
● If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a station is conducting tests, the RDS reception function may not work properly.
● When you receive an RDS station whose signal
is too weak, information like the station name may
not be displayed, even if "RDS" is lit.
Notes:
● "NO PS", "NO PTY" or "NO RT" will flash for
about 5 seconds, and then the frequency will be
displayed.
● The display can only be switched whilst tuned to
the FM band.
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2
4
3
(Continued)
5 When a programme of the type specified starts
on an ON (other network) station, the unit will
automatically switch to the station broadcasting
the selected programme type, and "PTY" will
flash.
6 When the programme specified for the ON sta-
tion is over, the unit will automatically return to
the original station you were tuned to.
Note:
● If the EON button is pressed when "EON" is not
displayed, "NO EON" will appear for 5 seconds
to indicate that the unit cannot enter the EON
stand-by mode.
Checking the stand-by mode setting:
When in the EON stand-by mode, press the EON
button.
("Programme type" →"WAITING")
To cancel the EON stand-by mode:
When in the EON stand-by mode, press the EON
button. Within 4 seconds, press it again. The EON
stand-by mode will be cancelled.
("PTY" will go out.)
About the PTYI (Dynamic PTY Indicator):
PTYI (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst
the Dynamic PTY station is being received.
Dynamic PTY indicates that the PTY for the station
tuned in, or the PTY referenced in the EON data, is
assessed whenever the programme changes and
may be changed.
Note:
● When "PTYI" appears, if you press the DISPLA Y
MODE button to display the programme type, y ou
can check the type of programme you are actually receiving.
■ EON-PTY
PTYI
Lights up
Goes out
Meaning
Tuned into a dynamic PTY station.
Tuned into a static PTY.
1 Tune in the desired RDS station (when a station
name is being displayed).
2 Press the EON button when "EON" appears.
● "PTY TI" and "SELECT" will appear alternately
for about 6 seconds.
3 Whilst they are being displayed, select the de-
sired programme type pressing the PRESET (X
or W) button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
● The selected programme type will flash.
4 Within 4 seconds, press the PTY.TI SEARCH
button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
● The selected programme type and "WAITING"
will be displayed for 2 seconds each.
● "PTY" will appear, and the unit will enter the EONPTY stand-by mode.
(Main unit operation)
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2
4
3
■ EON-TI
(Main unit operation)
1 Tune in the desired RDS station (when a sta-
tion name is being displayed).
2 Press the EON button when "EON" appears.
● "PTY TI" and "SELECT" will appear alternately
for about 6 seconds.
3 Whilst they are being displayed, select the TI
(Traffic Information) pressing the PRESET (X
or W) button.
4 Within 4 seconds, press the PTY.TI SEARCH
button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
● "TI" and "WAITING" will appear for 2 seconds
each.
● "TI" will appear, and the unit will enter the EONTI stand-by mode.
5 When a TA specified starts on a other network
station, the unit will automatically switch to that
station, and "TI" will flash.
6 When the traffic announcement is over, the unit
will automatically return to the original station
you were tuned to.
Note:
● If the EON button is pressed when "EON" is not
displayed, "NO EON" will appear for 5 seconds
to indicate that the unit cannot enter the EON
stand-by mode.
Checking the stand-by mode setting:
When in the EON stand-by mode, press the EON
button.
("TI" →"WAITING")
To cancel the EON stand-by mode:
When in the EON stand-by mode, press the EON
button. Within 4 seconds, press it again. The EON
stand-by mode will be cancelled.
● "TI" will go out.
Note:
● If neither "TP" nor "T A" appear, then e ven if "EON"
appears the unit cannot enter the EON-TI standby mode. In this condition, if the PTY . TI SEARCH
(PTY. TI) button is pressed after TI is selected,
"NO TI" will flash for 4 seconds.
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(Continued)
In the following cases, the EON stand-by mode will be cancelled.
● Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.
● When the unit is switched to another band in the EON stand-by mode
● When you change the FM station whilst in the EON stand-by mode
● When a preset call is made
Notes:
● During the same programme as the specified PTY (or TA) is being broadcast on the station you are
receiving, the unit will not switch to other network station.
● If there are more than two other network stations you want to listen to, compare the strength of each
station's signal and tune in the station with the strongest signal. (EON-AF)
However, if the frequency of other network station has been stored in the preset channel memory, the
unit will switch to that preset channel.
● If you want to cancel the reception of an ON (other network) station which was tuned in by the EON
system and return to the original station you were receiving, press the EON button.
● After the unit returns to the original station, the stand-by mode will still be active. (The "TI" or "PTY" will
remain lit.)
● The unit will not switch from the ON station to another network station. The unit returns to the original
station.
● When the unit switches automatically to "other network" station, if there is any problem with this station
or the station cannot be received properly "WEAK SIG" will appear and the unit will return to the original
station.
● Even if the unit switches from the station you are listening to directly to one "other network" station
which is in the preset memory, if the signal is very weak, the unit will search f or another station of other
network and find out the station with the strongest signal and switch to it.
However, if the signals from all the other network stations are very weak, or if the tuning conditions are
very bad (due to electrical noise), the unit will be displayed "WEAK SIG", and the unit will return to the
original station you were receiving.
About the TP and TA indicators
TP indicator
Not lit
Not lit
Lit
Lit
TA indicator
Not lit
Lit
Not lit
Lit
Meaning
This programme does not carry traffic announcements nor does
it refer, via EON, to a programme that does.
This programme carries EON information about another
programme which gives traffic information.
This programme carries traffic announcements but none are
being broadcast at present and may also carry EON information
about other traffic announcements.
A traffic announcement is being broadcast on this programme at
present.
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■ Differences from tape recordings
You cannot record music on the reverse side of a MiniDisc.
MiniDiscs are single sided and should
only be inserted with the correct side up.
