Sharp MD-C2H User Manual

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MD MINI SYSTEM

OPERATION MANUAL

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.

MODEL

MD-C2H

MD-C2H MD mini system consisting of
MD-C2H (Main unit) and CP-MDC2H (Speaker system).

CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . 3-5

PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

SOUND CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

COMPACT DISC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

MINIDISC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

CASSETTE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

RADIO OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16

RDS (Radio Data System) OPERATION . . . . . . . . .17-26

Page

CONVENIENT CD AND MD OPERATIONS . . . . . . . 27-30

RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-35

EDITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-43

HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . 44-46

USING EXTERNAL UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48

WHAT IS A MINIDISC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-53

TRANSPORTING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

ACCESSORIES

FM aerial × 1

Note:

Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing are not included.

AM loop
aerial × 1

Remote control × 1

"AA" size battery
(UM/SUM-3, R6,
HP-7 or similar)
× 2

AC power lead
× 1

Page

Cushion × 8

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SPECIAL NOTES

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 ASTA approved BS
1362 fu se marke d or and of the same rati ng 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 t he 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 pl ug and fit a n appropriat e 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 follo wing 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 YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED
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 ob-

tained 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 Performers 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/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY
position, mains voltage is still present inside the unit.
When the ON/STAND-BY button 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. Never 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.

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● US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

CAUTION

Use the MD mini system only in accordance with the instruc­tions given in this manual and do not attempt to interfere
with the interlock switch or make any other adjustment as
this may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

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PRECAUTIONS

■General

● Please make sure that the unit is positioned in a well ven-

tilated area and that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free
space along the sides and back. There must also be a
minimum of 20 cm (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 gener­ates electrical noise.

● Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it
from the AC socket, as pulling the lead can damage in­ternal wires.

● When cleaning the heads, pinch roller, etc, remove the
AC power plug from the wall socket as the unit contains
high voltages.
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/STAND­BY 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
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

■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 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 away 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.

NO

YES
Correct

■Cassette tape

● For playback, use normal or low-noise tape for the best

sound. (Metal or CrO2 tape is not recommended.)
For recording, use only normal tape.

● Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with large diameter reels,
or poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions.

● Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment,
tighten the slack with a pen or pencil.

● Cassettes have removable tabs which prevent accidental
recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab
will protect the corresponding side from being erased.
Cover the tab holes with adhesive tape to erase or record
again.

The sound level at a given volume 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, tape heads, 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 (or cassette)
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.

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Tab for side A (1)

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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

