Sharp MD-MX10H User manual

MD COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM
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SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................ 1
ACCESSORIES ................................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 2
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................... 3-5
PREPARATION FOR USE................................................6-8
SETTING THE CLOCK ........................................................ 9
SOUND CONTROL ........................................................... 10
COMPACT DISC OPERATION.......................................... 11
MINIDISC OPERATION ..................................................... 12
CONVENIENT CD AND MINIDISC OPERATIONS ............. 13-16
RADIO OPERATION .................................................... 17-18
RECORDING ................................................................19-23
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EDITING .......................................................................24-29
TIMER OPERATION ..................................................... 30-31
USING EXTERNAL UNITS .......................................... 32-33
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ..................................................... 34
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS .................................... 35
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 35-36
RESETTINGTHE MICROCOMPUTER ............................. 36
ERROR MESSAGES ......................................................... 37
MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 38
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 38
TERMS OF GUARANTEE .................................. Back cover
CONTENTS
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.
MD-MX10H MD Compact Component System consisting of
MD-MX10H (main unit) and CP-MX10H (speaker system).
MODEL
MD-MX10H
OPERATION MANUAL

1
NOTE FOR USERS INTHE U.K.
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable
(moulded)plug incorporatinga 3Afuse.Shouldthefuse need
tobereplaced, a BSIorASTAapprovedBS 1362 fusemarked
or 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.
DANGER:
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the
cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe
manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted
elsewhereintoa13A socketoutlet as aserious electricshock
may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the in-
structions below:
IMPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
●The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.
●The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.
Ensurethat neitherthebrown northebluewire isconnected
to the earth terminal in your three pin plug.
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.
IFYOUHAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULTAQUALIFIEDELEC-
TRICIAN.
SERVICE INFORMATION
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair,
please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was pur-
chased. Where this is not possible, please contact the tel-
ephone number listed below.
You will then be given details of how to obtain service.
- 0345-125387 -
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certainreplacement parts andaccessoriesmaybeobtained
from our main parts distributor.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
MANCHESTER 0161-682-1415
READING 01189-876444
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair dur-
ing the guarantee period, you will need to provide proof of
the date of purchase to the repairing company.
Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the
time of purchase.
●Recording and playback of any material may require con-
sent, which SHARP is unable to give.Please refer particu-
larly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dra-
matic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the
PerformersProtection Acts1963 and 1972and to anysub-
sequent statutory enactments and orders.
●This equipment complies with the requirements of Direc-
tives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/
EEC.
●US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
●When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY posi-
tion, mains voltage is still present inside the unit.
When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY posi-
tion, the unit may be brought into operation by the timer
mode or remote control.
Warning:
●Thisunit containsno user serviceableparts.Never remove
covers unless qualified to do so.This unit contains danger-
ous voltages, always remove mains plug from the socket
before any service operation and when not in use for a
long period.
Warning:
●To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appli-
ance to dripping or splashing.No objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
Use the MD compact component system only in accordance
with the instructions given in this manual and do not attempt
tointerferewith theinterlock switchor makeanyother adjust-
ment as this may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.
SPECIAL NOTES

