Sharp MD-S301 User manual

MD-MS200-HYOSHI
PORTABLE MINIDISC PLAYER
MODEL
MD-S301
OPERATION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
To obtain the best performance from this product please read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES
Page
ACCESSORIES......................................1
SPECIAL NOTES...................................2
PRECAUTIONS...................................3-4
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS.......................................5
POWER SOURCE...............................6-7
PLAYING A MINIDISC........................8-9
CONVENIENT PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS .................................10-12
Page
CONVENIENT OPERATION
OF THE UNIT................................13-15
USING EXTERNAL UNITS...................16
WHAT IS A MINIDISC?........................17
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................17-18
ERROR MESSAGES............................19
MAINTENANCE....................................20
SPECIFICATIONS...........................20-21
LIMITED WARRANTY.......... Back cover
AC Adaptor x 1
[RADPA3406AFZZ] Remote Control Unit x 1 [RRMCW0024AFZZ] Stereo Headphones x 1 [RPHoH0168AFZZ]
Rechargeable lithium-Ion
Battery (AD-S30BT)
[UBATi0060AFSA] Carrying Bag x 1 [UBAGC0076AFSA]
Note:
Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those shown above
are not included.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby laboratories licencing Corporation.
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SPECIAL NOTES
FOR YOUR RECORDS
For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below
the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit.
Please retain this information.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Place of purchase
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Caution - use of controls or adjust-
ments or performance of proce-
dures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
●Contains Lithium-Ion Battery. Must be
Disposed of properly. Contact Local
Environmental Officials for disposal in-
structions.
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■Important
●Do not wear your headphones when
you are crossing streets or near traffic.
●Do not use your headphones while
driving a motor vehicle, it may create a
dangerous traffic hazard and may be
illegal. Remember to obey all of the
safety rules in your area.
●Do not play the unit at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against ex-
tended play at high volume levels.
●If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
■Volume setting
Reduce the volume before starting to play.
MiniDiscs, compared to ordinary cassette
tapes, have very little noise. If the volume
is adjusted according to your usual expec-
tations of noise, you may damage your
hearing due to the high volume.
■Concern for others when
listening to MiniDiscs
While listening to music, the sound escap-
ing from your headphones may disturb
people around you.
If you are using the unit in particularly
crowded places (such as on trains or
buses), reduce the volume to avoid an-
noying people around you.
■Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the
following places.
●Places exposed to direct sunlight for
many hours (especially in cars with the
doors and windows closed) or near
heaters.
(The cabinet may deform, change color
or the unit may malfunction).
●Places exposed to water.
●Places exposed to excessive dust.
●Places where temperatures are ex-
cessively high or low.
●Places (bathrooms) where the humidity
is extremely high.
●Places with strong magnetic fields such
as TVs or loudspeakers.
●Places exposed to vibration.
●Places where sand can easily enter the
inside of the unit (beaches etc.).
●If the unit is used near radio tuners or
TVs, noise and/or picture interference
may result. If you experience these
problems, move the unit away from
such devices.
■Precautions
To avoid accidental electric shock or
other possible problems, observe the
precautions listed below.
●Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
●Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
●Do not use the unit near open flames.
●Do not spill liquid on the unit.
●Do not use an external power supply,
other than the 5V DC supplied with this
unit, as it may damage it.
●SHARP is not responsible for damage
due to improper use. Refer all servicing
to a SHARP authorized service center.
PRECAUTIONS
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■Notes about the rechargeable battery
●A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is
the only kind that can be used.
Even if the battery supplied with the
unit is not used, you should charge it at
least once every three months because
of the special quality of this battery.
●The rechargeable battery can be
charged approximately 300 times.
●Do not use any battery other than that
specified. Use of other batteries may
cause malfunctions.
●When the operating time is reduced to
about half the normal amount of time,
even after a full charge is performed,
replace the battery with a new one.
●When charging or when using the re-
chargeable battery, use it within an am-
bient temperature range of 41°F - 95°F
(5°C - 35°C ).
●If the rechargeable battery is used in a
cold environment, the operating time
will decrease.
Since the rechargeable battery is
vulnerable to damage, please note the
following.
●Do not carry the battery in your pocket
or in a bag together with metal objects
(keys, coins, jewelry, etc.).
The battery may short out and generate
significant amounts of heat.
●Do not short-circuit the terminals as
they will become very hot and will dam-
age the battery.
●Do not dip the battery in water, do not
dispose of it in a fire, and do not take it
apart.
