Sharp Garage Door Opener MD M3H User Manual

MD MICRO SYSTEM  
OPERATION MANUAL  
MODEL  
MD-M3H  
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.  
MD-M3H MD micro system consisting of  
To obtain the best performance from this product,  
please read this manual carefully. It will guide you  
in operating your SHARP product.  
MD-M3H MD (Main unit) and  
CP-M3H (Speaker system).  
CONTENTS  
Page  
SPECIAL NOTES .............................................. 1  
ACCESSORIES ................................................. 2  
PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 2  
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .... 3-5  
PREPARATION FOR USE.............................. 6-8  
SETTINGTHE CLOCK ...................................... 9  
SOUND CONTROL ......................................... 10  
COMPACT DISC OPERATION ........................ 11  
MINIDISC OPERATION ................................... 12  
CONVENIENT CD AND MD OPERATIONS .... 13-15  
RADIO OPERATION .................................. 16-17  
RDS (Radio Data System) OPERATION ... 18-27  
Page  
RECORDING .............................................. 28-31  
EDITING ..................................................... 32-38  
TIMER OPERATION ................................... 39-41  
USING EXTERNAL UNITS ........................ 42-43  
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ................................... 44  
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS .................. 45  
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 45-46  
ERROR MESSAGES ....................................... 47  
RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER ........... 48  
MAINTENANCE .............................................. 48  
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 49  
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SPECIAL NOTES  
NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.  
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-  
rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse.  
Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or  
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is  
connected to the earth terminal in your three pin  
plug.  
ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked  
or  
Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:  
If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value  
is the same as that removed from the cut-off  
plug.  
The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the  
mains lead and not simply over the lead wires.  
and of the same rating as above, which is also  
indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used.  
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse.  
Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.  
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your  
home not being compatible with the plug supplied,  
cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.  
IFYOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALI-  
FIED ELECTRICIAN.  
DANGER:  
SERVICE INFORMATION  
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed  
and the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and dis-  
posed of in a safe manner.  
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring  
repair, please contact the dealer or supplier from  
whom it was purchased. Where this is not pos-  
sible, please contact the telephone number listed  
below.  
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug  
be inserted else-where into a 13A socket outlet as  
a serious electric shock may occur.  
You will then be given details of how to obtain ser-  
vice.  
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow  
the instructions below:  
- 0345-125387 -  
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.  
IMPORTANT:  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-  
dance with the following code:  
Certain replacement parts and accessories may  
be obtained from our main parts distributor.  
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.  
MANCHESTER0161-682-1415  
Blue  
Brown  
: Neutral  
: Live  
READING  
01189-876444  
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 con-  
nected to the plug terminal which is marked N  
or coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be con-  
nected to the plug terminal which is marked L  
or coloured red.  
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 sup-  
plied at the time of purchase.  
Recording and playback of any material may re-  
quire 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 sub-  
sequent statutory enactments and orders.  
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.  
This equipment complies with the requirements  
of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as  
amended by 93/68/EEC.  
When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-  
BY position, mains voltage is still present inside  
the unit.  
CAUTION  
When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-  
BY position, the unit may be brought into opera-  
tion by the timer mode or remote control.  
Use the MD micro system only in accordance with  
the instructions given in this manual and do not at-  
tempt to interfere with the interlock switch or make  
any other adjustment as this may result in expo-  
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ACCESSORIES  
"AA" size battery  
(UM/SUM-3, R6,  
HP-7 or similar)  
× 2  
Remote control × 1  
AC power lead × 1  
Speaker  
FM aerial × 1  
Speaker wire × 2  
cushion × 8  
AM loop aerial × 1  
Note:  
Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing are not included.  
PRECAUTIONS  
Warning:  
General  
The voltage used must be the same as that speci-  
Please ensure that the equipment is positioned  
fied on this unit. Using this product with a higher  
in a well ventilated area and ensure that there is  
voltage other than which is specified is dangerous  
at least 10cm (4") of free space along the sides  
and may result in a fire or other type of accident  
and back.There must also be a minimum of 20cm  
(8") of free space on the top of the unit.  
causing damage. SHARP will not be held respon-  
sible for any damage resulting from use of this unit  
with a voltage other than that which is specified.  
Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or  
insecticides on the unit.  
Do not expose the unit to moisture, to tempera-  
tures higher than 60°C (140°F) or to extreme low  
temperatures.  
Volume control  
The sound level at a given volume setting depends  
on a combination of speaker efficiency, location and  
various other factors.  
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 con-  
tinually listening at high volumes.  
Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong  
magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and  
electronic/electrical equipment (home comput-  
ers, facsimiles, etc.) which generates electrical  
noise.  
Hold the AC power plug by the head when re-  
moving it from the AC socket, since pulling the  
lead can damage internal wires.  
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may re-  
sult in electric shock.  
Condensation  
Refer internal service to your local SHARP ser-  
vice facility.  
Sudden temperature changes, storage or opera-  
tion in an extremely humid environment may cause  
condensation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, MD  
pickup, etc.) or on the transmitter LED on the re-  
mote control.  
Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from  
vibration, and do not place anything on the top  
of the unit.  
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). Wipe off any condensation on the transmit-  
ter LED with a soft cloth before operating the unit.  
If the unit malfunctions whilst in use, press the  
ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by  
mode, then disconnect the AC power lead from  
the AC socket. Plug the AC power lead back in,  
and then press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn  
the power on.  
Warning:  
If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it  
is suggested that you disconnect the AC power  
lead from the AC socket for safety.  
CD players use a laser pickup which can damage  
the eyes if viewed directly.Do not look at the pickup,  
and do not touch the pickup directly.  
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
Front panel  
1. Power On/stand-by Button  
2. (MD) Display Button  
3. Timer Stand-by Indicator  
4. MD Compornent  
10  
5. (MD) Record Button  
11  
6. (CD/MD/TUNER) Memory Button  
7. (CD/MD) Stop Button  
1
2
3
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
(TUNER) Tuning Down Button  
8. (CD/MD) Play/Pause Button  
(TUNER) Tuning Up Button  
9. Function Selector Buttons  
10. CD Eject Button  
11. (RDS) Programme Type/Traffic Informa-  
tion Search Button  
12. (RDS) EON Button  
13. (RDS) Auto Station Programme Memory  
Button  
14. (RDS) Display Mode Button  
15. (RDS) Station Selector Button  
16. MD Eject Button  
4
5
6
7
8
21  
22  
23  
24  
9
17. (CD/MD) Track Up/Cue Button  
(TUNER) Preset Up Button  
18. (CD/MD)Track Down/Review Button  
(TUNER) Preset Down Button  
19. CD 0MD Normal Speed Edit Button  
20. CD 0MD High Speed Edit Button  
21. Surround Button  
25  
22. Preset Equalizer Button  
23. Extra Bass Button  
24. Headphone Socket  
25. Volume Control  
2
3
4
5
6
Rear panel  
1. Speaker Terminals  
2. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket  
3. AM Loop Aerial Socket  
4. Auxiliary Input (Analogue) Level Control  
5. Demo Switch  
1
6. Auxiliary Input (Analogue) Sockets  
7. AC Input Socket  
7
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(Continued)  
Display window  
1. Level Meters  
1
2. Character Information Display  
3. Surround Indicator  
SURROUND  
L
OVER  
REC OFF  
PLAY ON  
X-BASS  
R
ST  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
RDS  
TP  
TA  
EON TI  
PTY  
PTYI  
AM  
PM  
4. Extra Bass Indicator  
5. FM Stereo Indicator  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
kHz REC  
88888888 88 MHz SLEEP  
REMAIN  
6. FM Stereo Mode Indicator  
7. (CD/MD) Disc Indicator  
2
8. (CD/MD) Track Indicator  
9. (CD/MD/TUNER) Memory Indicator  
10. (CD/MD) Repeat Indicator  
11. (CD/MD) Play/Pause Indicator  
12. (MD) TOC Indicator  
13. (CD/MD) Random Play Indicator  
14. (CD/MD) Total Indicator  
15. (CD/MD) Remaining Time Indicator  
16. RDS Indicator  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
SURROUND  
X-BASS  
11  
ST  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
12  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
13  
14  
15  
8
REMAIN  
17. (RDS) Traffic Programme Indicator  
18. (RDS) Traffic Announcement Indicator  
19. (RDS) EON Indicator  
20. (RDS) Traffic Information Indicator  
21. (RDS) Programme Type Indicator  
22. (RDS) Dynamic PTY Indicator  
23. Timer Record /Timer Play Indicator  
24. CD Indicator  
16 17 18 19 20 21 22  
L
OVER  
REC  
23  
24  
25  
R
PLAY  
TP  
TA  
EON  
TI  
PTY  
PTYI  
AM  
PM  
RDS  
kHz REC  
88888888 88 MHz SLEEP  
26  
27  
28  
25. MD Indicator  
26. (MD) Record Indicator  
27. AM/PM Indicator  
28. Sleep Indicator  
Speaker section  
1. Tweeter  
2. Woofer  
3. Speaker Grille  
4. Bass Reflex Duct  
5. Speaker Terminals  
1
2
3
4
5
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Remote control  
1. Remote Control Transmitter LED  
2. (RDS) Programme Type/Traffic Informa-  
tion Search Button  
1
3. (RDS) Station Selector Button  
4. Clock Button  
5. Surround Button  
6. Timer Button  
7. Name/TOC Edit Button  
8. Sleep Button  
9. (TUNER) Preset Up/Down Buttons  
10. Extra Bass Button  
11. Preset Equalizer Button  
12. (MD) Display Button  
13. Enter Button  
14. Clear Button  
15. Character Select Buttons  
16. (CD/MD/TUNER) Memory Button  
2
3
4
9
10  
5
6
11  
12  
7
8
13  
22  
14 15 16  
17 18 19  
20  
MD/CD Section  
17. (CD/MD) Time Display Button  
18. (CD/MD) Play Mode Button  
19. (CD/MD) Track Down/Review Button  
20. (CD/MD) Track Up/Cue Button  
21. (MD) Record Button  
21  
23  
26  
24  
25  
27  
22. (CD/MD) Stop Button  
23. (CD/MD) Play/Pause Button  
24. Power On/stand-by Button  
25. Dimmer Button  
26. Function Selector Buttons  
27. Volume Button  
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PREPARATION FOR USE  
Speaker connection  
Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket  
before connecting or disconnecting any com-  
ponent.  
Left speaker  
Right speaker  
Aerial connection  
1
2
3
Red  
Black  
External FM aerial  
FM aerial  
LEFT  
AM loop aerial  
RIGHT  
RATESD SPEAKER  
IMPEDANCE  
:
Black  
4
OHMS MIN.  
Red  
1
3
2
FM  
75 OHMS  
AM LOOP  
Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER ter-  
minals as shown.  
Use speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or  
more, as lower impedance speakers can damage  
the unit.  
Supplied FM aerial  
Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS  
socket and position the FM aerial wire in the direc-  
tion where the strongest signal can be received.  
Caution:  
Before connecting the speakers to the unit, con-  
nect the speaker wires to the speakers first.Then,  
connect the speaker wire to the terminals on the  
unit.  
Supplied AM loop aerial  
Connect the AM loop aerial wire to the AM AN-  
TENNA 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 a wall with screws (not supplied).  
