Sharp MD-X8 operation manual Troubleshooting, If a problem occurs

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TROUBLESHOOTING

HIf a problem occurs

If this unit functions abnormally during operation, first check the following items. If the unit continues to function abnormally, or if an abnormality appears other than listed below, turn off the player’s power and disconnect the AC power plug, then consult your SHARP dealer or service personnel.

General

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

• The clock is wrong.

• Did a power failure occur?

• Try setting it again.

• When a button is pressed, the unit

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• Turn the power off and on again, and then retry

does not respond.

 

the operation.

• No sound is heard.

Are the speaker wires disconnected?

Are the speaker wires shorted?

Connect the wires securely.

Disconnect the AC power cord, and connect it again.

• Is the volume level set to "0" ?

• Increase the volume level.

• Are the headphones connected?

• Disconnect the headphones.

Radios make unusual noise or the picture on the TV screen is distorted.

When a radio or TV which uses an indoor an- tenna is placed near the unit, the picture on the TV screen may be distorted or the radio may not function properly.

It is recommended that you use an outdoor an- tenna.

CD playback

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Even though a disc has been loaded, “NO DISC ” or “ERROR” is displayed.

Playback stops in the middle of a track, or playback is not performed properly.

Playback sounds are skipped.

The disc is loaded upside down.

The disc is very dirty.

The disc which does not satisfy the standards.

Is the unit located near excessive vibrations?

Has condensation formed inside the unit?

Load the disc with the correct side up.

Clean the disc.

Load the correct disc.

Place the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration.

Remove the disc and leave the power turned on. The unit should function properly in about 1 hour.

MD recording and playback

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

• A recording cannot be made.

• Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure?

• Slide the accidental erase prevention tab back to

 

 

its original position.

 

• Did you try to record on a playback-only MiniDisc?

• Replace it with a recordable disc.

 

• Can you see the “TOC FULL” message in the dis

• Put in another recordable disc with recording

 

play?

space on it.

• Even though a disc has been loaded,

• The disc is very dirty.

• Clean the disc.

“NO DISC” or “ERROR” is displayed.

• Is the unit located near excessive vibrations?

• Place the unit on a firm, level surface free from

 

 

vibration.

• Playback sounds are skipped.

• Has condensation formed inside the unit?

Remove the disc and leave the power turned on. The unit should function properly in about 1 hour.

Radio reception

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

• Radios make unusual noise consecu-

• The unit is placed near the TV or computer.

• Place the unit apart from the noise.

tively.

• The antenna direction is not placed properly.

• Correct the antenna direction.

• The preset channel cannot be called.

• Did a power failure occur?

• Preset the channel again.

Remote control

 

 

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

• The remote control does not function

• The batteries (polarity) are not inserted properly.

• Insert properly.

or does not operate properly.

• The batteries inside the remote control are dead.

• Replace the batteries.

 

• The remote control is operated from an incorrect

• Operate it within a range of 8" (0.2 m) to 20' (6 m)

 

distance or angle.

and within an angle of 15° to either side of center.

 

 

 

• The power cannot be turned on from

• Is the AC power cord plugged in?

• Connect the AC power cord.

the remote control.

 

 

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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

MD-X8 specifications

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