MD COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
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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 MINIDISC OPERATIONS.............
13-16
RADIO OPERATION ....................................................17-18
RECORDING ................................................................19-23
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EDITING .......................................................................24-29
TIMER OPERATION ..................................................... 30-31
USING EXTERNAL UNITS .......................................... 32-33
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ..................................................... 34
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS.................................... 35
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................35-36
RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER ............................. 36
ERROR MESSAGES......................................................... 37
MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 38
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 38
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-MX10H MD Compact Component System consisting of
MD-MX10H (main unit) and CP-MX10H (speaker system).
MODEL
MD-MX10H
OPERATION MANUAL
1
NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable
(moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need
to be replaced, a BSI or AST A 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.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow 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 HA VE ANY DOUBT, CONSUL T 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.
You will then be given details of how to obtain service.
- 0345-125387 -
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessories 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 ref er particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Perfor mers Protection Act 1958, the
Perf ormers 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.
● US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
● When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at ST AND-BY position, mains voltage is still present inside the unit.
When the ON/ST AND-BY b utton is set at STAND-BY position, the unit may be brought into operation by the timer
mode or remote control.
Warning:
● This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Nev er remove
covers unless qualified to do so . This unit contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from the socket
before any service operation and when not in use for a
long period.
Warning:
● To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
Use the MD compact component system only in accordance
with the instructions given in this manual and do not attempt
to interfere with the interlock switch or make an y other adjustment as this may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.
SPECIAL NOTES
2
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 10cm (4") 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 remo ving 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/ST ANDBY 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/STAND-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 A C
socket for safety.
● The ventilation should not be impeded by cov ering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
● Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of
battery disposal.
● The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.
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.
■ Care of compact discs
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 maxim um enjoyment from your
CD collection and player.
● Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the nonlabel side.
Signals are read from the non-label side. Do not mark this
surface.
● Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive moisture.
● Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dir t, 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.
ACCESSORIES
PRECAUTIONS
"AA" size battery (UM/SUM-3, R6,
HP-7 or similar)
× 2
FM aerial × 1
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.
■ Volume control
The sound level at a given v olume setting depends on a combination of speaker efficiency , location and v arious other factors.
It is advisable to avoid e xposure to high volume le vels , 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, MiniDisc 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 remote control transmitter LED with a
soft cloth before operating the unit.
NO
YES
Correct
3
1. On/Stand-by Button
2. Timer Stand-by Indicator
3. Name/TOC Edit Button
4. Timer/Delete Button
5. Tuning Down/Review Button
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
910 131211
16 17
18
19 20
262221 28
27
14
15
2423 25
■ Front panel
6. MD Stop Button
7. MD Play/Pause Button
8. Tuning Up/Cue Button
9. Display (Demo) Button
10. MD Compartment
14. CD Compartment
15. Record Button
16. Track Edit Button
17. CD
00
00
0
MD Edit Start Button
18. CD Open/Close Button
19. CD Stop Button
11. MD Eject Button
12. Jog Dial
13. Memory/Enter Button
20. CD Play/Pause Button
21. Headphone Socket
22. Surround Button
23. Preset Equalizer Button
24. Extra Bass Button
25. Tuner (Band) Button
234 56781
26. Auxiliary Button
27. Volume Control
28. Volume Select Button
4
1. FM Stereo Indicator
2. FM Stereo Mode Indicator
3. Track Edit Indicator
4. Play/Pause Indicator
5. Repeat Indicator
6. TOC Indicator
7. Level Meters
8. Digital Recording Indicator
9. CD Indicator
10. MD Indicator
(Continued)
1. AM Loop Aerial Socket
2. Auxiliary Input Sockets
3. Speaker Terminals
4. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket
5. AC Input Socket
3
1
2
4
5
■ Display window
■ Rear panel
11. Record Indicator
12. Sleep Indicator
13. Disc Indicator
14. Track Indicator
15. Memory Indicator
16. Random Play Indicator
17. T otal Time Indicator
18. Remaining Time Indicator
19. Character Information Display
20. AM/PM Indicator
21.
Timer Record/Timer Play Indicator
22. Surround Indicator
23. Extra Bass Indicator
2 3 4 5 6 7 9
11011
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 19 20 21 22 23
8
5
(Continued)
1. Full-Range Speaker
2. Bass Reflex Duct
3. Speaker Wire
3
1
2
■ Remote control
■ Speaker section
1. Remote Control Transmitter LED
2. Surround Button
3. Preset Equalizer Button
4. Clock Button
5. Sleep Button
6. Memory/Enter Button
7. MD Stop Button
8. MD Play/Pause Button
9. MD Track Down/Review Button
10. MD Track Up/Cue Button
11. Track Edit Button
12. Record Button
13. On/Stand-by Button
14. Dimmer Button
15. Tuner Preset Up/Down Buttons
16. Extra Bass Button
17. Volume Select Button
18. Display Button
19. Clear Button
20. Play Mode Button
21. Time Button
22. CD Play/Pause Button
23. CD Stop Button
24. CD Track Up/Cue Button
25. CD Track Down/Review Button
26. Tuner (Band) Button
27. Auxiliary Button
28. Volume Buttons
1
3
2
4
5
10
11
12
13
6
7
8
9
14
18
24
15
16
17
19
21
20
22
23
25
27
26
28
6
AM loop aerial
1
2
FM aerial
PREPARATION FOR USE
■ Aerial connection ■ Speaker connection
Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket before
connecting or disconnecting any component.
Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER terminals
as shown.
Use speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or more, since
lower impedance speakers can damage the unit.
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.
● The speaker grille is not detachable.
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 may result.
External FM aerial
Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception.
Consult your dealer.
External FM aerial
1
2
3
Red
Red
Black
Right
Left
7
(Continued)
To AC INPUT
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
To an AC socket
■ Placing the system
■ Connecting the AC power lead
Connect the AC power lead to the A C INPUT socket, then
connect its plug to an AC socket.
Notes:
● Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket 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
Be sure to keep space between the units for ventilation.
Keep the top and the back of this unit at least 10 cm (4")
away from the wall.
Note:
● Do not place the system or speakers near a television set
as the magnetic fields produced may cause irregular colours to be displayed.
DISPLAY
(DEMO)
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, press the DISPLA Y (DEMO)
button.
● The demonstration mode will be cancelled and the unit
will be in the low power consumption mode.
Note:
● When the unit is in the low power consumption mode, the
display will disappear.
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")
8
15
●
2 "AA" size batteries
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar)
15
Remote
sensor
0.2 m - 6 m
(8" - 20')
(Continued)
■ Remote control ■ To change the brightness of the display
When bright
Lights up
When dark
Goes out
DIMMER
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the DIMMER button.
● The display will become dimmer and the light around the
VOLUME control will go out.
To return to the original brightness:
Press the DIMMER button again.
● 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.
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9
SETTING THE CLOCK
● In this example, the clock is set f or the 24-hour (0:00) system.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CLOCK button.
3 Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the time display mode.
"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 36).
5 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
6 Adjust the hour by turning the jog dial.
● When the jog dial is turned one click clockwise, the time
will increase by 1 hour. When it is turned one click anticlockwise, the time will decrease by 1 hour.
Keep turning the jog dial to change the time continuously .
● When the 12-hour display is selected, “AM” will change
automatically to “PM”.
7 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
8 Adjust the minutes by turning the jog dial.
● When the jog dial is turned one click clockwise, the time
will increase by 1 minute. When it is turned one click anticlockwise, the time will decrease by 1 minute.
Keep turning the jog dial to change the time continuously .
● The hour setting will not advance even if minutes advance
from "59" to "00".
9 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
● The clock starts operating from "0" second.
(Seconds are not displayed.)
To see the time display:
Press the CLOCK button.
● The time display will appear for about 5 seconds even in
the stand-by mode.
Note:
● The "CLOCK" will appear at the push of the CLOCK button
when the AC power supply is restored after a power f ailure
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 MEMORY/ENTER button.
3
Perform steps 6 - 9 above.
To change the time display mode:
1
Reset the microcomputer (see page 36).
2
Perform steps 2 - 9 above.
MEMORY/
ENTER
Jog dial
ON/STAND-BY
CLOCK
10
SOUND CONTROL
■ V olume
(Main unit operation)
When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the
volume will decrease.
(Remote control operation)
Press the VOLUME button to increase the volume and
the VOLUME button to decrease the volume.
FLAT
VOCALSOFT
HEAVY
(Main unit)
(Remote control)
EQUALIZER
(Remote control)
(Main unit)
X-BASS
X-BASS
X-BASS
SURROUND
SURROUND
(Remote control)
(Main unit)
SURROUND
0 15 MAX
(Main unit)
(Remote control)
■ Extra bass (X-BASS)
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.
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
■ Pre-programmed equalizer
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: Vocals (midrange tones) are emphasised.
SOFT: Treble is reduced.
(Main unit)
(Remote control)
VOLUME
SELECT
Servo Powered Volume:
The VOLUME control automatically comes out when the
power is turned on, and goes back when the unit is set to
the stand-by mode.
● When the power is turned on, you can put the VOLUME
control in and out by pressing the VOLUME SELECT button.
Note:
● Do not push in the VOLUME control forcibly with your finger.
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COMPACT DISC OPERATION
■ CD playback
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CD ■ button.
3 Press the
77
77
7 button to open the disc tray.
4 Place the CD on the disc tray, label side up.
● Be sure to place 8 cm (3") CD in the middle of the disc
tray.
5 Press the
77
77
7 button to close the disc tray.
● The total number of tracks and the total playing time will
be displayed.
Total number of tracks Total playing time
6
Press the CD
0606
0606
06 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 CD 06 button.
● “ 6 ” will appear.
● Press the CD 06 button again to resume playback from
the same point.
To stop playback:
Press the CD ■ button.
To remove the CD.
Press the
77
77
7 button.
After use:
Press the ON/ST AND-BY b utton to enter the stand-by mode.
Caution:
● Do not carry the unit with a CD left in the disc tray . The
disc may come loose inside the unit and it may be damaged or cause damage to the unit. This ma y also cause
malfunctions.
● Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.
