Sharp MD X5 operation manual MD recording and playback, Radio reception

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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?

Can you see the “TOC FULL” message in the dis- play?

Replace it with a recordable disc.

Put in another recordable disc with recording space on it.

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

Playback sounds are skipped.

The disc is very dirty.

Is the unit located near excessive vibrations?

Has condensation formed inside the unit?

Clean the 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.

Radio reception

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

• Radios make unusual noise

• The unit is placed near the TV or computer.

• Place the unit apart from the noise.

consecutively.

• The antenna direction is not placed properly.

• Correct the antenna direction.

• The preset channel cannot be

• Did a power failure occur?

• Preset the channel again.

called.

Remote control

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

• The remote control does not

• The batteries (polarity) are not inserted properly.

• Insert properly.

function or does not operate

• The batteries inside the remote control are dead.

• Replace the batteries.

properly.

• 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 the remote control.

• Is the AC power cord plugged in?

• Connect the AC power cord.

RESET

HIf a problem occurs

If this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to light- ning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction or the display may not function correctly. If such a problem occurs, do the following:

1 Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

2 Press the RESET button on the back of the unit for at least 3 seconds. 3 Plug the AC power cord back into the AC outlet.

IWhen the RESET button is pressed, all of the settings in memory will be erased.

IIf strange sounds, smells or smoke come out of the unit, or if a foreign object falls into the unit, turn off the power, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet immediately. Contact an authorized Sharp Servicer.

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Contents Accessories A0004CONTENTSModel Important Safeguards Special NotesPrecautions Display window Names of Controls and IndicatorsFront panel Speaker section Rear panelTweeter Woofer Speaker Cord Preparation for USE Antenna connectionSpeaker connection Placing the systemConnecting the AC power cord Loading the batteries for the remote controlPrecautions for battery use To change the brightness of the displayVolume Sound ControlPre-programmed equalizer Extra bass X-BASSTo change the setting Setting the ClockTo check the date and time Compact Disc Operation Loading and playing CDsLoading and playing MiniDiscs Minidisc OperationTo remove a MiniDisc Tuning Auto tuningManual tuning Radio OperationTo recall a preset station Preset tuningTo select preset numbers 11 to CD and MD Operations Cue and reviewDirect-selection play Apss Auto Program Search SystemAutomatic Programmable Music Selector Switching the time display To cancel repeat playback or random playSee the diagram to the left Random and repeat playBasic Information on Minidiscs Differences from tape recordingsInformation TOC to be recorded on an MD About track numbersRecording About monaural long-play modeRecording from a CD onto a MiniDisc One-Touch Editing To rerecord To interrupt recording Recording from the built-in radio onto a MiniDiscTo record the track number during recording Editing Edit Menu Using the editing functionRecording the editing results When both tracks have a name To combine two noncontiguous tracksProgrammed move To erase tracks one at a time To erase all of the tracks at onceTo erase disc names To create a disc nameType Characters To create a track name To erase track namesTo erase a character To add a characterTo change the message displayed when Power is turned off Entering CharactersTo erase a name To erase a programmed messageTo enter characters from a computer keyboard Entering charactersCompatible keyboards Keys you can useHOW to USE the BUILT-IN Timer Timer playbackProgramming for timer playback Setting timer playbackProgramming for timer recording Timer recordingSetting timer recording To check the timer setting To cancel the timer operationSimultaneous sleep and timer operation To change the sleep timerTo confirm the sleep timer setting To cancel the sleep operationConnecting external units Using External UnitsConnecting to a stereo turntable Headphones Listening to sound from an external unit What is the space-cut function?Recording sound from an external unit To start a recording by yourself manual recording What is a MINIDISC? Troubleshooting If a problem occursMinidisc System Limitations GeneralMD recording and playback Radio receptionError messages Meaning Remedy Blank MDMaintenance SpecificationsInternal care External careMemo Limited Warranty Calling for ServiceSharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey