Sharp MD X5 1 2, 3, 6, 4 5

(Continued)

To start a recording by yourself (manual recording):

While you are listening to the playback sound from an external unit (tuners,

CDs, etc.), you can start recording by yourself anytime.

1Load a recordable MiniDisc.

2Press the AUX button.

ISelect the input that corresponds to the terminals where the external

unit you will record from is connected.

3Press the I REC button.

IThe unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.

IWhen you do not want to use the auto mark function, press the A. MARK

button on the remote control.

4Start playing the music you want to record on the external unit.

5Adjust the recording level using the INPUT LEVEL control.

(This is only necessary when recording from analog inputs.)

IThe maximum level should not exceed "0 dB".

IIn the case of digital inputs, it is not necessary to adjust the recording

level.

6Press the MD 0606

0606

06 button.

To stop recording:

Press the MD ■ button.

0dB

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Contents

Main OPERATION MANUAL MODEL MD-X5 MD/CD STEREO CONTENTS ACCESSORIES 1 FOR YOUR RECORDS Please retain this information. CAUTION 2 PRECAUTIONS HGeneral HVolume control HCondensation ICD and MD pickups NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 10 11 1617 181920 21 22 23 24 12 13 14 15 234567 89 IRear panel IRemote control ISpeaker section 1 2 3 5 (1) (2) ANTENNA AM LOOP FM HAntenna connection (1) FM antenna 6 HConnecting the AC power cord HLoading the batteries for the remote control Precautions for battery use: HTo change the brightness of the display SOUND CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 5 To interrupt playback: 1 3 10 MINIDISC OPERATION H Loading and playing MiniDiscs 2 3 To interrupt playback: 2 3 1,2 Auto tuning: Manual tuning: 1 3 4 HTo recall a preset station 2 13 CD AND MD OPERATIONS HDirect-selection play 1 2 A. To select track numbers 11 to 99 1 1,5 2 3 4 1 2 3 To stop playback: To cancel repeat playback or random play: BASIC INFORMATION ON MINIDISCS First track Second track HInformation (TOC) to be recorded on an MD HNote about making digital copies HAbout track numbers 1 2 3 4 If recording does not begin: To cancel operation: RECORDING HAbout monaural long-play mode Page 19 HRecording from the built-in radio onto a MiniDisc 1 2 3 Press the I 4 5 To interrupt recording: To record the track number during recording: EDITING ABC D ABCD CADB CABD E STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP4 STEP 1 STEP 5 STEP 1 Edit menu display STEP 2 Edit menu selection 1 2 HCombine 1 2 When both tracks have a name: To combine two noncontiguous tracks: 3,4 1 2 4 5 Programmed move: 1 2 1,4 3,5 24 1 2 To erase all of the tracks at once: 2 3,4 2 4 5 6 7 HTo erase disc names 3,4,5 6 27 ENTERING CHARACTERS 1,5 HTo create names for radio stations that have been stored in memory 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 Entering characters: 29 1 2 11 4 5 1 3 HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER 30 HTimer recording 1 2 11 4 5 1 3 Page 3,5 33 HConnecting external units Connecting this unit to a DSS tuner or a DAT (equipment which can output digital signals) USING EXTERNAL UNITS Connecting to a stereo turntable Headphones 35 HListening to sound from an external unit 1 2 3 1 2 3 HRecording sound from an external unit 1 2 1 2 3 6 4 5 WHAT IS A MINIDISC? 38 MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING H If a problem occurs General CD playback 1 2 3 RESET Page 41 H Internal care H External care MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS (General) HSpeaker section HMain unit section (MiniDisc recorder section) Page CALLING FOR SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY