Sharp MD-X8 Minidisc Operation, Loading and playing MiniDiscs, To remove a MiniDisc, After use

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Cautions:

 

I Do not carry the unit with a disc left in a disc tray. The disc may

I If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the unit

come loose inside the unit and be damaged or cause damage

away from the TV or radio.

to the unit. This may also cause malfunctions.

I If the disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc will be

I If you press the CD 06 button, one of the CD PLAY buttons (1-3)

skipped and the next disc will be automatically played.

on the main unit or remote control, or any of the CD 7 buttons while

I If the main unit is subjected to a sharp jolt or it is used where

the disc tray is open, the disc tray will close automatically. Therefore,

be careful not to get your fingers caught in the disc tray.

vibrations are present, sound dropouts may occur. Use the unit in a

stable environment.

I Do not place two CDs in one disc position.

I If the volume is set to too high, a dropout may occur due to vibrations

I Do not push the disc tray while it is moving.

from the speakers. If this happens, move the main unit away from the

I If the power fails while the tray is open, wait until the power is

speakers or turn down the volume.

restored before trying to close it.

I Do not use CDs with loose cellphane tape or stickers or CDs which

I If the disc tray is stopped forcibly, “ERROR” will appear on the

have glue left on the surface from tape or stickers. If such a CD is

display and the unit will not function.

inserted, you may not be able to remove the CD or the unit may

If this occurs, turn the power off, and turn it on again.

cause malfunction.

 

 

 

MINIDISC OPERATION

MD

MD playback indicator

MD indicator

MD

MD indicator

Total number

Total playing time

of tracks

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Disc name Track name

HLoading and playing MiniDiscs

1Press the MD H button.

IThe power will be turned on automatically,and the unit will enter the MD playback mode.

2Load a recorded MiniDisc in the direction indicated by the arrow on the MiniDisc, with the labeled side facing up.

IThe total number of tracks and the total disc playing time will be displayed. At this time, the MD indicator will light.

3Press the MD 06 button.

IThe MD playback indicator will light and playback will begin from track 1on the disc you have specified.

IWhen the last track has been played back, this unit will stop automati- cally.

To interrupt playback:

Press the MD06 button.

IThe MD playback indicator will flash.

IPress the MD06 button to resume playback from the same point.

To stop playback

Press the MD H button.

To remove a MiniDisc:

Press the 7 button.

IThe MiniDisc will be ejected.

Notes:

IAlthough vibration will not normally cause a MiniDisc to skip, you may hear a skip in the sound if there is continuous vibration.

IWhen you listen to MiniDiscs near a radio or a TV set, the radio or the TV set may pick up noise.

Keep the unit as far away as possible from tuners.

IWhen a optionally available sound card is used, an MD inserted in this product can be played from a personal computer.

Direct playback

If a MiniDisc is loaded in the unit, pressing the MD 06 button turns the power on, and begins playback.

After use:

Press the POWER button to turn the power off.

Note:

IThe power cannot be turned off while reading the information on a MiniDisc.

IIf no disc and track names have been recoded on an MiniDisc, they will not appear on the display.

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Contents Accessories ContentsModel Special Notes Important SafeguardsCondensation PrecautionsVolume control General21 22 24 25 26 Names of Controls and IndicatorsSpeaker Antenna connection Preparation for USESpeaker connection Placing the system Connecting the AC power cordRemoving the speaker grilles Mounting the speaker grillesPrecautions for battery use Remote controlTo change the contrast of the display Display SectionCharacter display Multi Control Button Menus for the timer and MD editingTo select CD or MD track numbers To check the time Setting the ClockTo change the setting When the power is off, the time appears on the displayExtra bass X-BASS VolumeSound Control Pre-programmed equalizerAbout 3D surround Adjusting the sense of width or depthWhen Wide is selected When Center is selectedMD disc names or track namespages 36 HOW to Enter CharactersMessage displayed when the power is on or off pages Entering charactersTo correct, add, or delete a character Entering standard size charactersE p a r a t i o n Preparation Entering extra large charactersKeys you can use To enter characters from a computer keyboardLoading and playing CD Compact Disc OperationAfter use Minidisc OperationLoading and playing MiniDiscs To remove a MiniDiscRadio Operation TuningAuto tuning Manual tuningWwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Preset tuningTo recall a preset station To select preset numbers 11 to 40 using the remote controlFor details about entering characters, see pages Programming Radio Station NamesPress the NAME/TOC Edit button Enter a radio station name Then, press the NAME/TOC Edit buttonApss Auto Program Search System Various CD and MD OperationsDirect-selection play Cue and reviewAutomatic Programmable Music Selector Repeat and random play To cancel repeat playback or random playTo repeat playback of selected tracks Total remaining time Switching the time displayElapsed play time Remaining play timeAbout track numbers Basic Information on MinidiscsDifferences from tape recordings Information TOC to be recored on anRecording About monaural long-play modeRecording from a CD onto a MiniDisc One-Touch Editing Press the REC I button Track editingPress the Track button To rerecordTo interrupt recording Recording from the built-in radio onto a MiniDiscTo record the track number during recording Press the MD 0 MD button on the main unit Connect the unit to a portable MD player.PageTo record a particular track Editing Edit Menu Using the editing functionRecording the editing results Press the Enter button again When both tracks have a nameUnit will enter the pause mode To cancel the operation, press the MD H buttonProgrammed move MoveExample To erase all of the tracks at once To erase tracks one at a timeTo erase all of the tracks at once To erase tracks one at a timeTo create a track name To create a disc nameTo create a track name To create a disc nameTrack name To erase disc names or track namesDisc name Perform steps 1-3 of To create a disc name, onTimer in this product can do the following HOW to USE the BUILT-IN TimerWhat the timer can do To set up the timer for playbackTo change a setting Performing timer playbackAfter making all required settings, press the Enter button Stopping timer playback in the middleStopping timer recording in the middle To set up the timer for recordingTo check the timer setting Performing timer recordingTo check the timer setting To cancel the timer operationSleep operation To confirm or change the sleep timer settingTo cancel the sleep operation Sleep operation will be canceled. Sleep will disappearUsing timer recording and sleep operation in combination Using timer playback and sleep operation in combinationDigital sound card Digital sound card connecting cable Using External UnitsConnecting a personal computer Connecting to digital audio sourcesHeadphones Connecting analog unitsTo listen to digital sound Adjust the input sound level using the Input Level controlSynchro recording Listening to sound from an external unitTrack numbers Manual recordingMixing with music Using the microphoneUsing the microphone as a loudspeaker Listening to stereo turntableCommon message will return to Lets Enjoy Music To return to the default common messageTo change the common message While in the stop mode, press the Message buttonBuilt-in messages stored in memory will appear For details on how to enter the month and day, seeStoring a special message in memory Types of fixed messages stored in memoryFinally, press the Message button When creating your own messageTo cancel the special message setting To create a new message based on a built-in messageAdaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding Atrac What is a MINIDISC?What is a MiniDisc? Handling MiniDiscsMinidisc System Limitations High-speed accessTypes of discs Shock-Resistant MemoryIf a problem occurs TroubleshootingBlank MD When an error message is displayed, proceed as followsFollowing cases, condensation may form inside the unit If a power failure occurs during recordingReseting the Microcomputer Moisture condensationExternal care MaintenanceSpecifications Internal care38-58 98.6.23, 1034 AM Limited Warranty Calling for ServiceSharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey

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