Sharp MD-X8 User Manual
MD/CD STEREO
MODEL
MD-X8
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
CONTENTS
Page
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................ 1
SPECIAL NOTES ............................................................................ 1-2
PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................. 2
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS................................. 3-4
PREPARATION FOR USE .............................................................. 5-7
DISPLAY SECTION ........................................................................... 8
MULTI CONTROL BUTTON .............................................................. 9
SETTING THE CLOCK .................................................................... 10
SOUND CONTROL ..................................................................... 11-12
HOW TO ENTER CHARACTERS ............................................... 13-16
COMPACT DISC OPERATION ........................................................ 17
MINIDISC OPERATION ................................................................... 18
RADIO OPERATION ................................................................... 19-20
PROGRAMMING RADIO STATION NAMES .................................. 21
VARIOUS CD AND MD OPERATIONS ..................................... 22-25
MD-X8 MD/CD stereo consisting of
MD-X8 MD/CD stereo
CP-X8 2 way speaker system.
Page
BASIC INFORMATION ON MINIDISCS .......................................... 26
RECORDING ............................................................................... 27-30
EDITING ...................................................................................... 31-37
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER ......................................... 38-43
USING EXTERNAL UNITS ......................................................... 44-48
CHANGING THE MESSAGES DISPLAYED WHEN THE POWER
IS TURNED ON/OFF ................................................................... 49-51
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? .................................................................... 52
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS .................................................. 53
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 54-55
RESETING THE MICROCOMPUTER .............................................. 56
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 57
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 57
CALLING FOR SERVICE.................................................. Back cover
LIMITED WARRANTY....................................................... Back cover
ACCESSORIES
VOLUME/
3D SURROUND
POWER
FM antenna x 1
[92LF-ANT1533A]
A0006
AM loop antenna x 1
[92LL-ANT1676A]
Remote control x 1
[RRMCG0101AWSA]
Note:
Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those shown on the above are not included.
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MODE
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CLEAR
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AUTO
SYNCHRO
AUX
MARK
REC
P-MODE
TIME
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BAND
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12
"AA" size battery
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar) x 2
[UBATU0001AWZZ]
Speaker wire x 2
[92L291-0055]
Blank (Recordable)
miniDisc (60 minutes
recording length) x 1
[UDSKM0001AFZZ]
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
electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION
RISK OF
ELECTRIC
DO
NOT
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.
SHOCK
OPEN
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.
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 operating
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
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
13 Non use 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:
AThe power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
BObjects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
CThe appliance has been exposed to rain; or
DThe 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.
SPECIAL NOTES
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.
Please retain this information.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Place of purchase
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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:
I Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
I Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
I Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
I Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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PRECAUTIONS
0002
HH
H General
HH
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.
SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE:
This device is a composite system. The digital device component may not
cause harmful interference.
I 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
obtined from copyright owners whenever necessary.
I US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
I SRS technology licensed from SRS Labs. SRS technology holds the
following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4,748,669, U.S. Patent No. 4,841,572.
I , the SRS Logo and the are
registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
HH
H Condensation
HH
I Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated
area and ensure that there is at least 5 cm of free space along the
sides, top and back of the equipment.
I Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinner or insecticides on the
unit.
I Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 140°F
(60°C) or to extreme low temperatures.
I 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.
I Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it from the AC
outlet, since pulling the cord can damage internal wires.
I Remove the AC power plug from the AC outlet before cleaning.
This unit contains dangerous voltages.
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock.
Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility.
I Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration, and do not
place anything on the top of the unit.
I If the unit does not work properly while in use, press the POWER
button to turn the power off, then disconnect the AC power cord from
the AC outlet. Plug the AC power cord back in, and then press the
POWER button to turn the power on.
I If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it is suggested that you
disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet for safety.
I 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.
Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in an extremely
humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
Follow the procedure below to eliminate condensation.
II
I CD and MD pickups
II
Leave the power on with no disc in the unit until normal playback is
possible (about 1 hour).
II
I Remote control
II
Wipe off any condensation on the transmitter window with a soft cloth
before operating the unit.
0049
HH
H Care of compact discs
HH
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.
I 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 on this surface.
I Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and excessive
moisture.
I Always hold 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.
HH
H Volume control
HH
The sound level at a given volume setting depends on a combination of
speaker efficiency, location and many other factors.
