Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those shown above are not included.
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar) × 2
(for remote control)
Analogue connecting
cable × 2
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SPECIAL NOTES
NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS
1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as
above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug
must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never
use the plug with out 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 pl ug and fit an appropri ate type.
DANGER:
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and
the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of
in a sa fe 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 fol lowing code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
product may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
● The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.
● The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:
● If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the
same as that removed from the cut-off plug.
● The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains
lead and not simply over the lead wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.
SERVICE INFORMATION
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair,
please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was
purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the
telephone number listed below. You will then be given
details of how to obtain service.
- 0345-125387 -
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be ob-
tained from our main parts distributor.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
MANCHESTER0161-682-1415
READING 01734-876444
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair
during the guarantee period, you will need to provide
proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company.
Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at
the time of purchase.
● Recording and playback of any material may require
consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer
particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956,
the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act
1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and
to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
● This equipment complies with the requirements of
Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC.
● When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY
position mains voltage is still present inside the unit.
When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY
position and the clock is displayed, the unit may be
brought into operation by use of (timer mode or) remote
control.
Warning:
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove
covers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from the socket
before any service operation and when not in use for a long
period.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
●
Licensing Corporation.
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Caution:
Use the minidisc deck only in accordance with the instructions given in this manual and do not attempt to interfere
with the interlock switch or make any other adjustment as
this may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.
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FEATURES
Recordings start automatically when the external sound
source starts to produce sound.
Comes with a sound synchro recording function, which allows
the unit to automatically begin recording when the external
equipment starts playing back. Lets you make MiniDisc recordings easily.
DAT tapes can be digitally recorded direc tly onto
a MiniDisc.
The MiniDisc unit has a built-in sampling rate convertor
which allows the unit to be connected to various types of
digital equipment. You can record from a large variety of
digital formats.
The recording time is doubled if you record in the monaural mode.
Comes with a monaural long-recording mode which doubles
the recording time. Best suited for recording monaural broadcasts or talk programmes.
PRECAUTIONS
■ General
● Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or
insecticides on the unit.
● Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures
higher than 60oC (140oF) or to extreme low temperatures.
● Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic
fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical
equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which
generates electrical noise.
● Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it
from the AC socket, since pulling the lead can damage
internal wires.
● Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into the
set, contact your dealer.
● 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 mulfunctions whilst in use, press the
ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode, then
discon nect th e AC power lead f rom the AC so cket . Plug
the AC power lead back in, and then press the
ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
● If a lightning storm is taking place near you, it is
suggested that you disconnect the AC power lead from
the AC socket for safety.
Warning:
The voltage used must be the same as that specified on
this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage than that
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.
Supports various types of digital/analogue equipment
Two digital input sockets and two analogue input sockets
are built in. They allow the unit to be connected to stereos
or headphone stereos.
Track selection with a jog dial
A jog dial makes it much easier to control the MD unit. It is
easy to select track numbers or enter characters.
Timer function/date stamp function
If the unit is used with other equipment that also has a timer
function, timer recording and timer playback are possible.
Also, the year, month, day, and time are automatically recorded on the MiniDisc.
■ Installation location
Do not install the unit in the following places.
Otherwise, it may cause trouble or accidents.
Places exposed to vibration
Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours
● Places exposed to high humidity.
● Places exposed to excessive dust.
● Poorly ventilated places.
● Places exposed to water, for example, a bathroom.
● Places near objects which generate magnetism or
electric noise.
Hot places
Extremely cold places
■ Condensation
In the following cases, condensation (water droplets) may
form inside of the unit (optical section).
● Just after lighting a gas stove.
● When the unit is put in a room where steam or moisture
is present.
● When the unit is carried from a cool place (room) to a
warm room.
● When inserting the batteries, push them towards the – battery
terminals.
● Placing the batteries the wrong way round may cause the unit
to malfunction.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Battery removal:
● Push the batteries towards the – battery terminals and remove
them.
Precautions for battery use:
● Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the
battery compartment.
● Replace all batteries with new ones at the same time.
● Remove the batteries if weak or if the unit is not in use for
long periods to prevent potential damage due to battery
leakage.
● Do not mix old and new batteries.
Caution:
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel cadmium battery, etc.).
■ Proper use of the remote control
Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor within 30
with no obstacles, and operate as shown.
Notes concerning use:
● Replace the batteries if the control distance decreases or
operation becomes erratic.
● Periodically clean the transmitter window 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.
● The remote control’s usable range is between 0.2 m (8") and
6 m (20’) away from the sensor.
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CONNECTIONS
■ Digital and analogue connections
This unit can be connected to your equipment by making a digital or analogue connection.
● When recording the playback signals from other equipment using this unit
Digital connection
Digital equipment with an optical output
socket or a coaxial output socket
Stereo system, CD player, MD player, MD recorder,
DAT, DSS tuner etc.
Equipment with line output sockets or a
headphone socket
CD player, headphone stereo, radio cassette player,
stereo system, video, etc.
Analogue connection
Can be recorded with high fidelity, without
converting the original digital signals.
● When listening to a recording on this unit or recording its output on other equipment
Digital connection
Digital equipment with an optical input socket
Stereo system, MD recorder, DAT, etc.
Can be played back or recorded from with
high fidelity, without converting the original
digital signals.
● Depending on the digital equipment, the sampling frequency may be different (DAT etc.) from this unit’s sampling
frequency. This unit supports these digital devices using an automatic switching function (Sampling rate converter: 32
kHz, 48 kHz → 44.1 kHz automatically switched).
Digital signals, such as those from a CD
player, can be recorded as analogue signals.
Analogue connection
Equipment with line input sockets
Stereo system, radio cassette recorder, video, etc.
Played back or recorded from with analogue
signals.
■ About the connecting cables
The type of cables required to make connections depends on the type of signal (digital/analogue) and input/output sockets
on the equipment being connected to the MD recorder.
Check the shape of the sockets carefully before making connections.
Sockets to be connected
Digital connection
Square plug
Cables usedSockets on this unit
Square plug
Optical input/output,
digital input/output, etc.
Optical input/output,
digital input/output, etc.
Digital output etc.
Analogue connection
LR
Line input/output,
AUX input/output, etc.
PHONES
Headphones etc.
Model: AD-M3DC
(available separately)
Round plug
Square plug
Model: AD-M1DC
(available separately)
Yellow
Pin plug
Yellow
Pin plug
Commercially available video coaxial cable
Pin plug
Pin plug
Connecting cable included with this unit
Stereo mini-plug
Pin plug
Commercially available audio
connecting cable
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OPTICAL
OPTICAL
OUTIN
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
IN
LINE OUT LINE IN
L
R
L
R
(Continued)
■ When making a digital connection
When connecting the unit to equipment
that has square/round optical sockets:
Connect the other equipment to the “OPTICAL
sockets” on the back of this main unit.
To the optical
output socket
AD-M3DC
MD/CD player, etc.
AD-M1DC
When it’s
a round
optical
socket
OPTICAL
OUTIN
When connecting
this unit to a
recorder/player
When connecting this unit to
other equipment for playback
To the optical
output socket
■ When making an analogue connection
When connecting the unit to equipment
that has line sockets:
Connect the other equipment to the “ANALOG
sockets” on the back of this main unit.
