Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss
or theft, please record below the model number and serial number which are located on the rear of the unit.
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.
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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.
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
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11
12
MONO LP PRGMRANDOM
13
14 151618171920
31323334 354342414044 454638 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
40dB 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 27282221232524
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
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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 usedJacks 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
OUTIN
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
IN
LINE OUT LINE IN
L
R
L
R
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(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
OUTIN
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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■ 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 orbutton.
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 PRGMRANDOM
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.
40dB OVERDISC TRACK DATE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
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■ 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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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
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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
40dB 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
123
CD DIRECT PLAY
The selected CD tray
Total playing
time
EJECT
CD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11
Music schedule
123
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.
7
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.
7
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
123
CD DIRECT PLAY
EJECT
■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
123
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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CD AND MD OPERATIONS
1234
5678
9 10/010
MD
CD
123
12
Selected track number
40dB OVER
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
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.
MD
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.
1240dB OVER
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
1240dB OVER
The elapsed playing time is increased.
PLAY
MODE
“REPEAT” indicator
RANDOM
“RANDOM” indicator
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
MD
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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2
“PRGM” indicator
4
6
7
“PRGM” will disappear.
PROGRAM
MD
CD
PRGM
TOTAL
PRGM
TOTAL
PRGM
Total playing
time
PRGM
PRGM
The playing time will appear
about 2 seconds later.
DELETE/CLEAR
TIMER
1234
5678
9 10/010
PROGRAM
CLEAR
MD
CD
2
2 36
8 9
Selected track
number
2 36
8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
8 9
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2 36
■APMS
(Automatic Programmable Music Selector)
1 Select the desired program source, CD or MD, by pressing
the CD ■ or MD ■ button.
2 Press the PROGRAM button while in the stop mode.
● Programs cannot be set or canceled while in the playback or
pause mode.
3 If you hav e selected CD , press one of the buttons ( 1
- 3) to select the disc to be played.
4 Select a desired track number by pressing the DIRECT KEY
button on the remote control.
● If the total program playing time exceeds 199 minutes and
59 seconds, “— : —” will appear. However, the programmed
selections will still be memorized.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other tracks. Up to 20 MD
tracks or 32 CD tracks can be programmed.
● To select a track on an MD or on the same CD, skip step 3.
● The programmed playback order and the total playing time of
the programmed tracks will be displayed automatically, and
only those track numbers will appear in the music schedule.
6 Press the CD ■ or MD ■ button.
7 Press the CD
programmed selections.
● After all of the programmed tracks have finished playing, the
unit will automatically stop.
To clear the programmed selections:
Press the DELETE/CLEAR (CLEAR) button while the “PRGM”
indicator is flashing.
● Each time the button is pressed, one track will be cleared,
beginning with the last track programmed.
To cancel the APMS:
While the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, press the CLEAR
button on the remote control to turn off “PRGM”.
When you use the DELETE/CLEAR button on the main unit, all
of the programmed contents will be erased by holding it down
for at least 2 seconds. (If you simply press this button briefly, the
unit will enter the timer mode.)
● The program contents will be erased.
● When you open the disc tray or a MiniDisc is removed, the
APMS mode will be canceled.
To check which tracks are programmed:
While 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 counterclockwise, the previous
track number will appear.
To add tracks to the APMS:
When a program has been entered ("PRGM" will be lit), perform
steps 2 - 6. Additional tracks can be selected and they will be
stored after the last track you entered.
Notes:
● It is not possible to insert an additional track between programmed tracks that have already been entered.
● Programming and canceling are not possible during playback
or in the pause mode.
06
or MD 06 button to start playback of the
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■Music scan play
MUSIC
SCAN
PLAY
MODE
DISC
12
(When you have selected a CD)
2
TOC DISC
PRGM
PROGRAM
CLEAR
MD
CD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
40dB OVERDISC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
(Remote control operation)
1 Select the desired program source, CD or MD, by pressing
the CD ■ or MD ■ button.
2 Press the MUSIC SCAN button while in the stop mode.
● "M.SCAN PLAY" will appear.
● Starting from the first track, approximately the first 12 seconds
at the beginning of each track will be played.
