Sharp MD-MX10H Resetting the Microcomputer, MiniDisc recording and playback, Radio reception

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MiniDisc recording and playback

Symptom	Possible cause	Remedy
● A recording cannot be made.	● Is the MiniDisc protected against ac-	● Slide the accidental erase preven-
	cidental erasure?	tion tab back to its original position.
	● Did you try to make recording on a	● Replace it with a recordable disc.
	playback-only MiniDisc?	● Put in another recordable disc with
	● Can you see the "DISC FULL" or	recording space on it.
	"TOC FULL" message in the display?
● Even though a disc has been loaded,	● The disc is very dirty.	● Clean the disc.
"NO DISC" or "CAN'T READ" is dis-	● Is the unit located near excessive vi-	● Place the unit on a firm, level sur-
played.
	brations?	face free from vibration.
● Playback sounds are skipped.
	● Has condensation formed inside the	● Remove the disc and leave the
	unit?	power turned on. The unit should
		function properly in about 1 hour.

Radio reception

Symptom	Possible cause	Remedy
● Radios make unusual noise con-	● The unit is placed near the TV or	● When the unit receives a radio
secutively.	computer.	broadcast near a TV set, a compu-
	● The aerial direction is not placed	ter or a word-processor, it may pick
		up noise. If this happens, move the
	properly.
		unit from the place where the noise
		is picked up.
		● Correct the aerial direction.
● The preset channel cannot be re-	● Did you erase the programmed sta-	● Preset the channel again.
called.	tion?	● Redo programming.

Remote control

Symptom	Possible cause	Remedy
● The remote control does not func-	● The batteries (polarity) are not in-	● Insert properly.
tion or does not operate properly.	serted properly.	● Replace the batteries.
	● The batteries inside the remote con-	● Operate it within a range of 0.2 m
	trol are dead.	(8") to 6 m (20') and within an angle
	● The remote control is operated from	of 15 ° to either side of centre.
	an incorrect distance or angle.
● The power cannot be turned on from	● Is the AC power lead plugged in?	● Connect the AC power lead.
the remote control.

RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER

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If this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal sup- ply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incor- rectly, it may malfunction or the display may not function cor- rectly. If such a problem occurs, do the following:

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.

2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst holding down the SURROUND button and the TIMER/DELETE but- ton.

●"ALL CLEAR" will appear.

Caution:

●The operation explained above will erase all data stored in memory including clock and timer settings, and tuner, MiniDisc and CD presets.

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