Sharp MD-ZV30 Operation Manual

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MD-ZV30H

OPERATION MANUAL

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MD STUDIO
MD STUDIO

MD STUDIO

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SPECIAL NOTES FOR UK CUSTOMERS ONLY

● Recording and playback of any material may require
consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer
particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956,
the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act
1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and
to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.

● This equipment complies with the requirements of
Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC.

NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

SERVICE INFORMATION

In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair,
please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was
purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the
telephone number listed below. You will then be given
details of how to obtain service.

0345-1 25387

Please no te; all calls will b e charged at lo cal rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be ob-

tained from our main parts distributor, who can be con­tacted on the follow ing number s;
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair
during the guarantee period, you will need to provide
proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company.
Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at
the time of purchase.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewire­able (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS
1362 fu se marked or and of the same ratin g as
above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug
must be us ed.

Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never
use the plug without t he fuse cover fitted.

In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home
not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the
mains plug and fit an a ppropriat e type.

DANGER:

The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and
the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of
in a safe manner.

Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be in­serted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious
electric shock may occur.

To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the
instructions below:

IMPORTANT:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
product may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

● The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.

● The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.

Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is con­nected to the earth terminal in your three pin plug.

Before replacing the pl ug cover, make sure that:

● If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the
same as that removed from the cut-off plug.

● The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains
lead and not simply over the lead wires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.

MANCHESTER 0161-682-1415
READING 01734-8 76444

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● SRS technology Licensed from SRS Labs. SRS
technology holds the following patents:U.S. Patent No.
4,748,669 and U.S. Patent No. 4,841,572.

● SRS, the SRS Logo (●) and the Sound Retrieval System
are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United
States.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

● When the ON/STAND-BY switch is set at STAND-BY
position mains voltage is still present inside the unit.
When the ON/STAND-BY switch is set at STAND-BY
position and the clock is displayed, the unit may be
brought into operation by the timer mode or remote
control.

Warning:

This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove
covers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains danger­ous voltages, always remove mains plug from the socket
before any service operation and when not in use for a long
period.

Caution:

Use the MD studio only in accordance with the instructions
given in this manual and do not attempt to interfere with the
interlock switch or make any other adjustment as this may
result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

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ENGLISH

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
To obtain the best performance from this product please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your
SHARP product.

CONTENTS

Page

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . .3

REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SOUND CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

COMPACT DISC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

MINIDISC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

RADIO OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

CONVENIENT CD AND MD OPERATIONS . . . . . . . 14-17

Page

RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-22

EDITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-32

HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35

USING EXTERNAL UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

WHAT IS A MINIDISC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39

MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-42

TRANSPORTING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

ACCESSORIES

● For European
customers

● For U.K. customers

AC Power Lead × 1

AM loop aerial × 1

Remote control × 1

"AA" size battery
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar) × 2

Blank (Recordable)
MiniDisc × 1

Note:

Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other
than those shown above are not included.

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PRECAUTIONS

■General

● 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.

● Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or insec­ticides on the unit.

● Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures
higher than 60˚C (140˚F) or to extreme low temperatures.

● Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic
fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical
equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which
generates electrical noise.

● Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it
from the AC socket, since pulling the lead can damage
internal wires.

● Remove the AC power plug from the wall socket before
cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc.
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.

● 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 does not work properly whilst in use, set the
ON/STAND-BY switch to STAND-BY, then disconnect
the AC power lead from the AC socket. Plug the AC
power lead back in, and then set the ON/STAND-BY
switch to ON.

● If a lightning storm is taking place near you, it is sug­gested that you disconnect the AC power lead from the
AC socket for safety.

Warning:

The voltage used must be the same as that specified on
this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage than that
which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or
other type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not be
held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this
unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.

■Volume control

It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which
occur whilst turning the unit on with the volume control set­ting up high, or whilst continually listening at high volumes.

■Condensation

Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an
extremely humid environment may cause condensation in­side the cabinet (CD pickup, 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 centre, along the
radius.