● If the power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until the power
is restored.
● If the disc tray is stopped forcibly, "E-CD20" will appear in
the display and the unit will not function.
If this occurs, press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the
stand-by mode and then turn the power on again.
● Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration may cause
mistracking.
● Playing certain CDs at a high volume may cause
mistracking. In this case, listen at a lower volume.
● If TV or radio interf erence occurs during CD operation, move
the unit away from the TV or radio.
1
3,5
6
2
1
6
4
Label side up
8 cm (3")
12 cm (5")
2
12
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 ar-
row on the MiniDisc, with the labelled side facing up.
● The disc name will be displayed only when it has been
programmed.
Disc name
● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on
the MiniDisc will be displayed.
Total number of tracks Total playing time
4 Press the
MD
0606
0606
06 button.
● If the MiniDisc has a track name, it will appear and scroll
across the display . Then, the elapsed playing time will appear.
● If the MiniDisc 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 MD 06 button.
● " 6 " will appear.
● Press the MD 06 button again to resume playback from
the same point.
To stop playback:
Press the MD ■ button.
To remove a MiniDisc:
Press the 7 button.
Caution:
● Do not carry the unit with a MiniDisc left in the MD
compartment. The disc may come loose inside the unit
and it may be damaged or cause damage to the unit.
This may also cause malfunctions.
● If TV or radio interf erence occurs when using the MiniDisc,
move the unit away from the TV or radio.
● Although MiniDiscs will not normally skip due to vibration,
you may hear skipping in the sound if there is continuous
vibration.
If the volume is turned up too high, sound skipping may
occur depending on the contents of the MiniDisc.
If this happens, turn the volume down and the skipping
should stop.
● If an error message is displayed during MiniDisc operation, see "ERROR MESSAGES" on page 37.
■ MiniDisc playback
3
1
4
2
1
4
77
77
7
2
Label side up
13
CONVENIENT CD AND MINIDISC OPERATIONS
1 Load a disc and begin playback.
2 Hold the MD/CD
2 2
2 2
2 button down for audible fast for-
ward, and hold the MD/CD
3 3
3 3
3 button down for audi-
ble fast reverse.
3 Normal playback will resume when the button is re-
leased.
Notes:
● 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
MD/CD 3 button to retur n to the point in the track you
want to listen to.
● If the beginning of the disc is reached whilst reviewing, playback will start automatically.
To search very quickly:
When fast forward or f ast reverse is used whilst in the pause
mode, the playback point will move 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.
To listen again to the track being played:
(Main unit operation)
Turn the jog dial anti-clockwise during playback.
(Remote control operation)
Press the CD
55
55
5 or MD
55
55
5 button for less than 0.5 sec-
onds during playback.
To move to the beginning of the next track:
(Main unit operation)
Turn the jog dial clockwise during playback.
(Remote control operation)
Press the CD
4 4
4 4
4 or MD
4 4
4 4
4 button for less than 0.5 sec-
onds during playback.
● To skip a number of tracks at one time, turn the jog dial on
the main unit or press the CD 5 / 4 or MD 5 / 4
button on the remote control repeatedly until the desired
track number is shown.
● To start continuous playback from a desired track, select
the track number by turning the jog dial on the main unit, or
by pressing the CD 5 / 4 or MD 5 / 4 button on
the remote control, whilst in the stop mode. Then, press
the CD 06 or MD 06 button.
jog dial
MD 06
CD 06
MD 5
CD 5
MD 4
CD 4
■ APSS (Auto Program Search System)
MD 3
CD 3
MD 2
CD 2
■ Cue and review
MD 06
CD 06
MD/CD 3
MD/CD 2
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(Continued)
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other tracks. Up to 20
tracks (P-20) can be programmed.
6 (CD operation)
Press the CD ■ button.
(MiniDisc operation)
Press the MD ■ button.
Total playing time
Total number of tracks
7 (CD operation)
Press the CD
0606
0606
06 button to start playback of the pro-
grammed selections.
(MD operation)
Press the MD
0606
0606
06 button to start playback of the pro-
grammed selections.
● After all of the programmed tracks have finished playback,
the unit will automatically stop.
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 disc tray or eject a MiniDisc, the APMS
mode will be cancelled.
To check which tracks are programmed:
Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, turn the jog dial
or press the CD 5 / 4 or MD 5 / 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 cancelling are not possible during playback or in the pause mode.
1 (CD operation)
Press the CD
HH
HH
H button.
(MiniDisc operation)
Press the MD
HH
HH
H button.
2 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
3 Turn the jog dial or press the CD 5 /
4 4
4 4
4 or MD 5
/
4 4
4 4
4 button.
Selected track number
MEMORY
4 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
Playback order
MEMORY
■ APMS (Automatic Programmable Music
Selector)
1,6 MD
HH
HH
H
7 MD
0606
0606
06
2,4
3
1,6
CD
HH
HH
H
1,6
CD
HH
HH
H
7
CD
0606
0606
06
3
CLEAR
2,4
7
CD
0606
0606
06
1,6
MD
HH
HH
H
7
MD
0606
0606
06
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■ Repeat and random play
1 Select the desired programme source, CD or MiniDisc.
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 CD
0606
0606
06 or MD
0606
0606
06 button to start playback.