● After the last track has been played, the unit will stop automatically.
● When one or more CDs are inserted and music scan play is
started, all of the tracks on all of the CDs will be played in
order, until the last track on the last CD is reached. Then the
unit will stop.
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You cannot select just one of the discs for music scan play.
To stop music scan play:
Press the CD ■ or MD ■ button.
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To perform music scan play repeatedly:
During music scan play, press the PLAY MODE button until "R"
appears.
Note:
● You can also select repeat play before music scan play.
To program selected tracks during music scan play:
(Music scan program selection)
During music scan play, the current track being previewed can
be stored in memory.
1 Select the desired program source, CD or MD, by pressing
the CD ■ or MD ■ button.
3
4
5
TOC DISC
PRGM
TOC DISC
TOTAL
PRGM
When you press the ENTER button
TOC
PRGM
12
40dB OVERDISC
2 3
2 3 5
2 3 5
2 Press the PROGRAM button.
● “PRGM” will flash.
3 Press the MUSIC SCAN button.
● “M.SCAN PRGM” will appear.
4 Press the PROGRAM button while playing the beginning of
a track to be stored in memory.
5 To halt the program, press the CD ■ or MD ■ button.
● When you have selected an MD, the unit will enter the stop
mode.
● When you have selected a CD, "M.SCAN REC?" will appear.
To halt the program, press the CD ■ button again.
When you press the ENTER button on the main unit while
"M.SCAN REC?" is displayed, you can record the programmed tracks.
To clear the programmed selections:
Press the CLEAR button on the remote control to turn off
"PRGM".
When you use the DELETE/CLEAR button on the main unit, all
of the programmed contents will be erased by holding it down
for at least 2 seconds.
● The program contents will be erased.
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TIME
1
2
REMAIN
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
■ Switching the time display
(Remote control operation)
Each time the TIME button is pressed while in the playback or
pause mode, the display will change as described below.
See the diagram to the left.
1 The elapsed playing time for each track will be displayed.
2 The remaining playing time for the current track will be dis-
played.
3 The total remaining playing time for the disc from the point
being played at that time will be displayed.
Notes:
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● During random play, only the elapsed playing time for each
track will be displayed. The display cannot be switched.
● Depending on whether a CD or MD is playing, the playing
time display may not match the playing time which is indicated
on the CD or MD jacket, because the time between the tracks
is not included.
3
PHONES
TOTAL
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19 20
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■Connecting headphones
This unit can be used with commercially available headphones.
Plug them into the PHONES jack on the front of the unit.
About headphones
Be sure that your headphones have a 1/4" (6.3 mm) diameter
plug and between 16 ohms and 50 ohms impedance. The recommended impedance is 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 toward MAX to increase the
volume, and toward 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 40)
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 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 20)
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 POWER button is pressed to
turn the power off 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 POWER 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 analog 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 25)
Track BTrack C
Second
trackThird track
Track CTrack B
When recording from analog inputs
When making an analog 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
Analog recording is possible.
Digital cable
Digitally recorded MiniDisc
Digital cable
Recording
Recording
■ How to select the inputs
MiniDiscs are designed so that second generation digital copies
cannot be made. This is a specification of the SCMS (Serial
Copy Management System).
Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the input
from which you want to record.
INPUT
SELECT
Each time the INPUT SELECT but-
INPUT
ton is pressed, the input mode will
SELECT
appear for 1.5 seconds in the Character Information Display. Then, the
display will return to the normal
mode.
Digital input
(OPTICAL jack)
Digital input
(COAXIAL jack)
Analog input
(LINE IN jacks)
● 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 39)
● If there is no more recording time left on the disc (Page
20)
● When the “TOC FULL” message appears (Page 42)
● 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)
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 analog inputs:
Before recording, adjust this unit’s recording level.
(Page 22)
● When this unit is connected to the headphone jack
of some other equipment, the playback level of the
other equipment should also be adjusted.
● When this unit is connected to line jacks 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.)
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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3
DISPLAY
START
TOTAL
TOC1240dB OVERDISC
DISPLAY/CHARACTER
MD
CD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12
■Recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc
(One-Touch Editing)
1 Press the CD ■ button.
2 Load a compact disc and a recordable MiniDisc.
● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on the
CD will be displayed.