2
AM loop aerial ×1
■General
●Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well
ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 10cm (4")
offree spacealong the sidesand back.Theremustalso be
a minimum of 10cm (4") of free space on the top of the
unit.
●Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or insecti-
cides on the unit.
●Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher
than 60°C (140°F) or to extreme low temperatures.
●Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic
fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical
equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which gen-
erate electrical noise.
●Holdthe AC power plug bythe headwhenremovingit from
the AC socket, since pulling the lead can damage internal
wires.
●Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in elec-
tric shock.
Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility.
●Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration,
and do not place anything on the top of the unit.
●Ifthe unitmalfunctionswhilst inuse,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.
●If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it is sug-
gested that you disconnect the AC power lead from the AC
socket for safety.
●Theventilationshouldnot beimpededbycoveringthe ven-
tilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-
cloths, curtains, etc.
●No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
●Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of
battery disposal.
●The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.
Warning:
●The voltage used must be the same as that specified on
thisunit.Usingthisproduct withahigher voltage otherthan
which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or
other type of accident causing damage.SHARP will not be
held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this
unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.
■Care of compact discs
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however
mistracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the
disc surface.
Follow the guidelinesbelowformaximumenjoyment from your
CD collection and player.
●Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-
label side.
Signals are read from the non-label side.Do not mark this
surface.
●Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and ex-
cessive moisture.
●Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, or
water on the CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a CD
is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry
cloth, wiping straight out from the centre, along the radius.
ACCESSORIES
PRECAUTIONS
"AA" size battery (UM/SUM-3, R6,
HP-7 or similar) ×2
FM aerial ×1
Remote control ×1
AC power lead ×1
Note:
Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing are not included.
■Volume control
Thesound levelat agivenvolumesetting dependsona com-
bination of speaker efficiency, location and various other fac-
tors.
It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which
occur whilst turning the unit on with the volume control set-
ting up high, or whilst continually listening at high volumes.
■Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an ex-
tremely humid environment may cause condensation inside
the cabinet (CD pickup, MiniDisc pickup, etc.) or on the trans-
mitter LED on the remote control.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
If this happens, leave the power on with no disc in the unit
until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour).Wipe off any
condensation on the remote control transmitter LED with a
soft cloth before operating the unit.
NO
YES
Correct

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1. On/Stand-by Button
2. Timer Stand-by Indicator
3. Name/TOC Edit Button
4. Timer/Delete Button
5. Tuning Down/Review Button
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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16 17 18 19 20
262221 28
27
14 15
2423 25
■Front panel
6. MD Stop Button
7. MD Play/Pause Button
8. Tuning Up/Cue Button
9. Display (Demo) Button
10. MD Compartment
14. CD Compartment
15. Record Button
16. Track Edit Button
17. CD 00
00
0MD Edit Start Button
18. CD Open/Close Button
19. CD Stop Button
11. MD Eject Button
12. Jog Dial
13. Memory/Enter Button
20. CD Play/Pause Button
21. Headphone Socket
22. Surround Button
23. Preset Equalizer Button
24. Extra Bass Button
25. Tuner (Band) Button
234 56781
26. Auxiliary Button
27. Volume Control
28. Volume Select Button

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1. FM Stereo Indicator
2. FM Stereo Mode Indicator
3. Track Edit Indicator
4. Play/Pause Indicator
5. Repeat Indicator
6. TOC Indicator
7. Level Meters
8. Digital Recording Indicator
9. CD Indicator
10. MD Indicator
(Continued)
1. AM Loop Aerial Socket
2. Auxiliary Input Sockets
3. SpeakerTerminals
4. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket
5. AC Input Socket
3
12
45
■Display window
■Rear panel
11. Record Indicator
12. Sleep Indicator
13. Disc Indicator
14. Track Indicator
15. Memory Indicator
16. Random Play Indicator
17. TotalTime Indicator
18. RemainingTime Indicator
19. Character Information Display
20. AM/PM Indicator
21.
Timer Record/Timer Play Indicator
22. Surround Indicator
23. Extra Bass Indicator
2 3 4 5 6 7 9
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12
13
14
15
16
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(Continued)
1. Full-Range Speaker
2. Bass Reflex Duct
3. Speaker Wire
3
1
2
■Remote control
■Speaker section
1. Remote ControlTransmitter LED
2. Surround Button
3. Preset Equalizer Button
4. Clock Button
5. Sleep Button
6. Memory/Enter Button
7. MD Stop Button
8. MD Play/Pause Button
9. MDTrack Down/Review Button
10. MDTrack Up/Cue Button
11. Track Edit Button
12. Record Button
13. On/Stand-by Button
14. Dimmer Button
15. Tuner Preset Up/Down Buttons
16. Extra Bass Button
17. Volume Select Button
18. Display Button
19. Clear Button
20. Play Mode Button
21. Time Button
22. CD Play/Pause Button
23. CD Stop Button
24. CDTrack Up/Cue Button
25. CDTrack Down/Review Button
26. Tuner (Band) Button
27. Auxiliary Button
28. Volume Buttons
1
3
2
4
5
10
11
12
13
6
7
8
9
14
18
24
15
16
17
19
21
20
22
23
25
27
26
28