2

14

3

8
5
6

9

10

7

12

29

13

15 16 17

14

223623 24

18 191120

27 2825

26

21

31

30

32 33 34

35

37 38 39 40

■ Front panel

11. (CD) Disc Skip Button

12. (CD) Select/Direct Play Buttons

13. (CD) Open/Close Button

14. (CD) Disc Tray

15. Surround Button

16. Extra Bass Button

17. Pre-programmed Equalizer Button

18. Timer Set Indicator

19. (MD) Record Stand-by Button

10. (TAPE) Record Stand-by Button

11. Dimmer Button

12. Programme Type/Traffic Information Search Button

13. EON Button

14. ASPM Button

15. Station Selector Button

16. Display Mode Selector Button

17. MD Illumination

18. MD Release Button

19. Timer Button

20. Sleep Button

21. Clock Button

22. On/Stand-by Button

23. (MD) Select/Direct Play Buttons

24. (TUNER) Tuning Down Button

3 (MD/CD) Track Down/Review Button
3 (TAPE) Rewind Button

25. MD Compartment

26. (TUNER) Tuning Up Button

3 (MD/CD) Track Up/Cue Button
3 (TAPE) Fast Forward Button

27. (MD) Eject Buttons

28. CD

29. Function Selector Buttons

30. Auxiliary Input Button

31. Volume Control

32. (MD/CD/TUNER) Memory Button

33. (MD) Name/TOC-Edit Button

34. (MD/CD) Delete/Clear Button

35. (MD/CD/TAPE) Stop Button

36. Jog Dial

37. (MD/CD) Play/Pause Button

3 (TAPE) Play Button

38. Display Button

39. (MD/CD/TUNER) Enter Button

40. (MD/CD) Play Mode Button

0

MD Edit Button

41

41. Headphone Socket

42. Cassette Compartment

42

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2

3
4

5

28 29

30

1

2

■ Display window

1

10 11

12 13

16

6

17

7

18

8

19 20

21222324

14 15

25

26

27

9

30

30

11. (MD/CD) Random Play Indicator

12. Timer Play Indicator

13. Timer Record Indicator

14. (MD/CD) Repeat Indicator

15. (MD/CD) Play Indicator

16. Memory Indicator

17. (TAPE) Record Indicator

18. (MD) Record Indicator

19. (MD/CD) Pause Indicator

10. Total Time Indicator

11. Extra Bass Indicator

12. Remaining Time Indicator

13. Surround Indicator

14. Sleep Indicator

15. Over Indicator

16. EON Indicator

17. RDS Indicator

18. Traffic Information Indicator

19. Traffic Announcement Indicator

20. FM Stereo Mode Indicator

21. FM Stereo Indicator

22. Traffic Programme Indicator

23. TOC Indicator

24. Dynamic PTY Indicator

25. Disc Indicator

26. Programme Type Indicator

27. Track Indicator

28. (MD) Disc Number Indicators

29. (CD) Disc Number Indicators

30. Level Meter/Volume Level Indicator

■ Rear panel

11. AC Power Input Socket

12. AM Loop Aerial Socket

13. Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Sockets

14. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket

15. Demo Switch

16. Speaker Terminals

3

4
5

6

■ Speaker section

11. Super Tweeter

1
2

12. Tweeter

13. Woofer

14. Speaker Grille

15. Speaker Wire

3

4

5

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2
3

5
6

7
8

20

1

16

1415

17 18 19

4
9

10
11

12
13

■ Remote control

11. Remote Control Transmitter LED

12. Programme Type/Traffic Information Search Button

13. Station Selector Button

14. (TUNER) Preset Up/Down Buttons

15. (MD/CD) Clear Button

16. MD Time Button

17. (TAPE) Record Stand-by Button

18. (MD) Record Stand-by Button

19. (MD/CD) Select/Direct Play Buttons

10. (MD/CD) Memory Button

11. (MD/CD) Enter Button

12. (MD/CD) Track Down/Review Button

3 (TAPE) Rewind Button

13. (MD/CD) Track Up/Cue Button

3 (TAPE) Fast Forward Button

14. (MD/CD) Play/Pause Button

3 (TAPE) Play Button

15. (MD/CD/TAPE) Stop Button

16. (MD/CD) Play Mode Button

17. Surround Button

18. Pre-programmed Equalizer Button

19. Extra Bass Button

20. Function Selector Buttons

21. On/Stand-by Button

22. Dimmer Button

23. Volume Up/Down Buttons

21

22

23

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PREPARATION FOR USE

● Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket before con­necting or disconnecting any component.

1

FM aerial

External FM aerial

2

3

AM loop aerial

■Aerial connection

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 ANTENNA 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.

Right speaker Left speaker

Red

Black

1

2

Red

Black

3

■Speaker connection

Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER terminals as shown.
Use speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or more, as lower
impedance speakers can damage the unit.

Caution:

● 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.

Note:

● Attach the cushions to the bottom of the speaker to prevent it
from sliding.

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■Removing the speaker grilles

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.

■Mounting the speaker grilles

Fit the four posts on the speaker grille into the mounting holes
and push them lightly with the palm of your hand to secure.

10 cm (4")

To AC INPUT

20 cm (8")

10 cm (4")

10 cm (4")

To an AC socket

■ Placing the system

● Be sure to keep space between the units for ventilation.

● Keep the top of this unit at least 20 cm (8") away from the

wall, and the back at least 10 cm (4") away.

● Do not place the system or speakers near the television set
as the magnetic fields produced may cause irregular colours
to be displayed.

Note:

● A cooling fan is built into this product to avoid heat buildup.
When the unit starts playing or recording a MiniDisc, the cool­ing fan may start. When the volume level is increased, the
cooling fan may also start.

■ Connecting the AC power lead

Connect the AC power lead to the AC INPUT socket, then con­nect the AC power lead 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.