3 Press the START button.
● Playback of the first track and recording will begin.
● When all discs are recorded, recording will automatically stop.
If recording does not begin:
When discs are loaded in all of the disc trays 1 - 3 and if all of
the tracks on the discs cannot be recorded, the number of tracks
that cannot be recorded will be displayed, and the CD DIRECT
PLAY button for the disc that cannot be recorded will flash. Then,
the number of tracks that can be recorded will appear, and the
CD DIRECT PLAY buttons for the discs that can be recorded
will light. Then, the unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.
Press the START button.
● Recording will begin, starting from the first track on disc tray
1.
● After recording all of the tracks that can be recorded, the unit
will automatically stop.
To stop recording:
Press the CD ■ or MD ■ button.
● It is not possible to pause recording.
TOC
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12
Number of tracks that cannot
be recorded
TOC
TOTAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12
Number of tracks that can be recorded
Number of tracks
already recorded
12
40dB OVERDISC TRACK DATE
Recordable time
(39 minites and 14 seconds)
TOTAL
MONO LP
“MONO LP” indicator
TOTAL
“MONO LP” will disappear.
To check the remaining time available for recording:
1 Load a MiniDisc.
2 Press the MD ■ button.
3 Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button.
● The number of tracks that have already been recorded and
the available time remaining will be displayed, and five seconds later the unit will return to the original display.
■ To record for a long time in the monaural
mode (monaural long-play 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 programs.
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 while 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.
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■Recording desired tracks from a compact disc
onto a MiniDisc (Track Editing)
START
TRACK
3
4
TOC DISC
REMAIN
Track number at which recording starts
TOC
TOTAL
RECORD
Starting
track
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12
3
Ending
track
1 Press the CD ■ button.
2 Load a compact disc and a recordable MiniDisc.
3 Select the track to start recording by turning the jog dial.
● The selected track number appears.
4 Press the TRACK button.
● To record a single track, skip to step 6.
5 Select the last track to record by repeatedly pressing the
TRACK button.
6 Press the START button.
● Recording will start from the tracks selected in disc 1, disc 2
and disc 3, in that order. After recording, the CD and the MD
will stop automatically.
To cancel the track edit operation:
Press the CD ■ button before pressing the START button.
To stop recording:
Press the MD ■ button.
● It is not possible to pause recording.
■ APMS recording
1 Select tracks for APMS playback. (Page 15)
2 Load a recordable MiniDisc.
5
TOC
TOTAL
Total playing time from the
third track to the seventh track
3 4 5 6 7
3 Press the START button.
● APMS playback will start, and recording will start automatically.
● Programmed tracks will be recorded in order. After the unit
has finished recording the last track, recording will stop automatically.
To stop recording:
Press the MD ■ button.
■ To record without using One-Touch Editing
Without using one-touch recording, the following operation allows
you to record from the first track.
1 Press the CD ■ button.
2 Load a compact disc and a recordable MiniDisc.
3 Press the REC ● button.
● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.
4 Press the CD
To stop recording:
Press the MD ■ button.
● After the track number has been written on the MiniDisc, the
recording will stop. However, CD playback will continue.
0 6
button.
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INPUT
DISPLAY/CHARACTER
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
REC
SELECT
RECORD
3
When the digital optical input is selected
4
TOC
“PAUSE” indicator
12
SYNC REC
REC
CANCEL
MD
1
40dB OVER
1
REC LEVEL
MIN
■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.
MAX
1 Press the MD ■ button.
2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
3 Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the input. (Page
19)
● If you will be recording from the analog input, adjust the recording level after selecting the input.
4 Press the SYNC REC button on the remote control.
● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.
“SYNC STANDBY” will appear.
5 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 stand-by mode. Press the MD ■ button to cancel it.
● To stop recording at any time, press the MD ■ button.
To adjust the recording level: (Analog input only)
After you select analog input in step 3, 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:
12
0dB
40dB OVER
1
Select the input, and then press the RECORD (REC) button.
● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.
