Sharp MD-M1 User manual

MD MICRO SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
MD-M1
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-M1 MD micro system consisting of
MD-M1 (main unit) and CP-M1 (speaker system).

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Note:
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocom-
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a resi-
dential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radiofrequencyenergyand,ifnot installedandused
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
willnotoccur in a particularinstallation.Ifthisequip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is en-
couraged 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.
●Connecttheequipmentinto an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
●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 ex-
pressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
●It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used
in full compliance with the copyright laws of the
United States and that prior permission be ob-
tained from copyright owners whenever neces-
sary.
●US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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 rear of the unit.
Please retain this information.
Model number ______________________
Serial number_______________________
Date of purchase____________________
Place of purchase ___________________
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-
NEL.
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature ac-
companying the appliance.
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or per-
formance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX-
POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

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CAUTION
All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the appliance is operated, and should
be retained for future reference.
Electrical energy can perform many useful func-
tions.This unit has been engineered and manufac-
tured to assure your personal safety. Improper use
can result in potential electrical shock or fire haz-
ards.In order not to defeatthe safeguards, observe
the following basic rules for its installation, use and
servicing.
1Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be ad-
hered to.
2FollowInstructions-All operatinganduse instruc-
tions should be followed.
3Water and Moisture - The appliance should not
be used near water - for example, near a bath-
tub, washbowl,kitchen sink, laundrytub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
4Cartsand Stands-The applianceshouldbeused
only with a cart or stand that is recommended by
the manufacturer.
●Anapplianceandcartcombina-
tion should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force,
andunevensurfacesmaycause
theapplianceandcart combina-
tion to overturn.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
5Wall or Ceiling Mounting -The appliance should
be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
6Ventilation -The appliance should be situated so
thatitslocationorpositiondoes not interferewith
itsproperventilation.For example,the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings;or, placed in a built-ininstallation, such
as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
7Heat - The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other appliances (including am-
plifiers) that produce heat.
8Power Sources - The appliance should be con-
nected to a power supply only of the type de-
scribed intheoperatinginstructions or as marked
on the appliance.
9Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
againstthem,paying particularattention to cords
atplugs,conveniencereceptacles,and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
10Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
11Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.
12Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside an-
tenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of the Na-
tionalElectrical Code,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper
groundingof the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis-
charge unit, size of grounding conductors, lo-
cation of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
13Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appli-
anceshouldbeunpluggedfromtheoutletwhen
left unused for a long period of time.
14Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.
15Damage Requiring Service - The appliance
should be serviced by qualified service person-
nel when:
AThe power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
BObjects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled
into the appliance; or
CThe appliance has been exposed to rain; or
DThe appliance does not appear to operate nor-
mally or exhibits a marked change in perform-
ance; or
EThe appliance has been dropped, or the enclo-
sure damaged.
16Servicing -The user should not attempt to serv-
ice the appliance beyond that described in the
operatinginstructions.Allother servicingshould
be referred to qualified service personnel.
17 Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization
means of an appliance is not defeated.
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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Page
ACCESSORIES ................................................. 3
PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 4
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .... 5-7
PREPARATION FOR USE............................ 8-10
SETTING THE CLOCK .................................... 11
SOUND CONTROL ......................................... 12
COMPACT DISC OPERATION........................ 13
MINIDISC OPERATION ................................... 14
CONVENIENT CD AND MD OPERATIONS .... 15-17
RADIO OPERATION .................................. 18-19
RECORDING ............................................ 20-23
EDITING ..................................................... 24-30
Page
TIMER OPERATION ................................... 31-33
USING EXTERNAL UNITS ........................ 34-35
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ................................... 36
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS .................. 37
TROUBLESHOOTING................................ 37-38
ERROR MESSAGES ....................................... 39
RESETTINGTHE MICROCOMPUTER ........... 40
MAINTENANCE .............................................. 40
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 41
CONSUMER LIMITED
WARRANTY ................................... Back cover
CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES
Remote control
(RRMCG0190AWSA)
×1
AC power cord
(QACCD0025AWZZ)
×1
Note:
Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing are not included.
AM loop antenna
(QANTL0009AWZZ)
×1
FM antenna
(92LFANT1746A)
×1