It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which occur while
turning the unit on with the volume control setting up high, or while
continually listening at high volumes.
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
21
22 23 24 25 26 27
MD/CD STEREO MD-X8
CD / MD MD EDIT
MD MD CD MD
TRACK
TOC EDIT
MESSAGEAUXTUNER
REC
VOLUME
DOWN UP
3D
X-BASS
EQUALIZER
MULTI CONTROL
NAME/
TIMER/
DISPLAY
DELETE
TUNING / CURSOR
ENTER
1
1 2 3
PLAY
2
3
13 14 15 16 171819 20
SURROUND
28
29
30
32
34
36
38
40
31
33
35
37
39
10
11
12
1
POWER
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
(BAND)
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
PHONES MD IN/AUX1 INPUT LEVEL MIC MIC VOL PC CNT KEYBOARD
II
I FRONT PANEL
II
1. Power Button: POWER
2. Remote Control Sensor
3. MD
00
0
00
MD Edit Button: MD
00
0
00
MD
4. CD Track Select Button: TRACK
5. Personal Computer Mode Indicator
6. LCD Display
7. Name / TOC-Edit Button: NAME/TOC EDIT
8. Auxiliary Input (Digital/Analog / Phono) Button: AUX
9. Tuner Call (Band Select) Button: TUNER (BAND)
10. 3D Surround Indicator
11. CD Disc Trays
12. Headphones Jack: PHONES
13. MD Edit/Auxiliary 1 (Analog) Input Jack: MD IN/AUX1
14. Auxiliary Input Level (Analog) Control: INPUT LEVEL
15. Microphone Jack: MIC
16. Microphone Input Level Control: MIC VOL
17. Personal Computer Connect Jack: PC CNT
18. Keyboard Connect Jack: KEYBOARD
19. CD Open / Close Buttons:
77
7
77
20. CD Play Buttons: PLAY 1-3
21. MD Compartment
22. MD Indicator
23. CD Edit Button: CD
00
0 MD
00
24. Record Button and Indicator
25. Computer Network Button
26. MD Eject Button:
27. MD Play/Pause Button and Indicator:
28. MD Stop Button :
77
7
77
HH
H
HH
06 06
06
06 06
29. Volume Control: VOLUME
30. 3D Surround Button: 3D SURROUND
31. Extra Bass Button: X-BASS
32. Equalizer Button: EQUALIZER
33. Timer/Delete Button: TIMER / DELETE
34. Multi Control Button: MULTI CONTROL
35. Display Button: DISPLAY
36. Enter Button: ENTER
3 3
37. Tuning Up-Down/Cursor Buttons:
3 /
3 3
22
2
22
38. Message Button: MESSAGE
39. CD Play/Pause Button and Indicator:
40. CD Stop Button:
HH
H
HH
06 06
06
06 06
10
11
II
I REAR PANEL
II
1. AM Antenna Terminal
2 AM Antenna Ground Terminal
3. FM Antenna Terminal
4. FM Antenna Ground Terminal
5. Analog Output Jacks
1
2
3
ANTENNA
GND
75 OHMS
GND
AM
FM
4
ANALOG IN/OUT
5
6
7
8
9
RIGHT LEFT
RIGHT
GND
RESET
AUX DIGITAL IN
LEFT
PHONO
DIGITAL 1
OPTICAL
DIGITAL 2
COAXIAL
OUT
AUX 2
IN
SPEAKERS
RIGHT
RATED SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE : 6 OHMS
LEFT
12
6. AUX2 (Analog) Input Jacks
7. Phono Input Jacks
8. Phono Ground Terminal
9. Reset Button
10. Auxiliary Digital 1 Input Jack (Optical)
11. Auxiliary Digital 2 Input Jack (Coaxial)
12. Speaker Terminals
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VOLUME/
14
3D SURROUND
15
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17
18
19
20
21
REC
PRGM CLEAR P-MODE TIME
POWER
MD TUNER CD PLAY
56 7
SYNCHRO
REC
REC
MODE
BAND
ST
AUTO
MARK
12
II
I REMOTE CONTROL
II
1. Record Mode Button: REC MODE
2. Record Button:
3. Clear Button: CLEAR
4. Program Button: PRGM
5. Play Mode Button: P-MODE
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6. Synchro Record Button: SYNCHRO REC
7. Auto Mark Button: AUTO MARK
8. Time Display Select Button:TIME
9. Auxiliary Input (Digital/Analog / Phono) Button: AUX
10. Tuner Preset/CD/MD Track Number Input Buttons
11. Remote Control Transmitter Window
12. 3D Surround On/Off Button: SURROUND ON/OFF
13. Pre-Equalizer Button: PRE-EQ
14. Extra Bass Button: X-BASS
15. Volume / 3D Surround Button: VOLUME / 3D SURROUND
16. Wide/Center Button: WIDE/CENTER
17. Power Button: POWER
18. MD Stop Button:
19. MD Play/Pause Button:
20. Tuner Stereo Button: ST
21. Tuner Band Button: BAND
22. Display Button: DISPLAY
