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MD/CD STEREO
MODEL
MD-X8
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. MD-X8 MD/CD stereo consisting of
For the best performance, read this manual carefully. MD-X8 MD/CD stereo
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. CP-X8 2 way speaker system.
CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................ 1 BASIC INFORMATION ON M
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral triangle, is intended triangle is intended to alert the user to the OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT to alert the user to the presence of presence of important operating and REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within maintenance (servicing) instructions in the NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS the product’s enclo
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= (Continued) Caution - use of controls or adjustments or WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE performance of procedures other than those OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Note: WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. this equipme
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS I I I I I FRONT PANEL 1. Power Button: POWER 2. Remote Control Sensor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3. MD MD Edit Button: MD MD 4. CD Track Select Button: TRACK 5. Personal Computer Mode Indicator 6. LCD Display 7. Name / TOC-Edit Button: NAME/TOC EDIT 8. Auxiliary Input (Digital/Analog / Phono) Button: AUX 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 9. Tuner Call (Band Select) Button: TUNER (BAND) 10. 3D Surround Indicator MD/CD STEREO MD-X8 POWER 11. CD Disc Trays 1 12. Headphones
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(Continued) I I I I I REMOTE CONTROL 56 7 1. Record Mode Button: REC MODE 2. Record Button: I I I I I 3. Clear Button: CLEAR 1 4. Program Button: PRGM 5. Play Mode Button: P-MODE 2 6. Synchro Record Button: SYNCHRO REC I I I I I SYNCHRO AUTO REC AUX REC MODE REC MARK 8 7. Auto Mark Button: AUTO MARK 3 PRGM CLEAR P-MODE TIME 8. Time Display Select Button:TIME > 10 9 9. Auxiliary Input (Digital/Analog / Phono) Button: AUX 10. Tuner Preset/CD/MD Track Number Input Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 11. Remo
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PREPARATION FOR USE I Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet before connecting or disconnecting any component. Assemble the AM antenna. 1 2 3 H H H H H Antenna connection (1) Supplied FM antenna Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 OHMS terminal and 1 2 3 position the FM antenna wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received. (2) Supplied AM loop antenna Connect the AM loop antenna wire to the AM LOOP and GND ANTENNA (2) terminals. AM Position the AM loop antenna for
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(Continued) H H H Removing the speaker grilles H H 1 Remove the lower part of the speaker grille first. 2 Remove the upper part of the speaker grille. Caution: When the speaker grilles are removed, the speaker diaphragms are exposed. Make sure nothing comes into contact with the speaker diaphragms. H H H H H Mounting the speaker grilles Fit the four posts on the speaker grille into the mounting holes and push them lightly with the palm of your hand to secure. H H H H H Placing the system Left sp
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15˚ (Continued) H H H H H Remote control I When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the ë battery terminals. I Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction. Precautions for battery use: I Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery 2 "AA" size batteries compartment. I Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time. (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP- I Do not mix old and new batteries. 7 or similar) I Remove the batteries if th
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DISPLAY SECTION H H H H H To change the contrast of the display DISPLAY 1 Turn the power on, and hold down the DISPLAY button for more than 0.5 seconds. Darken MULTI CONTROL 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button to change the contrast. I The contrast is adjustable in 16 steps. I If no operation is performed for 10 seconds or more, the unit will return to the original screen. I If you operate your personal computer using a separately available sound card, you cannot adjust the contrast. Lighten WWW
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MULTI CONTROL BUTTON The MULTI CONTROL button is used to select CD or MD track numbers (page 22) , select programmed radio stations (page 21) and to enter characters (page 13) . I The MULTI CONTROL button has different functions depending on the mode or the position you select. H H H Menus for the timer and MD editing H H TIMERWSE T I When you press the upper or lower position on the MULTI CONTROL S L EEPWSE T TIMEWADJUST button, you can scroll through the menus to select the one you want. I W