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PRECAUTIONS
■General
●Please ensure that the equipment is positioned
in a well ventilated area and ensure that there is
at least 4" (10cm) of free space along the sides
and back.There must also be a minimum of 8"
(20cm) of free space on the top of the unit.
●Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners
or insecticides on the unit.
●Do not expose the unit to moisture, to tempera-
tureshigherthan140°F (60°C)ortoextreme low
temperatures.
●Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong
magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and
electronic/electrical equipment (home comput-
ers, facsimiles, etc.) which generate electrical
noise.
●Hold the AC power plug by the head when re-
moving it from the AC outlet, since pulling the
cord can damage internal wires.
●Do not remove the outer cover, as this may re-
sult in electric shock.
Referinternalservice to yourlocalSHARPserv-
ice facility.
●Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from
vibration, and do not place anything on the top
of the unit.
●If the unit malfunctions while in use, press the
POWERbuttontoenterthestand-by mode,then
disconnect the AC power cord from the AC out-
let. Plug the AC power cord back in, and then
press the POWER button to turn the power on.
●If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it
is suggested that you disconnect the AC power
cord from the AC outlet for safety.
Warning:
The voltage used must be the same as that speci-
fied on this unit. Using this product with a higher
voltage other than which is specified is dangerous
and may result in a fire or other type of accident
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.
■Volume control
The sound level at a given volume setting depends
onacombination of speakerefficiency, location and
various other factors.
It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume
levels, which occur while turning the unit on with
the volume control setting up high, or while con-
tinually listening at high volumes.
■Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or opera-
tioninanextremelyhumid environmentmaycause
condensation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, MD
pickup, etc.) or on the transmitter LED on the re-
mote 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 transmit-
ter LED with a soft cloth before operating the unit.
Warning:
CD players use a laser pickup which can damage
theeyesifvieweddirectly.Do not lookatthepickup,
and do not touch the pickup directly.

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■Front panel
1. Power Button
2. (MD) Display Button
3. Timer Stand-by Indicator
4. (MD) Record Button
5. (CD/MD/TUNER) Memory Button
6. (CD/MD) Stop Button
(TUNER)Tuning Down Button
7. (CD/MD) Play/Pause Button
(TUNER)Tuning Up Button
8. Function Selector Buttons
9. CD Eject Button
10. MD Compartment
11. MD Eject Button
12. (CD/MD)Track Up/Cue Button
(TUNER) Preset Up Button
13. (CD/MD)Track Down/Review Button
(TUNER) Preset Down Button
14. CD 0MD Edit Button
15. Surround Button
16. Preset Equalizer Button
17. Extra Bass Button
18. Headphone Jack
19. Volume Control
■Rear panel
1. SpeakerTerminals
2. FM 75 Ohms AntennaTerminal
3. Antenna GroundTerminal
4. AM Loop AntennaTerminal
5. Auxiliary Input (Analog) Level Control
6. Demo Switch
7. Auxiliary Input (Analog) Jacks
8. AC Power Input Jack
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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■Display window
1. Level Meters
2. Character Information Display
3. Surround Indicator
4. Extra Bass Indicator
5. FM Stereo Indicator
6. FM Stereo Mode Indicator
7. (CD/MD) Disc Indicator
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) RemainingTime Indicator
16. Timer Record /Timer Play Indicator
17. CD Indicator
18. MD Indicator
19. (MD) Record Indicator
20. AM/PM Indicator
21. Sleep Indicator
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L
R
OVER
ST
DISC TOC
SURROUND
X-BASS
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
REC
PLAY
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
AM PM
8888888 88
1
2
8
L
R
OVER REC
PLAY
RECkHz
MHzSLEEP
AM PM
8888888 88
8
ST
DISC TOC
SURROUND
X-BASS
TRACK
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOTAL
REMAIN
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(Continued)
■Speaker section
1. Full-Range Speaker
2. Bass Reflex Duct
3. Speaker Wire
3
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2