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AM loop aerial
1
2
FM aerial
PREPARATION FOR USE
■Aerial connection ■Speaker connection
Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket before
connecting or disconnecting any component.
Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER terminals
as shown.
Use speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or more, since
lower impedance speakers can damage the unit.
Notes:
●Connect the black wire to the minus (–) terminal, and the
red wire to the plus (+) terminal.
●Do not mix the right channel and left channel wiring when
connecting the speakers to the unit.
●Do not let bare speaker wires touch each other as this may
damage the amplifier and/or speakers.
●The speaker grille is not detachable.
Supplied FM aerial
Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket
and position the FM aerial wire in the direction where the
strongest signal can be received.
Supplied AM loop aerial
Connect the AM loop aerial wire to the AM LOOP 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).
Notes:
●Do not place the aerial on the main unit as it may result in
noise pickup from the internal digital electronics.
Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.
●If the AM loop aerial and the FM aerial wire are placed
near the AC power lead, interference may result.
External FM aerial
Use an external FM aerial if you require better reception.
Consult your dealer.
External FM aerial
123
Red
Red Black
Right Left

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(Continued)
To AC INPUT
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
To an AC socket
■Placing the system
■Connecting the AC power lead
Connect the AC power lead to the AC INPUT socket, then
connect its plug to an AC socket.
Notes:
●Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket if the unit
will not be in use for a prolonged period of time.
●Never use a power lead other than the one supplied. Use
of a power lead other than the one supplied may cause an
electric shock or fire.
■Demo mode
Be sure to keep space between the units for ventilation.
Keep the top and the back of this unit at least 10 cm (4")
away from the wall.
Note:
●Do not place the system or speakers near a television set
as the magnetic fields produced may cause irregular co-
lours to be displayed.
DISPLAY
(DEMO)
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:
Wheninthe demonstration mode,press theDISPLAY(DEMO)
button.
●The demonstration mode will be cancelled and the unit
will be in the low power consumption mode.
Note:
●When the unit is in the low power consumption mode, the
display will disappear.
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4")
10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")

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15
●
2 "AA" size batteries
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar)
15
Remote
sensor
0.2 m - 6 m
(8" - 20')
(Continued)
■Remote control ■To change the brightness of the display
When bright Lights up
When dark Goes out
DIMMER
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the DIMMER button.
●The display will become dimmer and the light around the
VOLUME control will go out.
To return to the original brightness:
Press the DIMMER button again.
●When inserting or removing the batteries, push them
toward the battery terminal.
●Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit
to malfunction.
Precautions for battery use:
●Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in
the battery compartment.
●Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.
●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 con-
trol 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 direc-
tion of the unit.
●Keep the remote control away from moisture, excessive
heat, shock, and vibrations.
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SETTINGTHE CLOCK
●In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) sys-
tem.
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the CLOCK button.
3Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
4Turn the jog dial to select the time display mode.
"0:00" →The 24-hour display will appear.
→(0:00 - 23:59)
"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.
→(AM or PM 0:00 - 11:59)
●Note that this can only be set when the unit is first in-
stalled or it has been reset (see page 36).
5Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
6Adjust the hour by turning the jog dial.
●When the jog dial is turned one click clockwise, the time
will increase by 1 hour. When it is turned one click anti-
clockwise, the time will decrease by 1 hour.
Keep turning the jog dial to change the time continuously.
●When the 12-hour display is selected, “AM” will change
automatically to “PM”.
7Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
8Adjust the minutes by turning the jog dial.
●When the jog dial is turned one click clockwise, the time
will increase by 1 minute.When it is turned one click anti-
clockwise, the time will decrease by 1 minute.
Keep turning the jog dial to change the time continuously.
●The hour setting will not advance even if minutes advance
from "59" to "00".
9Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
●The clock starts operating from "0" second.
(Seconds are not displayed.)
To see the time display:
Press the CLOCK button.
●The time display will appear for about 5 seconds even in
the stand-by mode.
Note:
●The "CLOCK" will appear 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.
To change the clock time:
1
Press the CLOCK button.
2
Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
3
Perform steps 6 - 9 above.
To change the time display mode:
1
Reset the microcomputer (see page 36).
2
Perform steps 2 - 9 above.
MEMORY/
ENTER
Jog dial
ON/STAND-BY
CLOCK