■About the transport card

This unit is shipped with a transport card in place to prevent
damage during shipping.
Before using, follow these steps to remove the transport
card:

1 Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to ON.
2 Press the

7

button of the disc 1 to open the disc tray.

3 Remove the transport card.

1

3

2

CD

DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3

MD

VOLUME

TUNER
(BAND)

MODE

ON/OFF

CD PLAY

1
2
3

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

NAME /
TOC EDIT

TIMER /
DELETE DISPLAY

ENTER

TRACK START

TUNING
CURSOR

REC

1 2 3

SURROUND

3D

CD

MD

ON/STAND-BY

VOLUME

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

N

A

M

E

/
TO

C

E

D

IT

T

IM

E

R

/
D

E

LE

T

E

D

IS

P

LA

Y

ENTER

TRACK

START

TUNING
CURSOR

REC

DISC-2
DISC-3

CD PLAY

1
2
3

TUNER
(BAND)

MODE

O

N

/O

F

F

SURRO

UND

3D

ON/STAND-BY

Transport card

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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

● Display window

11. Disc Name Indicator

12. Track Name Indicator

13. Date Indicator

14. Level Meter/Character Information Display

15. Programme Indicator

16. Random Play Indicator

17. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator

18. Disc Indicators

19. MD TOC Indicator

10. Recording Level Too High Indicator

11. 3D Surround Indicator

12. Total Time Indicator

13. Remaining Time Indicator

14. More Tracks Indicator

15. MD Record Indicator: REC

16. MD Pause Indicator:

6

17. FM Stereo Indicator: ST

18. Music Schedule/Preset Number Indicators

19. FM Stereo Mode Indicator

20. Repeat Indicator:

R

21. Clock Indicator

22. CD Disc Trays

23. CD Eject Buttons

24. CD Play Buttons

25. Tuning/Cursor Buttons

26. MD Loading Slot

27. On/Stand-by Switch

28. CD Stop Button: ■

29. CD Play/Pause Button:

0 6

30. Volume Up/Down Buttons:

X / W

31. 3D Surround Mode Select Button

32. 3D Surround On/Off Button

33. Tuner Call (Band Select) Button

34. CD Track Select Button

35. CD Edit Button

36. Name/TOC-Edit Button

37. Timer/Delete Button

38. Display Button

39. Jog Dial

40. Enter Button

41. MD Stop Button: ■

42. MD Play/Pause Button:

0 6

43. MD Record Button: ●

44. MD Eject Button:

7

45. Headphone Socket

46. Reset Button

47. FM Telescopic Rod Aerial

48. AC Power Input Socket

49. Monitor Output Socket

50. Auxiliary Input Socket

51. Auxiliary Input Level Control

52. Microphone Socket

53. AM Loop Aerial Input Socket

REC

STEREO

TOC

MONO LP

PRGM

RANDOM

CLOCK

TOTAL
REMAIN

SURROUND

3D

kHz
MHz

ST

0dB

OVER12DISC

TRACK

DATE

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20

1
2
3

123456

10
11
12
13
14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

7
8
9

CD

DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3

MD

ON/STAND-BY

VOLUME

TUNER
(BAND)

MODE

ON/OFF

CD PLAY

1
2
3

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

NAME /
TOC EDIT

TIMER /
DELETE DISPLAY

ENTER

TRACK START

TUNING
CURSOR

REC

1 2 3

SURROUND

3D

22

30

29

27

28

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

23 24 25 26

45 46 47

48

49

50

51

52

53

AC INPUT

MONITOR

OUT

MIC

(STEREO)