Y ou don’t need to search for the starting point at which to record.
The unit automatically finds the point at
which recording can start. Recording will
start from that point.
You can check the total or remaining
recordable time (possible recording)
before recording.
This lets you plan a recording session
so that the last song will not come to an
abrupt end before it has finished.
■ Disc writing (TOC)
The T OC (T able of Contents) is inf ormation on track
numbers and recording areas to allow the unit to
recognize musical selections or sounds.
The entire MD is controlled depending on this TOC ,
which enables the unit to find the beginning of a
track quickly or to automatically record in a vacant
area.
When you start recording or editing, “TOC” will
appear in the display window.
This indicates that information in the TOC is now
being changed according to recording or editing
being performed. (The changed TOC is not yet
recorded on the MiniDisc at this time.)
The TOC is recorded when
● you stop recording.
● you switch to another input source.
● you eject the MiniDisc.
● you enter the stand-by mode.
Do NOT unplug the power lead whilst the TOC is
being recorded (“TOC” is flashing) and do NOT
impart shock to the unit. Otherwise, TOC will not
be correctly recorded, and consequently proper
playback may not be possible.
■ About track numbers
When recording from a CD
New track numbers will be created automatically
according to the original tracks (Synchro mark function).
● When you record from a CD to a MiniDisc, the
track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc may not
match the track numbers on the CD.
If this happens, correct the track numbers using
the DIVIDE(page 36) and COMBINE (page 36)
functions after recording.
Recordings cannot be made in the following situations.
● If you try recording on a playback-only MiniDisc
(commercially available music)
● If a MiniDisc is protected against accidental
erasure (Page 44)
● If there is no more recording time left on the disc
(Page 45)
● When the “TOC FULL ” message appears
(Page 47)
● If a disc’s TOC has been damaged
● If you are trying to copy a digital signal that has
been encoded with the SCMS signal (Serial Copy
Management System)
Notes:
● When recording important selections, be sure to
make a preliminary test to ensure that the
desired material is being properly recorded.
● The VOLUME, X-BASS, EQUALIZER and
SURROUND controls may be adjusted with no
effect to the recorded signal. (Variable Sound
Monitor)
Area for TOC (recording track
numbers, track names, etc.)
Area for recording
the sound
CD
MD
First track Second track Third track
Track A Track B Track C
First track
Second
track
Third track
Track A Track B Track C
RECORDING
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■ Recording from a CD onto a
MiniDisc (One-Touch Editing)
A CD can be recorded to a MiniDisc, starting from
the first track, with a one-touch operation.
● After recording (all of the tracks that can be
recorded), the unit will stop automatically.
Notes:
● When the CD playing time is longer than the available MD recording time, the recording process
will not start even when the CD 0 MD EDIT button is pressed.
Available total number
of tracks counting from
CD first track for recording
Available recording time
● T o record as many trac ks as are av ailable, press
the CD 0 MD EDIT button again.
However, if the available recording time on the
MD is less than the length of the first track on the
CD, when the CD 0 MD EDIT b utton is pressed,
the following display will appear.
Then, when the CD 0 MD EDIT button is pressed
again, recording will start. Howev er, when the MD
runs out of space, “DISC FULL” will be displa yed
and the CD and MD will stop.
To check the remaining time available for
recording:
1
Press the MD button.
2
Load a MiniDisc.
3
Press the DISPLAY button to find a time followed by hyphene.
● The total the number of tracks previously recorded and the available time remaining will be
displayed, 4 seconds later , the unit will return to
the original display.
To cancel the operation:
Before pressing the CD 0 MD EDIT button, press
the ■ button.
To stop recording:
Press the ■ button.
● Playback and recording will stop and the track
numbers will be written to the MiniDisc.
Note:
● It is not possible to pause in the recording mode.
2
1
1
2
4
3
H
3
H
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the CD button.
3 Load a compact disc and a recordable MiniDisc.
● The total number of tracks and the total playing
time on the CD will be displayed.
● When a new recordable MiniDisc is loaded, it will
take about 15 seconds to enter the recording
stand-by mode.
4 Press the CD 0 MD EDIT button.
TOC
TRACK
REC
0
TOC
REC
● The compact disc loaded will be recorded in
order, starting from the first track. When a
MiniDisc runs out of recording space or when a
compact disc has been completely recorded, the
CD and the MD will stop automatically.
● Recording will begin, starting from the first track
of CD.
(Continued)
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■ APMS recording
CD0MD EDIT
H
1
1
2
3
2
3
H
H
4
4
1 Select tracks for APMS playback. (Page 14)
2 Load a recordable MiniDisc.
3 Press the CD 0 MD EDIT button.
● APMS playback will start, and recording will start
automatically .
● Programmed tracks will be recorded in order.
After the unit has finished recording the last track,
recording will stop automatically.
Notes:
● If recording does not begin, press the CD 0 MD
EDIT button again.
(See page 29.)
● When repeat play has been set, if you press the
CD 0 MD EDIT button, the repeat mode will be
cancelled automatically, and APMS recording
start.
To stop recording:
Press the ■ button.
● Playback and recording will stop and the track
numbers will be written to the MiniDisc.
Note:
● It is not possible to pause in the recording mode.
■ To recor d without using One-T ouch
Editing
Without using one-touch recording, the following
operation allows you to record from the first track.
1 Press the CD button.
2 Load a compact disc and a recordable MiniDisc.
3 Press the ● REC button.
● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.
4 Press the 0 6 button.
To stop recording:
Press the ■ button 2 times.
(1st time : stop recording)
(2nd time : stop playing back)
● Recording will stop and the track number will be
written on the MiniDisc.
Note:
● It is not possible to pause in the recording mode.