MD 06
CD 06
P-MODE
(Continued)
Repeat play
After the last track has been played, playback will return to
the first track and begin again.
Random play
When the CD 06 or MD 06 button is pressed, all of the
tracks will be played at random, and then playback will stop.
(The same track will not be played 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 w ant and start repeat
play .
You can programme a single track and play it repeatedly
(refer to page 14).
Notes:
● If you press the CD 4 or MD 4 button during random
play, you can move to the next track. On the other hand,
the CD 5 or MD 5 button does not allow you to move
to the previous track. The beginning of the track being played
will be located.
● During APMS play, random play is not possible.
● When random or repeat play is selected during CD or Mini-
Disc playback, random or repeat play will start at that point.
● When using repeat play, be sure to press the CD ■ or MD
■ button after you have finished listening. Otherwise, the
disc will play continuously.
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■ Switching the time display
Each time the TIME button is pressed during pla yback or when
in the pause mode, the display will change.
(Continued)
■ Changing the display during MiniDisc
playback
Each time the DISPLA Y button is pressed during playbac k or
when in the pause mode, the display will change as described
below.
1 The track name will be displayed.
TRACK
● When the MiniDisc does not have a track name, this display does not appear.
2The total number of tracks and the remaining record-
ing time will be displayed.
1 The elapsed playing time for current track will be dis-
played.
No display
TRACK
2 The remaining playing time for the current track will
be displayed.
REMAIN
3 The total remaining playing time for the disc from the
point being played at that time will be displayed.
TOTAL
REMAIN
Notes:
● During random play, the total remaining playing time cannot be displayed.
● Depending on a CD or MiniDisc to be played, the playing
time display may not match the total playing time which is
indicated on the CD or MiniDisc jacket, as the time between the tracks is not included.
TIME
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
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■ 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)
FM ST
FM
AM
4 Press the TUNING (
XX
XX
X or
WW
WW
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.
● 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) but-
ton again.
5 To receive an FM stereo transmission, press the
TUNER (BAND) button so that the "ST" indicator on
the display lights up.
ST
● "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 b utton to enter the stand-by 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, mov e the unit as f ar awa y from these items as
possible.
RADIO OPERATION
1
4
2,3,5
1
2,3,5
18
(Continued)
■ 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/ENTER button.
MEMORY
3 Within 5 seconds, turn the jog dial or press the PRE-
SET (
XX
XX
X or
WW
WW
W) button to make the preset channel
number flash in the display.
● 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/ENTER button
to store that station in the selected station preset
number 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 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.
1 To scan the preset stations, press the PRESET (
XX
XX
X or
WW
WW
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 (
XX
XX
X or
WW
WW
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 the memorised station:
1 Recall the memorised station to erase by turning the
jog dial or pressing the PRESET (
XX
XX
X or
WW
WW
W) button.
2 Press the CLEAR button.
● "MEMORY" and preset number will flash.
3 Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
4 Repeat steps 1-3 to erase other memorised stations.
To erase all memorised stations:
When the unit is in the stand-by mode, hold down the TUNER
(BAND) and the MD ■ buttons, and then press the ON/
STAND-BY button.
● "PRESET CLR" will appear.
To recall a memorised station:
Turn the jog dial or press the PRESET (X or W) button for
less than 0.5 seconds to select the desired station.
● 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 fe w 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.
3
2,4
2,4
3
PRESET
(X W)
MEMORY/
ENTER
CLEAR
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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.
You 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.
Y ou 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 (Table of Contents) is information on track numbers
and recording areas to allow the unit to recognize musical
selections or sounds.
The entire MiniDisc 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 the 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.
Area for TOC (recording track
numbers, track names, etc.)
Area for recording
the sound
CD
MiniDisc
First trac Second trac Third track
Track A Track B Track C
First track
Second
track
Third track
Track A Track B Track C
RECORDING
■ 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 27) and COMBINE (page 27) functions after
recording.
Recordings cannot be made in the following situations.
● If you try recording on a playback-only MiniDisc (commercially available music MiniDisc).
● If a MiniDisc is protected against accidental erasure (page
34).
● If there is no more recording time left on the disc (page
35).
● When the "TOC FULL" message appears (page 37).
● If a disc's TOC has been damaged.
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 can be adjusted with no effect to the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
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(Continued)
■ Recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc
(One-Touch Editing)
A CD can be recorded to a MiniDisc, starting from the first
track, with one-touch operation.
To cancel the operation:
Before pressing the CD 0 MD EDIT START button, press
the CD ■ button.
To stop recording:
Press the MD ■ button.
● Playback and recording will stop and the track numbers
will be written on the MiniDisc.
Notes:
● When the CD playing time is longer than the available
MiniDisc recording time, the recording process will not start
even when the CD 0 MD EDIT START button is pressed.
Total number of
recordable tracks
(from the first track)
Available recording time
● T o record as many tr acks as are av ailable, press the CD 0
MD EDIT START button again.
Then, when the CD 0 MD EDIT START button is pressed
again, recording will start. Howev er, when the MiniDisc runs
out of space, "DISC FULL" will be displayed and the CD
and MiniDisc will stop.