ANALOG
LINE OUT LINE IN
Connecting cable
included with this unit
To the line
input (left) socket
L
R
L
R
Connecting cable
included with this unit
To the line
output (left) socket
To the optical
input socket
Stereo, DAT, MD recorder, etc.
with an optical input/output socket
● If this unit is connected to a stereo, the digital audio
section of a CD (or other digital source) can be
recorded. When recording from a cassette tape, radio
broadcast, etc. an analogue connection is required.
When connecting this unit to equipment
that has a coaxial socket:
Connect the other equipment to the “COAXIAL
socket” on the back of this main unit.
● The coaxial connection is only an input to this unit.
COAXIAL
IN
Commercially available
video coaxial cable
To the line
input (right) socket
Stereo, radio cassette
player, etc. with line
input/output sockets
To the line
output (right) socket
When connecting this unit to equipment
that only has a headphone socket:
Connect the other equipment to the "LINE IN
sockets" on the back of this main unit.
LINE IN
L
R
Commercially
available audio
connecting cable
To the digital
output socket
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To the headphone
socket
Headphone stereo, radio
cassette player, CD player, etc.
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■ Connecting the AC power lead
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
To an AC socket
■ How to turn the power on or off
If you will not be using this unit for a prolonged period of
time, unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket. Even
when the power is turned off, a small amount of current is
still consumed.
ON/STAND-BY
Press the orbutton.
ON/
STAND-BY
● When the power is turned on, the display will change.
● Press it again to enter the stand-by mode.
■ How to read the display
Various messages, describing the operations and contents
of MiniDiscs are displayed in the display section.
Indicators of the playback
and recording operations
Area where track names and disc names
are displayed.
During playback it becomes a level meter.
TOC
TOTAL
MONO LP PRGM RANDOM
Display related to
playback
Display related to
recording
REMAIN
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TIMER REC CLOCK
40dB OVERDISC TRACK DATE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
AM
8 9 10 11 12 13
PM
15 16 17 18 19 20
Area where playing time,
track numbers and the time
are displayed
Display related to the timer
Music calendar
Shows the number of
tracks recorded on an
MD.
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■ Jog Dial
CLOCK
To change the brightness of the display
Turn the power on and hold down the DISPLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button for at least two seconds.
DISPLAY/CHARACTER
● The "DIMMER ON" display will appear, and the display
will become dimmer.
To return to the original brightness, hold down the DISPLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button for at least two seconds.
DISPLAY/CHARACTER
● The "DIMMER OFF" display will appear, and the original
brightness will be restored.
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
The jog dial on the main unit can be used to select track numbers (page 11) or to select characters (page 26).
Jog dial
Track
number
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
The track
number decreases.
● When the jog dial is turned gently, it will stop at 30˚ angle
steps. This has the same effect as pressing the 5 /
4
button on the remote control. (Track up/down)
● When the jog dial is turned continuously, it has the same
effect as pushing the 5 / 4 button on the remote
Track
number
The track
number increases.
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
control repeatedly. (Track up/down)
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SETTING THE CLOCK
1
When recording, the date and time are recorded on the Minidisc,
provided they have been set (page 15).
■ Setting the date
1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on and
press the TIMER/DELETE button.
2 Within 10 seconds, turn the jog dial until “TIME ADJUST”
appears.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● The unit will enter the date setting mode.
4 Set the “year” using the jog dial.
2
3
4
5
6
CLOCK
DATE
CLOCK
Date setting mode
Each time the button is pressed,
the display will change.
● When you turn the jog dial one step, the year will change up
or down by one.
● The year 2000 or later is set as follows:
[00] indicates the year 2000
[01] indicates the year 2001
● The range of dates that can be entered is from January 1,
1998 to December 31, 2099.
5 Press the ENTER button to set the “year”.
6 Set the “month” repeating steps 4 and 5.
7 Set the “day” repeating steps 4 and 5.
● The unit will enter the time setting mode.
7
CLOCK
Time setting mode
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■Setting the time
After step 7, described in the “Setting the date” section
8 Set the “hour” using the jog dial.
● When you turn the jog dial one step, the hour will change
up or down by one. When you turn and hold it, the hour will
change continuously.
● The clock uses the 24-hour system.
9 Press the ENTER button to set the “hour”.
10Adjust the “minute” using the jog dial.
8
9
10
11
DATE
DATE
DATE
DATE
CLOCK
CLOCK
CLOCK
CLOCK
11Press the ENTER button to set the “minute”.
● When the ENTER button is pressed, the clock will show the
correct time.
Checking the date and time
After pressing the TIMER/DELETE button, turn the jog dial until
the date and time are displayed.
Resetting the date and time
See “Setting the clock”.
● Once you have set the date and time, “TIME ADJUST” will
not be displayed in step 2. Turn the jog dial to make the date
and time appear.
● If you do not need to change the settings, just press the
ENTER button without turning the jog dial again.
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PLAYING A MINIDISC
■Playback
1 Switch the external unit to the MD unit input.
2 Load a MiniDisc in the direction indicated by the arrow on the
MiniDisc, with the label side facing up.
(Insert the MiniDisc firmly, until a click is heard.)
DISPLAY
TIME
When a MiniDisc has not been given a track
name, the level meter will be displayed.
When it has been given a track name, the
track name will be displayed.
Playback
display
PAUSE indicator The elapsed playing
Track
name
Number of
recorded tracks
time for the track is
displayed.
when a track name has
not been programmed,
“NO NAME” will appear.
Remaining
recording time
TRACK DATE
Date and time recorded
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PM
40dB OVER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
3 Press the
06
button to start playback.
● The “0” indicator will light up.
● When the last track has been played back, this unit will stop
automatically.
● To stop playback before the last track has finished playing,
press the ■ button.
To remove a MiniDisc:
Press the 7 button.
● The MiniDisc will be ejected.
● If a MiniDisc has been left in the unit for several hours, when
it is removed it will be warm to the touch. This is normal.
To interrupt playback:
Press the 06 button during playback.
● To resume playback, press the 06 button again.
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To check a track name or the date of a recording during playback:
Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button during playback or whilst the unit is in the pause mode.
● Each time this button is pressed, the display will switch.
● In the following cases, disc names, track names and recording
dates will not be displayed.
• A MiniDisc that has not been given a disc name or track name
• A MiniDisc that does not have a recording date on it
Level meter
Elapsed playing time
REMAIN
Remaining playing time
TOTAL
REMAIN
Total remaining playing time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
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14
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To check the playing time during playback:
(Remote control operation)
Press the TIME button on the remote control during playback or
whilst the unit is in the pause mode.
● Each time this button is pressed, the display will switch.
Note:
● Although MiniDiscs will not normally skip due to vibration, you
may hear a skip in the sound if there is a continuous vibration.
When you listen to MiniDiscs near a radio or a TV set, the
radio or the TV set may pick up noise.
Keep the unit as far away as possible from tuners.