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

■Demo mode

● 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 enter the stand-by mode to cancel
the demonstration mode and to enter the low power consumption
mode.

To return to the demonstration mode:

Set the DEMO switch to ON. Then turn the power on and enter
the stand-by mode.

Note:

● When the unit is in the low power consumption mode, the
display will disappear.

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Remote sensor

● 2 "AA" size batteries
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar)

0.2 m - 6 m
(8" - 20’)

15

15

■Remote control

● When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards

the ë 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.

(Main unit)

Jog dial

(Remote control)

When bright

When dark

■Main unit operation buttons

The main unit operating buttons are common to all functions
(MD/CD/Tuner/Tape).
Some buttons may have no function, depending on the mode
selected.
When a button indicator is lit, the corresponding button can be
used.

■ Jog dial

The jog dial is used to select CD or MD track numbers, adjust
the clock, select a station from memory, and enter characters.

● When the jog dial is turned one step, it will stop at an angle
of about 15°. This has the same effect as pressing the

5

or

2 / 4

● If the jog dial is turned further, it has the same effect as press­ing the
repeatedly.

button on the remote control once.

3 / 5

or

2 / 4

button on the remote control

3 /

■ To change the brightness of the display

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the DIMMER button.

● The display will become dimmer, and the MD illumination will
go out.

To return to the original brightness:

Press the DIMMER button again.

Note:

● The brightness setting of the display is maintained even after
the unit has entered stand-by mode.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

In this example, the clock is set for the
24-hour (0:00) system.

Jog dial

ON/
STAND-BY

ENTER

2

3
4

12:00 AM 0:00 AM0:00

5
6
7
8

CLOCK

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CLOCK button.
3 Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the time display mode.

"0:00" → The 24-hour d isplay will ap pear.
(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 di splay will ap pear.
(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 53).

5 Press the 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 anti-clockwise,
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 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 anti-clockwise,
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 ENTER button.

● The clock starts operating from "0" seconds.
(Seconds are not displayed.)

Note:

● In the event of a power failure or when the AC power lead is
disconnected, the clock setting will be lost. Reset the time.

To change the clock time:

①Press the CLOCK button.
②Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.

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③Perform steps 6 - 9 above.

To see the time display:

Press the CLOCK button.

● The time display will appear for about 5 seconds.

To change the time display mode:

① Perform steps 1 - 2 in the section "If a problem occurs", on

page 53.

②Perform steps 1 - 9 above.

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SOUND CONTROL

(Main unit)

012 38 39 40

(Main unit)

FLAT

(Remote control)

.....

(Remote control)

HEAVY-1 HEAVY-2

VOCALSOFT-1SOFT-2

■Volume

(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.

● The volume display can be changed within the range of "0" to
"40".

■Pre-programmed equalizer

(Main unit/remote control operation)

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-1: Bass and treble are slightly emphasised.
HEAVY-2: Bass and treble are emphasised a lot.
VOCAL: Vocals (midrange tones) are emphasised.
SOFT-1: Treble is cut a little.
SOFT-2: Treble is reduced a lot.

Note:

● When the equalizer mode is being used, the surround mode
is cancelled.

(Main unit)

(Main unit)

SURROUND

(Remote control)

(Remote control)

SURROUND

■Extra bass (X-BASS)

(Main unit/remote control operation)

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

(Main unit/remote control operation)

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.

Note:

● When the surround mode is being used, the equalizer mode
is cancelled.

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COMPACT DISC OPERATION

■ Loading and playing CDs

4

5

5

CD PLAY
1 -

1

2

2

1

The red frame that corre­sponds to the selected CD
will flash.

12 cm (5")

8 cm (3")

3

3,6

7

CD PLAY
1 -

3

7

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the CD button.
3 Press the

7

OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.

4 Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up.

● CDs can be placed on any open position on the disc tray.

● Be sure to place 8 cm (3") CD(s) in the middle of the disc

trays.

Caution:

Do not stack CDs in the tray.
This can damage the player and the CDs.

5 When loading a third disc, press the CD SKIP button to turn

the disc tray, then place the CD in the open position.

6 Press the

● The total number of tracks and the total playing time for one
disc will be displayed. At this time, the red frame that corre­spouds to the selected disc will flash.