Press the MD 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 stand-by 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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INPUT
SELECT
ENTER
RECORD
RECORD
MIC
REC LEVEL
MIN
■Recording from the microphone
1 Connect the stereo microphone to the MIC jack on the main
MAX
unit.
2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
3 Press the INPUT SELECT button until "ANALOG" appears.
4 Press the RECORD button.
● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.
5 Adjust the recording level using the REC LEVEL control.
● Adjust the recording level so that the maximum level does
not exceed "0 dB".
6 Press the MD
● Recording will start.
To interrupt a recording:
Press the MD 06 button while recording.
● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.
● To resume recording, press the MD 06 button again.
● The track number will increase by one each time you interrupt
a recording.
To stop recording:
Press the MD ■ button.
06
button.
REC
1
(When recording starting from 3 minutes
and 32 seconds into the fourth track)
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2
3
TOC
12
MD
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
40dB OVER
1 2 3 4 5
■ To re-record
When you want to re-record a track, erase the previously recorded track and start a new recording, or start recording from
any point within the old track. If you start recording from within
a track, all of the tracks and track names that follow will be
erased. 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
30)
1 During playback, press the MD
06
button at the point where
you want to begin re-recording.
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● The unit will pause.
2 Press the RECORD (REC) button.
● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.
3 Press the ENTER button.
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● The unit will be in the recording pause mode.
4 Select the recording source and start recording.
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TOC
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40dB OVER
1 2 3 4 5
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RECORD
REC
12
40dB OVER
1 2 3 4 5
● The track number increases by one.
AUTO
MARK
■ To create your own track numbers while re-
cording
By creating your own track numbers while recording, you can
mark them and later search for any passage you wish.
(You can also create your own track numbers during digital recording.)
Press the RECORD (REC) button during recording at the point
where you want to create a track number.
● After the track number has been 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 25)
■ Recording tracks as a single track
(Remote control operation)
When making an analog 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 while
the recording is paused.
● “A.MARK OFF” will appear.
“A.MARK OFF” will appear.
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SYNC REC
1
40dB OVER
1
REC
CANCEL
2 Press the MD
06
button.
● 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.
■To cancel the selection currently being re-
corded (Rec cancel)
While making the following recordings, you can erase any tracks
you don’t want to record.
● While making a sound synchro recording
● While making a normal recording from an external unit, using
the auto marker function
● While making a recording from a CD without using the track
edit or one-touch edit function
Press the REC CANCEL button while recording.
● The selection currently being recorded will be erased from the
MD and the unit will enter the normal recording stand-by
mode.
(The playback on the other unit will not stop.)
● While a track is being erased, the sound from the other unit
will not be heard.
To resume recording:
Press the MD 06 button.
● To resume sound synchro recording, press the SYNC REC
button.
Note:
● The track currently being recorded cannot be canceled while
you are making an APMS or random recording from a CD.
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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 27)
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 28)
MOVE
The order of the recorded tracks can be changed. This
feature is different from program 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 29)
1234
ABC
1234
C
A
B
D
D
Program move function
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 29)
123
A
B
123
A
B
4
C
C
D
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 30)
1234
ABC
1234
B
A
DE
D
5
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 31)
TOC4DISC
TOTAL
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8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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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 favorite 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
Digital recording
from a CD
ABCDDTalkELive performance
Recording a
broadcast
Analog recording
from tape
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
ABCDDTalkE
The tracks are
combined using the
combine function.
ABCDTalkEFGCMH
ABCDEFGH
The tracks are
rearranged
using the program
move function.
DEACBHFG
(Disc name)(Track name)
The tracks are
divided using the
divide function.
Cut using the
erase function.
The track is moved
using the move function.
Live performance
Cut using the
erase 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.
/
NAME/TOC EDIT
STEP 2 Edit menu selection
menu
Each time the dial is turned, the
next menu will appear in order.
Next menuPrevious
STEP 3 Editing start
ENTER
You can edit the selected
menus.
(Move function)
A different menu may be displayed.
(Track name function)
Within 10 seconds, perform
step 3.
To stop editing anytime,
press the MD button.
This functionCan be selected in the following conditions.
