Sharp MD-MX10H operation manual What is a MINIDISC?

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WHAT IS A MINIDISC?

The disc is stored in a cartridge.You can handle it easily with- out worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc. However, dust en- tering the opening of the cartridge, dirt on the cartridge, warp- ing, etc. may cause malfunctions. 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.

Disc

Shutter Cartridge

■Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding [ATRAC]

The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) is a new technology that is designed to eliminate the information in sounds which you can not hear and to compress the remain- ing sound data so that the recording uses about 1/5 of the original sound information. Sound data is analysed and filtered to take advantage of psycho acousticmasking. The acoustic quality of the sound is not impaired.

■Types of discs

There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable types.

●Playback-only MiniDisc:

This type of MiniDisc is used for commercially available prerecorded music. This is the same kind of optical disc as CDs. Playback is performed using an optical pickup. (Re- cording and editing are not possible.)

Where not to store discs:

Do not store discs in places with high temperatures or hu- midity. Specifically, do not leave discs in places exposed to direct sunlight or in cars with doors and windows closed. Do not leave discs in places where sand can get into the car- tridge easily (e.g. beaches).

■To prevent recorded discs from being erased accidentally

Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the side of the disc, in the direction indicated by the arrow.

●The disc will then be protected against accidental erasure.

●To add a recording to such a disc, slide the accidental erase prevention tab back to its original position.

Tab

Protected against accidental erasure

■What is a MiniDisc?

●A MiniDisc is a 64 mm (2-1/2") diameter disc which is stored in a cartridge. MiniDiscs are easy to handle, compared to CDs, because they are protected against dust and scratches.

●Recording and playback use a digital system with a sound quality that is similar to that found on CDs.

MiniDiscs cannot twist or stretch like tapes. The quality of sound will not deteriorate. MiniDiscs are extremely dura- ble.

●Never disassemble MiniDiscs.

A Shutter will be used on only one side (back).

●Recordable MiniDisc:

This is a "raw disc" on which recording can be performed. A magneto optical disc is used. Recordings are made us- ing a laser and magnetic field. Repeated recording is pos- sible.

Shutters will be used on both sides.

■How to apply labels

When sticking a label on a MiniDisc cartridge, be sure to ob- serve the following. If a label is not affixed properly, a MiniDisc may become jammed in the unit such that it can not be removed.

●Stick a label correctly to the specified area.

(Do not stick labels to areas other than the specified one.)

●Do not stick one label upon another.

●If a label is peeling off or starts to come

loose, replace it with a new one.

■Shock Resistant Memory

During playback, approximately 10 seconds of information is stored in the semiconductor memory. Therefore, even when the pickup cannot read information for a second or two due to an external shock, the sound continues without interruption because the information stored in memory is output.

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Contents MD-MX10H ContentsSpecial Notes Service InformationPrecautions AccessoriesFront panel Names of Controls and IndicatorsRear panel Display windowRemote control Speaker section Speaker connection Preparation for USEAerial connection Placing the system Connecting the AC power leadDemo mode To cancel the demonstration modeDimmer Remote controlTo change the brightness of the display Press the MEMORY/ENTER button To change the time display modeTo see the time display To change the clock timeExtra bass X-BASS VolumeSound Control Pre-programmed equalizerCD playback Compact Disc OperationPress the MD 06 button Minidisc OperationMiniDisc playback To remove a MiniDiscMD/CD 3 MD/CD Convenient CD and Minidisc OperationsApss Auto Program Search System Cue and reviewClear CD H MD H Apms Automatic Programmable Music SelectorCD H Mode Repeat and random playDisplay Switching the time displayChanging the display during MiniDisc playback TimeAuto tuning Manual tuningClear Memory Enter Preset tuningPreset memory scan PresetAbout track numbers RecordingDifferences from tape recordings Disc writing TOCTo stop recording To cancel the operationRecording from a CD onto a MiniDisc One-Touch Editing To check the remaining time available for record- ingTrack editing from a CD onto a MiniDisc Press the CD 06 button To record without using One-Touch EditingApms recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc Press the REC buttonCheck the recordable time by pressing the Display button Recording from the built-in radio onto a MiniDiscTo record the track number whilst recording To create a disc name TIMER/DELETEEditing What the editing function can doTo erase a track name To create a track nameTo add a character TIMER/DELETE NAME/TOC Edit 3 MD Memory EnterTo change disc names and track names Jog dial To delete a characterPress the MEMORY/ENTER button again When both tracks have a nameDivide Combine Two consecutive tracks can be combined into one trackDesignated track can be moved to any desired position MoveTo combine two non-contiguous tracks All of the tracks you want to erase can be erased at once Erase All EraseTracks you want to erase can be erased one at a time To erase tracks one at a timeTuner Band 2 AUX Timer OperationTimer playback/Timer recording Jog dial 2 CD HSTAND-BY Simultaneous sleep and timer operationSleep operation Headphones Using External UnitsConnecting external units Manual recording Listening to sound from an external unitWhat is a MINIDISC? General TroubleshootingIf a problem occurs Minidisc System LimitationsRadio reception Resetting the MicrocomputerRemote control MiniDisc recording and playbackNumber or Error MessagesError messages Meaning Remedy SymbolSpecifications MaintenanceTerms of Guarantee
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