7 Press the

● Playback will begin from track 1 on the disc whose disc frame
is flashing.

● After the disc finishes playing, the next disc will automatically
play.

● When there is no CD in one of the disc 1 - 3 positions, that
position will be skipped and the next CD will be played.

● When the last track on the third disc has finished playing, the
unit will stop automatically.

To select the disc to start with and have the unit per­form continuous playback:

① Press the CD PLAY 1

the frame which is currently flashing.

7

OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.

0 6

button.

0

- 3 0 button whose number matches

②Press the ■ button.
③Press the

● All three discs, starting from the selected disc, will be played

continuously.

To interrupt playback:

Press the

● "6" will appear.

To resume continuous playback from the point where
playback was interrupted:

Press the

To stop playback:

Press the ■ button.

0 6

0 6

button.

0 6

button again.

button.

Total number of tracks Total playing time

To select the next disc number:

① When stopped, press the CD SKIP button.
②Press the

● Playback of the next disc will begin, after which each

following disc will be played sequentially.

0 6

button.

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To remove the CDs:

Whilst in the stop mode, press the 7 OPEN/CLOSE button.

● The disc tray will open. Remove the two discs. Then, press
the CD SKIP button to rotate the disc tray and remove the
remaining disc.

After use:

Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.

Notes:

● When the CD SKIP button is pressed during playback, playback
will begin automatically from the next disc. (It is not necessary
to press the

● When one of the CD PLAY 1 0 - 3 0 buttons is pressed
during playback, playback of the selected disc will begin auto­matically.
(It is not necessary to press the

0 6

button again.)

0 6

button again.)

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■When choosing a CD for playback

1 -

CD PLAY

3

CD PLAY

1 -

3

Caution:

● Do not carry the unit whilst CDs are in the trays or
a MiniDisc is loaded. The discs may come loose
inside the unit and they may be damaged or cause
damage to the unit. This may also cause malfunc­tions.

● Do not place two CDs in one disc position.

● Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.

● Do not attempt to push the disc tray by hand.

This may cause malfunctions.

● If the power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until
the power is restored.

● If the disc tray is stopped forcibly, "TRAY ERR" 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 turn it on again.

Press one of the CD PLAY 1 0 - 3 0 buttons to select the CD
you want to listen to.

● Only the selected disc will be played back.

When selecting
disc 1

Notes:

● If the disc tray is open, it will be automatically closed.

● If the

0 6

from the first track of the disc you have selected.

button is pressed, continuous playback will begin

When selecting
disc 2

When selecting
disc 3

To interrupt playback:

Press the

0 6

button.

To resume playback for just a single disc:

Press the CD PLAY 1 0 - 3 0 button whose number matches
the frame which is currently flashing.

● If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move
the unit away from the TV or radio.

● If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc
will be skipped and the next disc will automatically play.

● If the CDs are dirty or have label adhesive on their surface,
make sure to clean them before loading.

● If the

● If the unit is shaken by impact or vibration, playback may be

0 6

or the 7 OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed when a disc tray
is open, the disc tray will close automatically. Be careful not
to catch your fingers.

disrupted. If the playback volume of a CD is raised excess­ively, playback may be disrupted. If this occurs, lower the
playback volume.

button, any of the CD PLAY 1 0 - 3 0 buttons

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MINIDISC OPERATION

MD PLAY

1 -

MD
RELEASE

3 1 -

MD
EJECT

1

2

2

1

4

The red frame that corresponds to the
selected MD will flash.

MD PLAY

3

MD 1
MD 2
MD 3

■ Loading and playing MiniDiscs

3

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the MD button.
3 Load the MiniDisc(s) in the direction indicated by the arrow

on the MiniDisc, with the labeled side facing up.

4

● The MiniDisc loaded first is moved inside the main unit, and
the unit will select it as the MiniDisc to be played first. The
total number of tracks and the total playing time on the MiniDisc
will be displayed.

● Do not load a second MiniDisc into the insertion slot if a Mini­Disc has already been loaded.
If a second MiniDisc is inserted, the "RESERVED EJECT
MD ∗" warning will appear.
(∗:Number or Symbol)

4 Press the

● 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.

● Continuous playback will start from the MiniDisc whose red
frame is flashing, and will proceed in order.

