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.

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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.

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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

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0

00

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

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16 17

15

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

18

19 20

262221 28

27

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

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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

1

2

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

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

4

5

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■ Remote control

2
3
4
5

6
7

8
9

10
11

12
13

14

1. Remote Control Transmitter LED

1

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

2

1. Full-Range Speaker

2. Bass Reflex Duct

3. Speaker Wire

3

5

PREPARATION FOR USE

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

■ Aerial connection ■ Speaker connection

1

AM loop aerial

2

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

1

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

2

Left

Red

3

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■ Placing the system

10 cm (4") 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')

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15

● 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.

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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:

1

Press the CLOCK button.

2

Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

3

Perform steps 6 - 9 above.

To change the time display mode:

1

Reset the microcomputer (see page 36).

2

Perform steps 2 - 9 above.

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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)

(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

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.

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COMPACT DISC OPERATION

■ CD playback

1

8 cm (3")

Label side up

12 cm (5")

3,5
6

2

4

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

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7 button to open the disc tray.

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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.

6

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.

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7 button to close the disc tray.

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Total number of tracks Total playing time

0606

06 button to start playback from track 1.

0606

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7 button.

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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.

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2

1

● 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.

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