(Main unit operation)
(Continued)
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3
2
3
4
4
H
H
5
5
■ Recording from the built-in radio
onto a MiniDisc
1 Tune in to the desired station. (pages 16 - 17.)
2 Load a recordable MiniDisc.
3 Press the ● REC button.
● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.
4 Check the recordable time by pressing the DIS-
PLAY button.
Note:
● Before recording an AM broadcast, enter the
recording stand-by mode, and then separate the
AM loop aerial from the main unit. Adjust it so
that the AM broadcast can be tuned in most
clearly.
● During recording, you cannot change the station.
5 Press the 0 6 button.
To stop recording:
Press the ■ button.
The recording will stop and the track number will
be written on the MiniDisc.
Note:
● It is not possible to pause in the recording mode.
To record the track number whilst recording:
The recording is performed as a single track.
T o identify different sections of a recording y ou can
increase the track number at any point during the
recording process.
T o create a ne w trac k number , whilst in the recording mode, press the ● REC button.
● The track number will increase by one, and then
the recording will continue.
(Continued)
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DIVIDE
A single track can be divided into two
at any desired position.
● The numbers of the tracks which come after
the newly divided track will be automatically
increased by one.
(Page 36)
123
1234
ABCD
ABCD
MOVE
A designated track can be moved to any
desired position.
● The numbers assigned to the tracks following the track which is moved will be adjusted
automatically .
(Page 37)
CABD
1234
1234
ABCD
COMBINE
Two consecutive tracks can be combined into one track.
● The numbers assigned to the tracks following the combined tracks will be decreased by
one automatically.
(Pages 36,37)
123
123
4
CDAB
CDAB
TRACK/DISC NAME
Discs and tracks (up to 255 tracks per
disc) can be named.Since track names
are displayed when the beginning of
each track is located or during playback,
you can quickly chec k the name of each
track.
● Capital letters, numbers and symbols can be
used.
(Pages 33,34)
■ What the editing function can do
You can create original discs using the MD editing
function, on which you can change the order of the
tracks and you can create disc or track names.
● Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited.
ERASE/ALL ERASE
Trac ks you want to erase can be erased
one at a time or all at once.
● Once a track has been erased, it cannot be
recovered. Double-check the track number
before erasing it.
(Page 38)
ABC
ABDE
D
1234
1234
E
5
ABCDEFGHI J KLM
NOPQ
RST
UVWXYZ
1234567890!"#$%& '
()
+,-
./ ?@<=>_
characters
Characters (Symbols)
Capital letters
Type of
Symbols
■ Type of characters used
Number of characters you can enter
● Disc names and track names
Up to 40 characters (including spaces) can be
entered for each name.
If more than 40 characters are entered, "NAME
FULL" will appear.
● Total number of characters per MiniDisc
A total of approximately 1,700 characters can be
used for all of the disc and track names. If more
than 1,700 characters are entered, " T OC FULL "
will appear.
Whilst editing, the "TOC" indicator is displayed. This
means the edit results have not been recorded on
the MiniDisc.
To record the results, select another input or set
the unit to the stand-by mode. During writing, the
"TOC" goes out, all editing changes hav e been recorded to the disc.
Note:
● Storing the edited contents on the disc can be
done after several pieces of editing have been
finished.
EDITING
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■ To create a disc name
A name for the whole disc. Disc names are
displayed when an MD is inserted.
NAME/
TOC EDIT
CLEAR
ENTER
DISPLAY
/
(Remote control operation)
6 Press the ENTER button to enter the character.
REC
SLEEP
● Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to enter the characters in the name. When the next char acter’ s type
is the same as the previous character, step 4
can be skipped.
7 After entering all of the characters in the name,
press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
REC
SLEEP
● The disc name will be recorded.
To erase a disc name:
After performing steps 1 to 3.
1
Press the CLEAR button for 2 seconds or more.
● “NAME CLEAR” will flash.
2
Press the ENTER button.
Notes:
● Up to 40 characters can be entered.
● This function cannot be used in the random play
mode and APMS play mode.
1 Press the ■ button after pressing MD button.
● The total number of tracks and the total playing
time on an MD will appear.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then
select “DISC NAME” pressing the or
button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
DISC
REC
SLEEP
DISC
● The unit will enter the character input mode.
4 Press the DISPLAY button to select the type of
characters you want to use.
Symbols
Capital letters
5 Select the character you want pressing the
or button.
REC
SLEEP
REC
SLEEP
(Continued)
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1 During playback or in the pause mode, press
the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
REC
SLEEP
2 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
TRACK
REC
SLEEP
TRACK
● The unit will enter the character input mode.
● The track you are listening to will be played
repeatedly.
3 Press the DISPLAY button to select the type of
characters.
4 Select the character you want pressing the
or button.
REC
SLEEP
REC
SLEEP
■ To create a track name
Name each track.
A track’s name will be displayed whenever you
select it and during playback.
NAME/
TOC EDIT
CLEAR
ENTER
DISPLAY
/
(Remote control operation)
5 Press the ENTER button to enter the character.
REC
SLEEP
● Repeat steps 3 to 5 above to enter the characters in the name. When the ne xt character’ s type
is the same as the previous character, step 3
can be skipped.
6 After entering all of the characters in the name,
press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
REC
SLEEP
● The track name will be recorded.
● The unit will return to normal playback.
● Press the 0 6 button in the pause mode, the
unit will return to normal playback.
To erase a track name:
After performing steps 1 to 2.
1
Press the CLEAR button for 2 seconds or more.
● “NAME CLEAR” will flash.
2
Press the ENTER button.
Notes:
● Up to 40 characters can be entered.
● This function cannot be used in the random play
mode and APMS play mode.
● If you create a track name whilst recording the
track, make sure you finish entering the name
before you finish recording the track.
If the end of the recording is reached before you
have entered the complete name, only the characters entered before the recording ended will
be recorded.