Connect the speakers to the main unit, and then  
use the system.If any of the speakers is not con-  
nected, the main unit or the speakers may mal-  
function or may be damaged.  
Notes:  
Notes:  
Do not place the aerial on the main unit as it may  
result in noise pickup from the internal digital elec-  
tronics.  
Connect the black wire to the minus (–) terminal,  
and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal.  
Place the aerial away from the unit for better re-  
ception.  
Do not mix the right channel and left channel  
wiring when connecting the speakers to the unit.  
If the AM loop aerial and the FM aerial wire are  
placed near the AC power lead, interference may  
result.  
Do not let bare speaker wires touch each other  
as this may damage the amplifier and/or speak-  
ers.  
External FM aerial  
Use an external FM aerial if you require better re-  
ception.  
Consult your dealer.  
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Removing the speaker grilles  
Connecting the AC power lead  
AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
AC INPUT  
To AC INPUT  
1
2
Remove the lower part of the speaker grille first.  
Remove the upper part of the speaker grille.  
To an AC socket  
Connect the AC power lead to the AC INPUT socket,  
then connect the AC power lead plug to an AC  
socket.  
Caution:  
When the speaker grilles are removed, the speaker  
diaphragms are exposed.Make sure nothing comes  
into contact with the speaker diaphragms.  
Notes:  
Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket if  
the unit will not be in use for a prolonged period  
of time.  
Speaker cushion  
Never use a power lead other than the one sup-  
plied. Use of a power lead other than the one  
supplied may cause an electric shock or fire.  
Demo mode  
Attach the cushions to the bottom of the speaker to  
prevent it from sliding.  
DEMO  
ON  
Placing the system  
OFF  
10 cm (4")  
10 cm (4")  
When the AC power lead is first connected, the unit  
will enter the demonstration mode and the words  
will scroll across the display continuously.  
To cancel the demonstration mode:  
When in the demonstration mode, set the DEMO  
switch to OFF.  
Then turn the power on and enter the stand-by  
mode to cancel the demonstration mode and to  
enter the low power consumption mode.  
20 cm (8")  
10 cm (4")  
Note:  
When the unit is in the low power consumption  
mode, the display will disappear.  
Be sure to keep space between the units for ven-  
tilation.  
Keep the top of this unit at least 20 cm (8") away  
from the wall, and the back at least 10 cm (4")  
away.  
To return to the demonstration mode:  
Set the DEMO switch to ON. Then turn the power  
on and enter the stand-by mode.  
Note:  
Do not place the system or speakers near the  
television set as the magnetic fields produced  
may cause irregular colours to be displayed.  
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Remote control  
To change the brightness of the dis-  
play  
(Remote control)  
2 "AA" size batteries  
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7  
or similar)  
Remote  
sensor  
When bright  
When dark  
0.2 m - 6 m  
(8" - 20")  
1
2
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
Press the DIMMER button.  
The display will become dimmer, and the display  
illumination will be dark.  
When inserting or removing the batteries, push  
them towards the battery terminal.  
To return to the original brightness:  
Press the DIMMER button again.  
Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the  
unit to malfunction.  
Precautions for battery use:  
Insert the batteries according to the direction in-  
dicated in the battery compartment.  
Replace all old batteries with new ones at the  
same time.  
Do not mix old and new batteries.  
Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the  
unit will not be used for long periods of time.  
This will prevent potential damage due to battery  
leakage.  
Caution:  
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium  
battery, etc.).  
Notes concerning use:  
Replace the batteries if the operating distance is  
reduced or if the operation becomes erratic.  
Periodically clean the transmitter LED 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.  
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SETTING THE CLOCK  
7Press the ENTER button.  
In this example, the clock is set for the  
24-hour (0:00) system.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
REMAIN  
8
Adjust the minutes by pressing the  
or  
2
4,6,8  
button.  
3,5,7,9  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
REMAIN  
When the button is pressed once , the time  
will increase by 1 minute. When the button is  
pressed once, the time will decrease by 1 minute.  
1
The hour setting will not advance even if min-  
utes advance from "59" to "00".  
1
2
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
9
Press the ENTER button.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
REMAIN  
Press the CLOCK button.  
The clock starts operating from "0" seconds.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
(Seconds are not displayed.)  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
To see the time display:  
Press the CLOCK button.  
The time display will appear for about 5 seconds  
even if stand-by mode.  
3
4
Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
Note:  
The clock display will flash on and off at the push  
of the CLOCK button when the AC power supply  
is restored after a power failure occurs or after  
the AC power lead is disconnected.  
If this happens, follow the procedure below to  
change the clock time.  
Press the  
or  
button to select the time  
display mode.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
"0:00"  
The 24-hour display will appear.  
(0:00 - 23:59)  
To change the clock time:  
"12:00 AM" The 12-hour display will appear.  
(AM or PM 12:00 - 11:59)  
"0:00 AM" The 12-hour display will appear.  
1
2
Press the CLOCK button.  
Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
(AM or PM 0:00 - 11:59)  
Note that this can only be set when the unit is  
first installed or it has been reset (see page 46).  
3
Perform steps 6 - 9 above.  
To change the time display mode:  
1
2
Reset the microcomputer (see page 48).  
5
6
Press the ENTER button.  
Perform steps 1 - 9 above.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
REMAIN  
Adjust the hour by pressing the  
or  
button.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
When the button is pressed once, the time will  
increase by 1 hour.When the button is pressed  
once, the time will decrease by 1 hour.  
AM  
When the 12-hour display selected, “  
” will  
PM  
change to “  
” automatically.  
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SOUND CONTROL  
Volume  
Extra bass (X-BASS)  
(Remote control)  
(Main unit)  
(Main unit)  
(Remote control)  
X-BASS  
.....  
0
1
2
29 30 MAX  
(Main unit operation)  
When theVOLUME control is turned clockwise, the  
volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clock-  
wise, the volume will decrease.  
Press the X-BASS button to emphasise the bass  
region of the frequency spectrum.  
"X-BASS ON" will appear.  
(Remote control operation)  
Press the X-BASS button again to cancel the extra  
bass mode.  
"X-BASS OFF" will appear.  
Press the VOLUME button to increase the  
volume and theVOLUME button to decrease the  
volume.  
Pre-programmed equalizer  
Surround  
(Remote control)  
(Main unit)  
(Remote control)  
(Main unit)  
SURROUND  
SURROUND  
DISC TOC  
RDS EON  
TRACK  
TP  
TI  
PTY  
TA  
PTYI  
M  
M  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
FLAT  
SOFT  
HEAVY  
VOCAL  
REMAIN  
When the EQUALIZER button is pressed, the cur-  
rent mode setting will be displayed.To change to a  
different mode, press the EQUALIZER button  
repeatedly.  
FLAT: The sound is not modified.  
Press the SURROUND button to allow you to  
enjoy music that seems to surround you.  
"SURROUND" will appear.  
HEAVY: Bass and treble are emphasised.  
VOCAL:Vocals (midrange tones) are emphasised.  
SOFT: Treble is reduced.  
Press the SURROUND button again to cancel the  
surround mode.  
"PASS" will appear.  
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COMPACT DISC OPERATION  
CD playback  
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
5PUSU CLOSE  
2
3
Press the CD button.  
3
4
Press the 7 CD EJECT button to open the CD  
compartment.  
4
5
Place the CD on the spindle, label side up.  
Close the CD compartment by firmy pushing the  
corner marked "PUSH CLOSE".  
1
The total number of tracks and the total playing  
time will be displayed.  
H
6
2
6
Press the 0 6 button to start playback from track  
1.  
When the last track has been played back, the  
unit will stop automatically.  
To interrupt playback:  
Press the 0 6 button.  
6” will appear.  
H
2
1
Press the 0 6 button again to resume playback  
from the same point.  
6
To stop playback:  
Press the button.  
After use:  
Flash  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-  
by mode.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTALL  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
Caution:  
REMAIN  
Do not open the CD compartment during play-  
back (or whilst paused).  
Total number of tracks Total playing time  
Keep foreign objects out of the CD compartment.  
Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration may  
cause mistracking.  
When the unit is not being used, be sure to close  
the CD compartment. If it is left open, the lens  
may become covered with dust and the unit may  
not operate properly.  
Playing certain compact discs at a high volume  
may cause mistracking. In this case, listen at a  
lower volume.  
If TV or radio interference occurs during CD op-  
eration, move the unit away from theTV or radio.  
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MINIDISC OPERATION  
MD playback  
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
2
3
Press the MD button.  
Load a MiniDisc in the direction indicated by the  
arrow on the MiniDisc, with the labeled side fac-  
ing up.  
The total number of tracks and the total playing  
time on the MiniDisc will be displayed.  
3
4
Press the 0 6 button.  
If the MD has a track name, the name will ap-  
pear and scroll across the display. Then, the  
elapsed playing time will appear.  
1
7
4
H
If the MD has no track names, the elapsed play-  
ing time will appear.  
2
When the last track has been played back, the  
unit will stop automatically.  
To interrupt playback:  
Press the 0 6 button.  
" 6 " will appear.  
Press the 0 6 button again to resume playback  
from the same point.  
H
2
1
4
To stop playback:  
Press the button.  
To remove a MiniDisc:  
Press the 7 MD EJECT button.  
DISC  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
Notes:  
REMAIN  
IfTV or radio interference occurs when using the  
MD, move the unit away from the TV or radio.  
Disc name  
Although MiniDiscs will not normally skip due to  
vibration, you may hear a skip in the sound if  
there is continuous vibration.  
If the volume is turned up too high, a skip may  
occur depending on the contents of the MD.  
If this happens, turn the volume down and the  
skipping should stop.  
(Displayed only when a disc name has  
been programmed)  
Flash  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
If any (or some) error messages is displayed dur-  
ing MD operation, see "ERROR MESSAGES"  
on page 47.  
REMAIN  
Total number of tracks Total playing time  
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CONVENIENT CD AND MD OPERATION  
APSS (Auto Program Search Sys- Repeat and random play  
tem)  
(Remote control operation)  
APSS automatically locates the beginning of any  
track.  
P-MODE  
H
2 4  
5 3  
06  
5 3  
06  
2 4  
06  
MD  
CD  
To listen again to the track being played:  
1
2
Select the desired programme source, CD or  
MD button.  
Press the 5 3 button for less than 0.5 seconds  
during playback.  
Press the P-MODE button.  
To move to the beginning of the next track:  
Press the 2 4 button for less than 0.5 seconds  
during playback.  
Each time this button is pressed, the mode will  
change in the following order:  
To skip a number of tracks at one time:  
Press the 5 3 or 2 4 button repeatedly until  
the desired track number is shown.  
Repeat indicator Random indicator Disappears  
To start playing at a desired track:  
Press the 5 3 or 2 4 button whilst in the  
stop mode to select the track number, and then  
press the 0 6 button.  
3
Press the 0 6 button to start playback.  
Repeat play  
After the last track has been played, playback will  
return to the first track and begin again.  
Cue and review  
1
2
Load a disc and begin playback.  
Random play  
When the 0 6 button is pressed, all of the tracks  
will be played at random, and then playback will  
stop.(The same track will not be played back twice.)  