To avoid damaging the battery and
shortening its service life, please note
the following.
●Do not drop or subject the battery to
shock.
●Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into
the battery compartment of this product
or into the rechargeable battery. Do not
get the terminals dirty. If the rechar-
geable terminals are dirty, the opera-
ting time may be shortened or it may
not be possible to charge the battery.
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
■Main unit
1. Volume Buttons: +, –
2. Stop/Power Off/Charge Button:
■:OFF
3. Power Indicator
4. Fast Reverse Button: 5
5. Play/Fast Forward Button: 0 / 4
6. 5V DC Input Jack
7. Eject Lever
8. Hold Switch
9. Battery Case Connection
Terminals
10. Headphones Jack
11. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Compartment
■Remote control unit
1. Character/Time Information
Display
2. Disc Mode Indicator
3. Total Track Number Display
4. Track Number Indicator
5. Battery Indicator:
6. Repeat Indicator: R
7. Random Indicator
8. Headphones Jack
9. Hold Switch
10. Play Mode Button
11. Volume Buttons: +, –
12. Bass Button
13. Display Button
14. Play/Pause Button: 06
15. Stop/Power Off Button: ■
16. Fast Reverse/Fast Forward
Buttons: 5 / 4
10
11
8
9
14
5
6
7
2
3
RANDOM
TOTAL
1
10
11
12
913
14
15
16
8
1
26
7
45
3
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■Rechargeable battery power
When the rechargeable battery is used for
the first time or when you want to use it
after a long period of disuse, be sure to
charge it fully.
1Open the rechargeable battery com-
partment cover.
2Insert the rechargeable battery.
●Insert the side with the arrow first.
3Close the rechargeable battery com-
partment cover.
4Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet,
and then insert the plug on the AC
adaptor cord into the DC IN 5V jack.
5Press the ■:OFF button to begin charg-
ing.
●The POWER indicator will flash, and
the battery will begin charging.
●Battery charging will be complete in 3
hours. When the battery is fully
charged, the POWER indicator will go
out.
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2
POWER SOURCE
Notes:
●After charging is complete, the AC
adaptor may be left connected.
(For example, when charging at night)
●The battery will not be charged when-
ever the power to the main unit is
turned on.
●If the operation in step 5 is performed
without inserting the rechargeable bat-
tery, the POWER indicator will flash for
5 seconds. This is normal.
●Do not force open the rechargeable
battery cover too far.
●Do not attach the optionally available
battery case when charging the internal
battery.
This unit can be used with 4 different power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC
adaptor, an optionally available battery case (AD-S30BC), and an optionally available car
adaptor (AD-CA20X).
OPEN
OPEN
Mark
To the
DC IN 5V
jack
AC 120V, 60 Hz
OPEN
OFF
POWER
5
Insert
securely,
all the way
in.
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Cautions:
●While you are using the rechargeable
battery and the alkaline battery at the
same time, do not remove either of
them. If you do, playback will stop, and
the power may be disconnected.
●Do not replace the battery or the re-
chargeable battery during operation.
●Do not use rechargeable batteries
(nickel-cadmium battery etc.) in the
battery case.
●If the unit is not used for a long period
of time, remove the battery. (Even if the
power is turned off, the battery will
drain slowly but continuously.)
●Be sure to hold the plug when removing
it. If you pull on the cord, it may break,
or the unit may malfunction.
●Do not use any car adaptor except for
the optionally available AD-CA20X.
●For information about the battery life,
see the battery item in the SPECIFICA-
TIONS on page 20.
●This unit should only be used within the
range of 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C).
■Alkaline battery power
Use of the optionally available alkaline bat-
tery case combined with the rechargeable
battery will result in extended playback
times.
●Use one, commercially available al-
kaline battery (LR6, “AA” size).
1Insert the battery into the battery case.
(1)Open the case cover.
(2)Insert the battery according to the
polarity marked on the inside of the
battery case. Then, close the case
cover.
2Attach the battery case to the main unit.
(1)Match the convex part of the battery
case to the concave area in the
main unit.
(2)Turn the screw in the direction
marked “LOCK” to secure the bat-
tery case.
■AC power
1Connect the cord from the AC adaptor
to the DC IN 5V jack on the main unit.
2Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
Notes:
●If there is an electrical storm in your
vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor from the
AC outlet.
●When the unit is not in use for extended
periods, remove the AC adaptor from
the AC outlet.
●Never use an AC adaptor other than
the one specified. Otherwise, malfunc-
tions or serious safety hazards may re-
sult.
●Do not bend, twist or tie the power cord
or put heavy objects on top of it.
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RELEASE LOCK
Back of the MD
player
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PLAYING A MINIDISC
BASS
1Insert the headphones plug firmly into
the headphones jack on the remote
control unit.
2Plug the remote control unit into the
jack on the main unit. Push the plug
all the way in.
●Since the remote control unit plug has
only one correct orientation, plug it in as
shown in the drawing.
3Load a MiniDisc in the direction indi-
cated by the arrow on the MiniDisc, with
the label side facing up. (Insert the Mini-
Disc firmly, until a click is heard.)
●The power will be turned on automat-
ically, and playback will start from the
first track. (Auto-play function)
●After playback of the last track has fin-
ished, the unit will stop automatically.
4Press the VOLUME + button to in-
crease the volume and the VOLUME –
button to decrease the volume.
5Adjust the bass level.
Each time the BASS button is pressed,
the tone will be switched as follows:
●The most recent volume or bass set-
tings are saved when the power is
turned off.
Note:
●Whenever any button is pressed, the
remote control display will light for
about 4 seconds.
(0 - 30)
When track names are included on the
MiniDisc, the track names will be scrolled.
Track number
BASS 1
BASS 0
BASS 3
BASS 2
Bass is emphasized more.
Bass is emphasized a little.
Bass emphasis is canceled.
Bass is emphasized still
more.
Remote
control unit
Headphones
For the
right (R)
For the
left (L)
To the jack
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When using the unit with just the
battery in the battery case:
●The auto-play function will not work.
●To start playback, hold down the 0 / 4
( 06 ) button for about 1 second.
●Even if a MiniDisc is replaced while the
power is turned off, the random or re-
peat play settings will remain un-
changed in memory.
Precautions when making connec-
tions:
●Do not use any remote control unit, ex-
cept for the one included with this unit.
●Insert each plug securely, all the way
in.
●Be sure to hold the plug when removing
it. If you pull on the cord, it may break,
or the unit may malfunction.
Interrupted sound:
●This product is designed to eliminate
interruptions in the sound which can be
caused by vibrations. However, if the
unit is continuously exposed to vibra-
tions or mechanical shock, the sound
may be interrupted momentarily.
Note while in the playback mode:
If you do any of the following during play-
back,thevolumeandthetonesettingsmay
not be stored correctly.
●Plug or unplug the AC adaptor.
●Remove the rechargeable battery or
the alkaline battery.
●Plug or unplug the car adaptor or turn
off the car’s ignition key.
When the sound is distorted:
●If the volume is too high while the bass
isbeing emphasized, the sound maybe
distorted, depending on the music on
the track. If this happens, decrease the
bass level or lower the volume level.
●If the volume is increased to “23" or
higher, the bass level will be adjusted
automatically.
(This is done to reduce the distortion in
the sound.)
Cautions:
●When the unit is not to be used imme-
diately after a MiniDisc has been in-
serted, or when you plan to carry the
unit, turn off the power or cancel the
auto-play function. Otherwise, the auto-
play function will be activated and the
battery will run down.
●When a MiniDisc is inserted, if any re-
sistance is felt, do not force the Mini-
Disc into the unit. It may cause more
problems. If resistance is felt, remove
the MiniDisc and try reloading it.
●Since the main unit and the AC adaptor
can heat up during use, you should
avoid allowing the unit to be in direct
contact with your skin for any length of
time.
When using the unit with a car
adaptor:
●When switching off the ignition during
playback, the power to this unit will also
be turned off. When the ignition is
switchedon, playback will start fromthe
beginning of the track where playback
was halted (Resume auto-play func-
tion). However, the power to the unit
may not be turned off when the ignition
is turned off, depending on the type of
car.
To interrupt playback:
Press the 06 button on the remote control
unit during playback.
●Toresume playback, press the 06 button
again.
To stop playback:
Press the ■:OFF (■) button.
●When you press the 0 / 4 ( 06 ) button
to resume playback, it will start at the point
on the disc where playback was halted
(Resume function). However, if the Mini-
Disc is removed and reinserted, playback
will start from the first track.
To turn off the power:
Press the ■:OFF (■) button while in the stop
mode.
●If the unit is not operated for at least 2
minutes while in the stop mode, the power
will be turned off automatically.
To remove the MiniDisc:
Turn off the power and move the EJECT lever
in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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CONVENIENT PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
■APSS
(Auto Program Search System)
APSS automatically locates the beginning
of any track.
To move to the beginning of the next
track:
Press the 0 / 4 ( 4 ) button during play-
back.
To re-start the track being played:
Press the 5 button during playback.
To skip a number of tracks at one time,
press the 5 or 0 / 4 ( 4 ) button re-
peatedly until the desired track number is
shown.
To begin playback at a desired track, press
the 5 or 4 button while in the stop
mode to select the track number. Then
press the 0 / 4 ( 06 ) button.
Note:
●When the first track is selected and the
5 button is pressed, the last track on
the disc will be located. When the last
track is selected and the 0 / 4 ( 4 )
button is pressed, the first track will be
located.
■Cue and review
1Load a MiniDisc and begin playback.
2Press and hold down the 0 / 4 ( 4 )
button for audible fast forward, or press
and hold down the 5 button for
audible fast reverse.
3Normal playback will resume when the
5 or 0 / 4 ( 4 ) button is released.
Notes:
●When the end of the last track is
reached during fast forward, the unit
will enter the pause mode. When the
beginning of the first track is reached
during fast reverse, the unit will enter
the playback mode.
●When the unit is in the all track repeat
mode, the search will wrap around from
the last track to the first, or vice versa.
●Depending on the contents recorded
on a MiniDisc, some sounds may be
skipped while cueing and reviewing.
To search very quickly:
When fast forward or fast reverse is used
while in the pause mode, the search will
be performed more quickly than during
audible fast forward or fast reverse play-
back.
●In this mode, no sound is heard. There-
fore, you should refer to the time dis-
play.
●When you lift your finger, the unit will
re-enter the pause mode.
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■Random play or repeat play
(Remote control)
During playback or while in the stop mode,
press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly
to select the playback mode.
●If the playback mode is selected while
stopped, press the 06 button to start
playback.
Notes:
●In random play the unit will select and
play tracks automatically. (You cannot
select the order of the tracks.)
After all of the tracks have been played
once each in random order, the unit will
stop automatically.
●During random play or repeat play of a
single track, cue and review of the pre-
vious or next tracks are not possible.
●During random play, the unit cannot
find the beginning of any track which
has been played.
RANDOM
R
1 R
No display
.... Random play
....... Repeat play of all of the tracks
....... Repeat play of a single track
... Normal playback
PLAY MODE
RANDOM
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■To check the total playing time
(Remote control)
While in the stop mode, press the DIS-
PLAY button.
●Each time the button is pressed, the
display will change as follows:
Note:
If character information was not originally
recorded on the MiniDisc, nothing will be
displayed.
■To check the elapsed time
and remaining time of the
track
(Remote control)
During playback, press the DISPLAY but-
ton.
●Each time the button is pressed, the
display will change as follows:
To check individual track names one by
one:
Press the 5 or 4 button while in the
stop mode.
Each time the button is pressed, the name
of the previous or next track will be dis-
played.
Note:
●The display of elapsed time during
playback may be different from the ac-
tual time on a clock.
DISPLAY
TOTAL
TOTAL
Total
playing time
Disc name
Track name
Elapsed
playback time
Remaining
play time
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■Checking the remaining
amount of battery charge
The remaining amount of battery charge is
shown by the battery indicator ( ) on
the remote control display during oper-
ation.
How to read the battery indicator
●When the battery is completely dis-
charged, the whole battery indicator will
flash. Recharge the battery or replace
the alkaline battery with a new one.
●When the battery has completely run
out, “Lo BATT” will appear in the dis-
play. Then, the power will be discon-
nected automatically.
Notes:
●When the AC adaptor included with this
unit or an optionally available car adaptor
is used, the battery indicator will not be
shown.
●The number of bars shown in the battery
indicator may increase or decrease, de-
pending on the operation being per-
formed. This is normal.
●When the rechargeable battery and the
alkalinebattery are used at the same time,
the rechargeable battery is used first, and
then the alkaline battery.
Since the battery indicator shows the re-
maining amount of the particular battery
being used, the number of bars will in-
crease when the unit switches to the al-
kaline battery.
■To prevent the unit from
being operated by mistake
To avoid operations being started by ac-
cidentally pressing the buttons, use the
hold function.
Move the HOLD switch to the safety posi-
tion (direction indicated by the arrow).
●When the unit is in the safety mode,
pressing the buttons will have no effect.
●To cancel the safety mode, move the
HOLD switch away from the safety po-
sition (the opposite direction of the
arrow).