(Continued)
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■ To change disc names and track
names
To add a character:
Example: To change “BET” to “BEST”
1 To change disc names, perform steps 1 - 3 on
page 33.
To change track names, perform steps 1 - 2 on
page 34.
2 Press the or button to make the character
at the place you want to add a letter begin flashing.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
3 Select the character you want to add, pressing
the or button. Then, press the ENTER
button.
● The selected character will be added, and the
original characters will move to the right by one.
4 After entering all of the characters in the name,
press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
Note:
● You cannot modify disc or track names created
on other equipment if they are over 40 characters.
In this case, erase the name and then enter a
new name.
Example: To change “BESUT” to “BEST”
1 To change disc names, perform steps 1 - 3 on
page 33.
To change track names, perform steps 1 - 2 on
page 34.
2 Press the or button to make the character
you want to erase begin flashing.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
3 Press the CLEAR button.
● After this step, if you are not going to enter a
character, go to step 5.
4 Select the character you want to add, pressing
the or button. Then, press the ENTER
button.
● The selected character will be added, and the
original characters will move to the right by one.
5 After entering all of the characters in the name,
press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
(Continued)
CLEAR
NAME/
TOC EDIT
5 3/
2 4
ENTER
H
/ /
/
(Remote control operation)
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■ Divide ■ Combine
1 Play the track which you want to divide into two ,
and press the 0 6 button at the point where
you want to divide the track.
ST
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within
10 seconds, select “DIVIDE” pressing the
or button.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
4 Press the ENTER button again.
● The track is divided, and the unit is stopped at
the beginning of the second of the two tracks.
● The numbers of the tracks which come after the
divided track are automatically increased by one.
● When a track which has been given a name is
divided, the two new tracks will have the same
name. If the “TOC FULL ” message is seen,
the second track may not be giv en a name.
(Page 45)
Notes:
● This unit can hold up to 255 tracks. Howev er, e ven
if the number of tracks assigned has not reached
255, it might not be possible to make any further
divisions of tracks. (Page 45)
● This function cannot be used in the random play
mode and APMS play mode.
3,4
H
1
2
2
(Remote control operation)
1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the second of
the two adjacent tracks you want to combine
pressing the 5 3 or 2 4 button.
Or start playing the second of the two tracks
you want to combine, and then press the 0 6
button.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within
10 seconds, select “COMBINE” pressing the
or button.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
4 Press the ENTER button again.
● The two tracks are combined, and the unit is
stopped at the beginning of the combined track.
● The numbers assigned to the tracks following the
combined track are automatically decreased by
one.
When both tracks have a name:
● When only the first track has a name → That
name will be used.
● When only the second of the two tracks has a
name → That name will be used.
● When both tracks have a name → The name of
the first track will be used.
3,4
H
1
2
1
2
(Remote control operation)
(Continued)
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■ Move
4 Select the new track position pressing the
or button.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
5 Press the ENTER button again.
● The track is moved, and the unit is stopped at
the beginning of the new track selected in step
4.
Notes:
● When a track has been moved, the other tracks
which are affected will be assigned new track
numbers automatically.
● This function cannot be used in the random play
mode and APMS play mode.
Example:
When moving the fifth track to the third track, the
old third track will become the new fourth track, and
the old fourth track will become the new fifth track.
1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the track you
want to move pressing the 5 3 or 2 4
button.
Or start playing the track to be moved, and then
press the 0 6 button.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within
10 seconds, select “MOVE” pressing the
or button.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
3,5
H
1
2
1
2
4
(Remote control operation)
(Continued)
To combine two non-contiguous tracks:
(Example: the first and third tracks)
Move the third track to the second track using the
MOVE function.
Then, combine the first and second tracks using
the COMBINE function.
Notes:
● T racks recorded from analogue inputs cannot be
combined with tracks recorded from CDs or MDs
using the digital inputs.
● Tracks recorded in the stereo mode cannot be
combined with tracks recorded in the monaural
long-play mode.
● T racks where either trac k’s recording time is less
than 15 seconds may not be combined.
● This function cannot be used in the random play
mode and APMS play mode.
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■ Erase
To erase all of the tracks at once:
1 Press the ■ button.
● The total number of tracks and the total playing
time on an MD will appear.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within
10 seconds, select “ALL ERASE” pressing the
or button.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
4 Press the ENTER button again.
● All of the track numbers and track names will be
erased.
Note:
● This function cannot be used in the random play
mode and APMS play mode.
To erase tracks one at a time:
1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the track you
want to erase pressing the 5 3 or 2 4
button.
Or start playing the track to be erased, and then
press the 0 6 button.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within
10 seconds, select “ERASE” pressing the
or button.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
4 Press the ENTER button again.
● The track is erased, and the unit is stopped at
the beginning of the next track.
Notes:
● Once a track has been erased, it cannot be
recovered. Double-check the track number
before erasing it.
● When a track is erased, the numbers assigned
to the tracks following the erased track will be
automatically decreased by one.
● When a track is erased, the track name will be
erased at the same time.
● This function cannot be used in the random play
mode and APMS play mode.
3,4
H
1
2
1
2
(Remote control operation)
3,4
1
2
2
(Remote control operation)
■ All Erase
(Continued)
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TIMER OPERATION
■ Timer playback
Before timer playback, the following preparations
are required.
I Load a CD, MD.
I Preset the radio station.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the MD, CD , TUNER(BAND), A UX b utton
to select desired function.
3 Press the TIMER button to select the timer play-
back mode.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
PLAY
PLAY
4 Whilst “f PLAY” is flashing, press the ENTER
button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
PLAY
5 Within 5 seconds, press the or button to
set the hour to start, and then press the ENTER
button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
PLAY
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
PLAY
6 Press the or button to set the minute to
start, and then press the ENTER button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
PLAY
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
PLAY
I If not set manually , the ending time will automati-
cally be set for one hour after the starting time.