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(Continued)
1234
5678
910/010
■Track number selection
(Remote control operation)
Specify a track number, and playback will start from that track.
To select a track number directly:
Press the desired DIRECT KEY button.
● Playback will start from the specified track.
■ To select any track number from the 11th track to 99th
track
After p ressing , ent er the track nu mber by press ing the
numbers on the keypad.
Example: 28th track
→
Selected track number
12
40dB OVER
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
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■ To select any track number from the 100th track on
After pressing t wice, enter the track number by pressing
the numbers on the keypad.
Example: 105th track
→
● You cannot select any track number larger than the number
of tracks on a particular MiniDisc.
● When entering 2 or 3 digit track numbers, the buttons should
all be pressed within 5 seconds of each other.
Note:
● During APMS play or random play, track number selection
play is not possible.
■APSS (Auto Program Search System)
APSS automatically locates the beginning of each track.
To move to the beginning of the next track:
During playback ... Turn the jog dial clockwise.
Or press the 4 button on the remote control.
To restart the track being played:
During playback ... Turn the jog dial anti-clockwise.
Or press the 5 button on the remote control.
Whilst listening to the 5th track
TRACK
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
TRACK
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
5 6 7
When using the jog dial whilst in the stop mode:
Every time the jog dial is turned (or each time the 5 or
6 7
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button on the remote control is pressed), the track number will
go up or down by one. If you press the 06 button, playback
will begin from the track being displayed.
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The elapsed playing time is reduced.
1240dB OVER
3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
■Cue and review
Hold down the 2 button during playback for audible fast forward, or hold down the 3 button during playback for audible
fast reverse.
● Normal playback will resume when the 3 or 2 button is
released.
● When the beginning of the first track is reached, normal playback will start.
● When the end of the last track is reached, “DISC END” will
light, and the unit will pause.
If you want to listen to a portion of a track again, press and
hold the 3 button to return to the point in the track you want
to listen to. Normal playback will start from that point.
To search very quickly:
When fast forward or fast 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 must refer
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to the time display.
● When you lift your finger, the unit will re-enter the pause
mode.
1240dB OVER
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
The elapsed playing time is increased.
PLAY
MODE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
“REPEAT” indicator
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
RANDOM
“RANDOM” indicator
8 9 10 11 12 13
6 7
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■Repeat play/random play
(Remote control operation)
1 Press the PLAY MODE button.
● Each time this button is pressed, the mode will change in the
following order:
Repeat play → Random play → Normal play
2 Press the
● When all of the tracks have been played in random order,
the unit will stop automatically.
To stop playback:
Press the ■ button.
To cancel repeat play or random play:
Press the PLAY MODE button until “R” or “RANDOM” disappears.
● When a MiniDisc is removed, the repeat play or random play
mode will be cancelled.
To repeat playback of selected tracks:
Enter the programme for the tracks you want and start repeat
play.
You can programme a single track and play it repeatedly.
Note:
● During APMS play, random play is not possible.
06
button to start playback.
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1
PRGM
“PRGM” indicator
1234
5678
9 10/010
PROGRAM
CLEAR
■ APMS
(Automatic Programmable Music Selector)
1 Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control whilst in
the stop mode.
● Programmes cannot be set or cancelled whilst in the playback
or pause mode.
2 Select a desired track number by pressing the DIRECT KEY
button on the remote control.
● Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any track.
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
● If the total programme playing time exceeds 199 minutes and
59 seconds, “— : —” will appear. However, the programmed
selections will still be memorised.
3 Press the ■ button.
4 Press the
selections.
● After all of the programmed tracks have finished playing, the
unit will automatically stop.
To clear the programmed selections:
Press the CLEAR button on the remote control whilst the “PRGM”
indicator is flashing.
● Each time the button is pressed, one track will be cleared,
beginning with the last track programmed.
06
button to start playback of the programmed
2
3
TOTAL
PRGM
TOTAL
PRGM
4
PRGM
“PRGM” will disappear.
PRGM
2
2 36
8 9
Total playing
time
The playing time will appear
about 2 seconds later.
Selected track
number
2 36
8 9
2 36
8 9
To cancel the APMS:
Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, press the CLEAR
button on the remote control to turn off “PRGM”.
● The programme contents will be erased.
● If a MiniDisc is removed or when the unit enters the recording
standby mode, 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 5 or 4 button on the remote control.
● When the jog dial is turned clockwise, the next track number
will appear. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the previous
track number will appear.
To add tracks to the APMS:
When a programme has been entered ("PRGM" will be lit), perform steps 1 - 4. Additional tracks can be selected and they will
be stored after the last track you entered.
Note:
● It is not possible to insert an additional track between
programmed tracks that have already been entered.
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MUSIC
SCAN
1
PRGM
2
3
PRGM
TOTAL
12
12
PROGRAM
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
40dB OVER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
40dB OVERTRACK
2 3
■ Music scan play
(Remote control operation)
When the MUSIC SCAN button on the remote control is pressed
whilst in the stop mode, about 12 seconds’ worth of the beginning
of each track will be played, starting from the first track.
After the beginning of the last track has been played, the music
scan will stop automatically.
● “M.SCAN PLAY” will appear.
To stop music scan play:
Press the ■ button.
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To programme selected tracks during music scan
play: (Music scan programme selection)
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During music scan play, the current track being previewed can
be stored in memory.
1 Press the PROGRAM button.
● “PRGM” will flash.
2 Press the MUSIC SCAN button.
● “M.SCAN PRGM” will appear.
3 Press the PROGRAM button whilst playing the beginning of
a track to be stored in memory.
PHONES
PHONES
LEVEL
MIN MAX
■ Connecting headphones
This unit can be used with commercially available headphones.
Plug them into the PHONES socket on the front of the unit.
About headphones
Use headphones that have an impedance between 16 ohms and
50 ohms (recommended: 32 ohms).
■ Listening to music through headphones
When headphones are connected to the unit and a MiniDisc is
played, you can hear the recording.
● It is not necessary to supply power to any other equipment,
such as a stereo, which is connected to the unit.
To adjust the headphone volume:
Rotate the PHONE LEVEL control towards MAX to increase the
volume, and towards MIN to decrease the volume.
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RECORDING
■ Differences from tape recordings
You cannot record music on the reverse side
of a MiniDisc.
MiniDiscs cannot be incorrectly inserted, i.e. upside
down. (Page 35)
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.
■ Disc writing (TOC)
MiniDiscs have one area in which the sound is recorded
and another area where track number, track name, and
disc name information is recorded.
Area for recording track
numbers, track names, etc.
Area for recording the
sound
You 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. (Page 17)
The date and time of a recording are
automatically saved with the recording
If you have set the date and time, they will be
automatically recorded when a recording is made.
(Page 10)
First the sound is recorded on a MiniDisc, and then the information (TOC: Table of Contents) for finding the tracks is
recorded. This TOC is vitally necessary for playback. Tracks
can be edited by rewriting the TOC. When the ON/STANDBY button is pressed to enter the stand-by mode or when
the 7 button is pressed to remove the Minidisc, the current
version of the TOC will be written on the disc. Therefore,
after pressing the ON/STAND-BY button, do not jar the main
unit. It may not be possible to perform playback properly if
the TOC is not written correctly on the disc.
