Sharp MDR-3 Owners manual
MD/CD DECK
MODEL
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
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RISK OF
CAUTION
ELECTRIC
DO
NOT
SHOCK
OPEN
MD-R3
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of elect ric shock to persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
● It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full
compliance with the copyright laws of the United States
and that prior permission be obtained from copyright
owners whenever necessary.
● US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
MD-R2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated, and should be retained for
future reference.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This
unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical
shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards,
observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and
servicing.
1 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the oper-
ating instructions should be adhered to.
2 Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
3 Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
4 Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
• An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
5 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
6 Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug,
or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or,
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet
that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
7 Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8 Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the appliance.
9 Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
10 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
11 Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected
to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
13 Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
14 Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
15 Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
A The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
or
C The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
16 Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
17 Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that
the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . 3
REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9
MINIDISC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
COMPACT DISC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 12
CD AND MD OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 17
RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 24
Page
ACCESSORIES
“AA” size battery
Remote control x 1
(RRMCG0142AWSA)
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar) x 2
(for remote control)
(UBATU0001AWZZ)
Analog connecting
cable x 2
(QCNWG0003AWZZ)
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EDITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 35
Page
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER . . . . . . . . 36 - 38
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 40
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 - 43
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
Note:
Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual other than those shown to the left
are not included.
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PRECAUTIONS
■ General
● Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners or
insecticides on the unit.
● Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures
higher than 140oF (60oC) 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 outlet, since pulling the cord 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 malfunctions while in use, press the POWER
button to turn the power off, then disconnect the AC
power cord f rom th e AC outl et. P lug the A C powe r cord
back in, and then press the POWER button to turn the
power on.
● If a lightning storm is taking place near you, it is
suggested that you disconnect the AC power cord from
the AC outlet for safety.
● Before moving the unit, be sure to remove all CDs and
MDs from the unit. Then, turn the power off and unplug
the AC power cord.
If you move the unit with CDs or MDs left in it, they may
jam inside the unit, leading to damage.
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.
■ Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside
the cabinet (CD pickup, MD pickup, etc.) or on the transmitter
window 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) or wipe off
any condensation on the transmitter window with a soft cloth
before operating the unit.
■ Care of compact discs
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however
mistracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the
disc surface.
Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from
your CD collection and player.
● Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the
non-label side. Signals are read from the non-label side.
Do not mark this surface.
● Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and
excessive moisture.
● Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, or
water on the CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a
CD is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft,
dry cloth, wiping straight out from the center, along the
radius.
No
■ Installation location
Do not install the unit in the following places.
