User manual SHARP MD-X3

[. . . ] So, even if a 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 discs, those sections will be automatically avoided (no recording will be placed in those sections). An MD which has been recorded or edited repeatedly may skip during fast reverse or fast forward. Date setting mode 4 10Press the ENTER button to set the "year". [. . . ] An MD which has been recorded or edited repeatedly may skip during fast reverse or fast forward. Date setting mode 4 10Press the ENTER button to set the "year". The unit will enter the time setting mode. 11Adjust 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. 5 TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem occurs 12Press the ENTER button to set the "hour". the ENTER button to set the "minute". 6 14Press The clock starts operating from "0" seconds. (Seconds are not displayed. ) 13Adjust 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, set this unit to the stnad-by mode and disconnect the AC power plug, then consult your SHARP dealer or service personnel. OPERATION MANUALNAMES OF PARTS ­8­ General SYMPTOM The clock is wrong. No sound is heard. 7 Notes: In the event of a power failure or when the AC power lead is disconnected, the clock setting will be lost. Be sure to set the date and clock before recording. POSSIBLE CAUSE Did a power failure occur? REMEDY Try setting it again. When a radio or TV which uses an indoor aerial is placed near the unit, the picture on the TV screen may be distorted or the radio may not function properly. It is recommended that you use an external aerial. 8 Resetting the date and time: Once you have set the date and time, "TIME ADJUST" will not be displayed in step 2. The unit should function properly in about 1 hour. Set this unit to the stand-by mode and then back to on, and press the button. Make sure the cable is connected correctly and that power is being supplied to the portable MD player. Reload the disc or replace it. Tape recording and playback SYMPTOM REMEDY Cover the accidental erase prevention hole. Clean the capsten and pinch roller. POSSIBLE CAUSE DEFECT Din UNLOCK DISC ERR Wait until the power is supplied. A recording cannot be made. Is the tape protected against accidental erasure? Sound is skipped. The tape is damaged. Sound in high-frequency range cannot be reproduced. Sound quivers. The capstan and pinch roller are very dirty. The cassette cannot be ejected. Did a power failure occur? DISC FULL Replace the disc with another recordable disc. but- Radio reception SYMPTOM REMEDY FOCUS ERROR MD ERROR MECHA ERR (:N umber or symbol) NAME FULL NO DISC When the unit receives a radio broadcast near a TV set, a computer or a wordprocessor, it may pick up noise. If this happens, try to move the unit from the place where the noise is picked up. Redo programming. POSSIBLE CAUSE EDIT OVER Radios make unusual noise consecutively. The unit is placed near the TV or computer. The aerial direction is not placed properly. ­9­ REMEDY Insert properly. The preset channel cannot be recalled. Did you erase the programmed station? Remote control SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE The remote control does not function or does not operate properly. NOT AUDIO PLAYBACK MD PROTECT The batteries (polarity) are not inserted properly. Operate it within a range of 0. 2 m (8") to 6 m (20') and within an angle of 15° to either side of centre. [. . . ] Redo programming. POSSIBLE CAUSE EDIT OVER Radios make unusual noise consecutively. The unit is placed near the TV or computer. The aerial direction is not placed properly. ­9­ REMEDY Insert properly. The preset channel cannot be recalled. Did you erase the programmed station? Remote control SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE The remote control does not function or does not operate properly. NOT AUDIO PLAYBACK MD PROTECT The batteries (polarity) are not inserted properly. Operate it within a range of 0. 2 m (8") to 6 m (20') and within an angle of 15° to either side of centre. If the unit doesn't work, contact a SHARP Authorised Servicing Dealer or SHARP Authorised Service station. The power cannot be turned on from the remote control. Is the AC power lead plugged in? PROTECTED TAPE ERROR TEMP OVER TOC ERR (:Number or symbol) The disc is write protected. [. . . ]