AUX

AM ANTENNA

PHONES

RESET

INPUT
LEVEL

MIN MAX

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REMOTE CONTROL

■Names of controls

11. Clear Button

12. FM Stereo Mode Button

13. Tuner Call (Band Select) Button

14. Tuner Preset/CD/MD Track Number Input Buttons

15. Programme Button

16. Play Mode Button

17. MD Record Button: ●

1

14
15
16

17
18

19
20
21
22
23

24
25

26 27 28 29

23

4
5

6
7

8

9
10
11

12
13

1 2 3 4 5

6

10

7 8 9 10/0

PROGRAM

MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY

TIME

SLEEP

DISPLAY

VOLUME

MODE ON/OFF

SURROUND

AUTO

MARK

REC
MODE

AUX

3D

REC

BASS/

TREBLE

ON/

STAND-BY

P-MODE

CD

CLEAR

ST-MODE

TUNER

BAND

MD

1 2 3

1 2 3

1

18. MD Record Mode Button

19. CD Play Buttons

10. CD Eject Buttons

11. Sleep Button

12. On/Stand-by Button

13. Display Button

14. MD Stop Button: ■

15. MD Play/Pause Button:

0 6

16. MD Track Up/Cue Button:

2 / 4

17. MD Track Down/Review Button:

3 / 5

18. MD Eject Button

19. Auto Mark Button

20. CD Play/Pause Button:

0 6

21. CD Stop Button: ■

22. CD Track Up/Cue Button:

2 / 4

23. CD Track Down/Review Button:

3 / 5

24. 3D Surround On/Off Button

25. 3D Surround Mode Select Button

26. Auxiliary Select Button

27. Time Display Select Button

28. Bass/Treble Select Button

29. Volume Up/Down Buttons: /

■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 towards the ë battery
terminals.

● Placing the batteries the wrong way round can cause the unit
to malfunction.

3 Replace the battery compartment cover.

2

3

Battery removal:

● Push the batteries towards the ë battery terminals to remove
them.

Precautions for battery use:

● Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the
battery compartment.

● Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.

● Remove the battery 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.).

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■Proper use of the remote control

Notes concerning use:

● Replace the batteries if 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.

CD

MD

POWER

VOLUME

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

NAME /
TOC EDIT

TIMER /
DELETE

DISPLAY

ENTER

TRACK

START

TUNING
CURSOR

REC

DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3

CD PLAY

1
2
3

TUNER
(BAND)

M

ODE

ON/OFF

SURROUND

3D

15

15

PREPARATION FOR USE

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

■Aerial connection

Connect the AM loop aerial wire to the AM ANTENNA socket.
Position the AM loop aerial for optimum reception.
Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand
or wall with screws (not supplied).

Notes:

● Do not place the aerial on the unit. It may result in noise
generation, since the unit is equipped with digital electronics.
Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.

● If the AM loop aerial is placed near the AC power lead, it
may cause interference.

Unplugging the connector:
Hold the connector and remove it in the direction indicated by
the arrow. Do not pull on the lead.

■Connecting the AC power lead

● After connecting the aerial, connect the AC power lead to the

AC power input socket, then connect the AC power lead plug
to an AC socket.

● Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket if the unit is
not to be used for a prolonged period of time.

● Never use any power lead other than the one supplied. Other­wise, a malfunction or an accident may occur.

● Before unplugging the AC power lead, set the ON/STAND-BY
switch to STAND-BY. If the AC power lead is unplugged whilst
the power is on, the information for track numbers may not
be written properly during recording or editing.

0.2 m - 6 m
(8" - 20’)

321

AM loop aerial

2

1

2

1

● For European custo­mers

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

To an AC socket

To AC INPUT

● For U.K. customers

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

To an AC socket

To AC INPUT

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SETTING THE CLOCK

CD

DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3

MD

ON/STAND-BY

VOLUME

TUNER
(BAND)

MODE

ON/OFF

CD PLAY

1
2
3

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

NAME /
TOC EDIT

TIMER /
DELETE DISPLAY

ENTER

TRACK START

TUNING
CURSOR

REC

1 2 3

SURROUND

3D

ENTER

ON/STAND-BY

TIMER /

DELETE

When recording, the date and time are recorded on the MiniDisc
(page 18), but only when the date and time have been previously
entered, as described in the instructions below.

■Setting the date

1 Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to ON and press the

TIMER/DELETE button.

2 Within 10 seconds, turn the jog dial until "TIME ADJUST"

appears.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.

● The unit will enter the date setting mode.