■ Track numbers are created automatically
When recording from another CD or MD using the
digital connectors
When you make a digital recording from a CD player or
another MD player, new track numbers will be created automatically for each track, regardless of the amount of silence
between tracks. (Synchro marker function)
First trackSecond track Third track
Track A
First track
Track A
● 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.
● When recording from digital equipment such as DAT tape
recorders, the synchro marker function will not work. The
auto marker function will work the same way it does
when recording from an analogue input.
● When a DAT is recorded using the digital inputs and the
DAT mode (sampling frequency) changes during the
recording session, the track numbers will change.
Very occasionally, some noise may be recorded.
If this happens, you can edit out the noise after recording.
(Page 22)
Track BTrack C
Second
trackThird track
Track CTrack B
When recording from analogue inputs
When making an analogue recording, if there is 1.5 seconds or more of silence, the blank space is assumed to
be the space between tracks, and a new track number will
be created automatically.
This is called the auto marker function.
By creating track numbers, you can locate the beginning
of the tracks.
About 1.5
seconds
Silence
First trackSecond track
● If you do not use the auto marker function, you can
record musical selections as a single track.
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■ Note about making digital copies
Playback
CD player, MD
player, etc.
Playback
Analogue recording is possible.
Digital cable
Digitally recorded MiniDisc
Digital cable
Recording
Recording
■ How to select the inputs
Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the input from
which you want to record.
Each time the INPUT SELECT button is pressed, the input mode will
INPUT SELECT
DIGITAL OPTICAL
IN socket
DIGITAL COAXIAL
IN socket
ANALOG LINE
IN sockets
INPUT
SELECT
appear for 1.5 seconds in the Character Information Display. Then, the
display will return to the normal
mode.
MiniDiscs are designed to prevent second generation digital
copies being made from digitally recorded track. This is a specification of the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).
About the recording level
■ When making a digital recording:
The recording level is automatically set the same as the
level of the original.
It is not necessary to adjust the recording level.
■ When recording from analogue inputs:
Before recording, adjust this unit’s recording level.
(Page 17)
● When this unit is connected to the headphone socket
of some other equipment, the playback level of the
other equipment should also be adjusted.
● When this unit is connected to line sockets on the
other equipment, it is not necessary to adjust the
playback level of the other equipment. (The playback
volume of the other equipment will not have any
effect on the recording.)
● Each time the button is pressed, the active input will
be changed.
Recordings cannot be made in the following situations.
● If you try recording on a playback-only MiniDisc
(commercially available music)
● If a MiniDisc is protected against accidental erasure
(Page 34)
● If there is no more recording time left on the disc (Page
17)
● When the “TOC FULL” message appears (Page 37)
● If a disc’s TOC has been damaged
● If you are trying to copy a digital signal that has been
encoded with the SCMS signal (Serial Copy Management
System)
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Note:
● When recording important selections, be sure to make
a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is
being properly recorded.
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INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
REC
SYNC REC
REC
CANCEL
■Sound synchro recording
When music is played on another piece of equipment, such as
a stereo, that is connected to this unit, this unit will automatically
start recording on the MD.
1 Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
2 Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the input. (Page
16)
● If you are recording from the analogue input, adjust the recording level after selecting the input.
3 Press the SYNC REC button on the remote control.
● The unit will enter the recording standby mode.
“SYNC STANDBY” will appear.
4 Start playing the music you want to record using the other
equipment.
● This unit will automatically start recording. When the other
equipment has finished playback, this unit will enter the recording standby mode. Press the ■ button to cancel it.
● To stop recording at any time, press the ■ button.
2
When the digital optical input is selected
3
TOC
“PAUSE” indicator
Number of tracks already recorded
Recordable time
(39 minites and 14 seconds)
■Rec cancel
When the REC CANCEL button on the remote control
is pressed during sound synchro recording or whilst the
auto marker function is turned on and normal recording
has been started, the recorded contents of the track
will be erased and the unit will revert to recording pause
mode. (The unit will enter the normal recording standby
mode.)
To start a sound synchro recording again, press the
SYNC REC button on the remote control.
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1
40dB OVERDISC TRACK DATE
40dB OVER
1
0dB
To check the remaining recordable time:
Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button after inserting a recordable MiniDisc.
To adjust the recording level: (Analogue input only)
After you select analogue input in step 2, press the RECORD
(REC) button, and then play the music on the other equipment.
↓
Adjust the recording level using the REC LEVEL control.
● Adjust the recording level so that the maximum level does not
exceed “0 dB”.
● After the level is adjusted, stop the other equipment, and go
to step 3.
Manual recording:
Select the input, and then press the RECORD (REC) button.
● The unit will enter the recording standby mode.
Press the 06 button.
● This unit will start recording.
● The space cut function will not work.
Space cut function:
● During sound synchro recording, if there are more than 3 seconds of silence in the playback sound, this unit will automatically enter the recording standby mode. ("SYNC STANDBY"
will appear.) Then, when further playback is started on the
other equipment, this unit will resume recording. (A silence of
up to 3 seconds can be created between tracks.)
● If there is noise between the tracks on the original recording,
the sound synchro recording or space cut function may not
work properly. If this happens, use manual recording.
● When recording tracks or sounds in which there are 3 seconds
or more of very small continuous sounds that you want to
record, use manual recording.
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■To record for a long time in the monaural
mode (monaural long-play mode)
TOTAL
MONO LP
“MONO LP” indicator
TOTAL
“MONO LP” will disappear.
REC
REC
MODE
When a recording is made in the monaural long-play mode, it
can be twice as long as the recording time available for a stereo
recording. The monaural long-play mode is very useful for recording songs that were originally recorded in monaural, or for
recording talk programmes.
Press the REC MODE button on the remote control.
● Each time the button is pressed, the display will switch between the stereo mode and the monaural long-play mode.
● This mode cannot be changed whilst recording.
● The recording mode will not change back until you change it
manually. After you have made a recording in the monaural
long-play mode, it is recommended that you return the unit
to the stereo mode so that you won’t forget to do so later.
■To re-record
When you want to re-record, you can erase a track that is already
recorded, starting from any point in the old track, to begin a new
recording.
Be aware that when you do this, all of the tracks and track names
that follow the newly recorded track will be erased.
If there are tracks that you do not want to erase, in the middle
or end of a disc, erase a track that you don’t want before that
track, using the erase function, and then begin a new recording.
If you want to erase all of the tracks and re-record the disc, you
can erase all of the tracks using the all erase function. Then you
simply perform the normal recording operations. (Page 25)
1 During playback, press the
06
button at the point where you
want to begin re-recording.
● The unit will pause.
1
(When recording starting from 3 minutes
and 32 seconds into the fourth track)
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40dB OVER
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4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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2 Press the RECORD (REC) button.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
3 Press the ENTER button.
● The unit will be in the recording pause mode.
4 Press the
● The unit will start recording.
06
button.