However, if the available recording time on the MiniDisc is
less than the length of the first track on the CD, recording
will not be performed.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CD ■ button.
3 Load a CD and a recordable MiniDisc.
● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on
the CD will be displayed.
4 Press the CD
00
00
0 MD EDIT START button.
0
REC
● Recording will begin, starting from the first track of CD.
● After recording (all of the tracks that can be recorded), the
unit will stop automatically.
To check the remaining time available for recording:
1
Press the MD ■ button.
2
Load a MiniDisc.
3
Press the DISPLAY button to find the time followed by
hyphen.
● The total number of tracks previously recorded and the
available remaining time will be displayed, the unit will return to the original display 4 seconds later.
4
1
2
3
MD
HH
HH
H
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■ Track editing from a CD onto a MiniDisc
You can record several consecutive tracks, starting from the
first track of a CD, to a MiniDisc.
6 Press the CD
00
00
0 MD EDIT START button.
0
REC
● The CD loaded will be recorded in order, starting from the
first track. When a MiniDisc runs out of recording space or
when a CD has been completely recorded, the CD and
the MiniDisc will stop automatically.
● Recording will begin, starting from the first track of CD.
● Selected tracks will be recorded in order.
After the unit has finished recording the last track, recording will stop automatically.
Note:
● When repeat play has been set, if you press the CD 0 MD
EDIT ST ART b utton, the repeat mode will be cancelled automatically, and track editing will start.
To stop recording:
Press the MD ■ button.
● Playback and recording will stop and the track numbers
will be written on the MiniDisc.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CD ■ button.
3 Load a CD and a recordable MiniDisc.
4 Press the TRACK EDIT button.
T-EDIT
When selecting CD
5 Press the TRACK EDIT b utton repeatedly to select the
last track number you want to record.
The last
track number
Total recording time
● If you select 21 tracks or more, "E. OVER" will be displayed.
(Continued)
2
6
4,5
1
3
MD
HH
HH
H
4,5
22
■ APMS recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc
1 Select tracks for APMS playback (page 14).
2 Load a recordable MiniDisc.
3 Press the CD
00
00
0 MD EDIT START button.
● APMS playback will start, and recording will star t automatically.
● Programmed tracks will be recorded in order. After the
unit has finished recording the last track, recording will
stop automatically.
Note:
● When repeat play has been set, if you press the CD 0 MD
EDIT ST AR T button, the repeat mode will be cancelled automatically, and APMS recording will start.
To stop recording:
Press the MD ■ button.
● Playback and recording will stop and the track numbers
will be written on the MiniDisc.
■ To record without using One-Touch Editing
1 Load a CD and a recordable MiniDisc.
2 Press the ● REC button.
● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.
3 Press the CD
0606
0606
06 button.
To stop recording:
Press the MD ■ button.
● Recording will stop and the track numbers will be written
on the MiniDisc.
(Continued)
3
3
2
1
2
1
MD H
MD H
MD H
3
2
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■ Recording from the built-in radio onto a
MiniDisc
1 Tune in to the desired station (pages 17 - 18).
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 DISPLAY
button.
Notes:
● 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 MD
06 06
06 06
06 button.
(Continued)
5
4
3
2
4
3
5
MD ■
MD ■
To stop recording:
Press the MD ■ button.
The recording will stop and the track number will be written
on the MiniDisc.
To record the track number whilst recording:
The recording is performed as a single track.
T o identify diff erent sections of a recording, you can increase
the track number at any point during the recording process.
To create a new track number whilst in the recording mode,
press the ● REC button.
● The track number will increase by one, and then the recording will continue.
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■ To create a disc name
6 After entering all of the characters in the name, press
the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
● The disc name will be recorded.
To erase a disc name:
After performing steps 1 to 3.
1
Press the TIMER/DELETE button f or 2 seconds or more.
● "NAME CLEAR" will flash.
2
Press the MEMORY/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 MD ■ button.
● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on a
MiniDisc will appear.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select
"DISC NAME" using the jog dial.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
DISC
● The unit will enter the character input mode.
4 Select the character you want using the jog dial.
DISC
5
Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to enter the character.
DISC
● Repeat steps 4 to 5 above to enter the characters in the
name.
■ What the editing function can do
You can create original discs using the MiniDisc 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.
● Tracks (up to 255 tracks per disc) can be named. Since
track names are displayed when the beginning of each trac k
is located or during playback, you can quickly check the
name of each track.
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, " TOC 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. Dur ing writing, the "TOC" goes out, all
editing changes will be recorded on the disc.
Note:
● Storing the edited contents on the disc can be done after
several pieces of editing have been finished.
EDITING
2,6
TIMER/DELETE
1
3,5
2,4
25
1 During playback or in the pause mode, press the
NAME/TOC EDIT button.
2 Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
TRACK
● The unit will enter the character input mode.
● The track you are listening to will be played repeatedly.
3 Select the character you want using the jog dial.
TRACK
4 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to enter the char-
acter.
TRACK
● Repeat steps 3 to 4 above to enter the characters in the
name.