Hold the 2 4 button down for audible fast  
forward, and hold the 5 3 button down for  
audible fast reverse.  
To cancel repeat or random play:  
Press the P-MODE button until the " R " or "RAN-  
DOM" display disappears.  
3
Normal playback will resume when the 2 4  
or 5 3 button is released.  
To repeat playback of selected tracks:  
Enter the programme for the tracks you want and  
start repeat play.  
Notes:  
When the beginning of the first track is reached,  
normal playback will start.  
When the end of the last track is reached, "END"  
will light, and the unit will pause.  
If you want to listen to a portion of a track again,  
press the 5 3 button to return to the point in  
the track you want to listen to. Normal playback  
will start from that point.  
You can programme a single track and play it  
repeatedly (Refer to page 14).  
Notes:  
During APMS play, random play is not possible.  
When random or repeat play is selected during  
CD or MD playback, random or repeat play will  
start at that point.  
When using repeat play, be sure to press the ■  
button after you are through listening.Otherwise,  
the disc will play continuously.  
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To clear the programmed selections:  
Press the CLEAR button whilst the “MEMORY”  
indicator is flashing.  
APMS (Automatic Programmable  
Music Selector)  
Each time the button is pressed, one track will  
be cleared, beginning with the last track pro-  
grammed.  
(Remote control operation)  
To cancel the APMS:  
CLEAR  
4
2
Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, press  
the CLEAR button to turn off the “MEMORY” dis-  
play.  
3
7
6
The programme contents will be erased.  
When you open the CD compartment or a  
MiniDisc is ejected, the APMS mode will be can-  
celled.  
1
To check which tracks are programmed:  
Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, press  
the 5 3 or 2 4 button.  
1
2
Select the desired programme source, CD or  
MD, by pressing the CD or MD button.  
Adding tracks to the programme  
If a programme has been previously stored, the  
“MEMORY” indicator will be displayed. Then  
follow steps 2 - 6 to add additional tracks, the newly  
selected tracks will be stored after the last track of  
the original programme.  
Press the MEMORY button.  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
REC  
Notes:  
3
4
Press the 5 3 or 2 4 button.  
It is not possible to insert an additional track  
between programmed tracks that have already  
been entered.  
MEMORY  
REC  
Programming and cancelling are not possible  
during playback or in the pause mode.  
Selected track number  
Press the ENTER button.  
MEMORY  
Playback order  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other tracks up to  
20 tracks (P-20) can be programmed.  
Press the button.  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
Total playing time  
The total playing time of the programmed tracks  
will be automatically displayed.  
7
Press the 0 6 button to start playback of the  
programmed selections.  
After all of the programmed tracks have finished  
playback, the unit will automatically stop.  
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Switching the time display  
Changing the display during MD  
playback  
Each time the TIME button is pressed during play-  
back or when in the pause mode, thdispla y will  
change.  
Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed during  
playback or when in the pause mode, the display  
will change as described below.  
(Remote control operation)  
DISPLAY  
TIME  
1
The elapsed playing time for current track will  
be displayed.  
DISPLAY  
REC  
No display  
2
The remaining playing time for the current track  
will be displayed.  
1
The track name will be displayed.  
REC  
REMAIN  
REMAIN  
REC  
3
The total remaining playing time for the disc  
from the point being played at that time will be  
displayed.  
Notes:  
When the MD does not have a track name, this  
display does not appear.  
REC  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
2
The total number of tracks and the remaining  
recording time will be displayed.  
Notes:  
During random play, the total remaining playing  
time cannot be displayed.  
Depending on a CD or MD to be played, the play-  
ing time display may not match the total playing  
time which is indicated on the CD or MD jacket,  
as the time between the tracks is not included.  
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RADIO OPERATION  
To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING (X  
or W) button again.  
Tuning  
When an RDS (Radio Data System) station is  
tuned in, the frequency will be displayed first, and  
then the RDS indicator will light. Finally, the sta-  
tion name will appear.  
1
5
To receive an FM stereo transmission, press the  
TUNER (BAND) button so that the "ST" indica-  
tor on the display lights up.  
4
"j" will appear when an FM broadcast is in  
stereo.  
2,3,5  
If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER  
(BAND) button so that the "ST" indicator goes  
out.  
The reception changes to monaural, the sound  
becomes clearer.  
After use:  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-  
by mode.  
2,3,5  
1
Notes:  
The last station tuned in will be recalled, even  
after changing the tuning band or the function,  
or after switching the unit to the stand-by mode.  
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
If the unit's tuner interferes with the reception of  
a nearby TV or radio, move the unit as far away  
from these items as possible.  
2
3
Press the TUNER (BAND) button.  
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the  
desired frequency band. (FM ST, FM or AM)  
4
Press the TUNING (X or W) button to tune into  
the desired station.  
Manual tuning:  
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 auto-  
matically and the tuner will stop at the first receiv-  
able 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.  
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To recall a memorised station:  
Preset tuning  
Press the PRESET (X or W) button for less than  
0.5 seconds to select the desired station.  
You can store up to 40 stations in memory (40 sta-  
tions consisting of any combination of AM and FM  
stations you like) and recall them.  
The stations (preset channel number, frequency  
and frequency band) which have been stored in  
memory will appear in the display in numerical  
order, irrespective of the frequency bands.  
Backup function:  
The backup function protects all station presets for  
a few hours should there be a power failure or the  
AC power lead is removed from the AC socket.  
3
2,4  
3
2,4  
Preset memory scan  
The stations saved in the preset memory can be  
scanned automatically.  
PRESET  
(X W)  
To enter stations into memory:  
1
2
Perform steps 1 - 5 in the "Tuning" section.  
Press the MEMORY button.  
PRESET  
(X W)  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
3
Within 5 seconds, press the PRESET (X or W)  
button to make the preset channel number flash  
in the display.  
1
To scan the preset stations, press the PRESET  
(X or W) button for more than 0.5 seconds.  
MEMORY  
The station preset number will flash and the pro-  
grammed stations will be tuned in sequentially,  
for 5 seconds each.  
Store the stations in memory, in order, starting  
with preset channel 1.  
When is displayed, a station has already been  
stored in this preset number memory.  
2
Press the PRESET (X or W) button again to  
stop the memory scan at the desired station.  
To erase all memorised stations:  
4
Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY button  
to store that station in the selected station pre-  
set number memory.  
When the unit is in the stand-by mode, hold and  
press theTUNER andTUNING X buttons, and then  
press the ON/STAND-BY button.  
MEMORY  
"PRESET CLR" will appear.  
MEMORY  
To erase the memorised station:  
If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators  
go out before the station is memorised, repeat  
the operation from step 2.  
1
2
Recall the memorised station to erase by press-  
ing the PRESET button.  
Press the CLEAR button.  
5
Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other preset stations,  
or to change a preset station.  
"MEMORY" will flash.  
3
4
Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY button.  
When a new station is stored in the selected sta-  
tion preset number memory, the contents previ-  
ously memorised will be erased.  
Repeat steps 1-3 to erase other memorised sta-  
tions.  
To store an RDS station in memory, perform steps  
2 - 4 whilst the RDS station name is being dis-  
played.  
Note:  
When the preset memory does not have any sta-  
tions stored in it, the preset memory scan will not  
function.  
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RDS (Radio Data System) OPERATION  
RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing  
Information provided by RDS  
number of FM stations are now providing. It allows  
these FM stations to send additional signals along  
with their regular programme signals. For example,  
the stations send their station names, and informa-  
tion about what type of programme they broadcast,  
such as sports or music, etc.  
When tuned to an FM station which provide the  
RDS service, the RDS will appear, the station  
frequency (and then the station name if sent) is  
displayed.  
The TP (Traffic Programme) will appear on the  
display when the received broadcast carries traffic  
announcements, and the TA (Traffic Announce-  
ment) will appear whilst a traffic announcement is  
being received.  
EON will appear whilst the EON (Enhanced Other  
Networks information) data is being broadcast.  
The PTYI (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear  
whilst the Dynamic PTY station is being received.  
With the this unit, you can display three types of  
RDS service.  
To show them in the display, press the DISPLAY  
MODE button.  
Each time you press the DISPLAY MODE button,  
the display will change to show the following infor-  
mation.  
PS  
(Programme Service): Station names commonly  
known will be displayed.  
"NO PS" appears if no  
signal is being received.  
PTY  
(Programme Type): Programme type will be  
displayed.  
"NO PTY" appears if no  
signal is being received.  
RT (Radio Text):  
Radio text will be dis-  
played.  
"NO RT" appears if no  
signal is being received.  
Note:  
When the TP and TA appear at the same time, an  
announcement is being made.  
When only the TA appears, an announcement is  
not being made. (See page 27.)  
Station Frequency: Station frequencies.  
(Main unit operation)  
Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes,  
TP (Traffic Programme) and TA (Traffic Announce-  
ment) With the MD-M3H, you can search for and  
receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals.  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
NEWS:  
Short accounts of facts, events and  
publicly expressed views, reportage  
and actuality.  
AFFAIRS: Topical programme expanding or en-  
larging upon the news, generally in  
dif-ferent presentation style or con-  
cept, including debate, or analysis.  
INFO:  
Programmes whose purpose is to im-  
part advice in the widest sense.  
SPORT:  
Programme concerned with any as-  
pect of sport.  
EDUCATE: Programme intended primarily to  
edu-cate, of which the formal element  
is fundamental.  
DRAMA:  
All radio plays and serials.  
CULTURE: Programmes concerned with any as-  
pect of national or regional culture,  
in-cluding language, theatre, etc.  
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SCIENCE: Programmes about the natural scien-  
TRAVEL:  
Features and programmes con-  
cerned with travel to near and far des-  
tinations, package tours and travel  
ideas and opportunities. Not for use  
for Announcements about problems,  
delays, or roadworks affecting imme-  
diate travel where TP/TA should be  
used.  
ces and technology.  
VARIED:  
Used for mainly speech-based pro-  
grammes usually of light-entertain-  
ment nature, not covered by other cat-  
egories. Examples include: quizzes.  
panel games, personality interviews.  
POP M:  
Commercial music, which would  
gener-ally be considered to be of cur-  
rent popular appeal, often featuring  
in current or recent record sales  
charts.  
LEISURE: Programmes concerned with recre-  
ational activities in which the listener  
might participate.  
Examples include, Gardening, Fish-  
ing.Antique collecting, Cooking, Food  
& Wine etc.  
ROCK M:  
EASY M:  
Contemporary modern music, usually  
written and performed by young mu-  
sicians.  
JAZZ:  
Polyphonic, syncopated music  
characterised by improvisation.  
Current contemporary music con-  
sidered to be "easy-listening", as op-  
posed to Pop, Rock or Classical, or  
one of the specialized music styles,  
Jazz, Folk or Country. Music in this  
category is often but not always, vo-  
cal, and usually of short duration.  
COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or con-  
tinue the musical tradition of the  
American Southern States.  
Characterised by a straightforward  
melody and narrative story line.  
NATION M: Current Popular Music of the Nation  
or Region in that country's language,  
as opposed to International 'Pop'  
which is usually US or UK inspired  
and in English.  
LIGHT M:  
Classical Musical for general, rather  
than specialist appreciation. Ex-  
amples of music in this category are  
instrumen-tal music, and vocal or  
choral works.  