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SOUND CONTROL
■Volume
(Main unit operation)
When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the vol-
ume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the
volume will decrease.
(Remote control operation)
Press theVOLUME button to increase the volume and
theVOLUME button to decrease the volume.
FLAT
VOCALSOFT
HEAVY
(Main unit) (Remote control)
EQUALIZER
(Remote control)
(Main unit)
X-BASS
X-BASS
X-BASS
SURROUND
SURROUND
(Remote control)
(Main unit)
SURROUND
0 15 MAX
(Main unit) (Remote control)
■Extra bass (X-BASS)
Press the SURROUND button to allow you to enjoy mu-
sic that seems to surround you.
●"SURROUND" will appear.
Press the SURROUND button again to cancel the sur-
round mode.
●"PASS" will appear.
Press the X-BASS button to emphasise the bass region
of the frequency spectrum.
●"X-BASS ON" will appear.
Press the X-BASS button again to cancel the extra bass
mode.
●"X-BASS OFF" will appear.
■Surround
■Pre-programmed equalizer
When the EQUALIZER button is pressed, the current
mode setting will be displayed.To change to a different
mode, press the EQUALIZER button repeatedly.
FLAT: The sound is not modified.
HEAVY: Bass and treble are emphasised.
VOCAL: Vocals (midrange tones) are emphasised.
SOFT: Treble is reduced.
(Main unit) (Remote control)
VOLUME
SELECT
Servo Powered Volume:
The VOLUME control automatically comes out when the
power is turned on,and goes back when the unit is set to
the stand-by mode.
●When the power is turned on, you can put the VOLUME
control in and out by pressing the VOLUME SELECT but-
ton.
Note:
●Do not push in the VOLUME control forcibly with your fin-
ger.

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COMPACT DISC OPERATION
■CD playback 1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the CD ■button.
3Press the 77
77
7button to open the disc tray.
4Place the CD on the disc tray, label side up.
●Be sure to place 8 cm (3") CD in the middle of the disc
tray.
5Press the 77
77
7button to close the disc tray.
●The total number of tracks and the total playing time will
be displayed.
Total number of tracks Total playing time
6 Press the CD 0606
0606
06 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 CD 06 button.
●“ 6” will appear.
●Press the CD 06 button again to resume playback from
the same point.
To stop playback:
Press the CD ■button.
To remove the CD.
Press the 77
77
7button.
After use:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.
Caution:
●Do not carry the unit with a CD left in the disc tray.The
disc may come loose inside the unit and it may be dam-
aged or cause damage to the unit.This may also cause
malfunctions.
●Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.
●Ifthe powerfailswhilst thetrayis open,wait until thepower
is restored.
●If the disc tray is stopped forcibly, "E-CD20" will appear in
the display and the unit will not function.
If this occurs, press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the
stand-by mode and then turn the power on again.
●Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration may cause
mistracking.
●Playing certain CDs at a high volume may cause
mistracking. In this case, listen at a lower volume.
●IfTV or radio interference occurs duringCDoperation,move
the unit away from the TV or radio.
13,5
6
2
1
6
4
Label side up
8 cm (3") 12 cm (5")
2

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MINIDISC OPERATION
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press the MD ■ button.
3Load a MiniDisc in the direction indicated by the ar-
row on the MiniDisc, with the labelled side facing up.
●The disc name will be displayed only when it has been
programmed.
Disc name
●The total number of tracks and the total playing time on
the MiniDisc will be displayed.
Total number of tracks Total playing time
4Press the MD 0606
0606
06 button.
●If the MiniDisc has a track name, it will appear and scroll
across the display.Then, the elapsed playing time will ap-
pear.
●If the MiniDisc has no track names, the elapsed playing
time will appear.
●When the last track has been played back, the unit will
stop automatically.
To interrupt playback:
Press the MD 06 button.
●" 6" will appear.
●Press the MD 06 button again to resume playback from
the same point.
To stop playback:
Press the MD ■button.
To remove a MiniDisc:
Press the 7button.
Caution:
●Do not carry the unit with a MiniDisc left in the MD
compartment.The disc may come loose inside the unit
and it may be damaged or cause damage to the unit.
This may also cause malfunctions.
●IfTV or radio interference occurs when using the MiniDisc,
move the unit away from the TV or radio.
●Although MiniDiscs will not normally skip due to vibration,
you may hear skipping in the sound if there is continuous
vibration.
If the volume is turned up too high, sound skipping may
occur depending on the contents of the MiniDisc.
If this happens, turn the volume down and the skipping
should stop.
●If an error message is displayed during MiniDisc opera-
tion, see "ERROR MESSAGES" on page 37.
■MiniDisc playback
3
14
2
1
4
77
77
7
2
Label side up