23. Name/TOC-Edit Button: NAME/TOC EDIT
24 Tuning Up-Down/Cursor Buttons:
25. Enter Button: ENTER
26. Multi Control Button
27. Message Button: MESSAGE
28. Timer/Delete Button: TIMER/DELETE
29. CD Play Buttons: Play 1 -
30. CD Play/Pause Button:
31. CD Stop Button:
II
I
II
II
I
II
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H
HH
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06
0606
33
2 2
3 /
2
33
2 2
3
0606
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0606
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H
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II
I SPEAKER
II
1. Dome Tweeter
2. Woofer
3. Speaker Terminals
4. Speaker Duct
1
3
2
4
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PREPARATION FOR USE
Assemble the AM antenna.
1
2 3
1
(2)
(1)
49feet
(15m)
25feet
(7.5m)
ANTENNA
75 OHMS
AM
GND
FM
GND
2 3
(4) (3)
I Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet before connecting
or disconnecting any component.
HH
H Antenna connection
HH
(1) Supplied FM antenna
Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 OHMS terminal and
position the FM antenna wire in the direction where the strongest
signal can be received.
(2) Supplied AM loop antenna
Connect the AM loop antenna wire to the AM LOOP and GND
terminals.
Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.
Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand
or a wall with screws (not supplied).
Notes:
I If static is still heard even after adjusting the position of the AM loop
antenna, try reversing the wires.
I Do not place the AM loop antenna and the FM antenna wire on the unit.
It may result in noise generation, since the unit is equipped with digital
electronics.
Place the AM loop antenna and the FM antenna wire away from the
unit for better reception.
I If the AM loop antenna and the FM antenna wire are placed near the
AC power cord, interference may result.
Ground
rod
Right speaker
1 1
SPEAKERS
RIGHT
LEFT
RATED SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE : 6 OHMS
Bass reflex
duct
Black
2
Red
Black
1 2 3
Left speaker
Black
Red
2
Black
ANTENNA
75 OHMS
AM
GND
FM
GND
Black
Red
(3) Outdoor FM antenna
To connect a 75 ohm coaxial cable antenna, use the terminals
marked FM 75 OHMS and GND.
To connect an outdoor antenna to the unit, it is recommended
that a 75 ohm coaxial cable be used. Its shielded construction
resists most types of electrical interference that can cause
reception noise.
Consult your SHARP audio dealer for suggestions on the type of
antenna best suited for your area.
Note:
When an outdoor FM antenna is used, disconnect the supplied FM
antenna wire from the FM 75 OHMS terminal.
(4) Outdoor AM antenna
Use an outdoor AM antenna if you need better reception.
Consult your dealer.
Note:
When using an outdoor AM antenna , be sure to keep the wire of the AM
loop antenna connected.
HH
H Speaker connection
HH
Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER terminals as
shown.
I Connect the black wire to the minus (–) terminal and the red wire to the
plus (+) terminal.
Cautions:
I Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this may
damage the amplifier and/or speakers.
I When connecting the speakers to the unit, connect the wires to the
speakers first, and then to the terminals on the unit.
I When connecting the speakers to the unit, be sure to connect the
speaker wires properly. Do not mistake the right channel for the left
channel and the plus (+) terminal for the minus (–) terminal.
I Use these SPEAKER terminals for CP-X8 only, do not connect them
to speakers other than CP-X8s.
I Do not allow any objects to fall into or to be placed in the bass reflex
ducts.
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Left speaker
Leave a space of at least 2"(5cm).