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■Remote control
1. Remote ControlTransmitter LED
2. Surround Button
3. Clock Button
4. Timer Button
5. Name/TOC Edit Button
6. Sleep Button
7. (TUNER) Preset Up/Down Buttons
8. Extra Bass Button
9. Preset Equalizer Button
10. (MD) Display Button
11. Enter Button
12. Clear Button
13. Character Select Buttons
14. (CD/MD/TUNER) Memory Button
15. (CD/MD)Time Button
16. (CD/MD) Play Mode Button
17. (CD/MD)Track Down/Review Button
18. (CD/MD)Track Up/Cue Button
19. (MD) Record Button
20. (CD/MD) Stop Button
21. (CD/MD) Play/Pause Button
22. Power Button
23. Dimmer Button
24. Function Selector Buttons
25. Volume Buttons
(Continued)
1
2
3
5
7
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9
10
11
1312 14
15 16 17
19 21
20
24
22
23 25
18
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PREPARATION FOR USE
■Antenna connection
■Speaker connection
●Unplug the AC power cord from the AC out-
let before connecting or disconnecting any
component.
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.
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 speak-
ers.
●The speaker grille is not removable.
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FM antenna AM loop antenna
1
2
3
AM
FM
75 OHMS
GND
49 feet (15 m)
Ground rod
AM
FM
75 OHMS
GND
Outdoor FM
antenna
25 feet (7.5 m)
Ground wire 75 ohm
coaxial cable
Outdoor AM
antenna
Supplied FM antenna
Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 OHMS
terminal and position the FM antenna wire in the
directionwhere thestrongestsignal canbereceived.
Supplied AM loop antenna
Connect the AM loop antenna wire to the AM and
GND terminals.
Position the AM loop antenna for optimum recep-
tion. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, etc., or
attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not sup-
plied).
Notes:
●When static is still heard even after adjusting the
position of the AM loop antenna, try reversing the
wire connections.
●Do not place the AM loop antenna and the FM
antenna wire on the unit. It may result in noise
generation, since the unit is equipped with digital
electronics.
Place the AM loop antenna and the FM antenna
wire away from the unit for better reception.
●If the AM loop antenna and the FM antenna wire
are placed near the AC power cord, interference
may result.
Outdoor FM antenna
Use an outdoor FM antenna (75 ohm coaxial cable)
if you require better reception.Consult your dealer.
Note:
●When an outdoor FM antenna is used, discon-
nect the supplied FM antenna wire from the FM
75 OHMS terminal.
Outdoor AM antenna
Use an outdoor AM antenna if you need better re-
ception.Consult your dealer.
Note:
●When using an outdoor AM antenna, be sure to
keep the wire of the AM loop antenna connected.
Right speaker Left speaker
Red
Red
Black
Black
LEFT
RIGHT
RATESD SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE :
4 OHMS MIN.
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(Continued)
■Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to the AC INPUT jack,
then connect the AC power cord plug to an AC out-
let.
Notes:
●Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if
the unit will not be in use for a prolonged period
of time.
●Never use a power cord other than the one sup-
plied. Use of a power cord other than the one
supplied may cause an electric shock or fire.
4" (10 cm) 4" (10 cm)
8" (20 cm)
4" (10 cm)
■Demo mode■Placing the system
●Besuretokeepspace between the units forven-
tilation.
●Keep the top of this unit at least 8" (20 cm) away
from the wall, and the back at least 4" (10 cm)
away.
Note:
●Do not place the system or speakers near the
television set as the magnetic fields produced
may cause irregular colours to be displayed.
To an AC outlet
To AC INPUT
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
DEMO
ON
OFF
WhentheAC powercordisfirst 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 then enter the stand-
by mode to cancel the demonstration mode and to
enter the low power consumption mode.
Note:
●When the unit is in the low power consumption
mode, the display will disappear.
To return to the demonstration mode:
Set the DEMO switch to ON.Then turn the power
on and then enter the stand-by mode.