If the hold function is active while the
power is turned off, the power cannot be
turned on by mistake and the battery will
not be accidentally drained.
(The auto-play function will be activated.)
CONVENIENT OPERATION OF THE UNIT
Battery
indicator
Charging is
needed.
When the battery is
completely charged
HOLD
Remote
control unit Main unit
Can be operated
from either the
remote control unit or
the main unit. Cancel Cancel
Can only be operated
from the remote con-
trol unit. Cancel Hold
Can only be operated
from the main unit. Hold Cancel
Cannot be operated
from either the
remote control unit or
the main unit. Hold Hold
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■To eliminate the confirmation
sound
(Remote control)
Every time a button is pressed, a “beep”
will be heard in the headphones.
To silence the “beep” sound, do the follow-
ing:
1While in the stop mode ...
Hold down the PLAY MODE button
until “SET UP” appears.
●When you release the button, “BEEP 1”
will appear.
2Press the PLAY MODE button.
●“BEEP 0” will appear, and the confirma-
tion sound will disappear.
●To restore the confirmation sound, se-
lect “BEEP 1”.
3Press the ■button.
●The normal display will reappear.
■To turn off the display
backlight
(Remote control)
Whenever you press a button, the display
will light for about 4 seconds, so that you
can read it in the dark. You can turn off the
backlight.
1While in the stop mode ...
Hold down the PLAY MODE button
until “SET UP” appears.
●When you release the button, “BEEP 1”
or “BEEP 0” will appear.
2Press the 5 or 4 button until “EL
on” appears.
3Press the PLAY MODE button.
●“EL off” will appear, and the backlight
will go out.
●To turn the backlight back on, select
“EL on”.
4Press the ■button.
●The normal display will reappear.
PLAY MODE
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■To cancel the auto-play
function
(Remote control)
When a MiniDisc is inserted, the power will
be turned on automatically, and playback
will begin. You can cancel automatic play-
back.
1While in the stop mode ...
Hold down the PLAY MODE button
until “SET UP” appears.
●When you release the button, “BEEP 1”
or “BEEP 0” will appear.
2Press the 5 or 4 button until “auto
PL” appears.
3Press the PLAY MODE button.
●“PL off” will appear, and the auto-play
function will be canceled.
●To restore the auto-play function, se-
lect “auto PL”.
4Press the ■button.
●The normal display will reappear.
■To cancel the auto power
save function
(Remote control)
Power consumption can be reduced by
controlling the memory storage time. You
can cancel the auto power save function.
1While in the stop mode ...
Hold down the PLAY MODE button
until “SET UP” appears.
●When you release the button, “BEEP 1”
or “BEEP 0” will appear.
2Press the 5 or 4 button until the
“auto PS” appears.
3Press the PLAY MODE button.
●“PS off” will appear, and the auto power
save function will be canceled.
●To restore the auto power save func-
tion, select “auto PS”.
4Press the ■button.
●The normal display will reappear.
About the sound skip guard memory:
During playback, approximately 10 sec-
onds of information is stored in the semi-
conductor memory. Therefore, even when
the pickup cannot read information for a
second or two due to an external shock,
the sound will continue without interruption
because the information stored in memory
is used.
About the auto power save function:
This is a function used to save power when
using the unit with the rechargeable bat-
tery or the alkaline battery. While in the
auto power save mode, 5 - 10 seconds of
sound information is stored in memory.
When the unit is used in places exposed
to excessive vibration, cancel the auto
power save function. When the auto power
save function is disabled, 10 seconds of
sound information is always stored in
memory. (When the AC adaptor or a car
adaptor is used, the information storage
time is always 10 seconds, regardless of
the auto power save mode.)
PLAY MODE
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■Recording both sound and
character information on ano-
ther MiniDisc at the same time
●To make an MD 0 MD edit recording,
check the operation manual for the
equipment connected to this unit.
●The recording will be made in the ana-
log mode.
■Listening through a car stereo
●The optionally available cassette adap-
tor may not work, depending on your
car’s stereo.
■Listening through a stereo or a
radio cassette player or
recording on a cassette tape
●The recording will be made in the ana-
log mode.
■Listening through
commercially available
headphones
●The battery life may be different, de-
pending on the impedance of the head-
phones used.
●Headphones can be connected directly
to the main unit.
To the
MD
IN/AUX 1
jack Optionally available MD to MD
edit cable (AD-M5AC)
To the jack
●Before connecting any other equipment, turn off the power to all units.