Right speaker
HH
H Removing the speaker grilles
HH
1 Remove the lower part of the speaker grille first.
2 Remove the upper part of the speaker grille.
Caution:
When the speaker grilles are removed, the speaker diaphragms are
exposed. Make sure nothing comes into contact with the speaker
diaphragms.
HH
H Mounting the speaker grilles
HH
Fit the four posts on the speaker grille into the mounting holes and
push them lightly with the palm of your hand to secure.
HH
H Placing the system
HH
I Be sure to keep space between the units for ventilation.
I Keep the back and sides of this unit at least 2"(5cm) away from the
wall.
I If any kind of magnet or an electromagnet is placed too close to the TV
set and the system, irregular color may be seen.
To an AC outlet
AC 120V, 60Hz
More than 2"(5cm)
TV set location
I Depending on the particular location of a TV set, color variations may
be seen on the TV screen. If this happens, move the system and its
speakers away from the TV and turn off the TV set. After 15 - 30
minutes, turn on the TV again.
The TV's own demagnetizing function should eliminate the variations.
However, if the color still does not look right, move the system further
away from the TV set.
Note:
I A cooling fan is built into this product to avoid heat buildup.When the
power is turned on, the cooling fan will run.
When the volume is increased, the cooling fan will run at high speed.
HH
H Connecting the AC power cord
HH
I After connecting the speakers, plug the AC power cord into a conven-
ient AC outlet. The LCD will present a demonstration display.
I Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit is not to be
used for a prolonged period of time.
Note:
I If the lead wires of a speaker wire are short-circuited while connecting
a speaker with the power on, the protection circuit will activete
resulting in no sound. Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet, and connect it again.
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H Demonstration display
HH
I After the power cord is unplugged or a power failure occurs, when the
power is turned back on, the LCD will present a demonstration display.
If this happens, set the clock (see page 10) to cancel the demonstration display on the LCD.
SETTING THE CLOCK
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2 "AA" size batteries
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP7 or similar)
HH
H Remote control
HH
I When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the ë
battery terminals.
I Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction.
Precautions for battery use:
I Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery
compartment.
I Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.
I Do not mix old and new batteries.
I Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit is not in use for long
periods to prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.
Caution:
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.)
Notes concerning use:
I Replace the battery if control distance decreases or operation be-
comes erratic.
I Periodically clean the transmitter window on the remote control and
the sensor on the main unit with a soft cloth.
I Exposing the sensor on the main unit to strong light may interfere with
operation. Change the lighting or the direction of the unit.
I Keep the remote control away from moisture, excessive heat, shock,
and vibrations.
8" to 20'
(0.2m-6m)
15˚
15˚
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H To change the contrast of the display
HH
1 Turn the power on, and hold down the DISPLAY button for
more than 0.5 seconds.
2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button to change the contrast.
I The contrast is adjustable in 16 steps.
I If no operation is performed for 10 seconds or more, the unit will return
to the original screen.
I If you operate your personal computer using a separately available
sound card, you cannot adjust the contrast.
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H Character display
HH
You can select a standard character display or an extra large
character display for the display on this product.
I Standard character display
The default display mode set at the factory.
Track names are displayed on 4 lines so that you can check several
track names at the same time.
I Extra large character display
When track names are displayed using extra large characters, you
can read the names at a distance.
HH
H To change the size of the characters
HH
(extra large character display)
Turn the power on while the MD is in the stop mode, and press
the DISPLAY button.
I If the DISPLAY button is pressed again, the characters will return to
their original size.
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DAYWWWWWWW01WWWWW
CLOCKWWWWW amW0:00
The MULTI CONTROL button is used to select CD or MD
track numbers (page 22) , select programmed radio stations
(page 21) and to enter characters (page 13) .
I The MULTI CONTROL button has different functions depending on
the mode or the position you select.
HH
H
Menus for the timer and MD editing
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I When you press the upper or lower position on the MULTI CONTROL
button, you can scroll through the menus to select the one you want.
I When you press the left or right position on the MULTI CONTROL
button while looking at the timer menu, you can select the value for
each item.
MDWWWW2 W - WW 6:01W
W2 WWA V EWWWWWWW
WWW3 W FORWEVERWWW
WWW4 WSTARWDUSTWW
WWW5 WBEWSHARPWWW
MDWWWW9 W - WW 3:52WWWWWW
WW12WGOODWBYEWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
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H To select CD or MD track numbers
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I When you press the right or lower position on the MULTI CONTROL
button, the track number will be increased by one.