4 Set the "year" using the jog dial.

● When you turn the jog dial and let go, the year will change
up or down by one. When you turn and hold it, the year will
change continuously.

● The year 2000 or later is set as follows:
[00] indicates the year 2000.
[01] indicates the year 2001.

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 date setting mode.

8 Set the "hour" using the jog dial.

● When you turn the jog dial and let go, the hour will change
up or down by one. When you turn and hold it, the hour will
change continuously.

● The clock uses the 24-hour system.

9 Press the ENTER button to set the "hour".

10 Adjust the "minute" using the jog dial.
11 Press the ENTER button to set the "minute".

● When the ENTER button is pressed, the clock will show the
correct time.

Note:

● If a power failure continues for more than 10 minutes or the
AC power lead is disconnected for more than 10 minutes,
the date and time settings will be lost.
If they are lost, set them again.

DATE

CLOCK

DATE

CLOCK

DATE

CLOCK

CLOCK

DATE

AM

CLOCK

DATE

AM

CLOCK

DATE

AM

CLOCK

DATE

AM

CLOCK

DATE

AM

CLOCK

DATE

CLOCK

DATE

CLOCK

DATE

CLOCK

ST

1
2

3

4
5
6

7

8
9

10

11

Checking the date and time:

After pressing the TIMER/DELETE button, turn the jog dial until
the date and time are displayed.

Resetting the date and time:

See "Setting the clock".

● Once you have set the date and time, "TIME ADJUST" will
not be displayed in step 2. Turn the jog dial to make the date
and time appear.

● If you don’t need to change the settings, just press the
ENTER button without turning the jog dial again.

Date setting mode

Time setting mode

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SOUND CONTROL

■Volume

Press the VOLUME b utton to i ncrease the volume and t he
VOLUME button to decrease the volume.

● The volume display can be changed within the range of "0"
to "10".

■Treble

Remote control operation

VOLUME

VOLUME

BASS/

TREBLE

Press the BASS/TREBLE button until the TREBLE display ap­pears. Press the VOLUME W button to increase the high-fre­quency level, and press the VOLUME X button to decrease the
level.

■Bass

Remote control operation

Press the BASS/TREBLE button until the BASS display appears.
Press the VOLUME W button to increase the low-frequency level,
and press the VOLUME X button to decrease the level.

(Main unit) (Remote control)

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■SRS (●) 3D SURROUND

About SRS (●) 3D surround:

1 2 3 4 5

6

10

7 8 9 10/0

PROGRAM

MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY

TIMESLEEP DISPLAY

VOLUME

MODE ON/OFF

SURROUND

AUTO
MARK

REC

MARK

AUX

3D

REC

BASS/
TREBLE

P-MODE

CD

CLEAR

ST-MODE

TUNER

BAND

MD

1 2 3

1 2 3

CD

DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3

MD

ON/STAND-BY

VOLUME

TUNER
(BAND)

MODE

ON/OFF

CD PLAY

1
2
3

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

NAME /
TOC EDIT

TIMER /
DELETE

DISPLAY

ENTER

TRACK START

TUNING
CURSOR

REC

1 2 3

SURROUND

3D

MODE

ON/OFF

SURROUND

3D

MODE

ON/OFF

SURROUND

3D

ON/

STAND-BY

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.

SRS (●) 3D surround effects:

● Live performance atmosphere

(Simulates a live concert atmosphere)

● The localization of various musical sources is quite clear.
(The positions of the musical instruments and singers are
very clear.)

● Reproduction of depth
(Sounds from the front and back of an orchestra can be ident­ified easily.)

● Expansion of the sound field
(The sound image is spread out over a wide area.)

When listening to a stereo sound source:

When the sound source is in stereo, you can select from any of
5 different 3D surround effect.

1 Select any desired audio source and begin playback.
2 Press the 3D SURROUND ON/OFF button to enter the 3D

surround mode.

● "3D SURROUND" will appear.

3 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the desired

mode.

● When the MODE button is pressed in the 3D surround mode,
the current mode will be displayed. When you press the
MODE button again, you can switch the mode. About 3 sec­onds later, the display will return to the original mode.