OLDIES:  
Music from the so-called "golden age"  
of popular music.  
CLASSICS: Performances of major orchestral  
works, symphonies, chamber music  
etc., and including Grand Opera.  
FOLK M:  
Music which has its roots in the mu-  
sical culture of a particular nation,  
usually played on acoustic instru-  
ments.The narrative or story may be  
based on historical events of the  
people.  
OTHER M: Musical styles not fitting into any of  
the other categories.Particularly used  
for specialist music of which Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae are examples.  
DOCUMENT:Programme concerned with factual  
matters, presented in an investigative  
style.  
WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts and  
Me-teorological information.  
FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce,  
TEST:  
Broadcast when testing emergency  
broadcast equipment or receivers.  
trading etc.  
CHILDREN: For programmes targeted at a young  
audience, primarily for entertainment  
and interest, rather than where the  
objective is to educate.  
ALARM !: Emergency announcement made un-  
der exceptional circumstances to give  
warning of events causing danger of  
a general nature.  
SOCIAL:  
Programmes about people and things  
that influence them individually or in  
groups. Includes: sociology, history,  
geography, psychology and society.  
NONE:  
TP:  
No programme type (receive only).  
Broadcasts which carry traffic an-  
nouncements.  
RELIGION: Any aspect of beliefs and faiths, in-  
volving a God or Gods, the nature of  
existence and ethics.  
TA:  
Traffic announcements are being  
broadcast at present.  
Note:  
PHONE IN: Involving members of the public ex-  
pressing their views either by phone  
or at a public forum.  
When the unit is in the EON stand-by mode and  
a programme is selected, the unit will display "TI"  
instead of "TA".  
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ASPM (Auto Station Program  
1
2
After "ASPM" has flashed for about 4 seconds,  
scanning will start. (87.50 - 108.00 MHz)  
Memory)  
When an RDS station is found, the RDS will  
appear for a short time and the station will be  
stored in memory.  
It is recommended that you store stations in memory  
using ASPM.  
(This memory can be used for PTY searches, sta-  
tion select and EON switching.)  
When the ASPM button is pressed, whilst tuned to  
the FM band, the RDS (Radio Data System) func-  
tion will automatically search for new RDS stations.  
Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory.  
(If you have already stored some stations in  
memory, the number of new stations you can store  
will be less.)  
3
After scanning, the number of stations that have  
been automatically stored in memory will be  
displayed for 4 seconds, and then "END" will  
appear for 4 seconds.  
To stop the ASPM operation before it is  
complete:  
Press the ASPM button whilst it is scanning for sta-  
tions.  
The stations that have already been stored in  
memory will be kept there.  
(Main unit operation)  
To erase all of the contents of preset  
memory:  
The unit is in the stand-by mode.  
1
4
Hold down the TUNER button and the TUNING X  
button, and then press the ON/STAND-BY button.  
"PRESET CLR." will appear.  
After performing this operation, all of the preset  
memory information will be erased.  
2,3  
Notes:  
Only RDS stations will be stored in memory in  
numerical order.  
If the same station is broadcasting on different  
frequencies, the transmission with the strongest  
broadcast frequency will be stored in memory.  
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
Any station which has the same frequency as  
one which has been already stored in memory  
will not be stored again.  
2
3
Press the TUNER (BAND) button.  
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the  
FM ST or FM band.  
The ASPM operation can be repeated until "END"  
appears.  
4
Press and hold down the ASPM button for at  
least 3 seconds.  
If a 40th station is stored in memory during a  
scan, the scanning will stop at that station. The  
number of stations and "END" will each be dis-  
played for 4 seconds.  
If no stations have been stored in memory, "END"  
will flash for about 4 seconds.  
MHz  
If 40 stations have already been stored in  
memory and the ASPM button is pressed, "END"  
will appear immediately and the scan will be  
aborted.  
RDS  
RDS  
MHz  
If you want to redo the ASPM operation from the  
beginning, erase the preset memory, and then  
perform steps 1 - 4.  
If the RDS station broadcast signals are very  
weak, station names may not be stored in  
memory.  
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To specify station names and select  
5
Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET (X or W)  
button to select a desired station name you want.  
stations manually (station select)  
You can receive for a desired station by specifying  
the station name (BBC R1, BBC R2, etc.) from  
among the stations that have been stored in  
memory.  
(ASPM is convenient for storing stations in memory.)  
Before starting this operation, you must store one  
or more station names in memory.  
Each time the button is pressed, the station name  
will appear. If the button is held down for more  
than 0.5 seconds, the station name will continu-  
ously change.  
6
Whilst the selected station name is flashing  
(within 6 seconds), press the STATION button  
again.  
1
4,6  
5
2,3  
kHz  
4,6  
1
5
After the selected station name has been lit for 1  
second, the preset station which corresponds to  
the selected station name will be recalled.  
2,3  
To cancel the station select operation:  
Press the STATION button whilst "STATION" and  
"SELECT" appear alternately.  
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
2
3
Press the TUNER (BAND) button.  
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the  
FM ST or FM band.  
4
Press the STATION button.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
"STATION" and "SELECT" will appear alternately  
for about 6 seconds.  
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To try to store a station name again, if the  
wrong name was stored in memory by mis-  
take:  
When you store station names in memory using  
the ASPM function, the correct station names may  
not actually be stored if there is lots of noise or if  
the RDS station signal is too weak.  
Notes:  
When there are no station names stored in  
memory, you cannot use this function. In this  
case, when the STATION button is pressed,  
"NOTHING" will flash for 5 seconds, and the unit  
will return to the original display.  
This function can only be used when the FM band  
has been selected.  
In this case, try storing station names in memory  
using the following procedure.  
The same station name can be stored in differ-  
ent preset channels. Therefore, when you are  
choosing a station name from the presets, the  
same station name may be encountered more  
than once.  
In a certain area or during certain time periods,  
the station names selected using the station se-  
lect function may temporarily be different from  
the name of the station you are actually receiv-  
ing.  
1,3  
2
4,5  
2
1,3  
4,5  
1
2
Press the STATION button.  
Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET (X or W)  
button to check whether the station names are  
correct.  
3
If you find a station name that is wrong, press  
the STATION button again within 6 seconds to  
recall the preset station, which corresponds to  
the station name.  
4
5
After the preset station has been received and  
the correct station name has been displayed,  
press the MEMORY button.  
Within 5 seconds, Press the MEMORY button  
again whilst the preset channel number is flash-  
ing.  
The new station name has been stored in  
memory correctly.  
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To recall stations that have been  
6
Whilst the selected programme type is flashing  
(within 4 seconds), press the PTY.TI SEARCH  
(PTY.TI) button again.  
stored in memory (PTY search)  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
You can search a desired stations by specifying the  
programme type (news, sports, traffic programme,  
etc. ... see page 18-19) from among the stations  
that have been stored in memory.  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
(ASPM is convenient for storing stations in memory.)  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
REMAIN  
4,6  
1
5
2,3  
4,6  
After the name of the selected programme type  
has been lit for 2 seconds, "SEARCH" will ap-  
pear, and the search operation will start.  
5
Note:  
If the display has stopped flashing, start again from  
step 4.If the unit could find out a desired programme  
type you want, corresponding channel number will  
flash for about 3 seconds, and then a station name  
will flash for 7 seconds, and then remain lit.  
The channel number will flash for about 3 seconds.  
The station name will flash for 7 seconds, and then  
remain lit.  
If you want to listen to same programmed type  
of another station, press the PTY.TI SEARCH  
(PTY.TI) button whilst the channel number or sta-  
tion name is flashing. The unit will look for the  
next station.  
2,3  
1
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
2
3
Press the TUNER (BAND) button.  
Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the  
FM ST or FM band.  
4
Press the PTY.TI SEARCH (PTY.TI) button.  
Note:  
If no station of the programme type you want can  
be found, "NOT FOUND" will appear for 4 sec-  
onds.  
If you have selected the traffic programme:  
If you select traffic programme (TP) as the  
programme type in step 5, to receive only radio sta-  
tions which broadcast traffic programmes, the TP  
will appear. (However, this does not necessarily  
mean that you will hear any traffic announcements  
at that time.)  
"PTY TI" and "SELECT" will appear alternately  
for about 6 seconds.  
5
Within 6 seconds, press the PRESET (X or W)  
button to select the programme type you want.  
When a traffic announcement is actually being  
made, the TA will appear.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
(When both the TP and TA will appear, an an-  
nouncement is being made.)  
Each time the button is pressed, the programme  
type will appear. If the button is held down for  
more than 0.5 seconds, the programme type will  
appear continuously.  
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(Continued)  
When the station you are tuning in is not an RDS  
station or even if it is an RDS station but it is very  
weak signal, the display will change in the follow-  
ing order:  
To manually recall the stations  
stored in memory  
PRESET(X W)  
Frequency  
MHz  
PRESET(X W)  
Notes for Radio text  
The radio text for 10 characters will be displayed  
steadily for 4 seconds and then it will scroll across  
the display.  
Each time you press the PRESET (X or W) button  
the channel number will change.  
After the channel number has been displayed for  
2 seconds, the frequency for that channel will  
appear for 2 seconds, and then the station name  
will appear.  
If you tune into a station which is not broadcast-  
ing any radio text, even if it is an RDS station,  
when you switch to the radio text position "NO  
RT" will be displayed.  
To switch the display  
Whilst radio text data is being received or when  
the text contents change, "RT" will be displayed.  
(Main unit operation)  
Notes for RDS operation  
If any of the following events occur, it does not mean  
that the unit is faulty.  
"PS", "NO PS" and a station name appear alter-  
nately, and the unit does not operate properly.  
DISPLAY  
MODE  
If a particular station is not broadcasting prop-  
erly or a station is conducting tests, the RDS re-  
ception function may not work properly.  
When you receive an RDS station whose signal  
is too weak, information like the station name may  
not be displayed, even if "RDS" is lit.  
Each time the DISPLAY MODE button is pressed  
whilst an FM station is tuned in, the display will  
switch as follows:  
Notes:  
"NO PS", "NO PTY" or "NO RT" will flash for  
about 5 seconds, and then the frequency will be  
displayed.  
Station  
name (PS)  
The display can only be switched whilst tuned to  
the FM band.  
Programme  
type (PTY)  
Radio text  
(RT)  
Frequency  
MHz  
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EON-PTY  
5
6
When a programme of the type specified starts  
on an ON (other network) station, the unit will  
automatically switch to the station broadcasting  
the selected programme type, and "PTY" will  
flash.  
(Main unit operation)  
4
2
3
When the programme specified for the ON sta-  
tion is over, the unit will automatically return to  
the original station you were tuned to.  
Note:  
1
2
Tune in the desired RDS station (when a station  
name is being displayed).  
If the EON button is pressed when "EON" is not  
displayed, "NO EON" will appear for 5 seconds  
to indicate that the unit cannot enter the EON  
stand-by mode.  
Checking the stand-by mode setting:  
When in the EON stand-by mode, press the EON  
button.  
Press the EON button when "EON" appears.  
("Programme type" "WAITING")  
To cancel the EON stand-by mode:  
When in the EON stand-by mode, press the EON  
button. Within 4 seconds, press it again. The EON  
stand-by mode will be cancelled.  