● Before setting the timer, make sure that the
clock setting is correct. (Page 9)
1,10
5,6,7,8
3
2
9
4,5,6,7,8
(Remote control operation)
7 Press the or button to set the hour to stop,
then press the ENTER button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
PLAY
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
PLAY
8 Press the or button to set the minute to
stop, then press the ENTER button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
PLAY
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
PLAY
PLAY
9 Press the VOLUME button to adjust the sound
volume.
I Be careful not to turn the volume up too high.
10Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the
stand-by mode.
I The TIMER STAND-BY indicator will light up.
11When the timer start time is reached, timer play-
back will start.
12When the timer end time is reached, timer play-
back will stop.
I “f PLA Y” will disappear , and the timer mode will
be cancelled.
The unit will enter the stand-by mode.
Notes:
I The timer cannot control the component con-
nected to the Auxiliary Input sockets.
I When the CD or MD is played to the end, play-
back will stop before the stop time.
If you wish to play to the stop time, set repeat
play for the CD or MD.
To change the programmed contents:
Start again from step 1.
To stop playback during timer playback:
Press the ON/ST AND-BY button to enter the standby mode.
To confirm the timer setting:
Press the TIMER button once.
I The turn-on time, the turn-off time and name of
sound source will be displayed.
To cancel timer operation:
1
Whilst in the timer stand-by mode, press the ON/
STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2
Press the TIMER button repeatedly to turn off
the timer, “f PLAY” will go out.
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■ Timer recording
Before timer recording, the following preparations
are required.
● Load a CD, a recordable MD.
● Preset the radio station.
● Before setting the timer, make sure that the
clock setting is correct. (Page 9)
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the CD, TUNER(BAND), AUX button to
select desired function.
3 Press the TIMER button to select the timer
recording mode.
4 Whilst “f REC” is flashing, press the ENTER
button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
REC
REC
5 Within 5 seconds, press the or button to
set the hour to start, and then press the ENTER
button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
REC
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
REC
6 Press the or button to set the minute to
start, and then press the ENTER button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
REC
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
REC
● If not set manually , the ending time will automatically be set for one hour after the starting time.
7 Press the or button to set the hour to stop,
then press the ENTER button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
REC
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
REC
8 Press the or button to set the minute to
stop, then press the ENTER button.
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
REC
DISC TOC
TRACK
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
REC
REC
9 Press the VOLUME button to adjust the sound
volume.
● Be careful not to turn the volume up too high.
10Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the
stand-by mode.
● The TIMER STAND-BY indicator will light up.
11When the timer start time is reached, timer
recording will start.
12When the timer end time is reached, timer
recording will stop.
● “f REC” will disappear, and the timer mode will
be cancelled.
The unit will enter the stand-by mode.
Notes:
● The timer cannot control the component connected to the Auxiliary Input sockets.
● When the available recording time has been consumed, the recording will stop.
● Timer playback and timer recording cannot be
set at the same time using the timer.
Use the timer in one mode or the other.
To change the programmed contents:
Start again from step 1.
To confirm the timer setting:
Press the TIMER button once.
● The turn-on time, the turn-off time and name of
sound source will be displayed.
To cancel timer operation:
1
Whilst in the timer stand-by mode, press the ON/
STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2
Press the TIMER button repeatedly to turn off
the timer, “f REC” will go out.
(Continued)
1,10
5,6,7,8
3
2
9
4,5,6,7,8
(Remote control operation)
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Sleep timer setting
Timer playback
(record) setting
Timer playback
(record) start
1 minute - 2 hours
Desired time
Sleep operation will
automatically stop.
End time
Caution:
In the following cases, the timer recording function
will not work.
● When a MiniDisc has not been inserted.
● When a playback-only MiniDisc is inserted.
● When the MiniDisc you inserted is protected
against accidental erasure.
● When there is no recording space left on the MiniDisc you have inserted (when the “TOC FULL
” or “DISC FULL” messages appear).
■ Sleep operation
The radio, compact disc and MiniDisc can all be
turned off automatically.
TIMER
SLEEP
/
ENTER
(Remote control operation)
1 Play the desired sound source.
2 Press the SLEEP button.
REC
SLEEP
SLEEP
● If you do not need to change the time, the unit
will enter the sleep mode automatically.
3 Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.
REC
SLEEP
4 Press the or button to adjust the time.
(Maximum: 2 hours - Minimum: 1 minute)
The amount of sleep time can also be changed
during the sleep operation.
REC
SLEEP
5 Press the ENTER button.
SLEEP
DISC TOC
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
SLEEP
6 The unit will enter the stand-by mode automati-
cally after the preset sleep time has elapsed.
To cancel the sleep operation:
Press the ON/ST AND-BY button to enter the standby mode.
The sleep operation can also be cancelled as follows if you can not set the unit to the stand-by mode
during recording.
1
Press the SLEEP button.
● “SLEEP” will flash.
2
Within 5 seconds, press the SLEEP button again.
● The sleep operation will be cancelled.
(“SLEEP” will go out.)
Notes:
● Once the sleep time is set, it will remain the same
duration until the setting is changed.
● The sleep functions of this unit cannot be used
to control equipment connected to this unit. You
must use the sleep functions of the other equipment, if it has them.
■ Simultaneous sleep and timer op-
eration
To use sleep and timer pla yback in combination:
1
Perform steps 1 - 9 on page 39 “Timer playback”.
2
Perform steps 1 - 5 of the “Sleep operation” on
this page.
To use sleep and timer recording in combination:
1
Perform steps 1 - 9 on page 40 “Timer recording”.
2
Perform steps 1 - 5 of the “Sleep operation” on
this page.
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■ Connecting external units
Before connecting external units, set this unit to the stand-by mode and turn off the power to the e xternal
units.
