Sharp MD X5 Clock Radio User Manual


 
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MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
Even if the maximum recording time of a MiniDisc is not When the number of tracks used reaches the limit, regardless of the remainder being
reached, “DISC FULL” or “TOC FULL” may be displayed. recording time, further recording will be impossible. (Maximum number of tracks: 255)
Even if the number of tracks and the recording time have When emphasis information (equalizer treatment in the treble section) in a track
not reached the limit, “DISC FULL” may be displayed. switches on/off many times, each change is assumed to be the beginning of a new
track, which will quickly use up all available track numbers, making further recording
impossible, regardless of the remaining time, recording time or the number of tracks
on the original.
Even if several short tracks are erased, the remaining When the remaining recording time of a disc is displayed, short tracks less than 15
recording time may not show an increase. seconds long may not be included in the total.
Two tracks may not be combined in editing. For MiniDiscs which repeated recording and editing operations were performed,
the COMBINE function may not work.
The total of the recorded time and time remaining on a disc A cluster (about 2 seconds) is normally the minimum unit of recording. So, even if a
may not add up to the maximum possible recording time. track is less than 2 seconds long, it will use about 2 seconds of space on the disc.
Therefore, the time actually available for recording may be less than the remaining
time displayed.
If there are scratches on a disc, those sections will be automatically avoided (no
recording will be placed in those sections). Therefore, recording time will be
reduced.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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If this unit functions abnormally during operation, first check the following items. If the unit continues to function abnormally, or if an abnormality appears
other than listed below, turn off the player’s power and disconnect the AC power plug, then consult your SHARP dealer or service personnel.
REMEDY
Try setting it again.
Turn the power off and on again, and then retry
the operation.
Connect the wires securely.
Increase the volume level.
Disconnect the headphones.
It is recommended that you use an outdoor an-
tenna.
General
SYMPTOM
• The clock is wrong.
When a button is pressed, the unit
does not respond.
No sound is heard.
Radios make unusual noise or the
picture on the TV screen is distorted.
CD playback
SYMPTOM
Even though a disc has been loaded,
“NO DISC” or “ERROR” is displayed.
Playback stops in the middle of a
track, or playback is not performed
properly.
Playback sounds are skipped.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Did a power failure occur?
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Are the speaker wires disconnected?
Is the volume level set to "0"?
Are the headphones connected?
• When a radio or TV which uses an indoor an-
tenna is placed near the unit, the picture on the
TV screen may be distorted or the radio may not
function properly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The disc is loaded upside down.
The disc is very dirty.
The disc which does not satisfy the standards.
Is the unit located near excessive vibrations?
Has condensation formed inside the unit?
REMEDY
Load the disc with the correct side up.
Clean the disc.
Load the correct disc.
Place the unit on a firm, level surface free from
vibration.
Remove the disc and leave the power turned on.
The unit should function properly in about 1 hour.
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