("PTY" will go out.)  
"PTY TI" and "SELECT" will appear alternately  
for about 6 seconds.  
About the PTYI (Dynamic PTY Indicator):  
PTYI (Dynamic PTY Indicator) will appear whilst  
the Dynamic PTY station is being received.  
Dynamic PTY indicates that the PTY for the station  
tuned in, or the PTY referenced in the EON data, is  
assessed whenever the programme changes and  
may be changed.  
3
Whilst they are being displayed, select the de-  
sired programme type pressing the PRESET (X  
or W) button.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
PTYI  
Lights up  
Goes out  
Meaning  
Tuned into a dynamic PTY station.  
Tuned into a static PTY.  
The selected programme type will flash.  
4
Within 4 seconds, press the PTY.TI SEARCH  
button.  
Note:  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
When "PTYI" appears, if you press the DISPLAY  
MODE button to display the programme type, you  
can check the type of pro-gramme you are actu-  
ally receiving.  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
REMAIN  
The selected programme type and "WAITING"  
will be displayed for 2 seconds each.  
"PTY" will appear, and the unit will enter the EON-  
PTY stand-by mode.  
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(Continued)  
EON-TI  
5
6
When a TA specifed starts on a other network  
station, the unit will automatically switch to that  
station, and "TI" will flash.  
(Main unit operation)  
4
2
When the traffic announcement is over, the unit  
will automatically return to the original station  
you were tuned to.  
3
Note:  
If the EON button is pressed when "EON" is not  
displayed, "NO EON" will appear for 5 seconds  
to indicate that the unit cannot enter the EON  
stand-by mode.  
1
2
Tune in the desired RDS station (when a sta-  
tion name is being displayed).  
Checking the stand-by mode setting:  
When in the EON stand-by mode, press the EON  
button.  
("TI" "WAITING")  
Press the EON button when "EON" appears.  
To cancel the EON stand-by mode:  
When in the EON stand-by mode, press the EON  
button. Within 4 seconds, press it again. The EON  
stand-by mode will be cancelled.  
"TI" will go out.  
Note:  
If neither "TP" nor "TA" appear, then even if "EON"  
appears the unit cannot enter the EON-TI stand-  
by mode.In this condition, if the PTY.TI SEARCH  
(PTY.TI) button is press after TI is selected, "NO  
TI" will flash for 4 seconds.  
"PTY TI" and "SELECT" will appear alternately  
for about 6 seconds.  
3
Whilst they are being displayed, select the TI  
(Traffic Information) pressing the PRESET (X  
or W) button.  
4
Within 4 seconds, press the PTY.TI SEARCH  
button.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
kHz REC  
MHz SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
"TI" and "WAITING" will appear for 2 seconds  
each.  
"TI" will appear, and the unit will enter the EON-  
TI stand-by mode.  
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(Continued)  
About the TP and TA indicators  
TP indicator  
Not lit  
TA indicator  
Not lit  
Meaning  
This programme does not carry traffic announcements nor does  
it refer, via EON, to a programme that does.  
This programme carries EON information about another  
programme which gives traffic information.  
This programme carries traffic announcements but none are  
being broadcast at present and may also carry EON information  
about other traffic announcements.  
Not lit  
Lit  
Lit  
Not lit  
A traffic announcement is being broadcast on this programme at  
present.  
Lit  
Lit  
In the following cases, the EON stand-by mode will be cancelled.  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.  
When the unit is switched to another band in the EON stand-by mode  
When you change the FM station whilst in the EON stand-by mode  
When a preset call is made  
Notes:  
During the same programme as the specified PTY (or TA) is being broadcast on the station you are  
receiving, the unit will not switch to other network station.  
If there are more than two other network stations you want to listen to, compare the strength of each  
station's signal and tune in the station with the strongest signal. (EON-AF)  
However, if the frequency of other network station has been stored in the preset channel memory, the  
unit will switch to that preset channel.  
If you want to cancel the reception of an ON (other network) station which was tuned in by the EON  
system and return to the original station you were receiving, press the EON button.  
After the unit returns to the original station, the stand-by mode will still be active. (The "TI" or "PTY" will  
remain lit.)  
The unit will not switch from the ON station to another network station. The unit returns to the original  
station.  
When the unit switches automatically to "other network" station, if there is any problem with this station  
or the station cannot be received properly "WEAK SIG" will appear and the unit will return to the original  
station.  
Even if the unit switches from the station you are listening to directly to one "other network" station  
which is in the preset memory, if the signals is very weak, the unit will search for another station of other  
net work and find out the station with the strongest signal and switch to it.  
However, if the signals from all the other network stations are very weak, or if the tuning conditions are  
very bad (due to electrical noise), the unit will be displayed "WEAK SIG", and the unit will return to the  
original station you were receiving.  
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RECORDING  
Differences from tape recordings  
You cannot record music on the re-  
verse side of a MiniDisc.  
MiniDiscs are single sided and should  
only be inserted with the correct side up.  
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.  
You don’t need to search for the start-  
ing point at which to record.  
The unit automatically finds the point at  
which recording can start.Recording will  
start from that point.  
The date and time of a recording are  
automatically saved with the record-  
ing.  
If you have set the date and time, they  
will be automatically recorded when a re-  
cording is made.  
CD  
First track  
Second track Third track  
Track A  
Track B  
Track C  
Second  
track  
MD  
First track  
Third track  
Track C  
Area for TOC (recording track Area for recording  
Track A  
Track B  
the sound  
numbers, track names, etc.)  
Disc writing (TOC)  
About track numbers  
TheTOC (Table of Contents) is information on track  
numbers and recording areas to allow the unit to  
recognize musical selections or sounds.  
The entire MD is controlled depending on thisTOC,  
which enables the unit to find the beginning of a  
track quickly or to automatically record in a vacant  
area.  
When recording from a CD  
New track numbers will be created automatically  
according to the original tracks (Synchro mark func-  
tion).  
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.  
If this happens, correct the track numbers using  
the DIVIDE(page 36) and COMBINE (page 36)  
functions after recording.  
When you start recording or editing, “TOC” will  
appear in the display window.  
Recordings cannot be made in the follow-  
ing situations.  
This indicates that information in the TOC is now  
being changed according to recording or editing  
being performed. (The changed TOC is not yet  
recorded on the MiniDisc at this time.)  
If you try recording on a playback-only MiniDisc  
(commercially available music)  
If a MiniDisc is protected against accidental  
erasure (Page 44)  
If there is no more recording time left on the disc  
(Page 45)  
When the “TOC FULL ” message appears  
(Page 47)  
If a disc’s TOC has been damaged  
The TOC is recorded when  
you stop recording.  
you switch to another input source.  
you eject the MiniDisc.  
you enter the stand-by mode.  
If you are trying to copy a digital signal that has  
been encoded with the SCMS signal (Serial Copy  
Management System)  
Do NOT unplug the power lead whilst the TOC is  
being recorded (“TOC” is flashing) and do NOT  
impart shock to the unit. Otherwise, TOC will not  
be correctly recorded, and consequently proper  
playback may not be possible.  
Notes:  
When recording important selections, be sure to  
make a pre-liminary test to ensure that the  
desired material is being properly recorded.  
The VOLUME, X-BASS and SURROUND  
controls may be adjusted with no effect to the  
recorded signal. (Variable Sound Monitor)  
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Caution:  
Recording from a CD onto a  
Recording will begin, starting from the first track  
of CD.  
MiniDisc (One-Touch Editing)  
After recording (all of the tracks that can be  
recorded), the unit will stop automatically.  
A CD can be recorded to a MiniDisc, starting from  
the first track, with a one-touch operation.  
When a recording is made at high speed, the  
playback sound will not be heard.  
3
When a damaged CD is recorded at high speed,  
the unit may stop whilst recording, or some noise  
or a drop out may be recorded. In this case,  
record the CD at normal speed.  
1
Notes:  
3
When the CD playing time is longer than the avail-  
able MD recording time, the recording process  
will not start even when the CD 0 MD EDIT but-  
ton is pressed.  
4
H
2
Number of tracks left Available record-  
for recording  
ing time  
To record as many tracks as are available, press  
the CD 0 MD EDIT button again.  
However, if the available recording time on the  
MD is less than the length of the first track on the  
CD, when the CD 0 MD EDIT button is pressed,  
the following display will appear.  
2
H
1
Then, when the CD 0 MD EDIT button is pressed  
again, recording will start.However, when the MD  
runs out of space, “DISC FULLwill be displayed  
and the CD and MD will stop.  
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
To check the remaining time available for  
recording:  
2
3
Press the CD button.  
1
Press the MD button.  
Load a compact disc and a recordable MiniDisc.  
2
Load a MiniDisc.  
The total number of tracks and the total playing  
time on the CD will be displayed.  
3
Press the DISPLAY button to find a time fol-  
lowed by hyhone.  
When a new recordable MiniDisc is loaded, it will  
take about 15 seconds to enter the recording  
stand-by mode.  
The total the number of tracks previously recorded  
and the available time remaining will be dis-  
played, 4 seconds later, the unit will return to the  
original display.  
4
Press the CD 0 MD EDIT (HIGH or NORMAL)  
button.  
To cancel the operation:  
Before pressing the CD 0 MD EDIT (HIGH or  
NORMAL) button, press the button.  
Press the EDIT button to NORMAL for actual  
speed, HIGH for high-speed recording.  
0
TOC  
TOC  
To stop recording:  
REC  
REC  
Press the button.  
Playback and recording will stop and the track  
numbers will be written to the MiniDisc.  
It is not possible to pause in the recording mode.  
The compact disc loaded will be recorded in  
order, starting from the first track. When a  
MiniDisc runs out of recording space or when a  
compact disc has been completely recorded, the  
CD and the MD will stop automatically.  
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APMS recording  
To record without using One-Touch  
Editing  
(Main unit operation)  
Without using one-touch recording, the following  
operation allows you to record from the first track.  
2
H
CD0MD EDIT  
(HIGH /NORMAL)  
2
3
4
3
H
4
1
1
H
1
2
3
Select tracks for APMS playback. (Page 14)  
Load a recordable MiniDisc.  
1
2
3
Press the CD button.  
Press the CD 0 MD EDIT (HIGH or NORMAL)  
button.  
Load a compact disc and a recordable MiniDisc.  
APMS playback will start, and recording will start  
automatically.  
Press the REC button.  
Programmed tracks will be recorded in order.  
After the unit has finished recording the last track,  
recording will stop automatically.  
The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.  
4
Press the 0 6 button.  
Notes:  
If recording does not begin, press the CD 0 MD  
EDIT (HIGH or NORMAL) button again. (See  
page 29.)  
To stop recording:  
Press the button.  
After the track number has been written on the  
MiniDisc, the recording will stop.  
However, CD playback will continue.  
When repeat play has been set, if you press the  
CD 0 MD EDIT button, the repeat mode will be  
cancelled automatically, and APMS recording  
start.  
To stop recording:  
Press the button.  
Playback and recording will stop and the track  
numbers will be written to the MiniDisc. It is not  
possible to pause in the recording mode.  
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To stop recording:  
Press the button.  
After the track number has been written on the  
MiniDisc, the recording will stop.  