Connecting to stereos or MD/CD players (equipment which can output analogue signals)
The other MD/CD player
Commercially available lead
with 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo
mini-plug and RCA plugs
To the output /
headphone socket
RIGHT
LEFT
To the analogue
output sockets
LEFT
RIGHT
RIGHT
LEFT
● Red plug → To RIGHT
● White plug → To LEFT
Commercially available RCA lead
AUX
INPUT
LEVEL
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
Note:
● When the audio output signal of an external unit is connected to this unit, oscillation may occur .
In such a case, disconnect either the input or output connection.
■ Headphones
Notes:
● Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, make sure the volume level is reduced.
● Be sure your headphones have a 3.5mm (1/8") diameter plug and are between 16 ohms and 50
ohms impedance. The recommended impedance is 32 ohms.
● When headphones are connected, the speakers are disabled automatically.
Adjust the VOLUME control for the desired volume.
USING EXTERNAL UNITS
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■ Listening to sound from an exter-
nal unit
To listen to sound from an external unit connected
to the analogue input terminals:
■ Manual recording
You can start a recording manually whilst listening
to playback from other external equipment (Tape
deck, Tuner) connected to the auxiliary input.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Press the AUX button.
3 Star t playback on the external unit, and adjust
the input sound level using the AUX INPUT
LEVEL control.
● When the AUX INPUT LEVEL control is set to
MIN, no sound is obtained.
● Adjust the recording level so that the “OVER”
indicator does not light at the maximum level.
L
R
OVER
OVER
4 Adjust the sound level using the VOLUME
buttons on the remote control or the VOLUME
control on this main unit.
4
4
2
1
2
1
MAX
MIN
AUX
INPUT
LEVEL
3
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the
power on.
2 Load a recordable MD.
3 Press the AUX button.
4 Press the I REC button.
5 Start playback on the external unit.
6 Adjust the recording level using the AUX INPUT
LEVEL control.
● Adjust the recording level so that the “OVER”
indicator does not light at the maximum level.
L
R
OVER
OVER
7 Press the 0 6 button.
To stop recording:
Press the ■ button.
3
2
3
1
7
4
4
7
H
MAX
MIN
AUX
INPUT
LEVEL
6
H
1
(Continued)
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The disc is stored in a cartridge. You can handle it
easily without worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc.
However , dust entering the opening of the cartridge,
dirt on the cartr idge, warping, etc. may cause
malfunctions. Please note the following.
■ Handling the MiniDisc
Do not touch the disc directly!
Do not open the shutter or touch the disc directly.
If the shutter is opened forcibly, it may break.
Shutter
Disc
Cartridg
e
Where not to store discs:
Do not store discs in places with high temperatures
or humidity. Specifically, do not leave discs in places
exposed to direct sunlight or in cars with doors and
windows closed. Do not leav e discs in places where
sand can get into the cartridge easily (e.g.,
beaches).
■ To prevent recorded discs from
being erased accidentally
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located
on the side of the disc, in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
● The disc will then be protected against accidental erasure.
● T o add a recording to such a disc, slide the accidental erase prevention tab back to its original
position.
Tab
Protected against
accidental erasure
■ What is a MiniDisc?
● A MiniDisc is a 64 mm (2-1/2") diameter disc
which is stored in a cartridge. MiniDiscs are easy
to handle, compared to compact discs, because
they are protected against dust and scratches.
● Recording and playback use a digital system with
a sound quality that is similar to that found on
compact discs.
MiniDiscs cannot twist or stretch like tapes. The
quality of sound will not deteriorate. MiniDiscs
are extremely durable.
● Never disassemble MiniDiscs.
■ Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Cod-
ing [ATRAC]
The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) is a new technology that is designed to
eliminate the information in sounds which you can
not hear and to compress the remaining sound data
so that the recording uses about 1/5 of the original
sound information. Sound data is analysed and
filtered to take advantage of psycho acousticmasking. The acoustic quality of the sound is not
impaired.
■ Types of discs
There are two types of discs: playback-only and
recordable type.
● Playback-only MiniDisc:
This type of MiniDisc is used for commercially
available prerecorded music. This is the same
kind of optical disc as CDs. Pla yback is performed
using an optical pickup. (Recording and editing
are not possible.)
A Shutter will be used on
only one side (back).
● Recordable MiniDisc:
This is a “raw disc” on which recording can be
performed. A magneto optical disc is used.
Recordings are made using a laser and
magnetic field. Repeated recording is possible.
Shutters will be used on
both sides.
■ How to apply labels
When sticking a label on an MD cartridge, be sure
to observe the following. If a label is not affixed
properly, an MD may become jammed in the unit
such that it can not be removed.
● Stick a label correctly to the specified area.
(Do not stick labels to areas other than the
specified one.)
● Do not stick one label upon another.
● If a label is peeling off or starts to
come loose, replace it with a new
one.
■ Shock Resistant Memory
During playback, approximately 10 seconds of
information is stored in the semiconductor memory.
Therefore, even when the pickup cannot read
information for a second or two due to an external
shock, the sound continues without interruption
because the information stored in memory is
output.
WHAT IS A MINIDISC?
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Even if the maximum recording time of a
MiniDisc has not been reached, “TOC
FULL ” may be displayed.
Even if the maximum recording time of a
MiniDisc has not been reached, “DISC
FULL” may be displayed.
Even if several short tracks are erased,
the remaining recording time may not
show an increase.
T wo tr acks ma y not be combined in editing.
The total of the recorded time and time
remaining on a disc may not add up to
the maximum possible recording time.
If recorded tracks are fast re versed or fast
forwarded, the sound may skip.
In the MD system, the delimiter of the recording area on an
MD is programmed in a TOC. If partial erasing, recording
and editing are repeated several times, TOC information will
fill up, even though the n umber of tracks has not reached the
limit (255 tracks), and further recording will be impossible. (If
you use the all erase function, this MD can be used from the
beginning.)