I When you press the left or upper position on the MULTI CONTROL
button, the track number will be decreased by one.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
2
TIMERWSET
SLEEPWSET
TIMEWADJUST
3
TIMERWSET
SLEEPWSET
TIMEWADJUST
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CALENDARW&WCLOCK
YEARWWWWW '99WWWW
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0
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CALENDARW&WCLOCK
YEARWWWWW '98WWWW
MON T HWWWWW 01WWWW
DAYWWWWWWW01WWWW
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CALENDARW&WCLOCK
YEARWWWWW '98WWWW
MON T HWWWWW 01WWWW
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CALENDARW&WCLOCK
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CALENDARW&WCLOCK
YEARWWWWW '98WWWW
MON T HWWWWW 09WWWW
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CLOCKWWWWWam :
0
When you have set the date and time, this unit can be used
TIMER/
DELETE
as a clock. It can be used for timer recording or for timer
playback. It is also used to store the MD recording date in
memory.
1 Turn the power on.
MULTI CONTROL
2 Press the TIMER/DELETE button.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the or on the MULTI CONTROL
button to select TIME ADJUST.
4 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
I The unit will enter the date setting mode.
ENTER
5 Press the 1 or 0 on the MULTI CONTROL button to adjust
the year.
I Press the button once to increase or decrease the year by one. Keep
pressing it to advance continuously.
I For any year after 2000, use "00" for 2000, "01" for 2001, and so on.
6 Press the on the MULTI CONTROL button to select the
month.
7 Press the or on the MULTI CONTROL button to adjust the
month.
8 Press the on the MULTI CONTROL button to select the day.
9 Press the or on the MULTI CONTROL button to adjust the
day.
10
9
CALENDARW&WCLOCK
YEARWWWWW '98WWWWW
MON T HWWWWW 09WWWWW
DAYWWWWWWW27WWWWW
CLOCKWWWWWamW0:00
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CALENDARW&WCLOCK
YEARWWWWW '98WWWWW
MON T HWWWWW 09WWWWW
DAYWWWWWWW27WWWWW
CLOCKWWWWWamW0:00
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CALENDARW&WCLOCK
YEARWWWWW '98WWWWW
MON T HWWWWW 09WWWWW
00
W
DAYWWWWWWW27WWWWW
CLOCKWWWWWamW9:00
12
CALENDARW&WCLOCK
YEARWWWWW '98WWWWW
MON T HWWWWW 09WWWWW
DAYWWWWWWW27WWWWW
00
CLOCKWWWWWamW9:00
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CALENDARW&WCLOCK
YEARWWWWW '98WWWWW
MON T HWWWW ' 09WWWWW
00
DAYWWWWWWW27WWWWW
CLOCKWWWWWamW9:35
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MDLNODDISCWC L O C K
00
00
Press the on the MULTI CONTROL button to select the
hour.
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Press the or on the MULTI CONTROL button to adjust the
hour.
I On the display, midnight is shown as "AM 12:00" and noon is shown
as "PM 12:00". When setting the time, be careful to set AM or PM
according to the current time.
12
Press the on the MULTI CONTROL button to select the
minute.
13
Press the or on the MULTI CONTROL button to adjust the
minute.
14
Press the ENTER button to start the clock at the top of the
minute.
I The clock starts operating.
Notes:
I In the event of a power failure or when the AC power cord is
disconnected, the clock setting will be lost. Reset the time.
I While recording an MD, you cannot set the date and clock. Be sure
to set the date and clock before recording.
I The range of dates that can be entered is from July 1, 1997 to
December 31, 2049.
To change the setting
I After performing steps 1 - 4 above,
➀ Press the or on the MULTI CONTROL button to select
the item (YEAR, MONTH, DAY or CLOCK) you want to
change.
➁ Press the or on the MULTI CONTROL button to change
the setting.
➂ Press the ENTER button.
To check the time
When the power is off, the time appears on the display.
When the power is on and you press the TIMER/DELETE button,
the time will appear for about 10 seconds on the display.
I The year, month and day will not be displayed.
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SOUND CONTROL
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
VOLUME
DOWN UP
UP
DOWN
HH
H Volume
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Main unit operation
When you turn the VOLUME control toward the UP position, the
volume will increase. When you turn it toward the DOWN position, the volume will decrease.
