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MD/CD STEREO
MODEL
MD-X5
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
MD-X5 MD/CD stereo consisting of
To obtain the best performance from this product
MD-X5 MD/CD stereo
please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in
CP-X5 2 way speaker system.
operating your SHARP product.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................ 1 RECORDING .............................................................................
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral triangle, is intended RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO triangle is intended to alert the user to the to alert the user to the presence of NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within BACK). maintenance (servicing) instructions in the the product’s enclosure that may be of NO USE
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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 FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. this equipment
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS I I I I I Display window 1. Level Meter/Character Information Display 2. Disc Name Indicator: DISC 3. Track Name Indicator: TRACK 4. FM Stereo Mode Indicator: STEREO 5. Date Indicator: DATE 1 234567 89 6. FM Stereo Indicator: ST 7. Program Indicator: PRGM 8. Random Play Indicator: RANDOM 12 9. Recording Level Indicator 10. MD Pause Indicator: 6 6 6 6 6 13 11. MD Record Indicator: REC 10 14 12. Recording Level Too High Indicator 11 R R 15 13. Repeat Indica
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(Continued) I I I I I Rear panel 1. AM Loop/FM Antenna Jack 2 Phono Input Jacks ANTENNA 3. Auxiliary Analog Input Jacks AM LOOP 1 FM 4. Auxiliary Analog Output Jacks 5. Auxiliary Digital Input Jack (Optical) 6. Auxiliary Digital Input Jack (Coaxial) 7. AC Power Cord PHONO 8. Reset Button 2 RIGHT LEFT AUX ANALOG IN/OUT 9. Speaker Terminals AUX 3 IN RESET AUX 4 OUT 8 RIGHT LEFT RATED SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ; 6 OHMS MIN. 5 DIGITAL1 OPTICAL LEFT 6 9 DIGITAL2 COAXIAL RIGHT AUX DIGITAL IN SPEAKERS 7 I I
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PREPARATION FOR USE I Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet before connecting or AM loop antenna disconnecting any component. 1 2 3 H H H H H Antenna connection Connect the antenna wire to the ANTENNA jack. (1) FM antenna Position the FM antenna wire in the direction where the stongest signal can (1) (2) be received. (2) AM loop antenna ANTENNA Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or wall with AM screws (not
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(Continued) H H H Connecting the AC power cord H H I After connecting the speakers, plug the AC power cord into a conven- ient AC outlet. I Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC outlet. The letters "ENJOY To an AC outlet MUSIC!" will be scrolled across the display. AC 120 V, 60 Hz I Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet if the unit is not to be used for a prolonged period of time. H H H H H Loading the batteries for the remote control I When inserting or removing the batteries, push
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SOUND CONTROL H H H Volume H H Press the VOLUME button to increase the volume and the VOLUME button to decrease the volume. I The volume display can be changed within the range of "0" to "10". VOLUME VOLUME Volume level (0 to 10) H H H Pre-programmed equalizer H H When the PRE-EQ button is pressed, the current mode setting will be displayed. To change to a different mode, press the PRE-EQ button repeatedly. FLAT: The sound is not modified. HEAVY-2: Bass and treble are emphasized a lot. PRE-EQ
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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 playback. It is also used to store the MD recording date in memory. 1 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. ENTER 2 Press the TIMER/DELETE button. 3 Within 10 seconds, press the s or t button to select "TIME ADJUST". 4 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. POWER I The unit will enter the date setting mode. TIMER/ DELETE 5 Adjust the month by pressin
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COMPACT DISC OPERATION H H H Loading and playing CDs H H 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. 1 3 Place the CD on the disc tray, label side up. I A CD can be placed on any open position on the disc tray. 5 I Be sure to place 3" (8 cm) CDs in the middle of the disc holder. 2, 4 Caution: Do not stack CDs in the tray. This can damage the player and the CDs. 4 Press the 7 button
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MINIDISC OPERATION H H H Loading and playing MiniDiscs H H 2 1 Press the MD H button. I The power will be turned on automatically, and the unit will enter the MD playback mode. 2 Load a recorded MiniDisc in the direction indicated by the arrow on the MiniDisc, with the labeled side facing up. Arrow I The total number of tracks and the total disc playing time will be displayed. 7 I The music schedule will be displayed only for the number of tracks on the disc. 3 I If the MD contains more than 21
