Sharp MD-C2H User Manual

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MD MINI SYSTEM	MODEL
OPERATION MANUAL	MD-C2H

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-C2H MD mini system consisting of

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

CONTENTS

Page 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

	AM loop					"AA" size battery
FM aerial × 1		Remote control		×	1	(UM/SUM-3, R6,	AC power lead	Cushion × 8
	aerial × 1					HP-7 or similar)	× 1
						× 2

Note:

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

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SPECIAL NOTES

NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewire- able (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used.

Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.

In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.

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.

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

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

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this	In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair
product may not correspond with the coloured markings	during the guarantee period, you will need to provide
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:	proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company.
	Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at
● The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to	the time of purchase.
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.

● Recording and playback of any material may require	● US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer	Licensing Corporation.
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:	CAUTION
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove	Use the MD mini system only in accordance with the instruc-
covers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains danger-	tions given in this manual and do not attempt to interfere
ous voltages, always remove mains plug from the socket	with the interlock switch or make any other adjustment as
before any service operation and when not in use for a long	this may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.
period.

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PRECAUTIONS

■ General

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

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.

■ 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.

Side A (1)

Tab for side B (2)

Tab for side A (1)

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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

		1	2	3	4
						8
5						9
6						10
7						11
12	13 14 15 16		17 18 19		20	21
	22	23 24	25	26 27 28
29						31
30
	32 33 34 35 36			37 38	39	40
	41		42

■Front panel

1.(CD) Disc Skip Button

2.(CD) Select/Direct Play Buttons

3.(CD) Open/Close Button

4.(CD) Disc Tray

5.Surround Button

6.Extra Bass Button

7.Pre-programmed Equalizer Button

8.Timer Set Indicator

9.(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 (MD/CD) Track Down/Review Button (TAPE) Rewind Button

25.MD Compartment

26.(TUNER) Tuning Up Button (MD/CD) Track Up/Cue Button (TAPE) Fast Forward Button

27.(MD) Eject Buttons

28.CD 0 MD Edit Button

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 (TAPE) Play Button

38.Display Button

39.(MD/CD/TUNER) Enter Button

40.(MD/CD) Play Mode Button

41.Headphone Socket

42.Cassette Compartment

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					■ Display window
	1		10 11 12 13 14 15		1.	(MD/CD) Random Play Indicator
	2		16		2.	Timer Play Indicator
				25	3.	Timer Record Indicator
		6	17		4.	(MD/CD) Repeat Indicator
	3			26
		7	18		5.	(MD/CD) Play Indicator
	4			27	6.	Memory Indicator
		8	19 20 21 22 23 24		7.	(TAPE) Record Indicator
	5	9			8.	(MD) Record Indicator
					9.	(MD/CD) Pause Indicator
					10.	Total Time Indicator
					11.	Extra Bass Indicator
	28 29		30		12.	Remaining Time Indicator
					13.	Surround Indicator
					14.	Sleep Indicator
					15.	Over Indicator
					16.	EON Indicator
					17.	RDS Indicator
					18.	Traffic Information Indicator
	30		30		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

	1	3
	2	4
		5
		6

■Rear panel

1.AC Power Input Socket

2.AM Loop Aerial Socket

3.Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Sockets

4.FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket

5.Demo Switch

6.Speaker Terminals

		■ Speaker section
	1	1.	Super Tweeter
		2.	Tweeter
	2	3.	Woofer
		4.	Speaker Grille
		5.	Speaker Wire
	3
		4
		5

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1
2	4
3	9
5	10
6	11
7	12
8	13
16 15	14
17 18	19
20
21	23
22

■Remote control

1.Remote Control Transmitter LED

2.Programme Type/Traffic Information Search Button

3.Station Selector Button

4.(TUNER) Preset Up/Down Buttons

5.(MD/CD) Clear Button

6.MD Time Button

7.(TAPE) Record Stand-by Button

8.(MD) Record Stand-by Button

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

10.(MD/CD) Memory Button

11.(MD/CD) Enter Button

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

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

14.(MD/CD) Play/Pause Button (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

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PREPARATION FOR USE

1	2	3
FM aerial		AM loop aerial
External FM aerial

Right speaker

Left speaker

Red		Red
Black		Black
1	2	3

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

■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.

■ 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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10 cm (4")	10 cm (4")
20 cm (8")
,
10 cm (4")

To an AC socket

To AC INPUT

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

■ 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.

■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.

■ 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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● 2	"AA" size	batteries
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar)
	0.2 m - 6 m
	(8" - 20')
	15
	15
Remote sensor

Jog dial

(Main unit)			(Remote control)

When bright

When dark

■ 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 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 3/

5 or 2 / 4 button on the remote control once.

●If the jog dial is turned further, it has the same effect as pressing the 3 / 5 or 2 / 4 button on the remote control repeatedly.

■ 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 CLOCK

ON/

STAND-BY

ENTER

2

3

4

0:00 12:00 AM 0:00 AM

5

6

7

8

9

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 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 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:

Press the CLOCK button.

Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.

Perform 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:

Perform steps 1 - 2 in the section "If a problem occurs", on page 53.

Perform steps 1 - 9 above.