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CONVENIENT CD AND MINIDISC OPERATIONS
1Load a disc and begin playback.
2Hold the MD/CD 22
22
2 button down for audible fast for-
ward, and hold the MD/CD 33
33
3 button down for audi-
ble fast reverse.
3Normal playback will resume when the button is re-
leased.
Notes:
●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
MD/CD 3 button to return to the point in the track you
want to listen to.
●Ifthe beginning ofthedisc is reachedwhilstreviewing,play-
back will start automatically.
To search very quickly:
When fast forward or fast reverse is used whilst in the pause
mode, the playback point will move more quickly than when
using audible fast forward or audible fast reverse playback.
●In this mode, no sound is heard.Therefore, you should re-
fer to the time display.
●When you lift your finger, the unit will re-enter the pause
mode.
To listen again to the track being played:
(Main unit operation)
Turn the jog dial anti-clockwise during playback.
(Remote control operation)
Press the CD 55
55
5or MD 55
55
5button for less than 0.5 sec-
onds during playback.
To move to the beginning of the next track:
(Main unit operation)
Turn the jog dial clockwise during playback.
(Remote control operation)
Press the CD 44
44
4 or MD 44
44
4 button for less than 0.5 sec-
onds during playback.
●To skip a number of tracks at one time, turn the jog dial on
the main unit or press the CD 5 /4 or MD 5 /4
button on the remote control repeatedly until the desired
track number is shown.
●To start continuous playback from a desired track, select
the track number by turning the jog dial on the main unit, or
by pressing the CD 5 /4 or MD 5 /4 button on
the remote control, whilst in the stop mode. Then, press
the CD 06 or MD 06 button.
jog dial
MD 06 CD 06
MD 5
CD 5
MD 4
CD 4
■APSS (Auto Program Search System)
MD 3
CD 3
MD 2
CD 2
■Cue and review
MD 06
CD 06
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(Continued) 5Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other tracks. Up to 20
tracks (P-20) can be programmed.
6(CD operation)
Press the CD ■button.
(MiniDisc operation)
Press the MD ■button.
Total playing time Total number of tracks
7(CD operation)
Press the CD 0606
0606
06 button to start playback of the pro-
grammed selections.
(MD operation)
Press the MD 0606
0606
06 button to start playback of the pro-
grammed selections.
●Afterall ofthe programmed trackshavefinishedplayback,
the unit will automatically stop.
To clear the programmed selections:
Press the CLEAR button whilst the “MEMORY” indicator is
flashing.
●Each time the button is pressed, one track will be cleared,
beginning with the last track programmed.
To cancel the APMS:
Whilsttheunitis stopped intheAPMSmode,presstheCLEAR
button to turn off the “MEMORY” display.
●The programme contents will be erased.
●Whenyou open thedisc tray or ejecta MiniDisc, theAPMS
mode will be cancelled.
To check which tracks are programmed:
Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, turn the jog dial
or press the CD 5 /4 or MD 5 / 4 button.
Playback order Track number
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 ad-
ditional tracks. The new tracks will be stored after the last
track of the original programme.
Notes:
●It is not possible to insert an additional track between pro-
grammed tracks that have already been entered.
●Programming and cancelling are not possible during play-
back or in the pause mode.
1(CD operation)
Press the CD HH
HH
Hbutton.
(MiniDisc operation)
Press the MD HH
HH
Hbutton.
2Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
3Turn the jog dial or press the CD 5 /44
44
4 or MD 5
/44
44
4 button.
Selected track number
MEMORY
4Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
Playback order
MEMORY
■APMS (Automatic Programmable Music
Selector)
1,6 MD HH
HH
H7 MD 0606
0606
06
2,4
3
1,6
CD HH
HH
H
1,6
CD HH
HH
H
7
CD 0606
0606
06
3
CLEAR
2,4
7
CD 0606
0606
06
1,6
MD HH
HH
H
7
MD 0606
0606
06