SURROUND
MODE

Effect from each mode

MODE-1

You will enjoy a sound image that produces an
intimate sound field. (as in a medium-size hall)

MODE-2 This setting gives you a maximum sound field

as music comes out beyond the speakers. (as
in a large, domed arena)

MODE-3

This setting is great for live recording and vocal
music.

MODE-4

You will hear more vocals in an intimate sound
field. (as at a live music performance)

MODE-5

This setting greatly increases the amount of vo­cals or center sounds in a recording. (as in a
small club)

3D MONO

This setting produces a 3D surround sound
from a monaural sound source, for example a
video game with monaural output.

To cancel the 3D surround effect:

Press the 3D SURROUND ON/OFF button.

● "SURROUND OFF" will be displayed, and the 3D surround
effect will be cancelled.

Ordinary stereo sound

Listening area
(Listening range with good stereo fidelity)

3D SURROUND

Wide listening area
(Stereo music can be heard anywhere in the room.)

MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 4 MODE 5 3D MONO

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COMPACT DIS C OPERATION

■Loading and playing CDs

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6

10

7 8 9 10/0

PROGRAM

MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY

TIMESLEEP DISPLAY

ON/

STAND-BY

VOLUME

MODE ON/OFF

SURROUND

AUTO
MARK

REC
MARK

AUX

3D

REC

BASS/

TREBLE

P-MODE

CD

CLEAR

ST-MODE

TUNER

BAND

MD

1 2 3

1 2 3

CD

DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3

MD

ON/STAND-BY

VOLUME

TUNER
(BAND)

MODE

ON/OFF

CD PLAY

1
2
3

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

NAME /

TOC EDIT

TIMER /
DELETE DISPLAY

ENTER

TRACK START

TUNING
CURSOR

REC

1 2 3

SURROUND

3D

CD

MD

POWER

VOLUME

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

NAME /

TOC EDIT

TIMER /
DELETE

DISPLAY

ENTER

TR

ACK

START

TUNING

CURSOR

REC

DISC-2
DISC-3

CD PLAY

1
2
3

TUNER
(BAND)

MODE

ON/OFF

SURROUND

3D

1

4

26

2
6

3,5

3,5

1

CD PLAY

1 Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to ON.
2 Press the CD ■ button.
3 Press the

7

button to open the disc tray.

● Press the button of the disc tray (1 - 3) where you want to
load a disc.

● You cannot open more than one disc tray at the same time.

4 Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up.

● Be sure to place 8 cm (3") disc in the middle of a disc holder.

Caution:

Do not place more than 1 CD in any tray position.
This can damage the player and the CDs.

5 Press the

7

button of the disc tray which is open.

● Repeat steps 3 - 5 to load one disc each into the second
and third disc trays.

● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on the
selected disc will be displayed. At this time, the red frame
that corresponds to the selected disc tray will light up.

● 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.

6 Press the CD

0 6

button.

● Playback will begin from track 1 on the disc you have speci­fied to play.

● After the disc finishes playing, the next disc will be automat­ically played.

● When there is no CD in one of the disc 1 - 3 positions, that
position will be skipped and the next CD will be played.

● When the CD

0 6

button is pressed after a track is chosen
with the jog dial whilst the red frame mark of Disc 1 is lit,
playback will start from the chosen track.

● When the CD PLAY "2" button is pressed after the CD

0 6

button has been pressed, continuous playback will be per­formed, in order, from disc 2 and disc 3.
When the CD PLAY "3" button is pressed, only disc 3 will be
played back.

● When the last track on the third disc has finished playing, the
unit will stop automatically.

To interrupt playback:

Press the CD

0 6

button.

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4 0dB

OVER

TOTAL

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1
2
3

Press the CD

0 6

button to resume playback from the same

point.

To stop playback:

Press the CD ■ button.

To remove the CDs:

Whilst in the stop mode, press the 7 button.

● When playing back a CD, it is possible to remove or change
the other two as required.

To switch the unit off after use:

Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to STAND-BY.

