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If 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

 

 

 

Turn the power off and on again, and

does not respond.

 

 

 

then retry the operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radios make unusual noise or the pic-

When a radio or TV which uses an

It is recommended that you use an

ture on the TV screen is distorted.

indoor antenna is placed near the

outdoor antenna.

 

unit, the picture on the TV screen may

 

 

be distorted or the radio may not func-

 

 

tion properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

A recording cannot be made.

Is the MiniDisc protected against ac-

Slide the accidental erase prevention

 

cidental erasure?

tab back to its original position.

 

Did you try to make recording on a

Replace it with a recordable disc.

 

playback-only MiniDisc?

 

 

Can you see the “TOC FULL” mes- Put in another recordable disc with

 

sage in the display?

recording space on it.

 

 

 

Even though a disc has been loaded,

Is the disc scratched?

Replace the disc.

“no disc” or “Error” is displayed.

Is the unit located near excessive

Place the unit on a firm, level surface

 

vibrations?

free from vibration.

 

 

 

Playback stops in the middle of a

Is the unit located near excessive

Place the unit on a firm, level surface

track, or playback is not performed

vibrations?

free from vibration.

properly.

 

 

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.

Remote control

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

The remote control does not function

The batteries (polarity) are not inserted

Insert properly.

or does not operate properly.

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

The batteries inside the remote control

Replace the batteries.

 

are dead.

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control is operated from

Operate it within a range of 8" (0.2 m)

 

an incorrect distance or angle.

to 20' (6 m) and within an angle of 15o

 

 

to either side of center.

 

 

 

 

No disc has been loaded.

Load a disc.

 

 

 

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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Kenwood MD-R2 operation manual General, Audio, Remote control

MD-R2 specifications

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