Disc name
Track name
Divide
Combine
Move
Program move
Erase
All erase
When stopped
The total number
(
of tracks appears
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
When stopped
Selection of
)
(
track numbers
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
During
playback
)
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Playback
in the pause
mode
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
During recording/
in the recording
stand-by mode
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
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When entering
a program
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
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ENTER
NAME/TOC EDIT
■DIVIDE
1 Play the track which you want to divide into two, and press
the MD 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.
1
12
40dB OVER
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
(To divide the fourth track into two)
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2
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
14
3
● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.
4 Press the ENTER button again.
● 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 42)
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 40)
● This function cannot be used while in the program ("PRGM"
is lit: Page 15) or random play mode ("RANDOM" is lit: Page
14). First, cancel the program or random play mode before
trying to use this function.
4
TOCTRACK
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18 19
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ENTER
1
TRACK
REMAIN
(To combine the fourth track and the
fifth track)
2
REMAIN
3
NAME/TOC EDIT
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
■COMBINE
1 While 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 MD 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.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ 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 → That name will be
used.
● When only the second of the two tracks has a name → That
name will be used.
● When both tracks have a name → The name of th e first tr ack
will be used.
To combine two non-continuous tracks:
4
TOCTRACK
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17
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(Example: the first and third tracks)
Move the third track to the second track using the MOVE function.
(Page 29)
Then, combine the first and second tracks using the COMBINE
function.
Notes:
● Tracks recorded from analog 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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ENTER
NAME/TOC EDIT
■MOVE
1 While 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
MD 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
14
2
REMAIN
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
14
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
3
(To move to the fifth track)
4
TOCTRACK
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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 MD ■ 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.
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
● This function cannot be used while in the program ("PRGM"
third track will become the new fourth track, and the
old fourth track will become the new fifth track.
is lit: Page 15) or random play mode ("RANDOM" is lit: Page
14). First, cancel the program or random play mode before
trying to use this function.
■ Programmed move
1
2
PRGM
PRGM
TOTAL
TOTAL
1 3 5 7
9 111814
1 3 5 7
9 111814
1 Select the tracks you want to move and enter them into a
program. (Page 15)
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 MD ■ button.
4 Press the ENTER button again.
4
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 program twice
or more, the last programmed position will have priority.
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ENTER
NAME/TOC EDIT
■ERASE
To erase tracks one at a time:
1 While 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 MD 06 button.
● The unit will enter the pause mode.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select “ERASE”
1
TRACK
REMAIN
(To erase the sixth track)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
14
2
TRACK
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
14
3
4
TOCTRACK
REMAIN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17
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using the jog dial.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.
4 Press the ENTER button again.
● The track is erased, and the unit is paused at the beginning
of the previous track.
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
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
14
1 Press the MD ■ 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.
TOTAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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 MD ■ 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 while in the program ("PRGM"
is lit: Page 15) or random play mode ("RANDOM" is lit: Page
14). First, cancel the program or random play mode before
trying to use this function.
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ENTER
STEP 1
DISPLAY/CHARACTER
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
DISPLAY/CHARACTER
■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)
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.
Each time the dial is turned, the cursor (■) over
the character will move.
Cursor
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.
Type of characters used:
Type of
characters
A
Capital
letters
Lower-case
letters
Symbols
●
means space.
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 ! " # $ % & '
+ ,-./: ; < = >
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.
Characters <symbols>
/
/
,
,
? @ _ `
. ,
! " # $
! " # $
( )
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ENTER
DISPLAY/CHARACTER
NAME/TOC EDIT
DELETE/CLEAR
TIMER
■ To create a disc name
A title for the entire disc. Disc names are displayed when an MD
is inserted.
1 Press the MD ■ 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")
6
Disc name recorded
7
TOC DISC
TOTAL
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 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 31)
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 while in the program ("PRGM"
is lit: Page 15) or random play mode ("RANDOM" is lit: Page
14). First, cancel the program or random play mode before
trying to use this function.
■To erase disc names
After performing steps 1 to 3 mentioned above, do the following
to erase a disc name:
1 Press the DELETE/CLEAR button for at least 2 seconds.
● "NAME CLEAR?" will appear.
2 Press the ENTER button.
● The disc name will be erased.