12 cm (5")

8 cm (3")

Total number of tracks

Total playing time

The red frame
that corre­sponds to the
selected CD
tray will light
up.

The tray with a CD
will be displayed.

Music schedule

(More tracks indicator)

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■When choosing a CD for playback

CD

DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3

MD

ON/STAND-BY

VOLUME

TUNER
(BAND)

MODE

ON/OFF

CD PLAY

1
2
3

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

NAME /

TOC EDIT

TIMER /
DELETE DISPLAY

ENTER

TRACK START

CD PLAY

1
2
3

TUNING
CURSOR

REC

1 2 3

SURROUND

3D

CD

1 2 3

1 2 3 4 5

6

10

7 8 9 10/0

PROGRAM

MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY

TIMESLEEP DISPLAY

VOLUME

MODE ON/OFF

SURROUND

AUTO
MARK

REC
MODE

AUX

3D

REC

BASS/

TREBLE

P-MODE

CD

CLEAR

ST-MODE

TUNER

BAND

MD

1 2 3

1 2 3

1 2 3

CD

ON/

STAND-BY

Press one of the buttons CD PLAY 1 - CD PLAY 3 to select the
CD you want to listen to.

● Only the selected CD will be played back.

When selecting
disc tray 1

When selecting
disc tray 2

When selecting
disc tray 3

1
2
3

1
2
3

1
2
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 turns

the power on and begins playback.

Cautions:

● Do not carry the unit whilst CD’s 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 tray whilst it is moving.

● Do not attempt to push the disc tray by hand. This may cause

malfunctions.

● If power fails whilst the 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
on the display and the unit will not function.
If this occurs, turn off the ON/STAND-BY switch 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 be automatically played.

● If the CDs are dirty or have label adhesive on their surface,
make sure to clean them before loading. If a rental CD is
loaded or a label has been peeled off from the CD, the sur­face may be dirty or sticky. Wipe any dirt from the surface.
If a dirty CD is loaded and played back, it may become dam­aged, or it could become stuck in the unit.

● If the CD

0 6

button, CD PLAY 1 - 3 button or the 7 button
is pressed when a disc tray is open, the disc tray will be
automatically closed. Be careful not to catch your finger.

● If the machine is shaken by impact or vibration, playback may
be disrupted. If the playback volume of a CD is raised ex­cessively, playback may be disrupted. If this happens, lower
the playback volume.

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MINIDISC OPERATION

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6

10

7 8 9 10/0

PROGRAM

MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY

TIMESLEEP DISPLAY

VOLUME

MODE ON/OFF

SURROUND

AUTO
MARK

REC
MODE

AUX

3D

REC

BASS/

TREBLE

P-MODE

CD

CLEAR

ST-MODE

TUNER

BAND

MD

1 2 3

1 2 3

4

CD

ON/STAND-BY

DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3

MD

VOLUME

TUNER
(BAND)

MODE

ON/OFF

CD PLAY

1
2
3

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

NAME /

TOC EDIT

TIMER /
DELETE DISPLAY

ENTER

TRACK START

TUNING

CURSOR

REC

1 2 3

SURROUND

3D

1

1

2

2
4

CD

MD

POWER

VOLUME

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

NAME /

TOC EDIT

TIMER /
DELETE

DISPLAY

ENTER

TRACK

START

TUNING
CURSOR

REC

DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3

CD PLAY

1

2
3

TUNER
(BAND)

MODE

ON/OFF

SURROUND

3D

3

ON/

STAND-BY

■Loading and playing MiniDiscs

1 Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to ON.
2 Press the MD ■ button.
3 Load a MiniDisc in the direction indicated by the arrow on

the MiniDisc, with the labeled side facing up.

● 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 MD contains more than 21 tracks, "Y" will appear.

4 Press the MD

0 6

button.

● If the MD has a name, the name will be scrolled.

● If the disc name or track name has not been programmed,

"NO NAME" will appear.

● When the last track has been played back, this unit will stop
automatically.

To interrupt playback:

Press the MD

0 6

button.

● Press the MD

0 6

button to resume playback from the same

point.

