Sharp MD-MX10H User Manual

MD COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

MD-MX10H

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 y our SHARP product.

MD-MX10H MD Compact Component System consisting of MD-MX10H (main unit) and CP-MX10H (speaker system).

CONTENTS

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

ACCESSORIES ................................................................... 2

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

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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

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

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

COMPACT DISC OPERATION ..........................................11

MINIDISC OPERATION..................................................... 12

CONVENIENT CD AND MINIDISC OPERATIONS.............

RADIO OPERATION ....................................................17-18

RECORDING ................................................................19-23

...................... 3-5

Page

13-16

EDITING .......................................................................24-29

Page

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

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 AST A approved BS 1362 fuse mark ed

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 HAVE 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 refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers 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/STAND-BY button is set at ST AND-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.

ACCESSORIES

Remote control × 1

AM loop

Note:

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

aerial × 1

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

× 2

AC power lead × 1

FM aerial × 1

PRECAUTIONS

■ 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 v oltage 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, 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.

■ Volume control

The sound level at a giv en volume setting depends on a combination of speaker efficiency , location and v arious other factors.

It is advisable to avoid e xposure to high v olume lev els, 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.

YES Correct

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

■ Front panel

910 131211

234 56781

1. On/Stand-by Button

2. Timer Stand-by Indicator

3. Name/TOC Edit Button

4. Timer/Delete Button

5. Tuning Down/Review Button

14. CD Compartment

15. Record Button

16. Track Edit Button

17. CD

18. CD Open/Close Button

19. CD Stop Button

MD Edit Start Button

6. MD Stop Button

7. MD Play/Pause Button

8. Tuning Up/Cue Button

9. Display (Demo) Button

10. MD Compartment

16 17

2423 25

20. CD Play/Pause Button

21. Headphone Socket

22. Surround Button

23. Preset Equalizer Button

24. Extra Bass Button

25. Tuner (Band) Button

11. MD Eject Button

12. Jog Dial

13. Memory/Enter Button

19 20

262221 28

26. Auxiliary Button

27. Volume Control

28. Volume Select Button

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■ Display window

2 3 4 5 6 7 9

11011

12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23

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

■ 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

1. AM Loop Aerial Socket

2. Auxiliary Input Sockets

3. Speaker Terminals

4. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket

5. AC Input Socket

21.

Timer Record/Timer Play Indicator

22. Surround Indicator

23. Extra Bass Indicator

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■ Remote control

2 3 4 5

6 7

8 9

10 11

12 13

1. Remote Control Transmitter LED

15 16

17 18 19

20 21

22 23 24

25 26

27 28

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

■ Speaker section

1. Full-Range Speaker

2. Bass Reflex Duct

3. Speaker Wire

PREPARATION FOR USE

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

■ Aerial connection ■ Speaker connection

AM loop aerial

FM aerial

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

Right

Red

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.

Black

Left

Red

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■ Placing the system

10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")

10 cm (4")

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.

■ Demo mode

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.

■ Connecting the AC power lead

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

To AC INPUT

To an AC socket

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.

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■ Remote control ■ To change the brightness of the display

2 "AA" size batteries

●

(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7

or similar)

Remote sensor

0.2 m - 6 m (8" - 20')

● When inserting or removing the batteries, push them

toward the battery terminal.

● Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit

to malfunction.

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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.

DIMMER

When bright

When dark

Lights up

Goes out

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.

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.

SETTING THE CLOCK

ON/STAND-BY

CLOCK

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

MEMORY/ ENTER

Jog dial

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

6 Adjust the hour by turning the jog dial.

● When the jog dial is tur ned 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 tur ned 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.

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.

● 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:

Press the CLOCK button.

Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

Perform steps 6 - 9 above.

To change the time display mode:

Reset the microcomputer (see page 36).

Perform steps 2 - 9 above.

SOUND CONTROL

■ V olume

(Main unit)

0 15 MAX

(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.

Servo Powered Volume:

(Main unit)

(Remote control)

VOLUME SELECT

■ Extra bass (X-BASS)

(Main unit)

X-BASS

Press the X-BASS button to emphasise the bass region of the frequency spectrum.

● "X-BASS ON" will appear.