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■Repeat and random play
1Select the desired programme source,CD or MiniDisc.
2Press the P-MODE button.
●Each time this button is pressed, the mode will change in
the following order:
Repeat indicator
Random indicator
Disappears
3Press the CD 0606
0606
06 or MD 0606
0606
06 button to start playback.
MD 06
CD 06
P-MODE
(Continued)
Repeat play
After the last track has been played, playback will return to
the first track and begin again.
Random play
When the CD 06 or MD 06 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.)
To cancel repeat or random play:
Press the P-MODE button until the " R" or "RANDOM" dis-
play disappears.
To repeat playback of selected tracks:
Enter the programme for the tracks you want and start repeat
play.
You can programme a single track and play it repeatedly
(refer to page 14).
Notes:
●If you press the CD 4 or MD 4button during random
play, you can move to the next track. On the other hand,
the CD 5 or MD 5 button does not allow you to move
totheprevioustrack.Thebeginningof the track being played
will be located.
●During APMS play, random play is not possible.
●Whenrandom orrepeat playis selectedduring CD orMini-
Discplayback,randomorrepeat play willstartat that point.
●When using repeat play, be sure to press the CD ■or MD
■button after you have finished listening. Otherwise, the
disc will play continuously.

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■Switching the time display
EachtimetheTIMEbuttonispressedduring playbackorwhen
in the pause mode, the display will change.
(Continued)
■Changing the display during MiniDisc
playback
Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed during playback or
whenin thepausemode,the displaywill changeasdescribed
below.
1The track name will be displayed.
TRACK
●When the MiniDisc does not have a track name, this dis-
play does not appear.
2The total number of tracks and the remaining record-
ing time will be displayed.
1The elapsed playing time for current track will be dis-
played.
No display
TRACK
2The remaining playing time for the current track will
be displayed.
REMAIN
3The total remaining playing time for the disc from the
point being played at that time will be displayed.
TOTAL
REMAIN
Notes:
●During random play, the total remaining playing time can-
not be displayed.
●Depending on a CD or MiniDisc to be played, the playing
time display may not match the total playing time which is
indicated on the CD or MiniDisc jacket, as the time be-
tween the tracks is not included.
TIME
DISPLAY
DISPLAY

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■Tuning
1Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2Press theTUNER (BAND) button.
3Press theTUNER (BAND) button to select the desired
frequency band. (FM ST, FM or AM)
FM ST FM AM
4Press the TUNING (XX
XX
Xor WW
WW
W) button to tune into the
desired station.
Manual tuning:
Press the TUNING (Xor W) button as many times as re-
quired to adjust the frequency shown on the display to the
frequency of the desired station.
Auto tuning:
When theTUNING (Xor W) button is pressed for more than
0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner
will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.
●When radio interference occurs during auto scan tuning,
auto scan tuning may stop automatically at that point.
●If a weak station signal is found during auto scan tuning,
the station will be skipped.
●To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING (Xor W) but-
ton again.
5To receive an FM stereo transmission, press the
TUNER (BAND) button so that the "ST" indicator on
the display lights up.
ST
●"j" will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.
●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.
Notes:
●The last station tuned in will be recalled, even after chang-
ing the tuning band or the function, or after switching the
unit to the stand-by mode.
●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.
RADIO OPERATION
1
4
2,3,5
1
2,3,5