● When the last track on the third disc has finished playing, the
unit will stop automatically.

To select the disc to start with and have the unit per­form continuous playback:

① Press the MD PLAY 1

the frame which is currently flashing.

0 6

button.

0

- 3 0 button whose number matches

Disc name

(Displayed only when a disc name has been
programmed)

After scrolling the
disc name

Total number of tracks Total playing time

②Press the ■ button.
③Press the

● All three discs, starting from the selected disc, will be played

continuously.

To interrupt playback:

Press the

● "6" will appear.

To resume continuous playback from the point where
playback was interrupted:

Press the 06 button again.

To stop playback:

Press the ■ button.

To remove the MiniDiscs:

For the MiniDisc that is selected, whilst in the stop mode press
the 7 MD RELEASE button. Then press the MD EJECT button.
For a MiniDisc that is not selected, press the MD EJECT button.

● When playing back a MD, it is possible to remove or change
the other two discs.

Notes:

● The unit cannot enter the stand-by mode when reading the
information on a MiniDisc.

● 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 "MD ∗∗ ERR" is displayed during MD operation, see
"TROUBLESHOOTING" on page 52, and try again.
(∗:Number or Symbol)

0 6

0 6

button.

button.

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■When choosing a MD for playback

1 -

MD PLAY

3

CASSETTE OPERATION

1

MD PLAY

1 -

3

Press one of the MD PLAY 1 0 - 3 0 buttons to select the MD
you want to listen to.

● Only the selected disc will be played back.

When selecting
disc 1

Note:

● If the

To interrupt playback:

Press the

To resume playback for just a single disc:

Press the MD PLAY 1 0 - 3 0 button whose number matches
the frame which is currently flashing.

0 6

from the first track of the disc you have selected.

button is pressed, continuous playback will begin

0 6

button.

When selecting
disc 2

When selecting
disc 3

■Tape playback

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2 Press the TAPE button.
3 Open the cassette door by pushing the area marked "PUSH

EJECT".

2

5

4

4 Load a cassette into the cassette compartment.
5 Press the

To stop playback:

Press the ■ button.

Fast forward/rewind:

0 6

button to start playback.

① Press the ■ button.
②To advance the tape, press the

To rewind it, press the 3 (

2 (2 / 4

3 / 5

) button.

) button.

3

Precautions:

● When removing the cassette tape, press the ■ button, and

then open the cassette compartment.

● Before changing from one tape operation to another, press

the ■ button.

● If a power failure occurs during tape operation, the tape head

5

2

1

will remain engaged with the tape and the cassette door will
not open. If this occurs, wait until power is restored.

● Even if the

unit will not enter the pause mode.

0 6

button is pressed during tape playback, the

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RADIO OPERATION

(Main unit operation)

1

2,3,5,6

■ Tuning

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 fre-

quency band. (FM ST, FM or AM)

4

4 Press the TUNING (

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 for 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.

X

or W) button to tune into the desired

5 To receive 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.

6 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/STAND-BY button 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 AM/FM 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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MEMORY

TUNER
(BAND)

PRESET
( )

TUNER
(BAND)

Jog dial

ENTER

■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 - 6 in the "Tuning" section.
2 Press the MEMORY button.
3 Within 30 seconds, turn the jog dial to make the preset chan-

nel number flash in the display.

● Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset
channel 1.

4 Within 30 seconds, press the ENTER button to store that sta-

tion in the selected station preset number 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.

● To store an RDS station in memory, perform steps 2 - 4 whilst
the RDS station name is being displayed.

To recall a memorised station:

Turn the jog dial on the main unit or press the PRESET (X or

W

) button on the remote control 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.

Note:

When searching for a memorised station, do not press the
PRESET button for more than 0.5 seconds.
When the PRESET button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds,
the unit will enter the preset memory scan mode.

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.

(Remote control operation)

PRESET
( )

■Preset memory scan

The stations saved in the preset memory can be scanned auto­matically.

1 To scan the preset stations, press the PRESET (

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 (

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 MEM­ORY and TUNING W buttons, and then press the ON/STAND-BY
button.

● "TUNER CL." will appear.

● After performing this operation, all of the preset memory in-

formation will be erased.

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X

or W)

X

or W) button again to stop the memory