Press the X-BASS button again to cancel the extra bass mode.

● "X-BASS OFF" will appear.

(Remote control)

X-BASS

■ Surround

(Main unit)

SURROUND

(Remote control)

SURROUND

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.

■ Pre-programmed equalizer

(Main unit)

FLAT

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.

(Remote control)

EQUALIZER

HEAVY

VOCALSOFT

SURROUND

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.

COMPACT DISC OPERATION

■ CD playback

8 cm (3")

Label side up

12 cm (5")

3,5 6

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

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

● The total number of tracks and the total playing time will be displayed.

Press the CD

● 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

After use:

Press the ON/ST AND-BY b utton to enter the stand-by mode.

7 button to close the disc tray.

Total number of tracks Total playing time

0606

06 button to start playback from track 1.

0606

7 button.

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 may 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.

MINIDISC OPERATION

■ MiniDisc playback

Label side up

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

0606

06 button.

0606

4 Press the

● 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.

4 1

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.

CONVENIENT CD AND MINIDISC OPERATIONS

■ APSS (Auto Program Search System)

MD 06

jog dial

CD 06

MD 06

MD 5 MD 4

CD 06

CD 4

CD 5

To listen again to the track being played:

(Main unit operation)

T urn the jog dial anti-clockwise during playback.

(Remote control operation)

Press the CD onds during playback.

5 or MD

5 button for less than 0.5 sec-

To move to the beginning of the next track:

(Main unit operation)

T urn the jog dial clockwise during playback.

(Remote control operation)

Press the CD 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 star t 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.

4 4

4 or MD

4 4

4 button for less than 0.5 sec-

4 4

■ Cue and review

MD 3 MD 2

MD/CD 3

MD/CD 2

CD 2

CD 3

1 Load a disc and begin playback. 2 Hold the MD/CD

ward, and hold the MD/CD ble fast reverse.

2 2

2 button down for audible fast for-

2 2

3 3

3 button down for audi-

3 3

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.

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■ APMS (Automatic Programmable Music

Selector)

1,6 MD

7 MD

0606

2,4 3

0606

1,6

CLEAR

2,4 1,6

1,6

0606

1 (CD operation)

Press the CD

(MiniDisc operation)

Press the MD

H button.

2 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

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 number of tracks

Total playing time

7 (CD operation)

Press the CD grammed selections.

(MD operation)

Press the MD 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.

0606

06 button to start playback of the pro-

0606

06 button to start playback of the pro-

0606

3 Turn the jog dial or press the CD 5 /

4 4

4 button.

4 4

MEMORY

Selected track number

4 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

MEMORY

Playback order

4 4

4 or MD 5

4 4

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.

Playback order

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■ Repeat and random play

P-MODE

MD 06

CD 06

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 play

After the last track has been played, playback will retur n 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 play ed 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 pla y 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.

Repeat indicator

Random indicator

Disappears

3 Press the CD

0606

06 or MD

0606

06 button to start playback.

0606

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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.

TIME

1 The elapsed playing time for current track will be dis-

played.

■ Changing the display during MiniDisc

playback

Each time the DISPLA Y button is pressed during pla yback or when in the pause mode, the display will change as described below.

DISPLAY

TRACK

No display

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.

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.

RADIO OPERATION

■ T uning

2,3,5

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.

● "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.

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

4 Press the TUNING (

desired station.

X or

W) button to tune into the

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 aw a y from these items as possible.

(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.

2,4 3

2,4

To enter stations into memory:

1 Perform steps 1 - 5 in the "Tuning" section. 2 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

To recall a memorised station:

Tur n 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.

PRESET

CLEAR

MEMORY/ ENTER

(X W)

MEMORY

3 Within 5 seconds, turn the jog dial or press the PRE-

● Store the stations in memory , in order , starting with preset

SET ( number flash in the display.

channel 1. When is displayed, a station has already been stored in this preset number memory.

X or

W) button to make the preset channel

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 (

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 (

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:

X or

W) button again to stop the

X or

1 Recall the memorised station to erase by turning the

jog dial or pressing the PRESET (

X or

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.

RECORDING

■ 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 T OC, which enables the unit to find the beginning of a track quickly or to automatically record in a vacant area.

