Sharp MD X5 WHAT IS A MINIDISC?

WHAT IS A MINIDISC?

The disc is stored in a cartridge. You can handle it easily without

worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc.

However, dust entering the opening of the cartridge, dirt on the

cartridge, etc. may cause malfunctions. Please note the following.

H Handling MiniDiscs

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.

Where not to store discs:

Do not store discs in places with high temperatures or humidity.

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 cartridge

easily (e.g., a beach).

Regular cleaning:

If the surface of the cartridge becomes dusty or dirty, clean it with a soft,

dry cloth.

H To prevent recorded discs from being

erased accidentally

(accidental erasure prevention)

Slide the accidental erasure prevention tab, located on the side of the

disc, in the direction indicated by the arrow.

IThe disc will then be protected against accidental erasure.

ITo add a recording to such a disc, slide the accidental erasure

prevention tab back to its original position.

H What is a MiniDisc?

IA MiniDisc is a 2-1/2" (64-mm) diameter disc which is stored in a

cartridge. MiniDiscs are easy to handle, compared with compact

discs, because they are protected against dust and scratches.

IRecording and playback use a digital system with a sound quality

that is similar to that with compact discs.

MiniDiscs cannot twist or stretch like tapes. The quality of sound will

not deteriorate. MiniDiscs are extremely durable.

INever disassemble a MiniDisc.

H Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding

[ATRAC]

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 remaining sound data so that the recording uses about

1/5 of the original sound information.

Sound data is analyzed and filtered to take advantage of psycho acoustic

masking. The acoustic quality of the sound is not impaired.

H Types of discs

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

IPlayback-only MiniDisc:

This type of MiniDisc is used for commercially available pre-recorded

music. This is the same kind of optical disc as a CD. Playback is

performed using an optical pickup.(Recording and editing are not

possible.)

A shutter is used on only one side (back).

I Recordable MiniDisc:

This is a “blank disc” is which recording can be performed. A magneto

optical disc is used.

Recordings are made using a laser and a magnet. Repeated recording

is possible.

H Helpful tip when attaching labels

To attach labels on MD cartridges, be sure to observe the following:

If a label is not properly attached, the MD may jam inside the unit and it may

not be possible to remove it.

IOnly attach labels in the specified location. (Do not put labels anywhere

else.)

IDo not put a label on top of another one.

IIf a label is peeled off or it lifts away, replace it with a new one.

H 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 because of external shock, the sound

continues without interruption because the information stored in memory

is output.

Disc

Cartridge

Shutter

Tab

Label Label

Shutters will be used on both sides.

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