DISC

TOTAL

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To stop playback:

Press the MD ■ button.

To remove a MiniDisc:

Press the 7 button.

● The MiniDisc will be ejected.

Direct playback:

If a MiniDisc is loaded in the unit, pressing the MD

0 6

button

turns the power on, and begins playback.

Notes:

● The power cannot be turned off during reading of the infor­mation on a MiniDisc.

● If TV or radio interference occurs during MD operation, move
the unit away from the TV or radio.

● Although MiniDiscs will not normally skip due to vibration, you
may hear a skip in the sound if there is continuous vibration.
When the volume is turned up too high, a skip may occur
depending on the contents of MDs. If this happens, turn the
volume down and the skipping should stop.

● If "DISC ERROR" is displayed during MD operation, see
"TROUBLESHOOTING" on page 40, and try again.

Disc name

Total number
of tracks

Total playing
time

Music schedule

(More tracks indicator)

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RADIO OPERAT ION

■Tuning

1 Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to ON.
2 Press the TUNER (BAND) button.
3 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the desired fre-

quency band. (FM or AM)

4 Press the TUNING (

X

or W) button to tune into the desired

station.

Manual tuning:

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10

7 8 9 10/0

PROGRAM

MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY

TIMESLEEP DISPLAY

VOLUME

MODE ON/OFF

SURROUND

AUTO

MARK

REC

MODE

AUX

3D

REC

BASS/

TREBLE

P-MODE

CD

CLEAR

ST-MODE

TUNER

BAND

MD

1 2 3

1 2 3

1

4

CD

DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3

MD

ON/STAND-BY

VOLUME

TUNER
(BAND)

MODE

ON/OFF

CD PLAY

1
2
3

CD MD DIGITAL EDIT

NAME /
TOC EDIT

TIMER /
DELETE

DISPLAY

ENTER

TRACK START

TUNING

CURSOR

REC

1 2 3

SURROUND

3D

2,3

2,35,6

1

ON/

STAND-BY

CD

MD

POW

ER

VOLUME

TUN
ER
(BAN
D)

TUNER
(BAND)

TUNER
(BAND)

CD M

D DIG

ITAL EDIT

N
A
M
E
/

T

O
C
E
D
IT

T
IM
E
R
/
D
E
LE
T
E

D
IS
P

LA
Y

EN
TER

TRACK

START

TUNING
CURSOR

REC

CD

MD

POW

ER

VOLUME

TUNER
(BAND)

TUNER
(BAND)

TUNER
(BAND)

CD

M
D

DIG
ITAL EDIT

N
A
M
E

/
T
O

C

E

D

IT

T
IM
E
R
/
D
E
LE
T
E

D
IS
P
LA

Y

ENTER

TRACK START

TUNING
CURSOR

REC

Press the TUNING (X or W) button as many times as required
to adjust the frequency shown on the display to the frequency
of the desired station.

Auto tuning:

When the TUNING (X or W) button is pressed for more than

0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will
stop at the first receivable broadcast station.

Notes:

● When radio interference occurs during auto scan tuning, auto
scan tuning may stop automatically at that point.

● If a weak station signal is found during auto scan tuning, the
station will be skipped.

● To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING (X or W) button
again.

5 To receive an FM stereo transmission, press the ST-MODE

button on the remote control so that the "STEREO" indicator
on the display lights up.

● "ST" will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.

6 If the FM reception is weak, press the ST-MODE button on

the remote control so that the "STEREO" indicator goes out.

● Although the reception changes to monaural, the sound
becomes clearer.

To switch the unit off after use:

Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to STAND-BY.

Notes:

● The tuners memory will store the last station you were listen­ing to in each band, even when the ON/STAND-BY button is
switched to STAND-BY.

● If the unit receives a radio broadcast near a radio or a TV
set, the radio, the TV set or the unit may pick up noise.
Move the unit as far away from the TV set or radio as
possible.

Direct playback:

When the TUNER (BAND) button is pressed and the power is
turned on and the last received station will be selected.

Aerial adjustment

AM FM

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