■ About track numbers

When recording from a CD

New track numbers will be created automatically according to the original tracks (Synchro mark function).

First trac Second trac Third track

Track A Track B Track C

MiniDisc

First track

Track A Track B Track C

● 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.

Second

track

Third track

Area for TOC (recording track numbers, track names, etc.)

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.)

Area for recording the sound

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.

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).

(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.

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.

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)

● 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. Howev er, 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.

Available recording time

4 Press the CD

● 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:

Press the MD ■ button.

Load a MiniDisc.

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.

0 MD EDIT START button.

REC

(Continued)

■ 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.

4,5

6 Press the CD

● 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 AR T button, 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.

0 MD EDIT START button.

REC

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.

When selecting CD T-EDIT

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)

■ APMS recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc

MD H

1 Select tracks for APMS playback (page 14). 2 Load a recordable MiniDisc. 3 Press the CD

● 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.

0 MD EDIT START button.

■ To record without using One-Touch Editing

MD H

1 2

MD H

To stop recording:

Press the MD ■ button.

● Playback and recording will stop and the track numbers

will be written on the MiniDisc.

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

To stop recording:

Press the MD ■ button.

● Recording will stop and the track numbers will be written

on the MiniDisc.

0606

06 button.

0606

(Continued)

■ Recording from the built-in radio onto a

MiniDisc

MD ■

2 4

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.

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 button.

06 06

EDITING

■ 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.

■ To create a disc name

TIMER/DELETE

2,6

3,5 2,4

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.

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.

Press the TIMER/DELETE button f or 2 seconds or more .

● "NAME CLEAR" will flash.

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.

■ Type of characters used

Type of characters

Capital letters

Symbols

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.

Characters (Symbols)

ABCDEFGHI J KLM

UVWXYZ

RST 1234567890!" $%& '

()

+,-

./ ?@<=>_

NOPQ

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

Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to enter the character.

DISC

● Repeat steps 4 to 5 above to enter the characters in the name.

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.

(Continued)

■ To create a track name

TIMER/DELETE

1,5

2,4 3

1 During playback or in the pause mode, press the

NAME/TOC EDIT button.

2 Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

To erase a track name:

After performing steps 1 to 2.

Press the TIMER/DELETE button f or 2 seconds or more .

● "NAME CLEAR" will flash.

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.

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.

(Continued)

■ To change disc names and track names

TIMER/DELETE

NAME/TOC EDIT

● To delete a character:

(Example: To change "BESUT" to "BEST")

MD ■

MEMORY/ ENTER

Jog dial

1 To change disc names, perform steps 1 - 3 on pa ge 24.

T o change track names, perform steps 1 - 2 on pa ge 25.

3 3

2 Press the

erase.

DISC

● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.

2 2

3 or

2 button to flash the character to

3 3

2 2

3 Press the TIMER/DELETE button.

DISC

● 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.

3 3

2 Press the

the place you want to add a letter.

DISC

● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.

2 2

3 or

2 button to flash the character at

3 3

2 2

3 Select the character you want to add, using the jog

dial. Then, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

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.

● 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)

■ Divide ■ Combine

A single track can be divided into two at any desired position.

● The numbers of the tracks which come after the newly di-

vided track will be automatically increased by one.

123

ABCD

1234

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

CDAB

123

CDAB

MD ■

3,4 2

1 Play the track which you want to divide into two, and

press the MD to divide the track.

0606

06 button at the point where you want

0606

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.

MD ■

3,4 1,2

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

06 button.

0606

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.

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.

● 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)

CABD

1234

ABCD

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.

■ Move

A designated track can be moved to any desired position.

● The numbers assigned to the tracks following the track which is moved will be adjusted automatically.

MD ■

3,5 1,2,4

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

0606

the MD

06 button.

0606

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 beginning of the new track selected in step 4.

Notes:

● When a track has been moved, the other tracks which are affected will be assigned new track numbers automatically.

● This function cannot be used in the random play mode and APMS play mode.

(Continued)

■ Erase

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.

1234

ABC

1234

ABDE

MD ■

3,4 1,2

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

0606

the MD

06 button.

0606

■ All Erase

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.

