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MINIDISC DECK
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss
or theft, please record below the model number and
serial number which are located on the rear of the unit.
Please retain this information.
Model number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Serial number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Date of purchase _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral tri-
angle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or per-
formance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener-
gy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
C A U T I O N
R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K
D O N O T O P E N
CAUTI ON:
TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NO T REM O VE CO VER (OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-
NEL.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS-
TURE.
WARNING
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full
compliance with the copyright laws of the United States
and that prior permission be obtained from copyright
owners whenever necessary.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
MD-R2
MODEL
MD-R2
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of im-
portant operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
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Page 1: Operation Manual
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. MD-R2 C A U T I O N R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
LIMITED WARRANTY ....Back cover Note: Parts and accessories mentioned in this opera- tion manual other than those shown to the left are not included. MD-R2 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT... -
Page 3: Features
SHARP will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified. MD-R2 Supports various types of digital/analog equipment Two digital input jacks and two analog input jacks are built in. -
Page 4: Names Of Controls And Indicators
14. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indi- 30. Stop Button: cator 31. Play/Pause Button: 15. Program Indicator 32. Record Button: Rear panel MD-R2 OVER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 TIMER REC CLOCK... -
Page 5: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL 8" - 20’ (0.2 - 6 m) MD-R2 Names of controls 1. Remote Control Transmitter Window 2. Direct Key Buttons 3. Play Mode Button 4. Music Scan Button 5. Input Select Button 6. Display Button 7. Time Button 8. -
Page 6: Connections
When recording the playback signals from other equipment using this unit Digital connection Digital equipment with an optical output jack or a coaxial output jack Stereo system, CD player, MD player, MD recorder, DAT, DSS tuner, etc. Can be recorded with high fidelity, without converting the original digital signals. - Page 7 IN 2 Commercially available video coaxial cable To the digital output jack MD-R2 When making an analog connection When connecting the unit to equipment that has line jacks: Connect the other equipment to the “ANALOG jacks” on the back of this main unit.
- Page 8 (Track up/down) MD-R2 If you will not be using this unit for a prolonged period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Even when the power is turned off, a small amount of current is still consumed.
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Page 9: Setting The Clock
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change. DATE CLOCK Time setting mode MD-R2 When recording, the date and time are recorded on the Minidisc (page 15). Setting the date Press the POWER button to turn the power on and press the TIMER button. -
Page 10: Setting The Clock
CLOCK DATE CLOCK DATE CLOCK MD-R2 Setting the time After step 7, described in the “Setting the date” section Set the “hour” using the jog dial. When you turn the jog dial and let go, the hour will change up or down by one. When you turn and hold it, the hour will change continuously. -
Page 11: Playing A Minidisc
8 9 10 11 12 13 REMAIN 15 16 17 18 19 20 Total remaining playing time MD-R2 Playback Switch the external unit to the MD unit input. Load a MiniDisc in the direction indicated by the arrow on the MiniDisc, with the label side facing up. - Page 12 TRACK 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 MD-R2 Track number selection (Remote control operation) Specify a track number, and playback will start from that track. To select a track number directly: Press the desired DIRECT KEY button.
- Page 13 “REPEAT” indicator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 RANDOM “RANDOM” indicator MD-R2 Cue and review Hold down the button during playback for audible fast for- ward, or hold down the button during playback for audible fast reverse.
- Page 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 “PRGM” will disappear. PRGM The playing time will appear about 2 seconds later. MD-R2 APMS (Automatic Programmable Music Selector) Press the PROGRAM button while in the stop mode. Programs cannot be set or canceled while in the playback or pause mode.
- Page 15 PRGM TRACK OVER PRGM PHONES MD-R2 Music scan play When the MUSIC SCAN button on the remote control is pressed while in the stop mode, music scan play will start, previewing the tracks from the first to last in order.
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Page 16: Recording
When recording from another CD or MD using the digital connectors When you make a digital recording from a CD player or another MD player, new track numbers will be created auto- matically for each track, regardless of the amount of silence between tracks. - Page 17 (The playback volume of the other equipment will not have any effect on the recording.) Note: When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is being properly recorded. MD-R2...
- Page 18 To start a sound synchro recording again, press the SYNC REC button on the remote control. MD-R2 Sound synchro recording When music is played on another piece of equipment, such as a stereo, that is connected to this unit, this unit will automatically start recording on the MD.
- Page 19 OVER 1 2 3 4 OVER 1 2 3 4 MD-R2 To record for a long time in the monaural mode (monaural long-play mode) When a recording is made in the monaural long-play mode, it can be twice as long as the recording time available for a stereo recording.