If there is any flaw on the MiniDisc, that part is automatically
excluded from the space available for recording. Therefore,
the recording time becomes shorter.
When the remaining recording time of a disc is displayed,
short tracks less than 12 seconds long may not be included
in the total.
For MiniDiscs on which repeated recording and editing operations were performed, the COMBINE function may not
work.
A track recorded from a CD (digital recording) and a track
recorded from a radio or other equipment (analogue recording) cannot be combined.
A cluster (about 2 seconds) is normally the minimum unit of
recording. So, even if a track is less than 2 seconds long, it
will use about 2 seconds of space on the disc. Therefore, the
time actually available for recording may be less than the
remaining time displayed.
If there are scratches on discs, those sections will be automatically avoided (no recording will be placed in those sections). Therefore, the recording time will be reduced.
An MD which has been recorded or edited repeatedly may
skip during fast reverse or fast forward.
■ If a problem occurs
If this unit functions abnormally during operation, first check the following items. If the unit continues to function
abnormally, or if an abnormality appears other than listed below, set this unit to the stand-by mode and disconnect the AC power plug, then consult your SHARP dealer or service personnel.
MINI DISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
General
Possible cause
● Did a power failure occur?
● Is the volume level is set to “0”?
● Are the headphones connected?
●
Are the speaker wires disconnected?
● When a radio or TV which uses an
indoor aerial is placed near the unit,
the picture on the TV screen may be
distorted or the radio may not function properly.
Remedy
● Try setting it again.
● Set this unit to the stand-by
mode and then turn it back on.
Then, retry the operation.
● Increase the volume level.
● Disconnect the headphones.
● Connect the wires securely.
● It is recommended that you use
an external aerial.
Symptom
● The clock is wrong.
● When a button is pressed, the unit
does not respond.
● No sound is heard.
● Radios make unusual noise or the
picture on the TV screen is distorted.
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(Continued)
Symptom
● A recording cannot be made.
● Even though a disc has been
loaded, “MD NO DISC” or “READ
ERR” is displayed.
● Playback sounds are skipped.
Possible cause
● Is the MiniDisc protected against
accidental erasure?
● Did you try to make recording on a
play-back only MiniDisc?
● Can you see the “DISC FULL” or
“TOC FULL
” message in the dis-
play?
(
:number or symbol)
● The disc is very dirty.
● Is the unit located near excessive
vibrations?
● Has condensation formed inside the
unit?
Remedy
● Slide the accidental erase prevention tab back to its original
position.
● Replace it with a recordable
disc.
● Put in another recordable disc
with recording space on it.
● Clean the disc.
● Place the unit on a firm, level
surface free from vibration.
● Remove the disc and leave the
power turned on. The unit
should function properly in
about 1 hour.
MD recording and playback
Symptom
● Radios make unusual noise consecutively.
● The preset channel cannot be recalled.
Possible cause
● The unit is placed near the TV or
computer.
● The aerial direction is not placed
properly.
● Did you erase the programmed station?
Remedy
● When the unit receives a radio
broadcast near a TV set, a computer or a word-processor,it may
pick up noise. If this happens,try to move the unit from
the place where the noise is
picked up.
● Correct the aerial direction.
● Preset the channel again.
● Redo programming.
Radio reception
Symptom
● The remote control does not function or does not operate properly.
● The power cannot be turned on
from the remote control.
Possible cause
● The batteries (polarity) are not inserted properly.
● The batteries inside the remote control are dead.
● The remote control is operated from
an incorrect distance or angle.
● Is the AC power lead plugged in?
Remedy
● Insert properly.
● Replace the batteries.
● Operate it within a range of 0.2
m (8") to 6 m (20’) and within
an angle of 15 ° to either side of
centre.
● Connect the AC power lead.
Remote control
CD Playback
Possible cause
● The disc is loaded up-side down.
● The disc is very dirty.
● The disc which does not satisfy the
standards.
● Is the unit located near excessive
vibrations?
● Has condensation formed inside the
unit?
Remedy
● Load the disc with the correct
side up.
● Clean the disc.
● Load the correct disc.
● Place the unit on a firm, level
surface free from vibration.
● Remove the disc and leave the
power turned on. The unit
should function properly in
about 1 hour.
Symptom
● Even though a disc has been
loaded, “CD NO DISC” or “ERR”
is displayed.
● Playback stops in the middle of a
track, or playback is not perf ormed
properly.
● Playback sounds are skipped.
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When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows:
Error messages
BLANK MD
CAN’T EDIT
CAN’T REC
CD NO DISC
DISC FULL
FOCUS ERR
MD ERR
MD NO DISC
MECHA ERR*
(*:Number or
symbol)
NAME FULL
NOT AUDIO
PLAY MD
PROTECTED
READ ERR
TEMP OVER
TOC ERR*
(*:Number or
symbol)
TOC FULL*
(*:Number or
symbol)
TOC W ERR
U TOC ERR*
(*:Number or
symbol)
U TOC ERR W
? DISC
00:00
Remedy
● Replace it with another disc.
● Change the stop position of the track and
then try editing it.
● Re-record or replace the MiniDisc.
● Replace it with another disc.
● Load a CD.
● Reload the CD.
● Replace the disc with another recordable
disc.
● Reload the MiniDisc.
● Contact the shop where you purchased the
unit.
● Load a MiniDisc.
● Reload the MiniDisc.
● Set this unit to the stand-by mode and press
the MD EJECT button.
● Shorten the disc or track name.
● Select another track.
● Replace the disc.
● Replace it with another recordable disc.
● Move the write protection tab back to its
original position.
● Reload the disc or replace it.
● Set this unit to the stand-by mode and wait
for a while.
● Replace it with another disc.
● Replace it with another recordable disc.