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DISPLAY/CHARACTER
ENTER
NAME/TOC EDIT
DELETE/CLEAR
TIMER
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.
■To create a track name
● “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.
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(To name the first track)
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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3 Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER button to select the type of
characters. (Page 31)
4 Select the character you want using the jog dial.
5 Press the ENTER button to enter the character.
2
TRACK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
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● Repeat steps 3 to 5 above to enter characters in the name.
When the next character’s type is the same as the previous
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.
3
(If you have selected capital letters)
4
(If you select “L”)
5
Track name recorded
6
TOCTRACK
TOTAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
14
Notes:
● This function cannot be used while in the program ("PRGM"
is lit: Page 15) or random play mode ("RANDOM" is lit: Page
14). First, cancel the program or random play mode before
trying to use this function.
● The track name function can be used while 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 while 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.
■To erase track names
After performing steps 1 to 2 mentioned above, do the following
to erase a track name:
1 Press the DELETE/CLEAR button for at least 2 seconds.
● "NAME CLEAR?" will appear.
2 Press the ENTER button.
● The track name will be erased.
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1
2
3
ENTER
DISC
TOTAL
NAME/TOC EDIT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
15 16 17 18
■To change disc names and track names
To change disc names:
1 During playback, press the MD ■ 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 MD ■ button.
Now you can erase or add characters. (Page 35)
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To change track names:
1
TRACK
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
16 17 18
15
14
1 While 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 MD ■ button.
2
Now you can erase or add characters. (Page 35)
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DISPLAY/CHARACTER
NAME/TOC EDIT
DELETE/CLEAR
TIMER
ENTER
■ To erase a character
After performing steps 1 to 3 on page 34, do the following to
erase unwanted characters:
Example: To change “BESUT” to “BEST”
4 Press the
erase begin flashing.
3/2
button to make the character you want to
5 Press the DELETE/CLEAR button.
6 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
4
(To erase the letter "U")
5
● The character will disappear.
6
TOC DISC
■ To add a character
After performing steps 1 to 3 on page 34, do the following to
add additional characters:
4
(To add a character to left of the "S")
5
(To add the letter "E")
● The original characters will move
to the right by one.
6
TOC DISC
Example: To change “BST” to “BEST”
4 Press the
at the place you want to add a letter.
3/2
button to make the character begin flashing
5 Select the character you want to add, using the jog dial. Then,
press the ENTER button.
6 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
■ To correct a spelling
After putting the unit in the character input mode, erase the wrong
character. Then, enter the correct character.
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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 cord is
unplugged or the setting is changed.
ENTER
DELETE/CLEAR
TIMER
■ Timer playback
Before timer playback, the following preparations are required.
● Load a CD or MD.
● Select a CD to be played.
1 While in the stop mode, press the TIMER button, and then
turn the jog dial until "TIMER SET" appears.
1
2
3
AM
4
5
● The stop time setting display will appear.
● The “hours” display will be automatically increased one hour.
6
AM
AM
AM
AM
AM
AM
2 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button, and then select
"TIMER PLAY" 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.
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 program using the jog dial.
MD → CD
9 Press the ENTER button.
Setting for timer playback:
1 Press the TIMER button, and then select "T-STANDBY" using
the jog dial.
7
8
1
2
AM
(Timer standby mode)
TIMER
Timer playback indicator
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
4
5
ENTER
DELETE/CLEAR
TIMER
AM
AM
AM
AM
REC LEVEL
MIN
■Timer recording
Before timer recording, the following preparations are required.
MAX
● Load a recordable MD.
1 While in the stop mode, press the TIMER 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.
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 program using the jog dial.
ANALOG → DIGITAL OPT → DIGITAL COAX
AM
● The stop time setting display will appear.
● The “hours” display will be automatically increased one hour.
6
7
AM
AM
AM
8
When the digital optical input was selected
1
(Timer stand-by mode)
● If you select the analog input, adjust the recording level. (Page
22)
9 Press the ENTER button.
Setting timer for recording:
1 Press the TIMER button, and then select "T-STANDBY" using
the jog dial.
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.