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(Continued)
■Preset tuning
You can store up to 40 stations in memory (40 stations con-
sisting of any combination of AM and FM stations you like)
and recall them.
To enter stations into memory:
1Perform steps 1 - 5 in the "Tuning" section.
2Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
MEMORY
3Within 5 seconds, turn the jog dial or press the PRE-
SET (XX
XX
Xor WW
WW
W) button to make the preset channel
number flash in the display.
●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.
4Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button
to store that station in the selected station preset
number memory.
MEMORY
●If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators go out
beforethestation is memorised,repeat the operationfrom
step 2.
5Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations,or to change a
preset station.
●When a new station is stored in the selected station pre-
set number memory, the contents previously memorised
will be erased.
1To scan the preset stations, press the PRESET (XX
XX
Xor
WW
WW
W) button for more than 0.5 seconds.
●The station preset number will flash and the programmed
stations will be tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.
2Press the PRESET (XX
XX
Xor WW
WW
W) button again to stop the
memory scan at the desired station.
Note:
When the preset memory does not have any stations stored
in it, the preset memory scan will not function.
To erase the memorised station:
1Recall the memorised station to erase by turning the
jog dial or pressing the PRESET (XX
XX
Xor WW
WW
W) button.
2Press the CLEAR button.
●"MEMORY" and preset number will flash.
3Within 5 seconds,press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
4Repeat steps 1-3 to erase other memorised stations.
To erase all memorised stations:
Whenthe unitis in thestand-bymode,hold downtheTUNER
(BAND) and the MD ■buttons, and then press the ON/
STAND-BY button.
●"PRESET CLR" will appear.
To recall a memorised station:
Turn the jog dial or press the PRESET (Xor W) button for
less than 0.5 seconds to select the desired station.
●The stations (preset channel number, frequency and fre-
quency band) which have been stored in memory will ap-
pear in the display in numerical order, irrespective of the
frequency bands.
Backup function:
Thebackupfunctionprotects all stationpresetsforafew hours
should there be a power failure or the AC power lead is re-
moved from the AC socket.
■Preset memory scan
The stations saved in the preset memory can be scanned
automatically.
3
2,4
2,4
3
PRESET
(X W)
MEMORY/
ENTER
CLEAR

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■Differences from tape recordings
You cannot record music on the reverse side of a Mini-
Disc.
MiniDiscs are single sided and should only be inserted with
the correct side up.
You don't need to search for the starting point at which
to record.
The unit automatically finds the point at which recording can
start. Recording will start from that point.
You can check the totalorremainingrecordable time(pos-
sible 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.
■Disc writing (TOC)
TheTOC (Table of Contents) is information on track numbers
and recording areas to allow the unit to recognize musical
selections or sounds.
TheentireMiniDisc is controlleddependingonthisTOC,which
enables the unit to find the beginning of a track quickly or to
automatically record in a vacant area.
When you start recording or editing, "TOC" will appear in the
display window.
This indicates that information in the TOC is now being
changed according to the recording or editing being per-
formed. (The changed TOC is not yet recorded on the
MiniDisc at this time.)
TheTOC is recorded when
●you stop recording.
●you switch to another input source.
●you eject the MiniDisc.
●you enter the stand-by mode.
Do NOT unplug the power lead whilst the TOC is being re-
corded ("TOC" is flashing) and do NOT impart shock to the
unit.Otherwise,TOC will not be correctly recorded, and con-
sequently proper playback may not be possible.
Area for TOC (recording track
numbers, track names, etc.) Area for recording
the sound
CD
MiniDisc
First trac Second trac Third track
Track A Track B Track C
First track Second
track Third track
Track A Track B Track C
RECORDING
■About track numbers
When recording from a CD
New track numbers will be created automatically
according to the original tracks (Synchro mark function).
●When you record from a CD to a MiniDisc, the track num-
bers recorded on the MiniDisc may not match the track
numbers on the CD.
If this happens, correct the track numbers using the DI-
VIDE (page 27) and COMBINE (page 27) functions after
recording.
Recordings cannot be made in the following situa-
tions.
●If you try recording on a playback-only MiniDisc (commer-
cially available music MiniDisc).
●If a MiniDisc is protected against accidental erasure (page
34).
●If there is no more recording time left on the disc (page
35).
●When the "TOC FULL" message appears (page 37).
●If a disc's TOC has been damaged.
Notes:
●When recording important selections, be sure to make a
preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is be-
ing properly recorded.
●The VOLUME, X-BASS, EQUALIZER and SURROUND
controls can be adjusted with no effect to the recorded sig-
nal (Variable Sound Monitor).