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SETTING THE CLOCK When you have set the date and time, this unit can be used as a clock. It can be used for timer recording or for timer TIMER/ DELETE playback. It is also used to store the MD recording date in memory. 1 Turn the power on. MULTI CONTROL 2 Press the TIMER/DELETE button. 3 Within 10 seconds, press the or on the MULTI CONTROL button to select TIME ADJUST. 4 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. I The unit will enter the date setting mode. ENTER 5 Press the 1 or 0 on t
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SOUND CONTROL H H H H H Volume VOLUME DOWN UP Main unit operation When you turn the VOLUME control toward the UP position, the volume will increase. When you turn it toward the DOWN posi- tion, the volume will decrease. Remote control operation When you press the position on the VOLUME/3D SURROUND button, the volume will increase. When you press the position on the VOLUME/3D SURROUND button, it will decrease. UP DOWN DOWN UP MD L NODDI SCWC L OC K H H H H H Pre-programmed equalizer FLAT When
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(Continued) H H H 3D SURROUND H H About 3D surround: SRS is a breakthrough technology that creates 3-dimensional sound by processing sound signals based on the human auditory 3D SURROUND system. It produces real depth and localization of the sound image which cannot be accomplished by ordinary stereo. SRS only requires two speakers. 3D SURROUND I You can also adjust the sense of width or the sense of depth. indicator When the 3D SURROUND button on the main unit, or the SURROUND ON/OFF butt
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] HOW TO ENTER CHARACTERS H H H H H Entering characters MD disc names or track names(pages 36 and 37) MDWWW12 WWW55 : 0 8WTOT A L Characters are used for the MD disc names and track names, BE S TWHI TSWWWWWWWWWWWW radio station names, and messages displayed when the power is 1 WLOV EWSONGWWWWWWW 2 WWA V EWWWWWWWWWWWW on or off. 3 WFORWEVERWWWWWWWW Radio station names (page 21) FM ST 87.6 MHz P 0 1 OOOO P 0 2 OOO P 0 3 OOOOO P 0 4 OOOO Message displayed when the power is on or off (pages 49-51) H
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] ] ] ] (Continued) H H H H H Entering standard size characters TIMER/ DELETE TUNING/CURSOR Preparation Put the unit in the mode in which characters can be entered. I To store radio station names in memory, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 21. MULTI CONTROL I To create a disc name on an MD, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 36. I To change the messages displayed when the power is turned on or off, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 49 or on page 51. 1 Press the , , or on the MULTI CONTROL button to make the
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(Continued) H H H H H Entering extra large characters NAME/ DISPLAY TOC EDIT In the case of the extra large characters, the characters you can choose from are as follows: ABCDE FGH I J MULTI CONTROL Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the character type will change. ABCDE FGH I J abcde f g h i j 1234567890 ENTER MESSAGE Each time the or on the MULTI CONTROL button is pressed, a different series of characters will appear. ABCDE FGH I J abcde f g h i j 1234567890 ,, , KLMNOPQRS T k l mn
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(Continued) H H H H H To enter characters from a computer keyboard You can enter characters by connecting a keyboard. Keyboard you can use: You can use any keyboard which can be connected to a Windows personal computer and has the plug shape shown to the left. (Macintosh keyboards cannot be used.) I You must use a DC 5V keyboard(maximum 300 mA). 1 When the power to the main unit is off, connect a keyboard to the KEYBOARD terminal. 2 Turn the power to the main unit on. 3 Put the unit in th
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COMPACT DISC OPERATION 0049 H H H H H Loading and playing CD 1 Press the CD H button. I The power will be turned on automatically,and the unit will enter the CD playback mode. 2 Press the 7 button to open the disc tray. I It is impossible to open multiple disc trays at a time. 1 2 3 3 Place the CD (s) on the disc tray, with the labeled side facing CD up. I Be sure to place 8 cm (3" ) CDs in the middle of the disc holders. Caution: Do not stack CDs in the tray. 1 This can damage the player an
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(Continued) Cautions: I Do not carry the unit with a disc left in a disc tray. The disc may I If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move the unit come loose inside the unit and be damaged or cause damage away from the TV or radio. to the unit. This may also cause malfunctions. I If the disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc will be 06 I If you press the CD button, one of the CD PLAY buttons (1-3) skipped and the next disc will be automatically played. on the m
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RADIO OPERATION H H H H H Tuning TUNER TUNING/CURSOR 1 Press the TUNER (BAND) button. I The power is turned on, and the tuner is selected. (BAND) 2 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the desired fre- quency band (FM or AM) . 3 Tune in to the desired station using the 3 TUNING/CUR- SOR 2 button. Auto tuning: When the 3 TUNING/CURSOR 2 button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds and then released, the tuning stops at the first receivable broadcast station. Notes: I When radio interference oc