2
TIMER REC
Timer recording indicator
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(Timer confirmation mode)
ENTER
DELETE/CLEAR
TIMER
■To check the timer setting
1 While in the timer stand-by mode, press the TIMER 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 cancel mode)
When the power is turned on, the timer will be canceled.
The timer operation can also be canceled as follows.
1 While in the timer stand-by mode, press the TIMER button.
2 Turn the jog dial until “TIMER CANCEL” appears.
3 Press the ENTER button.
● The timer operation will be canceled. ("TIMER" or “TIMER
REC” will go out.) The start and stop times will still be stored.
Notes:
● When the CD or MD is played to the end, playback will stop
before the stop time.
If you wish to play to the stop time, set repeat play for the
CD or MD.
● This timer in this unit cannot be used to control equipment
connected to this unit. You must use the timer in the other
equipment, if it has one.
● The timer playback and timer recording functions cannot be
used at the same time.
In the following cases, the timer recording function will not work.
● When a MiniDisc has not been inserted.
● When a playback-only MiniDisc is inserted.
● When the MiniDisc you inserted is protected against acciden-
tal erasure.
● When there is no recording space left on the MiniDisc you
inserted (when the "TOC FULL" or "DISC FULL" messages
appear).
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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 2-1/2" (64 mm) 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 TRansformed Acoustic Coding
[ATRAC]
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The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansformed 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 analyzed 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.
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
■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.
"TOC FULL" may be displayed even if the maximum recording
time on a MiniDisc has not been reached.
Even if the maximum MiniDisc recording time has not been
reached, "DISC FULL" may be displayed.
Even if several short tracks are erased, the remaining recording time may not show an increase.
Two tracks may not be combined in editing.For MiniDiscs which repeated recording and editing operations
The total of the recorded time and time remaining on a disc
may not add up to the maximum possible recording time.
If you fast reverse or fast forward over recorded tracks,
the sound may skip.
In the MD system, the recording area on an MD is programmed in a TOC (Table of Contents). If tracks are recorded,
edited and partial erased repeatedly, the TOC will fill up with
information about the tracks, even though the track limit (255
tracks) has not been reached. If that happens, further recording will be impossible. (If you use the all erase function, the
MD can be reused as a blank MD.)
If there is a flaw on the MiniDisc surface, that area is automatically excluded from the space available for recording.
Therefore, the available recording time will be reduced.
When the remaining recording time of a disc is displayed,
short tracks less than 8 seconds long may not be included in
the total.
were performed, the COMBINE function may not work.
Tracks recorded from a CD (digital recordings) and tracks recorded from some other equipment (analog recordings) cannot
be combined.
A cluster (about 2 seconds) is normally the minimum unit of
recording. So, even if a track is less than 2 seconds long, it
will use about 2 seconds of space on the disc. Therefore, the
time actually available for recording may be less than the remaining time displayed.
If there are scratches on discs, those sections will be automatically avoided (no recording will be placed in those sections). Therefore, the recording time will be reduced.
An MD which has been recorded or edited repeatedly may
skip during fast reverse or fast forward.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
■If a problem occurs
If this unit functions abnormally during operation, first check the following items. If the unit continues to function abnormally,
or if an abnormality appears other than listed below, turn off the player’s power and disconnect the AC power plug, then
consult your SHARP dealer or service personnel.
General
SYMPTOM
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.
CD playback
SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
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.
The disc is loaded up-side down.
The disc is very dirty.Clean the disc.
The disc does not satisfy the standards.Load the correct disc.
Is the unit located near excessive vibra-
tions?
Has condensation formed inside the unit?
POSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
Turn the power off and on again, and
then retry the operation.
When a radio or TV which uses an indoor antenna is placed near the unit, the
picture on the TV screen may be distorted or the radio may not function properly.
It is recommended that you use an outdoor antenna.
Load the disc with the correct side up.
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.
MD recording and playback
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
A recording cannot be made.Is the MiniDisc protected against acci-
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.
dental erasure?
Did you try to record on a playback-only
MiniDisc?
Can you see the “TOC FULL” message
in the display?
Is the disc scratched?
Is the unit located near excessive vibration?
Is the unit located near excessive vibrations?