● Contact the shop where you purchased the
unit.
● Replace it with another disc.
● Erase the disc and try recording again.
● Set this unit to the stand-by mode and try to
write the TOC again. (Remove any source
of shock or vibration whilst writing.)
● Replace it with another disc.
● Replace the disc with another recordable
disc.
Meaning
● Nothing is recorded.
● A track cannot be edited.
● Recording cannot be performed correctly
due to vibration or shock in the unit.
● Timer recording is impossible or there is no
available space on the MD.
● A CD has not been loaded.
● The disc data cannot be read.
● The disc is out of recording space.
● A disc has not been loaded.
● The disc data cannot be read.
● Trouble is found.
● A MiniDisc has not been loaded.
● The disc data cannot be read.
● There is a mechanical problem and the disc
is not working properly.
● The number of characters for the disc name
or track name exceeds 40.
● The data recorded on this disc is not audio
data.
● You tried to record on a playback-only disc.
● The disc is write protected.
● The disc is damaged.
● A TOC is not written on the MD or there is
something wrong with data.
● The temperature is too high.
● The disc is damaged.
● TOC information cannot be read.
● MD not specified.
● There is no space left for recording charac-
ter information (track names, disc names,
etc.).
● Recording is impossible.
● TOC information recorded on the MD does
not match the MD specifications or it cannot be read.
● The TOC information could not be created
properly due to a mechanical shock or to
scratches on the disc.
● The data contains an error.
● Music is not being recorded.
ERROR MESSAGES
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MAINTENANCE
■ Internal care
● Do not touch the Laser pickup lens. If fingerprints
or dust accumulate on the pickup, clean it gently
with a dry cotton swab.
■ External care
● Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and
a diluted soap solution, then wipe with a dry cloth.
● Do not use chemically treated cleaning cloths or
other chemicals.
■ Care of compact discs
If this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity , abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.)
or if it is operated incorrectly , it ma y malfunction or
the display may not function correctly. If such a problem occurs, do the following:
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the
stand-by mode.
2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst holding
down the EQUALIZER button and the PLAY
button.
● “ALL CLEAR” will appear.
Caution:
● The operation explained above will erase all data
stored in memory including clock and timer
settings, and tuner, MD and CD presets.
1,2
2
NO
YES
Correct
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking can occur due to an accumulation
of dirt on the disc surface.
Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from your CD collection and player.
● Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-label side.
Signals are read from the non-label side. Do not
mark this surface.
● Keep your discs awa y from direct sunlight, heat,
and excessive moisture.
● Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints,
dirt, or water on the CDs can cause noise or
mistracking. If a CD is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight
out from the centre, along the radius.
RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER
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SPECIFICATIONS
As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures
indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these v alues in
individual units.
● General
Power source: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power
consumption: 60 W
Dimensions: Width; 160 mm (6-5/16")
Height; 240 mm (9-1/2")
Depth; 300 mm (11-13/16")
Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs.)
● MiniDisc recorder section
Type: MiniDisc recorder
Signal readout: Non-contact, 3-beam semi-
conductor laser pickup
Rotation speed: 400 - 900 rpm CLV, Approx.
Error correction: ACIRC (Advanced Cross In-
terleave Reed-Solomon
Code)
Quantization: 20-bit linear (A/D converter)
Coding: ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform
Acoustic Coding)
Sampling
frequency: 44.1 kHz
Recording
method: Magnetic modulation
overwrite method
Frequency
response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
D/A converter: 1-bit D/A converter
Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable
(less than 0.001% W. peak)
Signal/noise ratio: 95 dB (1 kHz)
Dynamic range: 90 dB (1 kHz)
Audio channel: Stereo; 2 channels
Monaural; 1 channel
(playback only)
(long-time recording mode)
● Compact disc player section
Type: Top open type compact disc
player
Signal readout: Non-contact, 3-beam semi-
conductor laser pickup
Rotation speed: 200 - 500 rpm CLV, Approx.
Error correction: CIRC (Cross Interleave Reed-
Solomon Code)
Quantization: 16-bit linear
Frequency
response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
D/A converter: 1-bit D/A converter
Signal/noise ratio: 95 dB (1 kHz)
Dynamic range: 90 dB (1 kHz)
Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable
(less than 0.001% W. peak)
● T uner section
Frequency range: FM; 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM; 522 - 1,620 kHz
Sensitivity: FM; 2.5 µV (75 ohms unbal-
anced)
AM; 650 µV/m
● Amplifier section
Output power: RMS 20 W/CH (DIN 45 324)
MPO 30 W/CH (DIN 45 324)
Output terminals: Speaker; 4 ohms
Headphones; 16 - 50 ohms
(recommended 32 ohms)
Input terminals: AUX; 500 mV/47 kohms
● Speaker section
Type: 2-way speaker system
10cm (4") woofer,
5cm (2") tweeter
Maximum input
power: 40 W
Rated input
power: 20 W
Impedance: 4 ohms
Dimensions: Width; 160 mm (6-5/16")
Height; 240 mm (9-1/2")
Depth; 197 mm (7-13/16")
Weight; 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs.)/each
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MEMO
TERMS OF GUARANTEE
Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. ("Sharp") guarantees to provide for the repair , or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:-
1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does
not cover faults or damage caused b y accident, misuse, f air wear and tear , neglect, tampering with
the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp.
2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guar antee will not apply if the product
is used in the course of a business, trade or profession.
3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed
Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must
be provided.
4. The guarantee does not cover carriage costs, jewelled styli, audio tapes, compact discs or batter-
ies.
5. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from whom it was
purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the Sharp Customer Information Centre on
the telephone number given below.
6. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.
7. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights, and does not affect these
rights in any way.
If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on other Sharp products,
please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number given below.
Sharp Customer Information Centre - Telephone 0345 125387
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE
SHARP CORPORATION
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