Remote control operation
When you press the
position on the VOLUME/3D SURROUND
button, the volume will increase. When you press the position
on the VOLUME/3D SURROUND button, it will decrease.
DOWN UP
D
M
L NODDISCWC LO C K
FLAT
EQUALIZER
HEAVY - 2
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
HEAVY - 1
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
VOCAL
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
SOF T - 2
HH
H Pre-programmed equalizer
HH
When the EQUALIZER (PRE-EQ) button is pressed, the current
mode setting will be displayed. To change to a different mode,
press the EQUALIZER (PRE-EQ) button repeatedly.
FLAT : The sound is not modified.
HEAVY-2 : Bass and treble are emphasized a lot.
HEAVY-1 : Bass and treble are slightly emphasized.
VOCAL : Vocals (midrange tones) are emphasized.
SOFT-2 : Treble is reduced a lot.
SOFT-1 : Treble is cut a little.
X-BASS
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SOF T - 1
X-BASS-ON
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
X-BASS-OFF
PQRSTUVWXOPQRSTUV
HH
H Extra bass (X-BASS)
HH
Press the X-BASS button to emphasize the bass region of the
frequency spectrum.
"X-BASS ON" will appear.
Press the X-BASS button again to cancel the extra bass mode.
"X-BASS OFF" will appear.
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3D SURROUND
3D SURROUND
indicator
HH
H 3D SURROUND
HH
About 3D surround:
SRS is a breakthrough technology that creates 3-dimensional
sound by processing sound signals based on the human auditory
system. It produces real depth and localization of the sound
image which cannot be accomplished by ordinary stereo. SRS
only requires two speakers.
I You can also adjust the sense of width or the sense of depth.
When the 3D SURROUND button on the main unit, or the
SURROUND ON/OFF button on the remote control is pressed,
the 3D SURROUND indicator will light and "3D SURROUND" will
be displayed on the LCD. When the button is pressed again, the
3D surround mode will be canceled.
3DBSURROUN
SOUNDWRETR I EVAL
WIDE
D
CENTERWIDE
CENTER
H H
H Adjusting the sense of width or depth
H H
Remote control operation
1 Press the WIDE/CENTER button in the 3D surround mode to
select "WIDE" or "CENTER".
2 When WIDE is selected:
When the + side on the VOLUME/3D SURROUND button is
pressed, the sound will grow wider. When the - side on the
VOLUME/3D SURROUND button is pressed, the sound width
will be reduced.
I By adjusting the WIDE level, the apparent distance between the left
and the right speakers will seem to change. (The wider the setting, the
more distance there will seem to be between the speakers.)
When CENTER is selected:
When the + side on the VOLUME/3D SURROUND button is
pressed, the sense of depth will increase. When the - side on
the VOLUME/3D SURROUND button is pressed, the sense
of depth will decrease.
I By adjusting the CENTER level, the sense of depth will change.
(The higher the center level, the greater the sense of depth.)
WIDE
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CENTER
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HOW TO ENTER CHARACTERS
MD disc names or track names(pages 36 and 37)
MDWWW12WWW 55:08WTOTAL
BESTWHITSWWWWWWWWWWWW
1WLOVEWSONGWWWWWWW
2WWA V EWWWWWWWWWWWW
3W FORWEVERWWWWWWWW
Radio station names (page 21)
FM ST 87.6 MHz
P 0 1 OOOO
P 0 2 OOO
P 0 3 OOOOO
P 0 4 OOO
Message displayed when the power is on or off (pages 49-51)
O
HAPPYHBIRT
HH
H Entering characters
HH
Characters are used for the MD disc names and track names,
radio station names, and messages displayed when the power is
on or off.
Standard character display
ABCDEFGH I J KLM1 2 3+_/=
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ456 ! ?&%$
abcdefghi jk lm789 ( )@
nopqrs tuvwxyz*0# , . ; :_
Extra large character display
ABCDEFGH I J
Characters can be entered in the standard character size or the
extra large character size. (The method for entering characters
]
,
,
,
depends on the size.)
I Radio station names cannot be entered as extra large characters.