1234E5

ABCD

BLANK

3,4 2

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.

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.

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.

TIMER OPERATION

I Before setting the timer , mak e sure that the clock setting

is correct (page 9).

■ Timer playback/Timer recording

MEMORY/

1,10

TIMER

32 MD

ENTER

Jog dial

2 CD

2 TUNER (B AND)

Before timer operation, the following preparations are required.

● Load a CD, a recordable MiniDisc for timer recording.

● Preset the radio station.

2 AUX

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 button.

(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.

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.

PLAY

REC

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.

PLAY

(To select timer recording)

Press the TIMER/DELETE button again to select the timer recording mode.

REC

4 Whilst "

MEMORY/ENTER button.

f PLAY" or "

f REC" is flashing, press the

5 Turn the jog dial to set the hour to start, and then press

the MEMORY/ENTER button.

11When the timer start time is reached, timer pla ybac 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.

(Continued)

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:

Whilst in the timer stand-by mode, press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on.

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

SLEEP

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.

ON/ ST AND-BY

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.

■ Simultaneous sleep and timer operation

Perform steps 1 - 9 on page 30, "Timer playback/Timer recording".

Perform steps 1 - 3 of the "Sleep operation" on this page.

1 Timer playback (record) setting 2 Sleep timer setting

30 minutes - 2 hours

Sleep operation will automatically stop.

Timer playback (record) start time

Desired time

End time

USING EXTERNAL UNITS

■ Connecting external units

Before connecting external units, set this unit to the stand-by mode and turn off the power to the external units.

The other MD/CD player

Commercially available lead To the output/ headphone socket

with 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo

mini-plug and RCA plugs

To the analogue output sockets

■ Headphones

LEFT

Commercially available RCA lead

RIGHT

LEFT

● Red plug → To RIGHT

● White plug → To LEFT

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.

(Continued)

■ Listening to sound from an external unit

T o listen to sound from an e xternal 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.

MD H

1 2

MD H

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

● Adjust the recording level so that the "OVER" indicator does not light at the maximum level.

2 2

3 or

2 button.

2 2

OVER

-2 0 +4

4 Adjust the sound level using the VOLUME b uttons on

the remote control or the VOLUME contr ol 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 REC button.

I I

5 Start playback on the external unit. 6 Adjust the recording level using the

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

To stop recording:

Press the MD ■ button.

0606

06 button.

0606

3 or

2 2

2 but-

2 2

A Shutter will be used on only one side (back).

WHAT IS A MINIDISC?

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.

Disc

Shutter

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 ne w 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.)

● 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.

MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

■ If a problem occurs

If this unit functions abnormally during operation, first check the following items. If the unit continues to function abnormally, or if an abnormality appears other than listed below, set this unit to the stand-by mode and disconnect the AC power plug, then consult your SHARP dealer or service personnel.

General

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.

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.

CD Playback

Symptom

● Even though a disc has been loaded, "NO DISC" is displayed.

● Playback stops in the middle of a track, or playback is not performed properly.

● Playback sounds are skipped.

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.

(Continued)

MiniDisc recording and playback

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.

Radio reception

Symptom

● Radios make unusual noise consecutively.

● The preset channel cannot be recalled.

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?

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

● 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.

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.

Remote control

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?

RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER

1,2

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.

If this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessiv e static electricity , abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly , it may 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.

ERROR MESSAGES

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

● 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.

Meaning

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.

● Erase the needless characters.

● Replace it with another disc.

MAINTENANCE

■ 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.

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: Unmeasurable

(less than 0.001% W. peak)

Signal/noise ratio: 95 dB (1 kHz) Dynamic range: 90 dB (1 kHz) Audio channel: Stereo; 2 channels

Monaural; 1 channel (playback only) (long-time recording mode)

● Compact disc player section

Type: 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 Inter leave Reed-Solomon

Code)

Quantization: 16-bit linear Frequency

response: 20 - 20,000 Hz D/A converter: 1-bit D/A converter Signal/noise ratio: 95 dB (1 kHz) Dynamic range: 90 dB (1 kHz) Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable

(less than 0.001% W. peak)

● 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

TINSE0287AWZZ

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.

Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE

SHARP CORPORATION

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