Recording from the built-in radio  
onto a MiniDisc  
To record the track number whilst record-  
ing:  
The recording is performed as a single track.  
To identify different sections of a recording you can  
increase the track number at any point during the  
recording process.  
To create a new track number, whilst in the record-  
ing mode, press the REC button.  
4
3
2
5
H
The track number will increase by one, and then  
the recording will continue.  
4
5
H
3
1
2
3
Tune in to the desired station. (pages 16 - 17.)  
Load a recordable MiniDisc.  
Press the REC button.  
The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.  
4
Check the recordable time by pressing the DIS-  
PLAY button.  
Note:  
Before recording an AM broadcast, enter the  
recording stand-by mode, and then separate the  
AM loop aerial from the main unit. Adjust it so  
that the AM broadcast can be tuned in most  
clearly.  
During recording, you cannot change the station.  
5
Press the 0 6 button.  
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EDITING  
TRACK/DISC NAME  
What the editing function can do  
Discs and tracks (up to 255 tracks per  
disc) can be named.Since track names  
are displayed when the beginning of  
each track is located or during playback,  
you can quickly check the name of each  
track.  
You can create original discs using the MD editing  
function, on which you can change the order of the  
tracks and you can create disc or track names.  
Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited.  
DIVIDE  
Capital letters, numbers and symbols can be  
used.  
A single track can be divided into two  
at any desired position.  
The numbers of the tracks which come after  
the newly divided track will be automatically  
increased by one.  
(Page 33,34)  
1
2
3
Type of characters used  
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
1
2
3
4
Type of  
characters  
Characters symbols  
D
(Page 36)  
A
R
B
S
C
T
D
U
E
V
F
G
X
H
Y
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
&
Q
'
Capital letters  
Symbols  
W
Z
COMBINE  
1
(
2
)
3
4
+
5
,
6
-
7
.
8
/
9
?
0
!
"
#
>
$
_
%
'
@
<
=
Two consecutive tracks can be com-  
bined into one track.  
The numbers assigned to the tracks follow-  
ing the combined tracks will be decreased by  
one automatically.  
Number of characters you can enter  
Disc names and track names  
Up to 40 characters (including spaces) can be  
entered for each name.  
1
1
2
3
3
4
A
A
B
C
C
D
Total number of characters per MiniDisc  
2
A total of approximately 1,700 characters can be  
used for all of the disc and track names. If more  
than 1,700 characters are entered, "TOC FULL  
will appear.  
B
D
(Page 36)  
"
ERASE/ALL ERASE  
Whilst editing, the "TOC" indicator is displayed.This  
means the edit results have not been recorded on  
the MiniDisc.  
To record the results, select another input or set  
the unit to the stand-by mode. During writing, the  
"TOC" goes out, all editing changes have been re-  
corded to the disc.  
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.  
1
2
3
4
5
A
A
B
B
C
D
E
1
2
3
4
Note:  
D
E
Storing the edited contents on the disc can be  
done after several pieces of editing have been  
finished.  
(Page 38)  
MOVE  
A designated track can be moved to any  
desired position.  
The numbers assigned to the tracks follow-  
ing the track which is moved will be adjusted  
automatically.  
1
2
3
4
A
C
B
A
C
B
D
D
1
2
3
4
(Page 37)  
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(Continued)  
To create a disc name  
6
Press the ENTER button to enter the character.  
A name for the whole disc. Disc names are  
displayed when an MD is inserted.  
REC  
SLEEP  
Repeat steps 4 to 6 above to enter the charac-  
ters in the name.When the next character’s type  
is the same as the previous character, step 4  
can be skipped.  
(Remote control operation)  
NAME/  
TOC EDIT  
7
After entering all of the characters in the name,  
press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
DISPLAY  
/
ENTER  
REC  
SLEEP  
CLEAR  
The disc name will be recorded.  
To erase a disc name:  
After performing steps 1 to 3.  
1
Press the CLEAR button for 2 seconds or more.  
“NAME CLEAR” will flash.  
2
Press the ENTER button.  
1
Press the button after pressing MD button.  
The total number of tracks and the total playing  
time on an MD will appear.  
Notes:  
Up to 40 characters can be entered.  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then  
This function cannot be used in the random play  
mode and APMS play mode.  
select “DISC NAME” pressing the  
button.  
or  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
REC  
SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
DISC  
DISC  
REC  
SLEEP  
The unit will enter the character input mode.  
4
Press the DISPLAY button to select the type of  
characters you want to use.  
5
Select the character you want pressing the  
or  
button.  
REC  
SLEEP  
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(Continued)  
To create a track name  
5
Press the ENTER button to enter the character.  
Name each track.  
REC  
SLEEP  
A track’s name will be displayed whenever you  
select it and during playback.  
Repeat steps 3 to 5 above to enter the charac-  
ters in the name.When the next character’s type  
is the same as the previous character, step 3  
can be skipped.  
(Remote control operation)  
6
After entering all of the characters in the name,  
press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
NAME/  
TOC EDIT  
DISPLAY  
/
REC  
SLEEP  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
The track name will be recorded.  
The unit will return to normal playback.  
Press the 0 6 button in the pause mode, the  
unit woll return to normal playback.  
To erase a track name:  
After performing steps 1 to 2.  
1
Press the CLEAR button for 2 seconds or more.  
“NAME CLEAR” will flash.  
1
2
During playback or in the pause mode, press  
the NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
2
Press the ENTER button.  
REC  
SLEEP  
Notes:  
Up to 40 characters can be entered.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
This function cannot be used in the random play  
TRACK  
TRACK  
mode and APMS play mode.  
REC  
SLEEP  
If you create a track name whilst recording the  
track, make sure you finish entering the name  
before you finish recording the track.  
If the end of the recording is reached before you  
have entered the complete name, only the char-  
acters entered before the recording ended will  
be recorded.  
The unit will enter the character input mode.  
The track you are listening to will be played  
repeatedly.  
3
4
Press the DISPLAY button to select the type of  
characters.  
Select the character you want pressing the  
or  
button.  
REC  
SLEEP  
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To add a character:  
Example:To change “BET” to “BEST”  
To change disc names and track  
names  
1
To change disc names, perform steps 1 - 3 on  
page 33.  
(Remote control operation)  
To change track names, perform steps 1 - 2 on  
page 34.  
NAME/  
TOC EDIT  
/
/
/
2
Press the  
or button to make the character  
ENTER  
at the place you want to add a letter begin flash-  
ing.  
CLEAR  
5 3/  
2 4  
H
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
Select the character you want to add, pressing  
3
the  
or  
button. Then, press the ENTER  
button.  
Example:To change “BESUT” to “BEST”  
1
To change disc names, perform steps 1 - 3 on  
page 33.  
To change track names, perform steps 1 - 2 on  
page 34.  
The selected character will be added, and the  
original characters will move to the right by one.  
2
Press the  
you want to erase begin flashing.  
or button to make the character  
4
After entering all of the characters in the name,  
press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
Press the CLEAR button.  
Note:  
You cannot modify excess 40 characters if they  
were entered using some other equipment.  
In this case, erase the name and then enter a  
new name.  
3
After this step, if you are not going to enter a  
character, go to step 5.  
4
Select the character you want to add, pressing  
the  
or  
button. Then, press the ENTER  
button.  
The selected character will be added, and the  
original characters will move to the right by one.  
5
After entering all of the characters in the name,  
press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.  
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Divide  
Combine  
(Remote control operation)  
(Remote control operation)  
2
2
2
2
3,4  
3,4  
1
H
1
1
H
1
Play the track which you want to divide into two,  
1
Whilst in the stop mode, select the second of  
and press the 0 6 button at the point where  
the two adjacent tracks you want to combine  
pressing the 5 3 or 2 4 button.  
Or start playing the second of the two tracks  
you want to combine, and then press the 0 6  
button.  
you want to divide the track.  
ST  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within  
10 seconds, select “DIVIDE” pressing the  
or  
button.  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within  
10 seconds, select “COMBINE” pressing the  
or  
button.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
Press the ENTER button again.  
4
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
Press the ENTER button again.  
4
The track is divided, and the unit is stopped 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.  
The two tracks are combined, and the unit is  
stopped at the beginning of the combined track.  
The numbers assigned to the tracks following the  
combined track are automatically decreased 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 FULLmessage is  
seen, the second track may not be given a name.  
(Page 45)  
When both tracks have a name:  
When only the first track has a name That  
name will be used.  
Notes:  
When only the second of the two tracks has a  
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 45)  
name That name will be used.  
When both tracks have a name The name of  
the first track will be used.  
This function cannot be used in the random play  
mode and APMS play mode.  
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To combine two non-contiguous tracks:  
(Example: the first and third tracks)  
Move the third track to the second track using the  
MOVE function.  
4
Select the new track position pressing the  
or button.  
Then, combine the first and second tracks using  
the COMBINE function.  
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
Press the ENTER button again.  
Note:  
Tracks recorded from analogue inputs cannot be  
combined with tracks recorded from CDs or MDs  
using the digital inputs.  
5
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.  
The track is moved, and the unit is stopped at  
the beginning of the new track which has the  
same track number as selected number in step  
1.  
This function cannot be used in the random play  
mode and APMS play mode.  
Note:  
When a track has been moved, the other tracks  
which are affected will be assigned new track  
numbers automatically.  
Move  
(Remote control operation)  
Example:  
When moving the fifth track to the third track, the  
old third track will become the new fourth track, and  
the old fourth track will become the new fifth track.  
This function cannot be used in the random play  
mode and APMS play mode.  
4
2
2
3,5  
1
1
H
1
Whilst in the stop mode, select the track you  
want to move pressing the 5 3 or 2 4  
button.  
Or start playing the track to be moved, and then  
press the 0 6 button.  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within  
10 seconds, select “MOVE” pressing the  
or  
button.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
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Erase  
All Erase  
(Remote control operation)  
(Remote control operation)  
2
2
2
2
3,4  
1
3,4  
1
1
H
To erase tracks one at a time:  
To erase all of the tracks at once:  
1
Whilst in the stop mode, select the track you  
want to erase pressing the 5 3 or 2 4  
button.  
Or start playing the track to be erased, and then  
press the 0 6 button.  
1
Press the button.  
The total number of tracks and the total playing  
time on an MD will appear.  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within  
10 seconds, select “ALL ERASE” pressing the  
or  
button.  
2
3
Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within  
10 seconds, select “ERASE” pressing the  
or  
button.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
Press the ENTER button again.  
4
To cancel the operation, press the button.  
Press the ENTER button again.  
4
All of the track numbers and track names will be  
erased.  
Note:  
The track is erased, and the unit is stopped at  
the beginning of the next track.  
This function cannot be used in the random play  
mode and APMS play mode.  
Note:  
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.  
This function cannot be used in the random play  
mode and APMS play mode.  
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TIMER OPERATION  
7
8
Press the  
then press the ENTER button.  
or  
button to set the hour to stop,  
Before setting the timer, make sure that the  
clock setting is correct. (Page 9)  
PLAY  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
REC  
SLEEP  
Timer playback  
PLAY  
Before timer playback, the following preparations  
are required.  
I Load a CD, MD.  