3
TOC
4
TOC
12
12
40dB OVER
1 2 3 4
40dB OVER
1 2 3 4
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REC
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■To create your own track numbers whilst
recording
By creating your own track numbers whilst recording, you can
mark and later search for any passage you wish.
(You can also create your own track numbers during digi tal recording .)
Press the RECORD (REC) button during recording at the point
where you want to create a track number.
● A fter the trac k number has bee n written on the disc,
the recording will continue.
Note:
● If you use the MD editing function, the recorded track numbers
can be changed, and the space between tracks can be
changed. (Page 20)
40dB OVER
1 2 3 4 5
● The track number increases by one.
AUTO
MARK
1
“A.MARK OFF” will appear.
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40dB OVER
1
■Recording tracks as a single track
(Remote control operation)
When making an analogue recording, you can record several
pieces of music as a single track, without using the auto marker
function.
1 Press the AUTO MARK button on the remote control whilst
the recording is paused.
● “A.MARK OFF” will appear.
2 Press the
● This unit will start recording.
Note:
● When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MD
player, track numbers will be created automatically regardless
of the setting of the auto marker function.
06
button.
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EDITING
We will explain the 5 editing features you can use to create your own original MiniDiscs.
Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited.
DIVIDE
A track can be divided into two tracks. If two selections
were recorded as a single track because there was
not enough silent space between the pieces, you can
use the DIVIDE function to separate the selections.
This feature is also convenient for identifying specific
points with one selection so that you can locate those
points easily whenever you like.
(Page 22)
123
A
B
1234
AB
D
C
C
D
COMBINE
Two adjacent tracks (for example, the third and fourth
tracks) can be combined.
If there is a prolonged silent section in the middle of
a selection that is recorded, a single piece of music
may be recorded as two tracks. If this happens, these
two tracks can be combined into a single track.
(Page 23)
MOVE
The order of the recorded tracks can be changed. This
feature is different from programme play. A new track
order can be recorded directly on the disc. When the
power is turned off, the revised order will not be
changed.
(Page 24)
1234
ABC
1234
C
A
D
D
B
PROGRAMMED MOVE
This function allows the track numbers to be automatically rearranged in the order specified for programmed
playback. The track numbers will be adjusted as
needed, automatically.
(The tracks that are not included in the programmed
selections will be put at the end of the new track numbers.)
(Page 24)
123
A
B
123
A
B
4
D
C
C
D
ERASE
Tracks you want to erase can be erased one at a time
or all at once.
Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered.
Double-check the track number before erasing it.
(Page 25)
1234
ABC
1234
B
A
DE
5
D
E
1234
A
B
CD
1234
CA
DB
TRACK/DISC NAME
You can assign titles to recorded tracks and to discs.
The characters must be capital and lowercase letters,
or symbols. Track and disc names can use up to 100
characters per name.
(Page 26)
TOTAL
4DISC
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■Using the editing function
We will show you some examples of how to use the editing functions. You can create a disc of your favourite selections
by recording tracks from a variety of input sources such as CDs, tapes, and radio broadcasts.
STEP 1
Recording tracks to
be edited on an MD
STEP 2
Putting the space
between tracks in order
STEP 3
Cutting unnecessary
sections
STEP4
Rearranging tracks in
your preferred order
STEP 5
Finish by putting
names on the disc
and tracks
Digital recording
from a CD
ABCDDTalkELive performance
ABCDDTalkE
The tracks are
combined using the
combine function.
ABCDTalkEFGCMH
ABCDEFGH
The tracks are
rearranged
using the programme
move function.
DEACBHFG
(Disc name)(Track name)
Recording a
broadcast
The tracks are
divided using the
divide function.
Cut using the
erase function.
Analogue recording
from tape
Live performance
Cut using the
erase function.
The track is moved
using the move function.
The editing functions are selected from the edit menu. The functions which can be selected from the edit menu will vary,
depending on the state in which an editing operation is started.
STEP 1 Edit menu display
Each time the button is pressed,
the edit menu will appear.
(Move function)
A different menu may be displayed.
STEP 2 Edit menu selection
menu
Each time the dial is turned, the
menu will appear in order.
(Track name function)
Within 10 seconds, perform
step 3.
Next menuPrevious
STEP 3 Editing start
You can edit the selected
menus.
To stop editing anytime,
press the button.
This functionCan be selected in the following conditions.
Disc name
Track name
Divide
Combine
Move
Programme move
Erase
All erase
When stopped
The total number
(
of tracks appears
When stopped
Selection of
)
(
track numbers
During
playback
)
Playback
in the pause
mode
During recording/
in the recording
standby mode
When entering
a programme
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1
(To divide the fourth track into two)
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3
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40dB OVER
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
■DIVIDE
1 Play the track which you want to divide into two, and press
the 06 button at the point where you want to divide the track.
● The unit will enter the pause mode.
2 Press the NAME•TOC EDIT button, and then select “DIVIDE”
using the jog dial.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
4 Press the ENTER button again.
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● The track is divided, and the unit is paused 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 have the same name and date. If the
“TOC FULL” message is seen, the second track may not be
given a name. (Page 37)
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 33)
● This function cannot be used whilst in the programme
("PRGM" is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM"
is lit: Page 12). First, cancel the programme or random play
mode before trying to use this function.
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TOCTRACK
REMAIN
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8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19
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■COMBINE
1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the second of the two 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 06 button.
● The unit will enter the pause mode.
2 Press the NAME•TOC EDIT button, and then select “COM-
BINE” using the jog dial.
1
TRACK
REMAIN
(To combine the fourth track and the
fifth track)
2
REMAIN
3
4
TOCTRACK
REMAIN
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
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4 Press the ENTER button again.
● The two tracks are combined, and the unit is paused 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 → Th at 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.
To combine two non-continuous tracks:
(Example: the first and third tracks)
Move the third track to the second track using the MOVE function.
(Page 24)
Then, combine the first and second tracks using the COMBINE
function.
Notes:
● Tracks recorded from analogue inputs cannot be combined
with tracks recorded from CDs or MDs 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.
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■MOVE
1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the track you want to move
using the jog dial.
Or start playing the track to be moved, and then press the
06
button.
● The unit will enter the pause mode.
2 Press the NAME•TOC EDIT button, and then select “MOVE”
using the jog dial.
1
TRACK
REMAIN
(To move the eighth track)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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2
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
REMAIN
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
4 Select the direction to move the track using the jog dial or
the 5 / 4 button on the remote control.
● To increase the track number ....
● To decrease the track number ....
4
5
5 Press the ENTER button again.
● The track is moved, and the unit is stopped at the beginning
of the track.
3
Notes:
● When a track has been moved, the other tracks which are
affected will be assigned new track numbers automatically.
Example: When moving the fifth track to the third track, the old
third track will become the new fourth track, and the
(To move to the fifth track)
old fourth track will become the new fifth track.
● This function cannot be used whilst in the programme
4
TOCTRACK
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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("PRGM" is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM"
is lit: Page 12). First, cancel the programme or random play
mode before trying to use this function.