Otherwise, it may cause unit malfunctions or accidents.
● Places exposed to vibration.
● Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours.
● Places where temperatures are excessively high or low.
● 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.
Yes
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
■ Front panel
12345 6 7
11
12
MONO LP PRGM RANDOM
13
14 1516 1817 19 20
31 32 33 34 35 43424140 44 45 4638 393736
1. MD TOC Indi cator: TOC
2. Total Ti me Indicator
3. Disc Name Indicator
4. Track N ame Indica tor
5. Date Indicator
6. Level Meter/Character Information Display
7. Recording Level Indicator
8. Recordin g Level Too High Indicator
9. Music Calendar
10. More Tracks Indicator
11. Pause Indicator:
12. Record Indicator: ●
13. Play Indicator:
14. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator
15. Program Indicator
6
0
TOC
TRACK
TOTAL
REMAIN
16. Repeat Indicator:
17. Remaining Time Indicator
18. Random Play Indicator
19. Timer Playback/Timer Recording Indicator
20. Clock Indicator
21. CD Trays
22. CD Direct Play Buttons and
Indicators
23. CD Open/Close Buttons:
24. CD Track Select Button
25. Cue/Review Buttons: 3/
26. Display/Character Button
27. Remote Sensor
28. MD Loading Slot
29. Record Level Control
30. Microphone Jack
31. Power Button
12
DATE
TIMER REC CLOCK
R
4 0dB OVERDISC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
AM
8 9 10 11 12 13
PM
15 16 17 18 19 20
8
14
9
10
26 27 282221 23 2524
29
30
32. CD Stop Button: ■
7
2
33. CD Play/Pause Button:
34. Headphone Jack
35. Headphone Level Control
36. CD Edit Button
37. Program Button
38. Jog Dial (Next/Previous)
39. Enter Button
40. Delete/Clear/Timer Button
41. Name/TOC Edit Button
42. Input Select Button
43. Record Button: ●
44. MD Stop Button: ■
45. MD Play/Pause Button:
46. MD Eject Button:
06
06
7
■ Rear panel
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1. AC Power Cord
2. Coa xial Input Jack
(Digital)
3. O ptical Input/Output J acks
(Digital)
4. Lin e Input/Output Ja cks
(Analog)
5. Reset Button
3
REMOTE CONTROL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
23
22
1
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
■ Names of controls
1. Direct Key Buttons
2. Play Mode Button
3. Music Scan Button
4. Input Select Button
5. Display Button
6. Auto Mark Button
7. Time Button
8. MD Track Up/Cue Button: 4 /
9. MD Track Down/Review Button: 5 /
10. CD Track Down/Review Button: 5 /
11. CD Track Up/Cue Between: 4 /
12. Program Button
13. Clear Button
14. Synchro Record Button: ●
15. Record Cancel Button
16. Record Button: ●
17. Record Mode Button
18. MD Stop Button: ■
19. MD Play/Pause Button:
20. CD Play/Pause Button:
21. CD Stop Button: ■
22. CD Play Buttons: 1 - 3
23. Power Button
06
06
2
3
3
2
■ Loading the batteries for the remote control
1 Remove the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar)
into the battery compartment.
● When inserting the batteries, push them toward the ë battery
terminals.
2
● Placing the batteries the wrong way round may cause the unit
to malfunction.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Battery removal:
● Push the batteries toward the ë battery terminals and remove
them.
Precautions for battery use:
3
8" - 20’ (0.2 - 6 m)
1515
● 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 8" (0.2 m) and
20’ (6 m) away from the sensor.
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CONNECTIONS
■ Digital and analog connections
This unit can be connected to your equipment by making a digital or analog connection.
● When recording the playback signals from other equipment using this unit
Digital connection
Digital equipment with an optical output jack
or a coaxial output jack
Stereo system, CD player, MD player, MD recorder,
DAT, DSS tuner, etc.
Equipment with line output jacks or a headphone jack
CD player, headphone stereo, radio cassette player,
stereo system, video, etc.
Analog 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 jack
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 analog signals.
Analog connection
Equipment with line input jacks
Stereo system, radio cassette recorder, video, etc.
Played back or recorded from with analog
signals.
■ About the connecting cables
The type of cables required to make connections depends on the type of signal (digital/analog) and input/output jacks on
the equipment being connected to this unit.
Check the shape of the jacks carefully before making connections.
Jacks to be connected
Digital connection
Square plug
Cables used Jacks on this unit
Square plug
Optical input/output,
digital input/output, etc.
Optical input/output,
digital input/output, etc.
Digital output etc.
Analog connection
LR
Line input/output,
AUX input/output, etc.
PHONES
Headphones etc.
Model: AD-M3DC
(optionally available)
Round plug
Square plug
Model: AD-M1DC
(optionally available)
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
OUT IN
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 jacks:
Connect the other equipment to the “OPTICAL
jacks” on the back of this main unit.
To the optical
output jack
AD-M3DC
MD/CD player, etc.
AD-M1DC
When it’s
a round
optical
jack
OPTICAL
OUT IN
When connecting
this unit to a
recorder/player
When connecting this unit to
other equipment for playback
To the optical
output jack
■ When making an analog connection
When connecting the unit to equipment
that has line jacks:
Connect the other equipment to the “ANALOG
jacks” on the back of this main unit.