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TIMER/
DELETE
NAME/
TOC EDIT
TUNING/CURSOR
MESSAGE
U
C
/
G
N
I
N
U
T
HH
H Entering standard size characters
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Preparation
Put the unit in the mode in which characters can be
entered.
I To store radio station names in memory, perform steps 1 - 3 on page
MULTI CONTROL
21.
I To create a disc name on an MD, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 36.
I To change the messages displayed when the power is turned on or off,
perform steps 1 - 3 on page 49 or on page 51.
1 Press the , , or on the MULTI CONTROL button to
ENTER
R
O
S
R
make the character you want to enter start flashing.
I Each time the button is pressed, the character which is flashing will be
changed by one in the direction printed on the button. When the button
is held down, the selection will move continuously in that direction.
I To enter a space, make the symbol flash.
2 Press the ENTER button.
I The selected character will appear in the character entry column.
Then, perform steps 1 - 2 repeatedly to enter the other characters you
need.
3 After entering all the characters
For a radio station name, MD disc name, or MD track
name:
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
For the messages displayed when the power is turned
on or off:
Press the MESSAGE button.
I The characters will be stored in memory.
1
2
1
2
_
ABCDE FGH I JKLM1 2 3 +_/=
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ45 6! ?&%$
abcdefghi j klm789 ( )@
nopqrs tuvwxyz* 0#, . ; : _
L
ABCDE FGH I JKLM1 2 3 +_/=
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ45 6! ?&%$
abcdefghi j klm789 ( )@
nopqrs tuvwxyz* 0#, . ; : _
ISTqHITSvw
B
ABCDEFGH I J KLM1 2 3+_/=
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ45 6! ?&%$
abcdefghi j klm789 ( )@
nopqrs tuvwxyz* 0#, . ; : _
ESTqHITSvw
B
ABCDEFGH I J KLM1 2 3+_/=
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ45 6! ?&%$
abcdefghi j klm789 ( )@
nopqrs tuvwxyz* 0#, . ; : _
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
]
]
HH
H To correct, add, or delete a character
HH
]
1 Press the
position of the character you want to delete, correct, or add. It
3
TUNING/CURSOR 2 button to move to the
will flash when selected.
2 When you want to delete or correct a character:
Press the TIMER/DELETE button.
]
I The character will be erased.
I If you want to correct a character, then, enter the correct character.
When you want to add a character:
Press the MULTI CONTROL button to select the position
where you want to add a character, select the new charactor
and then press the ENTER button.
3 Finally, perform step 3 above.
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abcdefghi j
1234567890
ABCDEFGH I J
NAME/
TOC EDIT
DISPLAY
HH
H Entering extra large characters
HH
In the case of the extra large characters, the characters you
can choose from are as follows:
MESSAGE
MULTI CONTROL
ENTER
ABCDEFGH I
Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the character type will
change.
Each time the
pressed, a different series of characters will appear.
ABCDEFGH I J
KLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZ.,/
or on the MULTI CONTROL button is
abcdefghi j
klmnopqr s t
uvwx yz . , /
J
1234567890
,
,
!
,
+
?
@
,
&%$
#
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/=
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/
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Preparation
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1
2
3
ABCDEFGH I
ABCDEFGH I
B
ABCDEFGH I
J
J
J
Put the unit in the mode in which characters can be
entered.
I To create an MD disc name, perform steps 1 - 3 of the "To creat a
disc name "section on page 36.
I To create an MD track name, perform steps 1 - 2 of the "To creat a
track name "section on page 36.
I To change the messages displayed when the power is turned on or off,
perform steps 1 - 3 on page 49 or on page 51.
1 Press the DISPLAY button to select the type of character you
want to enter.
I Each time the button is pressed, the type of character will change.
2 Press the or on the MULTI CONTOROL button to move
the cursor to the character you want to enter.
3 Press the ENTER button.
4 Perform steps 1 - 3 repeatedly to enter the characters you
need.
5 After entering all the characters
For a radio station name, MD disc name, or MD track
name:
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
For the messages displayed when the power is turned
on or off:
Press the MESSAGE button.
I The characters will be stored in memory.
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KEYBOARD
HH
H To enter characters from a computer
HH
keyboard
You can enter characters by connecting a keyboard.
Keyboard you can use:
You can use any keyboard which can be connected to a Windows
personal computer and has the plug shape shown to the left.
(Macintosh keyboards cannot be used.)
I You must use a DC 5V keyboard(maximum 300 mA).