■PROGRAMMED MOVE
1
2
PRGM
PRGM
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1 Select the tracks you want to move and enter them into a
programme. (Page 13)
2 Make sure that the “PRGM” indicator is lit, and then press
the NAME•TOC EDIT button.
● “PRGM MOVE” will appear.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
3
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
4 Press the ENTER button again.
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TOCTRACK
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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● The tracks will be moved, and the programmed move mode
will end.
Notes:
● The tracks that are not included in the programmed selections
will be put at the end of the new track numbers.
● When the same track has been entered into the programme
twice or more, the last programmed position will have priority.
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1
2
3
4
TRACK
REMAIN
(To erase the sixth track)
TRACK
REMAIN
TOCTRACK
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17
■ERASE
To erase tracks one at a time:
1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the track to be erased using
the jog dial.
Or start playing the track which you want to erase, and press
the 06 button.
● The unit will enter the pause mode.
2 Press the NAME•TOC EDIT button, and then select “ERASE”
using the jog dial.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
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● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
4 Press the ENTER button again.
● The track is erased, and the unit is paused at the beginning
of the previous track.
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Notes:
● Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered.
Double-check the track number before erasing it.
● 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.
To erase all of the tracks at once:
1
TRACK
TOTAL
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8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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1 Press the ■ button.
● The total number of tracks and the total playing time for the
MD will be displayed.
2 Press the NAME•TOC EDIT button, and then select “ALL
2
ERASE” using the jog dial.
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8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■ button.
4 Press the ENTER button again.
3
4
TOC DISC
TOTAL
● All of the track numbers and track names will be erased.
Note:
● This function cannot be used whilst in the programme
("PRGM" is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM"
is lit: Page 12). First, cancel the programme or random play
mode before trying to use this function.
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■TRACK/DISC NAME
● Up to 255 tracks can be named on each disc, and each disc
can be given a disc name.
When naming discs and tracks, the characters should
be entered as follows:
To select the type of characters: (STEP 1)
STEP 1
Each time the button is pressed, the available
characters will switch as follows:
Alphabet
(capital letters)
Alphabet
(lower-case letters)
Numbers or symbols
STEP 2
Previous character Next character
Each time the dial is turned, the cursor (■) over
the character will move.
Cursor
Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER button.
To select characters: (STEP 2)
Select characters using the jog dial.
To enter characters: (STEP 3)
Press the ENTER button.
Repeat STEP 1 to STEP 3 as necessary to enter the characters
in the name.
Type of characters used:
Type of
characters
Capital
letters
Lower-case
letters
Symbols
A
B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t
u v w x y z . ,
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! " # $ % & '
+ ,-./: ; < = >
Characters <symbols>
/
/
,
,
? @ _ `
. ,
! " # $
! " # $
( )
When the DISPLAY/
CHARACTER button is pressed
with the cursor at the edge
of the display, another 5
characters will be displayed.
Move the cursor to the
character you want.
STEP 3
ENTER
The selected character will be entered in the
character input column.
● means a space.
Notes:
Number of characters you can enter
■ Disc names and track names
Up to 100 characters (including spaces) can be entered for
each name. If more than 100 characters are entered, “NAME
FULL” will appear.
■ Total number of characters per MiniDisc
A total of approximately 1700 characters can be used for all
of the disc and track names. If more than 1700 characters
are entered, “TOC FULL 1” will appear.
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■To create a disc name
A title for the entire disc. Disc names are displayed when an MD
is inserted.
1 Press the ■ button.
● The total number of tracks and the total playing time for an
MD will appear.
2 Press the NAME•TOC EDIT button, and then select “DISC
NAME” using the jog dial.
1
DISC
TOTAL
Total number
of tracks
Total playing
time
2
TOTAL
3
DISC
TOTAL
4
● If you have selected capital letters
5
(If you have selected "B")
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8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● The unit will enter the character input mode.
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4 Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER button to select the type
of characters you want to use. (Page 26)
5 Select the character you want using the jog dial.
6 Press the ENTER button to enter the character.
● Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to enter the characters in the
name. When the next character’s type is the same as the
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previous character, step 4 can be skipped.
7 After entering all of the characters in the name, press the
NAME•TOC EDIT button.
● The disc name will be recorded.
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Note:
● This function cannot be used whilst in the programme
("PRGM" is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM"
is lit: Page 12). First, cancel the programme or random play
mode before trying to use this function.
6
Disc name recorded
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TOTAL
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1
2
3
(To name the first track)
TRACK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
■To create a track name
Name each track.
A track’s name will be displayed whenever you select it and during playback.
1 During playback, press the NAME•TOC EDIT button.
● “TRACK NAME” will appear.
2 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● The unit will enter the character input mode.
● The track you are listening to will be played repeatedly.
3 Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER button to select the type of
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characters. (Page 26)
4 Select the character you want using the jog dial.
5 Press the ENTER button to enter the character.
● Repeat steps 3 to 5 above to enter characters in the name.
When the next character’s type is the same as the previous
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character, step 3 can be skipped.
6 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.
(If you have selected capital letters)
4
(If you select “L”)
5
Track name recorded
Notes:
● This function cannot be used whilst in the programme
("PRGM" is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM"
is lit: Page 12). First, cancel the programme or random play
mode before trying to use this function.
● The track name function can be used whilst in the stop mode
(when selecting a track), in the pause mode, or in the recording mode. (Select “TRACK NAME” from the edit menu.)
● If you create a track name whilst recording the track, make
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.
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TOCTRACK
TOTAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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■To change disc names and track names
To change disc names:
1 During playback, press the ■ button.
2 Press the NAME•TOC EDIT button.
3 Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● The unit will enter the character input mode.
● To cancel this operation, press the ■ button.
1
DISC
TOTAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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4 Now you can erase or add characters. (Page 30)
2
3
To change track names:
1
TRACK
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the track name you want to
change, using the jog dial.
2 Press the NAME•TOC EDIT button.
3 Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● The unit will enter the character input mode.
● To cancel this operation, press the ■ button.
2
4 Now you can erase or add characters. (Page 30)
3
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■To erase a character
After performing steps 1 to 3 on page 29, do the following:
Example: To change “BESUT” to “BEST”
4 Press the
to erase begin flashing.
3
/ 2 button to make the character you want
5 Press the TIMER/DELETE button.
6 Press the NAME•TOC EDIT button.
4
(To erase the letter "U")
5
● The character will disappear.
6
4
(To add a character to left of the "S")
5
TOC DISC
(To add the letter "E")
● The original characters will move
to the right by one.
■To add a character
After performing steps 1 to 3 on page 29, do the following:
Example: To change “BST” to “BEST”
4 Press the
you want to add a letter begin flashing.
3
/ 2 button to make the character at the place
5 Select the character you want to add, using the jog dial. Then,
press the ENTER button.
6 Press the NAME•TOC EDIT button.
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TOC DISC
■To correct a spelling
After putting the unit in the character input mode, erase the wrong
character. Then, enter the correct character.
■To erase disc names or track names
After performing steps 1 to 3 on page 29, do the following:
Press the TIMER/DELETE button for at least 2 seconds, and
then press the ENTER button.
● The disc or track name will be erased.