Has condensation formed inside the unit?
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 cord plugged in?Connect the AC power cord.
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.
Insert properly.
Replace the batteries.
Operate it within a range of 8" (0.2 m) to
20’ (6 m) and within an angle of 15o to
either side of center.
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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
CH ERROR● The CD changer is not working properly.● Press the POWER button to turn off the power,
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.
EDIT OVER● There is no space left to record the remainder
FOCUS ERROR● The proper focus cannot be obtained.● Reload the MiniDisc.
MD ERROR● The unit is malfunctioning and will require
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 disc 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 POWER button to turn off the power.
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 is malfunctioning and will require
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 recordable disc.
(Neither music nor a disc name have been
recorded on this MD.)
not allowed to copy.
vibration.
recording operation was skipped.
disc.
of the CD.
service.
not working properly.
track name exceeds 100.
● The disc 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.)
service.
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.
● Move the unit away from the source of vibration.
● Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet. Then connect the AC power cord, and
turn on the power again.
● Use the analog input jack.
● Reload the disc or replace it.
● Replace the MD with another recordable disc.
● Contact your nearest authorized Sharp servicer.
● Press the POWER button to turn off the power,
and press the 7 button.
● Shorten the disc or track name.
● Load a disc.
● Reload the disc.
● Replace the disc.
● Replace it with a recordable MiniDisc.
● Edit only the sound.
position.
Allow the unit to cool for a while.
● Replace the disc with another disc.
● Replace it with another recordable disc.
● Contact your nearest authorized Sharp servicer.
● Replace it with another disc.
● Erase all the data, and try recording.
● Press the POWER button to turn off the power,
and try to write the TOC again.
(Remove any source of shock or vibration while
writing.)
*: Number or symbol
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■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 exces-
sive 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 tray.
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, and 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, the TOC will be written
on the disc when power is restored.
■ 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
cord 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
and unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet, immediately. Contact your nearest authorized Sharp servicer.
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
1,4,52
When transporting the unit, proceed as follows:
1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
2
2 Remove all discs CDs/MD from the unit.
3 Press the RESET button on the rear of the unit.
● When the RESET button is pressed, all of the settings in memory will be erased.
4 Make sure "TIME ADJUST" appears in the display, then press
the POWER button to turn the power on again.
5 Press the POWER button to turn the power off.
6 Make sure the message on the display has changed from
"GOOD BYE!" to "TIME ADJUST", and then unplug the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.
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MAINTENANCE
■ Internal care
● In order to ensure proper operation of the CD player, preven-
tative maintenance (cleaning of the Laser Pick-up lens) should
be performed periodically in order to keep the lens dust-free.
Lens cleaners are commercially available. Contact your local
CD software dealer for options.
■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 for 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:MD/CD Deck
Power source:AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:20 W
Dimensions:Width: 16-15/16" (430 mm)
Quantization:16-bit linear
Frequency response: 4 - 20,000 Hz (+0/–1 dB)
D/A converter:1 bit
Signal/noise ratio:100 dB (1 kHz)
Dynamic range:90 dB (1 kHz)
Wow and flutter:Unmeasurable
(less than 0.001% W. peak)
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●Timer/clock
Type:Digital clock with date function
Timer:ON/OFF, once a day
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LIMITED WARRANTY
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the
“Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees
that it will at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth
below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to misuse,
abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and
provide proof of purchase to the servicer.
The limited warranty described above is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by
law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE
ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those
described above, or extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described below on behalf of Sharp.
The warranties described above shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and
exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described
herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect
to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability
or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product
which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall
Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some
states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to
you.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
Product Model Number: MD-R3 MD/CD Deck (Be sure to have this information available when requesting service for
your Product.)
Warranty Period for this Product: 1 Year parts and labor from the date of purchase.
Exclusions from Warranty Coverage: accessories.
Where to Obtain Service: At a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To find a location of the nearest
Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE SHARP.
What to do to Obtain Service: Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer. Be sure to have
Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Product, be sure it is insured and packaged securely.
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135
TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP.
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135
SHARP CORPORATION
TINSE0207AWZZ
Printed in Malaysia
A9712.HK
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