●Connect the plugs securely.
Improper connections may cause noise or malfunctions.
●Adjust the volume on both this unit and any other equipment connected to it.
USING EXTERNAL UNITS
Optionally available
cassette adaptor
(AD-CT14)
To the jack
To the line
input jacks
To the right
(R), Red
Commercially available audio
connecting cable
To the jack
To the left (L),
White
With a 1/8" (3.5 mm)
diameter stereo mini
plug
To the jack
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A MiniDisc is a disc inside a protective
cartridge. You can handle it freely without
worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc.
However, if dust enters the opening of the
cartridge, or there is excessive dirt on the
cartridge, or the cartridge becomes
warped, you may experience malfunc-
tions. Please note the following.
■Handling the MiniDisc
Do not touch the disc directly!
Do not open the shutter or touch the disc
directly.
If the shutter is opened forcibly, it may
break.
●Never disassemble a MiniDisc.
■Where not to store discs
Do not store discs in places with high tem-
peratures or humidity. Specifically, do not
leave discs in places exposed to direct
sunlight or in cars with the doors and win-
dows closed.
Do not leave discs in places where sand
or dust can get into the cartridge easily
(e.g., beaches).
■Helpful tip when attaching a
label
When attaching a label to an MD cartridge,
be sure to note the following. If the label is
not attached properly, the MiniDisc may
jam inside the unit and it may not be
possible to remove it.
●If the label peels off
or partially lifts away,
replace it with a new
one.
●Do not put a new
label on top of an
existing one.
●Attach the label only in the specified
location. (If it is not within the specified
area, it may cause the disc to jam in the
unit.)
■Regular cleaning
If the surface of the cartridge becomes
dusty or dirty, clean it with a dry cloth.
Shutter
DiscCartridge
WHAT IS A MINIDISC?
■Moisture condensation
In the following cases, condensation
may form inside the unit.
●Shortly after turning on a heater.
●When the unit is placed in a room
where there is excessive steam or
moisture.
●When the unit is moved from a cool
place to a warm place.
When the unit has condensation inside,
the disc signals cannot be read, and the
unit may not function properly.
●If this happens, remove the disc.
The condensation should evaporate in
approximately 1 hour. The unit will then
function properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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■If trouble occurs
When this product is subjected to strong
external interference (mechanical shock,
excessive static electricity, abnormal sup-
ply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is
operated incorrectly, it may malfunction. If
such a problem occurs, do the following:
1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC
outlet.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Leave the unit completely unpowered
for approximately 30 seconds.
4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the AC
outlet and retry the operation.
If strange sounds, smell or smoke come
out of the unit or an object is dropped into
the unit, remove the AC adaptor from the
AC outlet immediately and contact an au-
thorized Sharp service center.
Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service techni-
cian. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling
your authorized SHARP dealer or service center.
PROBLEM CAUSE
The unit does not turn
on.
●Is the AC adaptor disconnected?
●Is the battery exhausted?
●Is the unit in the safety mode?
●Has condensation formed inside the unit?
●Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by
static electricity?
No sound is heard
from the headphones.
●Is the volume set too low?
●Is the remote control unit or the headphones plugged
in?
●Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it
instead of a MiniDisc containing music?
When the operation
buttons are pressed,
the unit does not re-
spond.
●Is the unit in the safety mode?
●Is the battery exhausted?
●Is the remote control unit plug or the headphone plug
inserted firmly?
●Has condensation formed inside the unit?
●Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by
static electricity?
Some sounds are
skipped. ●Is the battery exhausted? ●Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?
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When an error message is displayed on the display, proceed as follows:
Display Meaning Remedy
BLANK ●Nothing is recorded. ●Replace the disc with a
recorded disc.
E-DISC
●The disc is damaged or
the music information is
not written properly on the
disc.
●Replace the disc.
E-SYS ●The unit is malfunctioning
and will require service. ●For service, contact your local Sharp authorized
servicer.
E-TEMP ●The temperature is too
high. ●Turn off the power, and wait for a while.
E-TOC
E-UTOC ●The disc is damaged. ●Replace the disc.
Lo BATT
●The battery has run down. ●Charge the rechargeable
battery or replace the
alkaline battery (or use
the AC adaptor for power).
No DISC ●A disc has not been
loaded. ●Load a disc.
POWER? ●Improper power is being
supplied. ●Use one of the specified power sources.
?DISC ●There is an error in the
signal from the disc. ●Replace the disc.
ERROR MESSAGES
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