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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER
● Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock setting is correct. (Pages 8 - 9)
● The start time and stop time, which are set with this operation, will be kept in memory until the AC power lead is
unplugged or the setting is changed.
■Timer playback
Before timer playback, the following preparations are required.
● Load a MD.
1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the TIMER/DELETE button,
and then turn the jog dial until "TIMER SET" appears.
2 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button, and then select
"TIMER PLAY" using the jog dial.
1
2
3
4
5
● The stop time setting display will appear.
● The “hours” display will be automatically increased one hour.
6
3 Press the ENTER button.
● The start time setting display will appear.
4 Enter the “hour”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER
button.
5 Enter the “minute”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER
button.
● The stop time setting display will appear.
6 Enter the “hour”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER
button.
7 Enter the “minute”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER
button.
● The start and stop times are now set.
7
1
2
(Timer standby mode)
TIMER
Timer playback indicator
Setting for timer playback:
1 Press the TIMER/DELETE button, and then select "T-STAND-
BY" using the jog dial.
2 Press the ENTER button.
● The settings will appear in order, and the unit will enter the
timer playback stand-by mode. (The power will be turned off.)
Preparations for any equipment connected to this unit
Any equipment, such as a stereo, that is connected to this unit
should be set up in advance as follows:
● Adjust the sound level of the equipment.
● If it has a timer function, set it so that the power will be
turned on at the same time as the timer’s start time.
● Adjust the playback volume.
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1
2
3
■Timer recording
Before timer recording, the following preparations are required.
● Load a recordable MD.
1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the TIMER/DELETE button,
and then turn the jog dial until "TIMER SET" appears.
2 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button, and then select
"TIMER REC" using the jog dial.
3 Press the ENTER button.
● The start time setting display will appear.
4 Enter the “hour”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER
button.
5 Enter the “minute”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER
button.
● The stop time setting display will appear.
6 Enter the “hour”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER
button.
4
5
● The stop time setting display will appear.
● The “hours” display will be automatically increased one hour.
6
7
8
When the digital optical input was selected
7 Enter the “minute”, using the jog dial. Then, press the ENTER
button.
● The start and stop times are now set.
8 Select the source programme using the jog dial.
ANALOG → DIGITAL OPT → DIGITAL COAX
● If you select the analogue input, adjust the recording level.
(Page 17)
9 Press the ENTER button.
● The start and stop times and the recording source are now
set.
Setting timer for recording:
1 Press the TIMER/DELETE button, and then select "T-STAND-
BY" using the jog dial.
1
2
(Timer standby mode)
TIMER REC
Timer recording indicator
2 Press the ENTER button.
● The settings will appear in order, and the unit will enter the
timer recording stand-by mode. (The power will be turned off.)
Preparations for any equipment connected to this unit
Any equipment, such as a stereo, that is connected to this unit
should be set up in advance as follows:
● Set it up so that music to be recorded will be played at the
same time as the timer’s start time.
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■To check the timer setting
1 Whilst in the timer standby mode, press the TIMER/DELETE
button.
2 Turn the jog dial until “TIMER CALL” appears.
3 Press the ENTER button within 10 seconds.
● The timer settings will appear in order, and then the original
display will reappear.
■To cancel the timer operation
(Timer confirmation mode)
(Timer cancel mode)
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
Even if the maximum recording time of a MiniDisc has not
been reached, “DISC FULL” or “TOC FULL” may be displayed.
Even if the number of tracks and the recording time have not
reached the limit, “DISC FULL” may be displayed.
When the power is turned on, the timer will be cancelled.
The timer operation can also be cancelled as follows.
1 Whilst in the timer standby mode, press the TIMER/DELETE
button.
2 Turn the jog dial until “TIMER CANCEL” appears.
3 Press the ENTER button.
● The timer operation will be cancelled. ("TIMER" or “TIMER
REC” will go out.) The start and stop times will still be stored.
When the number of tracks used reaches the limit, regardless
of the remain ing recording time, further recordi ng will
be impossible. (Maximum number of tracks: 255)
When emphasis information (equalizer treatment in the treble
section) in a track switches on/off several times, each change
is assumed to be the beginning of a new track, which will
quickly us e up all av ailable track numbers and f urther
recording wil l be impossib le, regardless of the remaining recording time or the number of tracks on the original.
Even if sev eral short tracks a re erased, the remai ning
recording time may not show an increase.
Two tracks may not be combined in editing.For MiniDiscs on which repeated recording and e diting
The total of the recorded time and time remaining on a disc
may not add up to the maximum possible recording time.
When the remaining recording time of a disc is displayed,
short tracks less than 8 seconds long may not be included in
the total.
operations were performed, the COMBINE function may not
work.
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. Therefore, the
time actually available for recording may be less than the
remaining time displayed.
If there are scratch es on discs, those section s will be
automatically avoided (no recording will be placed in those
sections). Therefore, the recording time will be reduced.
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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
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).
Regular cleaning:
If the surface of the cartridge becomes dusty or dirty, clean
it with a dry cloth.
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.
● To 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 compact discs, 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 compact
discs.
MiniDiscs cannot twist or stretch like tapes. The quality
of sound will not deteriorate. MiniDiscs are extremely
durable.
● Never disassemble MiniDiscs.
■Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding
[ATRAC]
The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) is a
new technology that is designed to eliminate the information
in sounds which you can not hear and to compress the
remaining sound data so that the recording uses about 1/5
of the original sound information.
Sound data is analysed and filtered to take advantage of
psycho acoustic masking. The acoustic quality of the sound
is not impaired.
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■Types of discs
There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable
type.
● Playback-only MiniDisc:
This type of MiniDisc is used for commercially available
pre-recorded music. This is the same kind of optical disc
as CDs. Playback is performed using an optical pickup.
(Recording and editing are not possible.)
A shutter will be used
on only one side (back).
● Recordable MiniDisc:
This is a “raw disc” on which recording can be performed.
A magneto optical disc is used.
Recordings are made using a laser and magnetic field.
Repeated recording is possible.
Shutters will be used on
both sides.
TROUBLESHOOTING
■High-speed access
A unique feature of the MiniDisc is the ability to locate the
beginning of a desired track at high speed.
This is because the track number and track name data is
stored in a TOC (Table of Contents).
Disc
TOC
Sound data
■Shock Resistant Memory
During playback, approximately 10 seconds of information
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.
■Moisture condensation
In the following cases, condensation may form inside
the unit.
● Shortly after turning on a heater.
● When the unit is placed in a room where there is ex-
cessive steam or moisture.
● When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm
place.
When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals
cannot be read, and the product may not function
properly.
● If this happens, remove the disc, and open the disc
holder. The condensation should evaporate in approximately 1 hour. The unit will then function properly.
■If a power failure occurs during recording
If the AC power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet
or a power failure occurs during recording (before the
TOC information has been recorded on the disc), the
audio portion being recorded at that time will be erased.
When a recording is being added to a MiniDisc which
already has a recording on it, if the TOC is not updated
before the power failure, the added recording will be
erased.