ANALOG
LINE OUT LINE IN
Connecting cable
included with this unit
To the line
input (left) jack
L
R
L
R
Connecting cable
included with this unit
To the line
output (left) jack
To the optical
input jack
Stereo, DAT, MD recorder, etc.
with an optical input/output jack
● If this unit is connected to a stereo, the digital audio
from a CD (or other digital source) can be recorded.
When recording from a cassette tape, radio broadcast,
etc. an analog connection is required.
When connecting this unit to equipment
that has a coaxial jack:
Connect the other equipment to the “COAXIAL
jack” 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) jack
Stereo, radio cassette
player, etc. with line
input/output jacks
To the line
output (right) jack
When connecting this unit to equipment
that only has a headphone jack:
Connect the other equipment to the "LINE IN
jacks" on the back of this main unit.
LINE IN
L
R
Commercially
available audio
connecting cable
To the digital
output jack
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To the headphone
jack
Headphone stereo, radio
cassette player, CD player, etc.
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(Continued)
■ Connecting the AC power cord
To an AC outlet
AC120V, 60 Hz
■ 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 cord from the AC outlet. Even
when the power is turned off, a small amount of current is
still consumed.
Press the or button.
POWER
POWER
● When the power is turned on, the display will change.
● Press it again to turn the power off.
■ 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
12
TIMER REC CLOCK
AM
PM
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 and the number
of tracks on the CD.
4 0dB OVERDISC TRACK DATE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
14
■ Jog Dial
POWER
POWER
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 13) or to select characters (page 31).
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 left or right it stops at 15˚
intervals, each click position represents one press of
the 5/4 button on the remote control. (Track
up/down)
● When the dial is twisted harder, it has the same effect
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
as pushing the 5/4 button on the remote control
repeatedly. (Track up/down)
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14
14
SETTING THE CLOCK
POWER
1
ENTER
DELETE/CLEAR
TIMER
When recording, the date and time are recorded on the Minidisc
(page 18).
■ Setting the date
1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on and press
the TIMER 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
AM
CLOCK
Date setting mode
Each time the button is pressed,
the display will change.
● When you turn the jog dial and let go, 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,
1997 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
DATE
AM
CLOCK
Time setting mode
8
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8
DATE
ENTER
DELETE/CLEAR
TIMER
PM
CLOCK
■Setting the time
After step 7, described in the “Setting the date” section
8 Set the “hour” using the jog dial.
● Turn the jog dial left or right, the hour will increase or decrease by one with every click position.
● The clock uses the 12-hour system. Pay attention to the AM
or PM indicator on the display.
AM 0:00 → midnight, PM 0:00 → noon
9 Press the ENTER button to set the “hour”.
10Adjust the “minute” using the jog dial.
11Press the ENTER button to set the “minute”.
● When the ENTER button is pressed, the clock will show the
correct time.
10
11
9
DATE
PM
CLOCK
DATE
PM
DATE
CLOCK
CLOCK
PM
Checking the date and time
After pressing the TIMER 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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MINIDISC OPERATION
Playback
display
DISPLAY/CHARACTER
DISPLAY
TIME
When a long track name has been assigned,
it will be scrolled across the display.
PAUSE indicator
MD
12
The elapsed playing
time for the track is
displayed.
EJECT
4 0dB OVER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
■Loading and playing a MiniDisc
1 Switch the external unit to input the MD signal.
2 Press the MD ■ button
3 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.)
● After a few seconds, the total number of tracks, total disc
playing time and disc name (where recorded) will be displayed.
● The music schedule will be displayed only for the number of
tracks on the disc.
● If the MD contains more than 21 tracks, ">" will appear.
4 Press the MD
● 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 MD ■ button.
To interrupt playback:
Press the MD 06 button during playback.
● To resume playback, press the MD 06 button again.
To remove a MiniDisc:
14
Press the 7 button.