5 After entering all of the characters in the name, press
the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
● The track name will be recorded.
● The unit will return to normal playback.
■ To create a track name
To erase a track name:
After performing steps 1 to 2.
1
Press the TIMER/DELETE button f or 2 seconds or more.
● "NAME CLEAR" will flash.
2
Press the MEMORY/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, mak e
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)
1,5
TIMER/DELETE
2,4
3
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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 24.
T o change track names, perf orm steps 1 - 2 on page 25.
2 Press the
3 3
3 3
3 or
2 2
2 2
2 button to flash the character at
the place you want to add a letter.
DISC
● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.
3 Select the character you want to add, using the jog
dial. Then, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
DISC
DISC
● 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.
● To delete a character:
(Example: To change "BESUT" to "BEST")
1 To change disc names, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 24.
T o change track names, perform steps 1 - 2 on pa ge 25.
2 Press the
3 3
3 3
3 or
2 2
2 2
2 button to flash the character to
erase.
DISC
● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.
3 Press the TIMER/DELETE button.
DISC
● After this step, if you are not going to enter a character, go
to step 5.
4 Select the character you want to add, using the jog
dial. Then, press the MEMORY/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)
NAME/TOC EDIT
MEMORY/
ENTER
Jog dial
MD ■
32
TIMER/DELETE
27
■ Divide ■ Combine
1 Play the track which you want to divide into two, and
press the MD
0606
0606
06 button at the point where you want
to divide the track.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 sec-
onds, select "DIVIDE" using the jog dial.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.
4 Press the MEMORY/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 hav e the same name. If the "TOC FULL"
message is seen, the second track may not be given a
name (page 35).
Notes:
● This unit can hold up to 255 tracks. However, even if the
number of tracks assigned has not reached 255, it might
not be possible to make any further divisions of tracks (page
35).
● This function cannot be used in the random play mode and
APMS play mode.
1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the second of the two
adjacent tracks you want to combine using the jog
dial.
Or start playing the second of the two tracks you want
to combine, and then press the MD
0606
0606
06 button.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 sec-
onds, select "COMBINE" using the jog dial.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.
4 Press the MEMORY/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.
(Continued)
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.
123
1234
ABCD
ABCD
Two consecutive trac ks can be combined into one
track.
● The numbers assigned to the tracks following the combined tracks will be decreased by one automatically.
123
123
4
CDAB
CDAB
3,4
1
2
2
MD ■
3,4
1
1,2
2
MD ■
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■ Move
1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the track you want to
move using the jog dial.
Or start playing the track to be moved, and then press
the MD
0606
0606
06 button.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 sec-
onds, select "MOVE" using the jog dial.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
4 Select the new track position using the jog dial.
● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.
5 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button again.
● The track is moved, and the unit is stopped at the begin-
ning 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.
(Continued)
To combine two non-contiguous tracks:
(Example: the first and third tracks)
Move the third track to the second trac k 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 MiniDiscs using the digital inputs.
● Tracks recorded in the stereo mode cannot be combined
with tracks recorded in the monaural long-play mode.
● Tracks where either track'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.
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.
CABD
1234
1234
ABCD
3,5
1
1,2,4
2
MD ■
29
■ Erase
To erase all of the tracks at once:
1 Press the MD ■ button.
● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on a
MiniDisc will appear.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 sec-
onds, select "ALL ERASE" using the jog dial.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.
4 Press the MEMORY/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 using the jog dial.
Or start playing the track to be erased, and then press
the MD
0606
0606
06 button.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 sec-
onds, select "ERASE" using the jog dial.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.
4 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button again.
● The track is erased, and the unit is stopped at the beginning of the next track.
Notes:
● 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.
■ All Erase
(Continued)
Tracks you want to erase can be erased one at a
time.
● Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered.
Double-check the track number before erasing it.
ABC
ABDE
D
1234
1234
E
5
3,4
1
1,2
2
3,4
1
2
2
All of the tracks you want to erase can be erased
at once.
● Once all of tracks have been erased, they cannot be recovered. Double-check the tracks before erasing them.
ABCD
1234E5
BLANK
MD ■
30
TIMER OPERATION
■ Timer playback/Timer recording
6 Turn the jog dial to set the minute to start, and then
press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
I If the ending time is not set manually, it will automatically
be set for one hour after the starting time.
7 Turn the jog dial to set the hour to stop, then press
the MEMORY/ENTER button.
8 Turn the jog dial to set the minute to stop, then press
the MEMORY/ENTER button.
REC
PLAY
or
9 Adjust the VOLUME control for the desired 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 indicator will light up.
11When the timer start time is reached, timer playbac k
or timer recording will start.
12When the timer end time is reached, timer recording
will stop.
Notes:
I The timer cannot control the component connected to the
Auxiliary input sockets.
I When the CD or MiniDisc is played to the end, playback
will stop before the stop time.
If you wish to play to the stop time, set repeat play for the
CD or MiniDisc.
● Timer playback and timer recording cannot be set at the
same time using the timer.
I Before setting the timer , mak e sure that the cloc k setting
is correct (page 9).