I Preset the radio station.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REC  
SLEEP  
REMAIN  
Press the  
stop, then press the ENTER button.  
or  
button to set the minute to  
(Remote control operation)  
PLAY  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
REC  
SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
3
PLAY  
PLAY  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
4,5,6,7,8  
REC  
SLEEP  
REMAIN  
5,6,7,8  
9
Rotate theVOLUME control to adjust the sound  
volume.  
2
I Be careful not to turn the volume up too high.  
1,10  
9
10 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the  
stand-by mode.  
I The timer stand-by indicator will light up.  
1
2
3
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
11 When the timer start time is reached, timer play-  
Press the MD, CD, TUNER(BAND), AUX button  
to select desired function.  
back will start.  
12 When the timer end time is reached, timer play-  
back will stop.  
I f PLAY” will disappear, and the timer mode will  
be cancelled.  
Press theTIMER button to select the timer play-  
back mode.  
PLAY  
PLAY  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
REC  
SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
The unit will enter the stand-by mode.  
Notes:  
4
5
During “f PLAY” is flashing, press the ENTER  
I The timer cannot control the component con-  
nected to the Auxiliary Input sockets.  
button.  
PLAY  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
I When the CD or MD is played to the end, play-  
back will stop before the stop time.  
If you wish to play to the stop time, set repeat  
play for the CD or MD.  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
REC  
SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
Press the  
or  
button to set the hour to start,  
and then press the ENTER button.  
To change the programmed contents:  
PLAY  
Start again from step 1.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
REC  
SLEEP  
To stop playback during timer playback:  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-  
by mode.  
PLAY  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REC  
SLEEP  
REMAIN  
To confirm the timer setting:  
Press the TIMER button once.  
I The turn-on time, the turn-off time and name of  
sound source will be displayed.  
6
Press the  
or  
button to set the minute to  
start, and then press the ENTER button.  
PLAY  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
REC  
SLEEP  
To cancel timer operation:  
1
Whilst in the timer stand-by mode, press the ON/  
STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
PLAY  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REC  
SLEEP  
REMAIN  
2
Press the TIMER button repeatedly to turn off  
the timer, “f PLAY” will go out.  
I If not set manually, the ending time will automati-  
cally be set for one hour after the starting time.  
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Before setting the timer, make sure that the  
clock setting is correct. (Page 9)  
7
8
9
Press the  
then press the ENTER button.  
or  
button to set the hour to stop,  
REC  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
Timer recording  
REC  
SLEEP  
Before timer recording, the following preparations  
are required.  
Load a CD, a recordable MD.  
REC  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REC  
SLEEP  
REMAIN  
Preset the radio station.  
(Remote control operation)  
Press the  
stop, then press the ENTER button.  
or  
button to set the minute to  
REC  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
REC  
SLEEP  
3
4,5,6,7,8  
REC  
REC  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
5,6,7,8  
REC  
SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
2
9
Rotate theVOLUME control to adjust the sound  
volume.  
1,10  
Be careful not to turn the volume up too high.  
1
2
3
4
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
10 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the  
stand-by mode.  
Press the CD, TUNER(BAND), AUX button to  
select desired function.  
The timer set indicator will light up.  
11 When the timer start time is reached, timer  
Press the TIMER button to select the timer  
recording mode.  
recording will start.  
12 When the timer end time is reached, timer  
During “f REC” is flashing, press the ENTER  
button.  
recording will stop.  
f REC” will disappear, and the timer mode will  
be cancelled.  
The unit will enter the stand-by mode.  
REC  
REC  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
REC  
SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
Notes:  
5
6
Within 5 seconds, press the  
set the hour to start, and then press the ENTER  
or  
button to  
The timer cannot control the component con-  
nected to the Auxiliary Input sockets.  
button.  
When the available recording time has been con-  
sumed, the recording will stop.  
REC  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
REC  
SLEEP  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
To change the programmed contents:  
Start again from step 1.  
REC  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REC  
SLEEP  
REMAIN  
To confirm the timer setting:  
Press the TIMER button once.  
The turn-on time, the turn-off time and name of  
sound source will be displayed.  
Press the  
or  
button to set the minute to  
start, and then press the ENTER button.  
REC  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REMAIN  
To cancel timer operation:  
REC  
SLEEP  
1
Whilst in the timer stand-by mode, press the ON/  
STAND-BY button to turn the power on.  
REC  
2
Press the ON/STAND-BY button repeatedly to  
turn off the timer, “f REC” will go out.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REC  
SLEEP  
REMAIN  
If not set manually, the ending time will automati-  
cally be set for one hour after the starting time.  
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Caution:  
To cancel the sleep operation:  
In the following cases, the timer recording function  
will not work.  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-  
by mode.  
When a MiniDisc has not been inserted.  
The sleep operation can also be cancelled as fol-  
lows if you can not set the unit to the stand-by mode  
during recording.  
When a playback-only MiniDisc is inserted.  
When the MiniDisc you inserted is protected  
against accidental erasure.  
1
Press the SLEEP button.  
“SLEEP” will flash.  
Within 5 seconds, press the SLEEP button again.  
When there is no recording space left on the Mini-  
Disc you have inserted (when the “TOC FULL *”  
or “DISC FULLmessages appear).  
2
The sleep operation will be cancelled. (“SLEEP”  
will go off.)  
Sleep operation  
Notes:  
The radio, compact disc and MiniDisc can all be  
turned off automatically.  
Once the sleep time is set, it will remain the same  
duration until the setting is changed.  
The sleep functions of this unit cannot be used  
to control equipment connected to this unit.You  
must use the sleep functions of the other equip-  
ment, if it has them.  
(Remote control operation)  
/
TIMER  
SLEEP  
Simultaneous sleep and timer op-  
ENTER  
5 3 /  
2 4  
eration  
To use sleep and timer playback in combi-  
nation:  
1
Perform steps 1 - 9 on page 39 “Timer playback”.  
1
2
Play the desired sound source.  
Press the SLEEP button.  
2
Perform steps 1 - 5 of the “Sleep operation” on  
this page.  
To use sleep and timer recording in com-  
bination:  
REC  
SLEEP  
SLEEP  
1
Perform steps 1 - 9 on page 40 “Timer record-  
ing”.  
If you do not need to change the time, the unit  
will enter the sleep mode automatically.  
2
Perform steps 1 - 5 of the “Sleep operation” on  
this page.  
3
4
Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button.  
Sleep timer setting  
REC  
SLEEP  
Timer playback  
(record) setting  
Timer playback  
(record) start  
Press the  
or  
button to adjust the time.  
Desired time  
1 minute - 2 hours  
(Maximum: 2 hours - Minimum: 1 minute)  
Sleep operation will  
automatically stop.  
End time  
The amount of sleep time can also be changed  
during the sleep operation.  
REC  
SLEEP  
5
6
Press the ENTER button.  
DISC TOC  
TRACK  
MEMORY  
RANDOM  
TOTAL  
REC  
SLEEP  
REMAIN  
SLEEP  
The unit will enter the stand-by mode automati-  
cally after the preset sleep time has elapsed.  
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USING EXTERNAL UNITS  
Connecting external units  
Before connecting external units, set this unit to the stand-by mode and turn off the power to the external  
units.  
Connecting to stereos or MD/CD players (equipment which can output analogue signals)  
The other MD/CD player  
To the output  
headphone socket  
/
Commercially available lead  
with 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo  
mini-plug and RCA plugs  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
AUX  
INPUT  
LEVEL  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
AUX  
INPUT  
LEVEL  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
To the analogue  
output sockets  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
Red plug To RIGHT  
White plug To LEFT  
Commercially available RCA lead  
Note:  
When the audio output signal of an external unit is connected to this unit, oscillation may occur.  
In such a case, disconnect either the input or output connection.  
Headphones  
Notes:  
Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, make sure the volume level is reduced.  
Be sure your headphones have a 3.5mm (1/8˝) diameter plug and are between 16 ohms and 50  
ohms /impedance. The recommended impedance is 32 ohms.  
When headphones are connected, the speakers are disabled automatically.  
Adjust the VOLUME control for the desired volume.  
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Listening to sound from an exter- Manual recording  
nal unit  
You can start recording by yourself whilst listening  
to the playback from other equipment (tuner or CD).  
To listen to sound from an external unit connected  
to the analogue input terminals:  
1
2
1
7
4
H
4
2
3
4
H
6
7
3
MAX  
MIN  
AUX  
3
INPUT  
LEVEL  
MAX  
AUX  
INPUT  
1
2
4
1
LEVEL  
MIN  
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the  
power on.  
2
3
4
5
6
Load a recordable MD.  
2
3
Press the AUX button.  
Press the AUX button.  
Start playback on the external unit, and adjust  
the input sound level using the AUX INPUT  
LEVEL control.  
Press the I REC button.  
Start playback on the external unit.  
When the AUX INPUT LEVEL control is set to  
Min, no sound is obtained.  
Adjust the recording level using the AUX INPUT  
LEVEL control.  
The maximum level should not exceed “0 dB”.  
The maximum level should not exceed “0 dB”.  
4
Adjust the sound level using the VOLUME  
buttons on the remote control or the VOLUME  
control on this main unit.  
7
Press the 0 6 button.  
To stop recording:  
Press the button.  
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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.  
AdaptiveTRansform Acoustic Cod-  
ing [ATRAC]  
The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Cod-  
ing) is a new technol-ogy that is designed to  
eliminate the information in sounds which you can  
not hear and to compress the remaining sound data  
so that the recording uses about 1/5 of the original  
sound information. Sound data is analysed and  
filtered to take advantage of psycho acous-  
ticmasking.The acoustic quality of the sound is not  
impaired.  
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  
Cartridge  
Shutter  
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.)  
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).  
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.  
To prevent recorded discs from  
being erased accidentally  
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 acciden-  
tal erasure.  
A Shutter will be used on  
only one side (back).  
Shutters will be used on  
both sides.  
How to apply labels  
To add a recording to such a disc, slide the acci-  
dental erase prevention tab back to its original  
position.  
When sticking a label on an MD cartridge, be sure  
to observe the following. If a label is not affixed  
properly, an MD may become jammed in the unit  
such that it can not be removed.  
Tab  
Stick a label correctly to the specified area.  
(Do not stick labels to areas other than the  
specified one.)  
Protected against  
accidental erasure  
Do not stick one label upon another.  
If a label is peeling off or starts to  
come loose, replace it with a new  
one.  
What is a MiniDisc?  
A MiniDisc is a 64 mm (2-1/2") diameter disc  
which is stored in a cartridge.MiniDiscs are easy  
to handle, compared to compact discs, because  
they are protected against dust and scratches.  
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.  
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.  
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MINI DISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS  
Even if the maximum recording time of a In the MD system, the delimiter of the recording area on an  
MiniDisc has not been reached, “TOC MD is programme in a TOC. If partial erasing, recording and  
FULLmay be displayed.  
editing are repeated several times, TOC information will fill  
up, even though the number of tracks has not reached the  
limit (255 tracks), and further recording will be impossible. (If  
you use the all erase function, this MD can be used from the  
beginning.)  
Even if the maximum recording time of a If there is any flaw on the MiniDisc, that part is automatically  
MiniDisc has not been reached, “DISC excluded from the space available for recording. Therefore,  
FULLmay be displayed.  
the recording time becomes shorter.  