● The MiniDisc will be ejected.
● If a MiniDisc has been left in the unit for several hours, it will
be warm to the touch when it is removed. This is normal.
06
button to start playback.
when a track name has
Track
name
Number of
recorded tracks
Date and time recorded
Level meter
not been programmed,
“NO NAME” will appear.
TRACK DATE
Remaining
recording time
PM
To check a track name or the date of a recording during playback:
Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button during playback or while the unit is in the pause mode.
● Each time this button is pressed, the display will switch.
● In the following case, the track name will not be displayed:
● A MiniDisc that has not been given a track name.
● In the following cases, the number of tracks, the remaining
recordable time, and the recording dates will not be displayed:
● A playback-only MiniDisc.
● A MiniDisc recorded on a recorder that did not write a re-
cording date.
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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COMPACT DISC OPERATION
■ Loading and playing CDs
DISC
TOTAL
Total number of
tracks
1 2 3
CD DIRECT PLAY
The selected CD tray
Total playing
time
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CD
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Music schedule
1 2 3
More
tracks
indica-
tion
1 Press the CD ■ button.
2 Press the
● It is not possible to open more than one disc tray at any one
time.
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button to open the disc tray.
3 Place the CDs on the disc tray, label side up.
● Be sure to place 8 cm (3") CDs in the middle of the disc
trays.
Caution:
Do not place more than one CD in any tray position.
This can damage the player and the CDs.
4 Press the
● The CD DIRECT PLAY button will light for the tray loaded
with a CD.
● Repeat steps 2 - 4 to load discs into the second and third
disc trays.
● The total number of tracks and the total disc playing time will
be displayed.
● The music schedule will be displayed only for the number of
tracks on the disc.
● If the CD contains more than 21 tracks, "Y" will appear.
5 Press the CD
● Playback will begin from track 1 on the DISC-1.
● DISC-1, DISC-2 and DISC-3 will be played continuously in
that order.
● If you press the CD DIRECT PLAY 2 ( 2) button after
pressing the CD 06 button, DISC-2 and DISC-3 will be
played continuously.
● If you press the CD DIRECT PLAY 3 ( 3) button after
pressing the CD 06 button, only DISC-3 is to be played.
● If you press the CD 06 button after selecting a track by
turning the jog dial, playback will begin on DISC-1, from the
track you selected.
● After the disc finishes playing, the next disc will be automat-
ically played.
● When there is no CD in one of the disc trays, that tray will
be skipped, and the next CD will be played.
● When all of the tracks on the CDs have been played, the unit
will stop automatically.
To interrupt playback:
Press the CD 06 button.
Press the CD 06 button to resume playback from the same
point.
To stop playback:
Press the CD ■ button.
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button to close the disc tray.
06
button.
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To remove the CDs:
While in the stop mode, press the 7 button.
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POWER
1 2 3
CD DIRECT PLAY
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■When choosing a CD for playback
Press one of the C D DIRECT PL AY 1 - 3 ( 1 - 3) butto ns to
select the CD you want to listen to.
● Only the selected CD will be played back.
POWER
1 2 3
When selecting
disc tray 1
When selecting
disc tray 2
When selecting
disc tray 3
Notes:
● If any disc tray is open, it will be automatically closed.
● If the CD
0 6
button is pressed, continuous playback will be
performed from the first track of disc 1, even after disc 2 or
disc 3 has been selected.
Direct playback:
If a CD is loaded in the unit, pressing the CD
0 6
button or
any of the CD DIREC T PLAY 1 - 3 ( 1 - 3) but tons turns the
power on and begins playback.
Cautions:
● Do not carry the unit while CDs are in the trays or a
MiniDisc is loaded. The discs may come loose inside the
unit and be damaged or cause damage to the unit. This
may also cause malfunctions.
● Do not place two CDs in one disc position.
● Do not push the disc trays while they are moving.
● Do not attempt to push the disc tray by hand. This may
cause malfunctions.