1,10
Jog dial
32 MD
HH
HH
H
9
2 CD
HH
HH
H
2 TUNER (B AND)
MEMORY/
ENTER
TIMER
2 AUX
Before timer operation, the following preparations are required.
● Load a CD, a recordable MiniDisc for timer recording.
● Preset the radio station.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 (To select timer playback)
Press the CD ■, MD ■, TUNER (BAND) or AUX b utton.
(To select timer recording)
Press the CD ■, TUNER (BAND) or AUX button.
3 (To select timer playback)
Press the TIMER/DELETE button to select the timer
playback mode.
PLAY
(To select timer recording)
Press the TIMER/DELETE button again to select the
timer recording mode.
REC
4 Whilst "
ff
ff
f PLAY" or "
ff
ff
f REC" is flashing, press the
MEMORY/ENTER button.
5 Turn the jog dial to set the hour to start, and then press
the MEMORY/ENTER button.
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2 Sleep timer setting
1 Timer playback (record) setting
Timer playback
(record) start time
30 minutes - 2 hours
Desired time
Sleep operation will
automatically stop.
End time
To confirm the timer setting:
Press the TIMER/DELETE button once.
● The turn-on time, the turn-off time will be displayed.
To cancel timer operation:
1
Whilst in the timer stand-by mode, press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on.
2
Press the TIMER/DELETE button repeatedly to turn off
the timer, "f PLAY" or "f REC" will go out.
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 acci-
dental erasure.
● When there is no recording space left on the MiniDisc you
have inserted (when the "TOC FULL" or "DISC FULL"
message appears).
■ Sleep operation
The radio, CD and MiniDisc can all be turned off automatically.
1 Play the desired sound source.
2 Press the SLEEP button.
SLEEP
● If you do not need to change the time, the unit will enter
the sleep mode automatically.
3 Press the SLEEP button to select the time.
(Maximum: 2 hours - Minimum: 30 minutes)
The amount of sleep time can also be changed during the
sleep operation.
● 2 hours-30 minutes → 30-minute intervals
SLEEP
4 The unit will enter the stand-by mode automatically
after the preset sleep time has elapsed.
To cancel the sleep operation:
Press the SLEEP button repeatedly. "0:00" will appear and
"SLEEP" will go out at the same time.
● The sleep operation will be cancelled.
To confirm the remaining sleep time:
Press the SLEEP button.
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 operation
1
Perform steps 1 - 9 on page 30, "Timer playback/Timer
recording".
2
Perform steps 1 - 3 of the "Sleep operation" on this page.
(Continued)
SLEEP
ON/
ST AND-BY
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■ Connecting external units
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
■ 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
Before connecting external units, set this unit to the stand-by mode and turn off the power to the external units.
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■ Listening to sound from an external unit
T o 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 Start playback on the e xternal unit, and adjust the in-
put sound level using the
33
33
3 or
2 2
2 2
2 button.
● Adjust the recording level so that the "OVER" indicator
does not light at the maximum level.
OVER
-2 0 +4
4 Adjust the sound level using the VOLUME b uttons on
the remote control or the VOLUME control on this main
unit.
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Load a recordable MiniDisc.
3 Press the AUX button.
4 Press the
I I
I I
I REC button.
5 Start playback on the external unit.
6 Adjust the recording level using the
33
33
3 or
2 2
2 2
2 but-
ton.
● Adjust the recording level so that the "OVER" indicator
does not light at the maximum level.
OVER
-2 0 +4
7 Press the MD
0606
0606
06 button.
To stop recording:
Press the MD ■ button.
(Continued)
1
2
4
1
2
4
1
2
7
MD H
3
3
1
4
7
MD H
3
66
4
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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 cartridge, 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
Cartridge
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 leave 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
CDs, 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 CDs.
MiniDiscs cannot twist or stretch like tapes. The quality of
sound will not deteriorate. MiniDiscs are extremely durable.
● Never disassemble MiniDiscs.
■ Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding
[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
types.
● Playback-only MiniDisc:
This type of MiniDisc is used for commercially available
prerecorded music. This is the same kind of optical disc as
CDs. Playback 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 a MiniDisc cartridge, be sure to observe the following. If a label is not affixed properly, a
MiniDisc 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 inf ormation 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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■ If a problem occurs
If this unit functions abnormally during operation, first check the following items. If the unit continues to function abnor mally, 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.
MINIDISC 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.
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.
Two tracks may 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 reversed or fast forwarded, the sound may skip.
In the MD system, the delimiter of the recording area on a MiniDisc is
programmed in a TOC. If partial erasing, recording and editing are repeated several times, T OC information will fill up , ev en though the number
of tracks has not reached the limit (255 tracks), and further recording will
be impossible. (If you use the all erase function, this MiniDisc 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. Theref ore, the time actually av ailable f or 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.
A MiniDisc which has been recorded or edited repeatedly may skip during
fast reverse or fast forward.
CD Playback
Possible cause
● The disc is loaded up-side down.
● The disc is very dirty.
● The disc does not satisfy the stan-
dards.
● 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 sur-
face 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,
"NO DISC" is displayed.
● Playback stops in the middle of a
track, or playback is not perfor med
properly.
● Playback sounds are skipped.