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SOUND CONTROL

(Main unit)					(Remote control)
0	1	2	.....	38	39	40

■ 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".

(Main unit)

(Remote control)

FLAT HEAVY-1 HEAVY-2

SOFT-2 SOFT-1 VOCAL

(Main unit)

(Remote control)

■ 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.

■ 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.

(Main unit)

(Remote control)

SURROUND

SURROUND

■ 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

4	5	12 cm (5")
		8 cm (3")
5	CD PLAY		3,6
	1 - 3

1

2

7

CD PLAY 1- 3

7 2

1

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

Total number of tracks Total playing time

■ Loading and playing CDs

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

2

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 7 OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.

●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 0 6 button.

●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:

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

Press the ■ button.

Press the 0 6 button.

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

To interrupt playback:

Press the 0 6 button.

● "6" will appear.

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

Press the 0 6 button again.

To stop playback:

Press the ■ button.

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.

To select the next disc number:

When stopped, press the CD SKIP button.

Press the 0 6 button.

●Playback of the next disc will begin, after which each following disc will be played sequentially.

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 0 6 button again.)

●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.)

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CD PLAY 1- 3

CD PLAY 1- 3

■ When choosing a CD for playback

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				When selecting				When selecting
disc 1				disc 2				disc 3

Notes:

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

●If the 0 6 button is pressed, continuous playback will begin from the first track of the disc you have selected.

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.

	Caution:	● If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move
	● Do not carry the unit whilst CDs are in the trays or
	a MiniDisc is loaded. The discs may come loose	the unit away from the TV or radio.
	inside the unit and they may be damaged or cause	● If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc
	damage to the unit. This may also cause malfunc-	will be skipped and the next disc will automatically play.
	tions.	● If the CDs are dirty or have label adhesive on their surface,
	● Do not place two CDs in one disc position.
		make sure to clean them before loading.
	● Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.	● If the 0 6 button, any of the CD PLAY 1 0 - 3 0 buttons
	● Do not attempt to push the disc tray by hand.	or the 7 OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed when a disc tray
	This may cause malfunctions.	is open, the disc tray will close automatically. Be careful not
	● If the power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until	to catch your fingers.
		● If the unit is shaken by impact or vibration, playback may be
	the power is restored.
	● If the disc tray is stopped forcibly, "TRAY ERR" will	disrupted. If the playback volume of a CD is raised excess-
		ively, playback may be disrupted. If this occurs, lower the
	appear in the display and the unit will not function.
		playback volume.
	If this occurs, press the ON/STAND-BY button to
	enter the stand-by mode and turn it on again.

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MINIDISC OPERATION

MD PLAY		MD	MD	MD PLAY
1 - 3	RELEASE		EJECT	1 - 3

1
2	2	4

1

4

3

MD 1

MD 2

MD 3

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

Disc name

(Displayed only when a disc name has been programmed)

After scrolling the disc name

Total number of tracks Total playing time

■ Loading and playing MiniDiscs

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.

●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 Mini-

Disc has already been loaded.

If a second MiniDisc is inserted, the "RESERVED EJECT

MD " warning will appear.

( :Number or Symbol)

4 Press the 0 6 button.

●If the MD has a track name, the name will appear and scroll across the display. Then, the elapsed playing time will appear.

●If the MD has no track names, the elapsed playing time will appear.

●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:

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

Press the ■ button.

Press the 0 6 button.

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

To interrupt playback:

Press the 0 6 button.

● "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)

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MD PLAY 1- 3

MD PLAY 1- 3

CASSETTE OPERATION

1

2

5

4

3

5

2 1

■ When choosing a MD for playback

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				When selecting				When	selecting
disc 1				disc 2				disc 3

Note:

●If the 0 6 button is pressed, continuous playback will begin from the first track of the disc you have selected.

To interrupt playback:

Press the 0 6 button.

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.

■ 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".

4 Load a cassette into the cassette compartment.

5 Press the 0 6 button to start playback.

To stop playback:

Press the ■ button.

Fast forward/rewind:

Press the ■ button.

To advance the tape, press the 2 (2 / 4) button.

To rewind it, press the 3 (3 / 5) button.

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

●Even if the 0 6 button is pressed during tape playback, the unit will not enter the pause mode.

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RADIO OPERATION

(Main unit operation)

1

4

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 frequency band. (FM ST, FM or AM)

4 Press the TUNING (X or W) button to tune into the desired station.

Manual tuning:

Press the TUNING (X or W) button as many times as required to adjust the frequency shown on the display to the frequency of the desired station.

Auto tuning:

When the TUNING (X or W) button is pressed 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.

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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	Jog dial
MEMORY
TUNER	ENTER
(BAND)

PRESET ( )

TUNER (BAND)

(Remote control operation)

PRESET ( )

■ 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 channel 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 station 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.

■ Preset memory scan

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

1 To scan the preset stations, press the PRESET (X or W) button for more than 0.5 seconds.

●The station preset number will flash and the programmed stations will be tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.

2 Press the PRESET (X or W) button again to stop the memory scan at the desired station.

Note:

When the preset memory does not have any stations stored in it, the preset memory scan will not function.

To erase all memorised stations:

When the unit is in the stand-by mode, hold and press the 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 information will be erased.

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