Even if several short tracks are erased, When the remaining recording time of a disc is displayed,  
the remaining rec-ording time may not short tracks less than 12 seconds long may not be included  
show an increase.  
in the total.  
Two tracks may not be combined in edit- For MiniDiscs on which repeated recording and editing op-  
ing.  
erations were per-formed,the COMBINE function may not  
work.  
A track recorded from a CD (digital recording) and a track  
recorded from a radio or other equipment (analogue record-  
ing) cannot be combined.  
The total of the recorded time and time A cluster (about 2 seconds) is normally the minimum unit of  
remaining on a disc may not add up to recording. So, even if a track is less than 2 seconds long, it  
the maximum possible recording time.  
will use about 2 seconds of space on the disc.Therefore, the  
time actually available for recording may be less thanthe re-  
maining time displayed.  
If there are scratches on discs, those sections will be auto-  
matically avoided (norecording will be placed in those sec-  
tions). Therefore, the recording time will be reduced.  
If recorded tracks are fast reversed or fast An MD which has been recorded or edited repeatedly may  
forwarded, the sound may skip.  
skip during fast reverse or fast forward.  
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, set this unit to the stnad-by mode and discon-  
nect the AC power plug, then consult your SHARP dealer or service personnel.  
General  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The clock is wrong.  
Did a power failure occur?  
Try setting it again.  
When a button is pressed, the unit  
does not respond.  
Set this unit to the stand-by  
mode and then turn it back on.  
Then, retry the operation.  
Increase the volume level.  
Disconnect the headphones.  
Connect the wires securely.  
No sound is heard.  
Is the volume level is set to “0”?  
Are the headphones connected?  
Are the speaker wires disconnected?  
It is recommended that you use  
an external aerial.  
Radios make unusual noise or the  
picture on the TV screen is dis-  
torted.  
When a radio or TV which uses an  
indoor aerial is placed near the unit,  
the picture on the TV screen may be  
distorted or the radio may not func-  
tion properly.  
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(Continued)  
CD Playback  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
Even though a disc has been  
loaded, “NO DISC” or “ERR” is dis-  
played.  
Playback stops in the middle of a  
track, or playback is not performed  
properly.  
The disc is loaded up-side down.  
Load the disc with the correct  
side up.  
The disc is very dirty.  
The disc which does not satisfy the  
standards.  
Is the unit located near excessive  
vibrations?  
Has condensation formed inside the  
unit?  
Clean the disc.  
Load the correct disc.  
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.  
Playback sounds are skipped.  
MD recording and playback  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
Symptom  
Is the MiniDisc protected against Slide the accidental erase pre-  
A recording cannot be made.  
accidental erasure?  
vention tab back to its original  
position.  
Replace it with a recordable  
disc.  
Did you try to make recording on a  
play-back only MiniDisc?  
Can you see the “DISC FULLor  
“TOC FULL ” message in the dis- Put in another recordable disc  
play?  
with recording space on it.  
( :number or symbol)  
The disc is very dirty.  
Is the unit located near excessive Place the unit on a firm, level  
vibrations? surface free from vibration.  
Clean the disc.  
Even though a disc has been  
loaded, “MD NO DISC” or “READ  
ERR” is displayed.  
Playback sounds are skipped.  
Has condensation formed inside the Remove the disc and leave the  
unit?  
power turned on. The unit  
should function properly in  
about 1 hour.  
Radio reception  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
Radios make unusual noise con-  
secutively.  
The unit is placed near the TV or When the unit receives a radio  
computer.  
broadcast near aTV set, a com-  
puter or a word-processor,it may  
pick up noise. If this hap-  
pens,try to move the unit from  
the place where the noise is  
picked up.  
The aerial direction is not placed  
properly.  
Correct the aerial direction.  
Preset the channel again.  
Redio programming.  
The preset channel cannot be re-  
called.  
Did you erase the programmed sta-  
tion?  
Remote control  
Symptom  
Possible cause  
Remedy  
The remote control does not func-  
tion or does not operate properly.  
The batteries (polarity) are not in- Insert properly.  
serted properly.  
Replace the batteries.  
The batteries inside the remote con-  
trol are dead.  
Operate it within a range of 0.2  
m (8") to 6 m (20’) and within  
an angle of 15 ° to either side of  
centre.  
The remote control is operated from  
an incorrect distance or angle.  
The power cannot be turned on  
Is the AC power lead plugged in?  
Connect the AC power lead.  
from the remote control.  
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ERROR MESSAGES  
When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows:  
Error messages  
BLANK MD  
Meaning  
Nothing is recorded.  
Remedy  
Replace it with another disc.  
CAN’T EDIT  
A track cannot be edited.  
Change the stop position of the track and  
then try editing it.  
CAN’T REC  
Recording cannot be performed correctly  
Re-record or replace the MiniDisc.  
due to vibra-tion or shock in the unit.  
Replace it with another disc.  
Timer recording is impossible or there is no  
available space on the MD.  
CD NO DISC  
A CD has not been loaded.  
Load a CD.  
The disc data cannot be read.  
The disc is out of recording space.  
Reload the CD.  
Replace the disc with another recordable  
DISC FULL  
disc.  
FOCUS ERR  
A disc has not been loaded.  
The disc data cannot be read.  
Trouble is found.  
Reload the MiniDisc.  
MD ERR  
Contact the shop where you purchased the  
unit.  
MD NO DISC  
A MiniDisc has not been loaded.  
The disc data cannot be read.  
The disc data cannot be read.  
There is a mechanical problem and the disc  
is not working properly.  
Load a MiniDisc.  
Reload the MiniDisc.  
MECHA ERR*  
(*:Number or  
symbol)  
Set this unit to the stand-by mode and press  
the MD EJECT button.  
NAME FULL  
The number of characters for the disc name Shorten the disc or track name.  
or track name exceeds 40.  
NOT AUDIO  
The data recorded on this disc is not audio Select another track.  
data.  
Replace the disc.  
PLAYBACK MD  
PROTECTED  
You tried to record on a playback-only disc. Replace it with another recordable disc.  
The disc is write protected.  
Move the write protection tab back to its  
original position.  
READ ERR  
The disc is damaged.  
Reload the disc or replace it.  
A TOC is not written on the MD or there is  
something wrong with data.  
TEMP OVER  
The temperature is too high.  
Set this unit to the stand-by mode and wait  
for a while.  
TOC ERR*  
(*:Number or  
symbol)  
The disc is damaged.  
Replace it with another disc.  
TOC information cannot be read.  
MD not specified.  
There is no space left for recording charac- Replace it with another recordable disc.  
ter information(track names, disc names,  
etc.).  
TOC FULL*  
(*:Number or  
symbol)  
TOC W ERR  
Recording is impossible.  
Contact the shop where you purchased the  
unit.  
U TOC ERR*  
TOC information recorded on the MD does Replace it with another disc.  
ymbol  
(*:S  
not match the MD specifications or it can-  
not be read.  
)
Erase all of the track, and try recording.  
U TOC ERR W  
The TOC information could not be created Set this unit to the stand-by mode and try to  
properly due to a mechanical shock or to  
write the TOC again. (Remove any source  
scratches on the disc.  
of shock or vibration whilst writing.)  
? DISC  
00:00  
The data contains an error.  
Music is not being recorded.  
Replace it with another disc.  
Replace the disc with another recordable  
disc.  
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RESETTING THE MICROCOM-  
PUTER  
MAINTENANCE  
Internal care  
1,2  
2
Do not touch the Laser pickup lens.If fingerprints  
or dust accumulate on the pickup, clean it gently  
with a dry cotton swab.  
External care  
If this product is subjected to strong external inter-  
ference (mechanical shock, excessive static elec-  
tricity, abnormal supply voltage due to light-ning,  
etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunc-  
tion or the display may not function correctly. If such  
a problem occurs, do the following:  
Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and  
a diluted soap solution, then wipe with a dry cloth.  
Do not use chemically treated cleaning cloths or  
other chemicals.  
1
2
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the  
stand-by mode.  
Care of compact discs  
Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst holding  
down the EQUALIZER button and the PLAY  
button.  
NO  
Caution:  
The operation explained above will erase all data  
stored in memory including clock and timer  
settings, and tuner, MD and CD presets.  
YES  
Correct  
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, how-  
ever mistracking can occur due to an accumulation  
of dirt on the disc surface.  
Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoy-  
ment from your CD collection and player.  
Do not write on either side of the disc, particu-  
larly 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 prop-  
erly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth, wiping straight  
out from the centre, along the radius.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and speci-  
fication 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  
Compact disc player section  
Power source:  
AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
60 W  
Type:  
Top open type compact disc  
player  
Power  
consumption:  
Signal readout:  
Non-contact, 3-beam semi-  
conductor laser pickup  
Dimensions:  
Width; 160 mm (6-5/16")  
Height; 240 mm (9-1/2")  
Depth; 300 mm (11-13/16")  
Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs.)  
Rotation speed: 200 - 500 rpm CLV, Approx.  
Error correction: CIRC (Cross Interleave Reed-  
Solomon Code)  
MiniDisc recorder section  
Quantization:  
16-bit linear  
Type:  
MiniDisc recorder  
Frequency  
response:  
Signal readout:  
Non-contact, 3-beam semi-  
conductor laser pickup  
20 - 20,000 Hz  
D/A converter:  
1-bit D/A converter  
Rotation speed: 400 - 900 rpm CLV, Approx  
Signal/noise ratio: 95 dB (1 kHz)  
Dynamic range: 90 dB (1 kHz)  
Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable  
Error correction: ACIRC (Advanced Cross In-  
terleave Reed-Solomon  
Code)  
(less than 0.001% W. peak)  
Quantization:  
Coding:  
20-bit linear (A/D converter)  
ATRAC (Adaptive  
TRansformed Acoustic Cod-  
ing)  
Tuner section  
Frequency range: FM; 87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
AM; 522 - 1,620 kHz  
Sensitivity:  
FM; 2.5 µV (75 ohms unbal-  
Sampling  
frequency:  
anced)  
44.1 kHz  
AM; 650 µV/m  
Recording  
method:  
Magnetic modulation over-  
write method  
Amplifier section  
Output power:  
RMS 20 W/CH (DIN 45 324)  
MPO 30 W/CH (DIN 45 324)  
Frequency  
response:  
20 - 20,000 Hz  
Output terminals: Speaker; 4 ohms  
Headphones; 16 - 50 ohms  
D/A converter:  
1-bit D/A converter  
(recommended 32 ohms)  
Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable  
(less than 0.001% W. peak)  
Input terminals: AUX; 500 mV/47 kohms  
Speaker section  
Type:  
Signal/noise ratio: 95 dB (1 kHz)  
2-way speaker system  
12cm (4-3/4") woofer,  
2cm (3/4") tweeter  
Dynamic range: 90 dB (1 kHz)  
Audio channel:  
Stereo; 2 channels  
Monaural; 1 channel  
(playback only)  
(long-time recording mode)  
Maximum input  
power:  
40 W  
Rated input  
power:  
20 W  
Impedance:  
Dimensions:  
4 ohms  
Width; 160 mm (6-5/16")  
Height; 240 mm (9-1/2")  
Depth; 198 mm (7-7/8")  
Weight; 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs.)/each  
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