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(Continued)
Symptom
● A recording cannot be made.
● Even though a disc has been loaded,
"NO DISC" or "CAN'T READ" is displayed.
● Playback sounds are skipped.
Possible cause
● Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure?
● Did you try to make recording on a
playback-only MiniDisc?
● Can you see the "DISC FULL" or
"TOC FULL" message in the display?
● The disc is very dirty.
● Is the unit located near excessive vi-
brations?
● 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 sur-
face free from vibration.
● Remove the disc and leave the
power turned on. The unit should
function properly in about 1 hour.
MiniDisc recording and playback
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
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, move the
unit from the place where the noise
is picked up.
● Correct the aerial direction.
● Preset the channel again.
● Redo programming.
Radio reception
RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER
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 SURROUND button and the TIMER/DELETE button.
● "ALL CLEAR" will appear.
Caution:
● The operation explained abov e will erase all data stored in
memory including clock and timer settings, and tuner,
MiniDisc and CD presets.
1,2
2
2
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When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows:
Error messages
BLANK MD
CAN'T COPY
CAN'T READ
( :Number or
symbol)
CAN'T EDIT
CAN'T REC
CAN'T WRITE
DISC FULL
E-CD 20
E. OVER
EDIT OVER
Er-MD
( :Number or
symbol)
NAME FULL
NO DISC
NOT AUDIO
PLAY MD
PROTECTED
TEMP OVER
TOC FORM
( :Number or
symbol)
TOC FULL
TOC FULL 1
? DISC
Remedy
● Replace it with another disc.
● Replace the CD.
● Replace it with another disc.
● Erase the disc and try recording again.
● Change the stop position of the track and then
try editing it.
● Re-record or replace the MiniDisc.
● 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 the disc with another recordable disc.
● Set this unit to the stand-by mode and turn the
power on again.
● Decrease the number of tracks.
● Replace it with a disc that has enough time to
record.
● Set this unit to the stand-by mode and turn the
power on again.
● Shorten the disc or track name.
● Load a MiniDisc.
● Reload the MiniDisc.
● Load a CD.
● Reload the CD.
● Select another track.
● Replace the disc.
● Replace it with another recordable disc.
● Move the write protection tab back to its origi-
nal position.
● Set this unit to the stand-by mode and wait for
a while.
● Replace it with another disc.
● Erase the disc and try recording again.
● Replace it with another recordable disc.
● Replace it with another recordable disc.
● Erase the needless characters.
● Replace it with another disc.
Meaning
● Nothing is recorded.
(Neither music nor disc name is recorded.)
● You tried to record from a copy prohibited CD.
● The disc is damaged.
● TOC information cannot be read.
● MiniDisc not specified.
● A track cannot be edited.
● Recording cannot be performed correctly due
to vibration or shock in the unit.
● The T OC information could not be created properly due to a mechanical shock or to scratches
on the disc.
● The disc is out of recording space.
● The CD tray is not working properly.
● You chose 21 or more tracks for track editing.
● There is no space to make CD editing on the
disc.
● A MiniDisc is not working properly.
● The number of characters for the disc name or
track name exceeds 40.
● A MiniDisc has not been loaded.
● The MiniDisc data cannot be read.
● A CD has not been loaded.
● The CD data cannot be read.
● 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 temperature is too high.
● TOC information recorded on the MD does not
match the MiniDisc specifications or it cannot
be read.
● There is no space left for recording track n umbers.
● There is no space left for recording character
information.
● The data contains an error.
● MiniDisc not specified.
ERROR MESSAGES
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■ 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.
MAINTENANCE
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 values in individual units.
● General
Power source: AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power
consumption: 50 W
Dimensions: Width; 215 mm (8-1/2")
Height; 162 mm (6-7/16")
Depth; 344 mm (13-9/16")
Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 Ibs.)
● Amplifier section
Output power: RMS; 30 W (15 W+15 W)
(10% T .H.D.)
Output terminals: Speaker; 6 ohms
Headphones; 16 - 50 ohms
(recommended 32 ohms)
Input terminals: Auxiliary; 500 mV/47 k ohms
● MiniDisc recorder section
Type: MiniDisc recorder
Signal readout: Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor
laser pickup
Rotation speed: 400 - 900 rpm CLV, Approx.
Error correction: ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave
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: Unmeasur able
(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: Drawer type compact disc player
Signal readout: Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor
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: Unmeasur able
(less than 0.001% W. peak)
● Tuner section
Frequency range: FM; 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
AM; 522 - 1,620 kHz
Sensitivity: FM; 2.5 µV (75 ohms unbalanced)
AM; 650 µV/m
● Speaker section
Type: Full range speaker system
[10 cm (4") full-range speaker]
Maximum input
power: 30 W
Rated input
power: 15 W
Impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions: Width; 160 mm (6-5/16")
Height; 280 mm (11-1/16")
Depth; 183.5mm (7-1/4")
Weight: 2.1 kg (4.6 Ibs.)/each
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 by accident, misuse, fair 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 guarantee will not apply if the product is used in the course of
a business, trade or profession.
3. To benefit from this guar antee, any f ault 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 batteries.
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 oper ating 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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