Sharp MD-R3 Operations Instructions Page 1

CAUTIONRISK OFELECTRICSHOCKDONOTOPENMD/CD DECKOPERATION MANUALThank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual

(Continued) Setting the timeAfter step 7, described in the “Setting the date” section8 Set the “hour” using the jog dial.● Turn the jog dial left or

MINIDISC OPERATION Loading and playing a MiniDisc1 Switch the external unit to input the MD signal.2 Press the MD button3 Load a MiniDisc in the di

COMPACT DISC OPERATION Loading and playing CDs1 Press the CD button.2 Press the button to open the disc tray.● It is not possible to open more th

(Continued) When choosing a CD for playbackPress one of the CD DIRECT PLAY 1 - 3 ( 1 - 3) buttons toselect the CD you want to listen to.● Only th

CD AND MD OPERATIONS APSS (Auto Program Search System)APSS automatically locates the beginning of each track.To move to the beginning of the next tra

(Continued) Cue and reviewHold down the button during playback for audible fast for-ward, or hold down the button during playback for audiblefast

2467(Continued) APMS(Automatic Programmable Music Selector)2 Press the PROGRAM button while in the stop mode.● Programs cannot be set or canceled whi

(Continued) Music scan play(Remote control operation)1 Select the desired program source, CD or MD, by pressingthe CD or MD button.2 Press the MU

Connecting headphonesThis unit can be used with commercially available headphones.Plug them into the PHONES jack on the front of the unit.About head

RECORDING Differences from tape recordingsYou cannot record music on the reverse sideof a MiniDisc.MiniDiscs cannot be incorrectly inserted, i.e. ups

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEANTENNA LEADIN WIREANTENNA DISCHARGEUNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC

(Continued) Note about making digital copiesMiniDiscs are designed so that second generation digital copiescannot be made. This is a specification of

Recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc(One-Touch Editing)1 Press the CD button.2 Load a compact disc and a recordable MiniDisc.● The total number of

Recording desired tracks from a compact disconto a MiniDisc (Track Editing)1 Press the CD button.2 Load a compact disc and a recordable MiniDisc.3

(Continued) Sound synchro recordingWhen music is played on another piece of equipment, such asa stereo, that is connected to this unit, this unit wil

(Continued) Recording from the microphone1 Connect the stereo microphone to the MIC jack on the mainunit.2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc.3 Press the I

(Continued)● The track number increases by one. To create your own track numbers while re-cordingBy creating your own track numbers while recording,

EDITINGWe will explain the 5 editing features you can use to create your own original MiniDiscs.Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited.DIVIDEA track

(Continued) Using the editing functionWe will show you some examples of how to use the editing functions. You can create a disc of your favorite sele

(Continued) DIVIDE1 Play the track which you want to divide into two, and pressthe MD button at the point where you want to divide thetrack.● The u

(Continued) COMBINE1 While in the stop mode, select the second of the two tracksyou want to combine using the jog dial.Or start playing the second of

PRECAUTIONS General● Do not use oil, solvents, gasoline, paint thinners orinsecticides on the unit.● Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatu

(Continued) MOVE1 While in the stop mode, select the track you want to moveusing the jog dial.Or start playing the track to be moved, and then press

(Continued) ERASETo erase tracks one at a time:1 While in the stop mode, select the track to be erased usingthe jog dial.Or start playing the track w

(Continued) Track/disc name● Up to 255 tracks can be named on each disc, and each disccan be given a disc name.When naming discs and tracks, the char

● If you have selected capital letters(Continued) To create a disc nameA title for the entire disc. Disc names are displayed when an MDis inserted.1

(Continued) To create a track nameName each track.A track’s name will be displayed whenever you select it and dur-ing playback.1 During playback, pre

(Continued) To change disc names and track namesTo change disc names:1 During playback, press the MD button.2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button.3 With

(Continued)● The character will disappear.● The original characters will moveto the right by one. To erase a characterAfter performing steps 1 to 3 o

Preparations for any equipment connected to this unitHOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER● Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock setting is corr

(Continued)● The stop time setting display will appear.● The “hours” display will be automatically increased one hour. Timer recordingBefore timer re

(Continued) To check the timer setting1 While in the timer stand-by mode, press the TIMER button.2 Turn the jog dial until “TIMER CALL” appears.3 Pre

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front panelTOC124 0dB OVERDISCTRACKDATEMONO LP PRGM RANDOMTIMER REC CLOCKAMPMREMAINTOTAL1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13

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 t

(Continued) Types of discsThere are two types of discs: playback-only and recordabletype.● Playback-only MiniDisc:This type of MiniDisc is used for c

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem occursIf

(Continued)When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows:Error messages Meaning RemedyBLANK MD ● Nothing is recorded.(Neither music nor a dis

(Continued) Moisture condensationIn the following cases, condensation may form insidethe unit.● Shortly after turning on a heater.● When the unit is

MAINTENANCE External care● Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and dilute soapsolution, then wipe with a dry cloth.● Do not use chemicall

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LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the“Product”), when shipped in

REMOTE CONTROL Names of controls1. Direct Key Buttons2. Play Mode Button3. Music Scan Button4. Input Select Button5. Display Button6. Auto Mark Butto

CONNECTIONS Digital and analog connectionsThis unit can be connected to your equipment by making a digital or analog connection.● When recording the

(Continued) When making a digital connectionWhen connecting the unit to equipmentthat has square/round optical jacks:Connect the other equipment to t

(Continued) Connecting the AC power cordIf you will not be using this unit for a prolonged period oftime, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet

SETTING THE CLOCKWhen recording, the date and time are recorded on the Minidisc(page 18). Setting the date1 Press the POWER button to turn the power