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RADIO OPERATION H H H Tuning H H 1 Press the TUNER (BAND) button. I The power is turned on, and the tuner is selected. 2 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). 3 Tune in to the desired station using the TUNING X or W button. 3 Auto tuning: When the TUNING X or W button is pressed for more than 0.5 seconds 1,2 and then released, the tuning stops at the first receivable broadcast station. Notes: I When radio interference occurs during auto tuning, auto tunin
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(Continued) H H H Preset tuning H H You can store up to 40 stations in memory (40 stations consisting of any combination of FM and AM stations you like) and recall them together with their FM reception mode (stereo or mono), at the push of a button. 3 1 1 Perform steps 1 - 5 in the "Tuning" section. 2 Press the ENTER button. 3 Within 10 seconds, press the tuner preset number buttons. 4 Repeat steps 1 - 3 to set other preset stations, or to change a preset 2 station. I When a new station is store
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CD AND MD OPERATIONS H H H H H Direct-selection play By using the track number input buttons on the remote control, any track you wish to can be played directly, by entering its number. 1 Select the desired program source, CD or MD, by pressing the CD H or MD H button. 2 Use the track number input buttons to select the desired track number. 4 A. To select track numbers 11 to 99 Press the >10 button first, then press the track number. 5 For example to select 28: 1 Press the >10 button. 2 Within
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(Continued) H H H APMS H H (Automatic Programmable Music Selector) 1 Select the desired program source, CD or MD, by pressing the CD H or 3 1,5 MD H button. 2 2 Press the PROGRAM button. 6 I "PRGM" will flash. CLEAR 6 3 Use the track number input buttons to designate the desired track number. 1,5 4 Repeat step 3 for any other tracks. Up to 20 tracks for MD or 32 tracks for CD can be programmed. I The programmed playback order and the total playing time of the programmed tracks will be automatica
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(Continued) H H H Random and repeat play H H 1 Select the desired program source, CD or MD, by pressing the CD H or MD H button. 1 2 Press the P-MODE button. 3 I Each time this button is pressed, the mode will change in the following 2 order: 3 Repeat play → Random play → Normal play 1 3 Press the 06 button to start playback. I Repeat play Play will continue until it is stopped. I Random play Play will stop after all the tracks have been played once. (The same track will not be played twice.) R
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BASIC INFORMATION ON MINIDISCS H H H Differences from tape recordings H H H Note about making digital copies H H H H MiniDiscs are designed so that further copies cannot be made from digitally recorded MiniDisc tracks. This is a specification of the SCMS (Serial Copy You cannot record music on the back side of a MiniDisc. Management System). MiniDiscs cannot be inserted when they are turned over. (Page 37) You don’t need to search for the starting point at which to record. H H H H H About track
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RECORDING H H H Recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc H H 2 (One-Touch Editing) 4 1 Press the CD H button, and load the compact disc. 3 2 Load a recordable MiniDisc. 3 Check the record mode by pressing the REC MODE button. 4 Press the CD 0 MD button. 1 I Playback of the first track and recording begin. I When the disc is completely recorded, recording automatically stops. If recording does not begin: 1 When not all of the tracks on a CD can be recorded, the unit will enter the recording stand-by m
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(Continued) H H H Recording desired tracks from a CD onto a H H MiniDisc (Track Editing) 2 You can record one track or a series of several tracks from a CD onto an MD. You can select one track and record it. (If the track numbers are not in 4,5 6 succession, you cannot select a series of tracks.) 1 Press the CD H button, and load a compact disc. 2 Load a recordable MiniDisc. 1 3 Select the track to start recording by the 5 or 4 button. 3 I The selected track number appears. 4 Press the TRACK bu
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(Continued) H H H Recording from the built-in radio onto a MiniDisc H H 2 1 Tune in the radio station to be recorded. 3 2 Load a recordable MiniDisc. 5 3 Press the I REC button. I The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode. I Automatic tuning is impossible while in the recording stand-by mode. H 4 Check the recordable time by pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control. 5 Press the MD 06 button. I During recording, you cannot change the station. Note: I When recording from the AM band