1 When the power to the main unit is off, connect a keyboard to
the KEYBOARD terminal.
2 Turn the power to the main unit on.
3 Put the unit in the mode which characters can be entered.
I To store radio station names in memory:
Perform steps 1 - 3 on page 21.
I To create a disc name on an MD:
Perform steps 1 - 3 of the "To creat a disc name"section on page 36.
I To create a track name on a MD:
Perform steps 1 - 2 of the "To create a track name "section on page
36.
I To change the messages displayed when the power is turned on or off:
Perform steps 1 - 3 on page 49 or on page 51.
4 Enter the characters from the keyboard.
Note:
Do not plug in or unplug the keyboard plug while the power is on, as this
may lead to damage.
Keys you can use
ESC F2 F3 F4 F5
`
Tab
Caps
Lock
Characters shown with the mark cannot be enterred.
How to enter lower-case or upper-case letters:
Normally, lower-case letters are entered.
Hold down the Shift key and press any letter key. An upper-case
letter will be entered.
Space key:
Enters a space and moves the cursor one character to the right.
Delete key:
This key has the same function as the TIMER/DELETE button on
the main unit.
The letter under the cursor will be erased, and the letters to the
right will move one character to the left.
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Enter
CtrlCtrl AltAlt
Print
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SysRq
Insert Home
Delete End
Scroll
Lock
Pause
Break
Page
Up
Page
Down
Casp
Num
Look
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Scroll
Lock
Lock
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Enter key:
This key has the same function as the NAME/TOC EDIT button
on the main unit.
However, although the letters you enter can be checked after
they are entered, the unit cannot be put in the stand-by state for
entering letters.
key:
This key has the same function as the 3 button on the main unit.
The cursor will move one character to the left.
key:
This key has the same function as the 2 button on the main unit.
The cursor will move one character to the right.
Enter
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The other keys on the keyboard are disabled.
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COMPACT DISC OPERATION
CD
PLAY
1 2 3
1 2 3
CD
1
2
3
PLAY
0049
HH
H Loading and playing CD
HH
1 Press the CD H button.
I The power will be turned on automatically,and the unit will enter the
CD playback mode.
2 Press the 7 button to open the disc tray.
I It is impossible to open multiple disc trays at a time.
3 Place the CD (s) on the disc tray, with the labeled side facing
up.
I Be sure to place 8 cm (3" ) CDs in the middle of the disc holders.
Caution:
Do not stack CDs in the tray.
This can damage the player and the CDs.
4 Press the 7 button to close the disc tray.
I The total number of tracks and the total disc playing time will be
displayed.
5 Press the CD 06 button.
I Playback will begin from track 1 on DISC -1.
I DISC-1, DISC-2 and DISC-3 will be played continuously in that order.
I If you press the CD PLAY 2 button after pressing the CD 06 button,
DISC-2 and DISC-3 will be played continuously.
I If you press the CD PLAY 3 button after pressing the CD 06 button,
only DISC-3 will be played.
I When all of the tracks on the CDs completed playing, it stops
automatically.
I After the disc finishes playing, the next disc will be automatically
played.
I When there is no CD in one of the disc trays, that tray will be skipped,
and the next CD will be played.
Number of tracks on
the selected disc
CDWWW 16WWW 5 6 : 13 TOTAL
The trays containing a CD are displayed.*
*This indicator will light even if the CD tray is opened and
closed without inserting a CD.
This indicator will go out after checking for a CD, if the tray
is empty.
Total playing time of the
selected disc
DISC1
STOP
WWWW
Disc number
selected
Direct playback:
When a CD is loaded in the disc tray, simply pressing any of the
CD 06 button or one of the CD PLAY buttons (1-3) on the main
unit or on the remote control will turn the power on and start
playback.
Note:
I If the disc tray is open when you press one of these buttons, it will close
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 H button.
To remove the CDs:
While in the stop mode, press the 7 button.
To switch the unit off after use:
Press the POWER button to turn the power off.
To play a specific CD:
Press the button number for the CD you want from the CD PLAY buttons
(1-3) on the main unit or on the remote control.
I Only the selected CD will be played.
Note:
I If you press the CD06 button on the main unit or remote control even
though you have selected DISC-2 or DISC-3 previously, continuous
playback will start from the track 1 on DISC-1.
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