● If the power fails while a tray is open, wait until the power
supply returns or gently push the tray manually to close it.
● If the disc tray is stopped forcibly, "TRAY ERROR" will
appear in the display and the unit will not function.
If this occurs, turn off the POWER button and turn it on
again.
● If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation,
move the unit away from the TV or radio.
● If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc
will be skipped and the next disc will automatically play.
● Do not use CDs with tape or loose labels on them, or CDs
which have a sticky surface left by tape or labels that have
peeled off. If such a CD is inserted, you may not be able
to remove the CD or the unit may malfunction.
● If the CD
0 6
button, any of the CD DIRECT PLAY 1 3 ( 1 - 3) buttons or the 7 button is pr essed when a
disc tray is open, the disc tray will be automatically closed.
Be careful not to catch your finger.
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5678
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1 2 3
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Selected track number
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4 5 6 7
■Direct-selection play (remote control
operation)
By using the track number input buttons on the remote control,
you can play any track you wish directly.
1 Select the desired program source, CD or MD, by pressing
the CD ■ or MD ■ button.
2 Select the disc to be played by pressing one of the 1
- 3 buttons. (Only for CD playback)
3 Use the track number input buttons to enter the desired track
number.
A. To enter track numbers 11 to 99
Press the Y10 button first, then press the track number.
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For example to select 28:
1 Press the
Y
10 button.
2 Within 5 seconds, press the "2" button.
3 Within 5 seconds, press the "8" button.
B. To select tracks numbered 100 or higher (only for
MDs)
Press the Y10 button twice, then enter the track number.
For example to select 105:
1 Press the
2 Within 5 seconds, press the
Y
10 button.
Y
10 button.
3 Within 5 seconds, press the "1" button.
4 Within 5 seconds, press the "10/0" button.
5 Within 5 seconds, press the "5" button.
The beginning of the selected track will be found, and play will
begin automatically.
Notes:
● You cannot select a track number higher than the number of
tracks on the disc.
■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 counterclockwise.
MD
CD
Or press the 5 button on the remote control.
When using the jog dial while in the stop mode:
Every time the jog dial is turned (or each time the 5 or
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.
■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.
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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.
CD
To search very quickly:
When fast forward or fast reverse is used while in the pause
mode, the playback point will move more quickly than when using
audible fast forward or audible fast reverse playback.
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3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
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● In this mode, no sound is heard. Therefore, you must refer
to the time display.
● When you lift your finger, the unit will re-enter the pause
mode.
■Repeat play and random play
12 4 0dB OVER
The elapsed playing time is increased.
PLAY
MODE
“REPEAT” indicator
RANDOM
“RANDOM” indicator
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15 16 17 18 19 20
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CD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
6 7
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1 Select the desired program source, CD or MD, by pressing
the CD ■ or MD ■ button.
2 Press the PLAY MODE button.
● Each time this button is pressed, the mode will change in the
following order:
Repeat play → Random p lay → Normal play
(Remote control operation)
3 Press the
● When all of the tracks have been played in random order,
the unit will stop automatically.
To stop playback:
Press the CD ■ or MD ■ button.
To cancel repeat play or random play:
Press the PLAY MODE button until “R” or “RANDOM” disappears.
To repeat playback of selected tracks:
Enter the program for the tracks you want and start repeat play.
You can program a single track and play it repeatedly.
Notes:
● During APMS play, random play is not possible.
● When repeat or random play is selected while a CD or MD
is playing, repeat or random play will start at that point.
When more than one CD is inserted:
When you press the CD 06 button ...
● All of the CDs in the unit will be played repeatedly or ran-
domly. (Playback will continue until the unit is stopped manually.)
If you press any of the 1 - 3 buttons:
Only tracks from the selected CD will be played repeatedly or
randomly.
● When all of the tracks have been played in random order,
the unit will stop. (None of the tracks is played twice.)
06
button to start playback.
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