- Page 20 “A.MARK OFF” will appear. Press the button. This unit will start recording. Note: When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MD player, track numbers will be created automatically regardless of the setting of the auto marker function.
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Page 21: Editing
The characters must be capital and lowercase letters, or symbols. Track and disc names can use up to 100 characters per name. DISC TOTAL MD-R2 (Page 24) (Page 24) (Page 26) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13... - Page 22 When stopped The total number of tracks appears Disc name Track name Divide Combine Move Program move Erase All erase MD-R2 Recording a Analog recording broadcast from tape Talk Live performance Talk Live performance The tracks are divided using the divide function.
- Page 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 REMAIN 15 16 17 18 19 MD-R2 DIVIDE Play the track which you want to divide into two, and press button at the point where you want to divide the track.
- Page 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 REMAIN 15 16 17 MD-R2 COMBINE While in the stop mode, select the second of the two tracks you want to combine using the jog dial. Or start playing the second of the two tracks you want to combine, and then press the button.
- Page 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 REMAIN 15 16 17 18 MD-R2 MOVE While in the stop mode, select the track you want to move using the jog dial. Or start playing the track to be moved, and then press the button.
- Page 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 TOC DISC TOTAL MD-R2 ERASE To erase tracks one at a time: While in the stop mode, select the track to be erased using the jog dial.
- Page 27 STEP 3 ENTER The selected character will be entered in the character input column. MD-R2 Track/disc name Up to 255 tracks can be named on each disc, and each disc can be given a disc name. When naming discs and tracks, the characters should...
- Page 28 TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 MD-R2 To create a disc name A title for the entire disc. Disc names are displayed when an MD is inserted. Press the button.
- Page 29 TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 MD-R2 To create a track name Name each track. A track’s name will be displayed whenever you select it and during playback.
- Page 30 15 16 17 18 TRACK 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 MD-R2 To change disc names and track names To change disc names: During playback, press the button. Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.
- Page 31 (To add the letter "E") The original characters will move to the right by one. TOC DISC MD-R2 To erase a character After performing steps 1 to 3 on page 29, do the following: Example: To change “BESUT” to “BEST”...
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Page 32: How To Use The Built-In Timer
(Timer playback mode) (Timer recording mode) The stop time setting display will appear. The “hours” display will be automatically increased one hour. MD-R2 STEP 3 Using the timer Activate the timer so that timer play- back or timer recording will begin at the time you want. - Page 33 When the digital optical input was selected (Timer standby mode) TIMER REC Timer recording indicator MD-R2 To use timer playback (STEP3-A) Insert the MD you want to play, and press the TIMER button. Then select "T-STANDBY" using the jog dial.
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Page 34: Minidisc System Limitations
Two tracks may not be combined in editing. The total of the recorded time and time remaining on a disc may not add up to the maximum possible recording time. MD-R2 To check the timer setting While in the timer standby mode, press the TIMER button. -
Page 35: What Is A Minidisc
(e.g., beaches). Regular cleaning: If the surface of the cartridge becomes dusty or dirty, clean it with a dry cloth. MD-R2 To prevent recorded discs from being erased accidentally (accidental erasure prevention) Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the side of the disc, in the direction indicated by the arrow. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
If a power failure occurs or the AC power cord is dis- connected for about 10 minutes, when power is restored, TOC will be written on the disc. MD-R2 High-speed access A unique feature of the MiniDisc is the ability to locate the beginning of a desired track at high speed. - Page 37 Insert properly. Replace the batteries. Operate it within a range of 8" (0.2 m) to 20’ (6 m) and within an angle of 15 to either side of center. Load a disc. Connect the AC power cord. MD-R2 REMEDY REMEDY...
- Page 38 ? DISC The data contains an error. 0 0:00 Music is not being recorded. *: Number or symbol MD-R2 Remedy Replace the disc with a recorded disc. Replace it with another disc which you can copy from (regular CD). Change the stop position of the track and then try editing it.
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Page 39: Maintenance
LINE OUT Pin jack OPTICAL Square optical connector OUT (Optical) Remote control Power: DC 3V ("AA" (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar) battery in- cluded x 2) MD-R2 Output Load level impedance 15 mW 32 ohms 2 Vrms 50 kohms... -
Page 40: Limited Warranty
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Product Model Number: MD-R2 MiniDisc Deck (Be sure to have this information available when requesting service for your Product.) Warranty Period for this Product: 1 Year parts and labor from the date of purchase.