● If a power failure occurs or the AC power cord is disconnected for about 10 minutes, when power is restored,
TOC will be written on the disc.
■If a problem occurs
If this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity,
abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it
is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction or the display
may not function correctly. If such a problem occurs,
do the following:
Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
➀
Wait about 20 - 30 seconds and then plug the AC power
➁
lead back into the AC outlet.
Press the RESET button on the back of the unit.
➂
RESET
Pen, pencil, etc.
● When the RESET button is pressed, all of the settings
in memory will be erased.
● If strange sounds, smells or smoke come out of the unit
or if a foreign object falls into the unit, turn off the power,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet, immediately. Contact your nearest authorized Sharp servicer.
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■If a problem occurs
If this unit functions abnormally during operation, first check the following items. If the unit continues to function abnormally,
or if an abnormality appears other than listed below, turn off the player’s power and disconnect the AC power plug, then
consult your SHARP dealer or service personnel.
General
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
The clock is wrong.Did a power failure occur?Try setting it again.
When a button is pressed, the unit
does not respond.
Radios make unusual noise or the picture on the TV screen is distorted.
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.
Audio
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
A recording cannot be made.Is the MiniDisc protected against
Even though a disc has been loaded,
“no disc” or “Error” is displayed.
Playback stops in the middle of a
track, or playback is not performed
properly.
Playback sounds are skipped.
accidental erasure?
Did you try to make recording on a
playback-only MiniDisc?
Can you see the “TOC FULL”
message in the display?
Is the disc scratched?
Is the unit locat ed near excessive
vibrations?
Is the unit located near excessive
vibrations?
Has condensation formed inside the
unit?
Turn the power off and on again, and
then retry the operation.
It is recommended that you use an
outdoor aerial.
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.
Replace the disc
Place the unit on a firm, level surface
free from vibration.
Place the unit on a firm, level surface
free from vibration.
Remove the disc and leave the power
turned on. The unit should function
properly in about 1 hour.
Remote control
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
The remote control does not function
or does not operate properly.
The power cannot be turned on from
the remote control.
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.
No disc has been loaded.Load a disc.
Is the AC power lead plugged in?Connect the AC power lead.
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.
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When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows:
Error messagesMeaningRemedy
BLANK MD●Nothing is recorded.
Can’t COPY●You tried to record from a disc which you are
Can’t EDIT●A track cannot be edited.●Change the stop position of the track and then
Can’t REC●Recording cannot be performed correctly due to
DEFECT●Since this disc has scratches on it, the
Din UNLOCK●Incorrect digital signals are input.●Connect correct digital signals.
DISC ERR●The disc is damaged or there is no TOC on the
DISC FULL●The disc is out of recording space.●Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
FOCUS ERROR●The proper focus cannot be obtained.●Reload the MiniDisc.
MD ERROR●The unit has determined that it is out of order
MECHA ERR*●There is a mechanical problem and the disc is
NAME FULL●The number of characters for the disc name or
NO DISC●A MiniDisc has not been loaded.
NOT AUDIO●The data recorded on this disc is not audio data. ●Select another track.
PLAYBACK MD●You tried to record on a playback-only disc.
PROTECTED●The MiniDisc is write protected.●Move the write protection tab back to its original
TEMP OVER●The temperature is too high.● Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the
TOC ERR*●The disc has a large amount of damage.
TOC FULL*●There is no space left for recording character
TOC W ERROR●The unit has determined that it is abnormal by
U TOC ERR*●The TOC information on this disc does not
U TOC W ERR●The TOC information could not be created
? DISC●The data contains an error.●Replace the disc with another disc.
0 0:00●Music is not being recorded.● Replace the disc with a recorded disc.
(Neither music nor a disc name have been
recorded on this MD.)
not allowed to copy.
vibration.
recording operation was skipped.
disc.
by performing a self-diagnosis.
not working properly.
track name exceeds 100.
●The MiniDisc data cannot be read.
●The data of disc names and track names are
not able to move from playback-only discs.
●TOC information cannot be read.
●The MD does not meet the specifications for
MDs.
information (track names, disc names, etc.)
performing a self-diagnosis.
meet the MD specifications or it cannot be read.
properly due to a mechanical shock or to
scratches on the disc.
●Replace the disc with a recorded disc.
●Replace it with another disc which you can
copy from (regular CD).
try editing it.
●Place unit away from source of vibration.
●Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
●Use the analogue input socket.
●Reload the disc or replace it.
●Ask the store where you purchased this unit,
about repairs.
●Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the
stand-by mode, and press the 7 button.
●Shorten the disc or track name.
●Load a MiniDisc.
●Reload the MiniDisc.
●Replace the MiniDisc.
●Replace it with a recordable MiniDisc.
●Edit only the sound.
position.
stand-by mode, and wait for a while.
●Replace the disc with another disc.
●Replace it with another recordable disc.
●Ask the store where you purchased this unit,
about repairs .
●Replace it with another disc.
●Erase all the data, and try recording.
●Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the
stand-by mode, and try to write the TOC again.
(Remove any source of shock or vibration whilst
writing.)
*: Number or symbol
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MAINTENANCE
■External care
● Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and dilute soap
solution, then wipe with a dry cloth.
● Do not use chemically treated cleaning cloths or other chemicals.
SPECIFICATIONS
As a 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
Type:MiniDisc deck
Signal readout:Non-contact, 3-beam semi-con-
ductor laser pick-up
Audio channels:Stereo 2 channels/monaural
(long-play mode) 1 channel
Frequency response: 4 – 20,000 Hz (+0/-1 dB)
Rotation speed:Approximately 400 to 900 rpm
Error correction:ACIRC (Advanced Cross Inter-
leave Reed-Solomon Code)
Coding:ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform
Acoustic Coding)
Recording method:Magnetic modulation overwrite
method
Input sockets
Socket
name
LINE INPin socketOver
OPTICAL
IN (Optical)
COAXIAL
(Coaxial)
Socket
shape
Square
optical
connector
Pin socket75 ohms500 mVp-p
Input
impedance
22 kohms
Reference
input level
680 mVrms 170 mVrms
Minimum
input level
●Timer/clock
A/D, D/A converter:1-bit
Sampling frequency:44.1 kHz
Wow and flutter:Unmeasurable (less than
±0.001% W. peak)
Signal/noise ratio:100 dB or better during playback
(line output)
Power source:AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption:17 W
Dimensions:Width: 270 mm (10-11/16")
Height: 93 mm (3-11/16")
Depth: 311 mm (12-1/4")
Weight:3.1 kg (6.9 lbs)
Output sockets
Socket nameSocket shapeOutput
PHONES
(Headphones)
LINE OUTPin socket2 Vrms 50 kohms
OPTICAL
OUT (Optical)
3.5 mm (1/8") stereo
socket
Square optical connector
level
15 mW 32 ohms
Load
impedance
●Remote control
Type:Digital clock with date function
Timer:ON/OFF, once a day
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Power:DC 3V ("AA" (UM/SUM-3, R6,
HP-7 or similar) battery included x 2)
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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 guarantee, any fault 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 operating 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 - 0345 125387
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE
SHARP CORPORATION
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