YO MD/CD COMPONENT SYSTEM MODEL MD-X60H OPERATION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. MD-X60H MD/CD component system consisting of MD-X60H MD/CD component system and CP-X60H speaker system. CONTENTS Page SPECIAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YO SPECIAL NOTES NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three pin plug. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used.
YO PRECAUTIONS ■ General ■ Care of compact discs ● Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 5 cm (2") of free space along the sides, top and back of the equipment. ● Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or insecticides on the unit. ● Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher than 60˚C (140˚F) or to extreme low temperatures.
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ■ Front panel 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 18 21 22 23 24 25 19 26 20 28 29 30 31 32 36 33 34 35 41 42 27 37 38 39 40 43 1 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
(Continued) ■ Display window 1 2 3 4 5 11 6 7 8 9 10 12 19 20 21 22 24 26 28 30 23 25 27 29 13 14 15 16 17 18 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
YO (Continued) ■ Remote control 1 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Remote Control Transmitter LED (MD/CD/TUNER) Direct Key (CD/MD) Programme Button: PROGRAM (CD/MD) Programme Clear Button: CLEAR (CD/MD) Play Mode Button: P-MODE 2 ● RDS control section 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 16. 17. 18. Programme Type/Traffic Information Search Button: PTY. TI EON Button ASPM Button ● Tuner control section 19. 10.
PREPARATION FOR USE Right speaker Left speaker ● Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket before connecting or disconnecting any component. ■ Speaker connection Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER terminals as shown. Use speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or more, as lower impedance speakers can damage the unit. Caution: ● Connect the black wire to the minus (−) terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal.
(Continued) ■ Removing the speaker grilles 1 2 Remove the lower part of the speaker grille first. Remove the upper part of the speaker grille. Caution: When the speaker grilles are removed, the speaker diaphragms are exposed. Make sure nothing comes into contact with the speaker diaphragms. ■ Mounting the speaker grilles Fit the four posts on the speaker grille into the mounting holes and push them lightly with the palm of your hand to secure.
SETTING THE CLOCK 1 2 3 4 (Main unit operation) ON/ STAND-BY TIMER / DELETE Jog dial ENTER Press the TIMER/DELETE button. Within 10 seconds, turn the jog dial until "TIME ADJUST" appears. Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. ● The unit will enter the date setting mode. 5 Adjust the "day" using the jog dial. ● When you turn the jog dial by one click position the day will change up or down by one.
SOUND CONTROL (Main unit) (Remote control) ■ Volume Press the VOLUME button to increase the volume and the VOLUME ton to decrease the volume. ● The volume display can be changed within the range of "0" to "40". but- 0 - 40 ■ Pre-programmed equalizer (Main unit) (Remote control) 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.
YO (Continued) ■ Loading and playing CDs 12 cm (5") 3 1 Press the CD ■ button. ● The power will be turned on automatically, and the unit will enter the CD mode. 2 8 cm (3") Press the CD 7 button to open a disc tray. 0 0 ● Press one of the CD 1 - CD 3 buttons depending on which disc tray you want to load. ● You cannot open more than one disc tray at the same time. 3 5 Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up. ● Be sure to place 8 cm (3") disc in the middle of the disc holder.
(Continued) ■ When choosing a CD for playback CD 1 -3 0 0 Press one of the CD 1 - 3 buttons to select the CD you want to listen to. ● Only the selected CD will be played back. CD When selecting disc 1 When selecting disc 2 When selecting disc 3 CD CD 1 -3 Notes: ● If any disc tray is open, it will be automatically closed. ● If the CD 6 button is pressed, continuous playback will begin from the first track of disc 1, even after disc 2 or disc 3 has been selected.
RADIO OPERATION ■ Tuning 1 Press the TUNER (BAND) button. ● The power will be turned on automatically, and the unit will enter the tuner mode. 2 1,2 3 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the desired frequency band. (FM ST, FM or AM) Press the TUNING ( Manual tuning: 3 2 ) button to tune into the desired station. 3 2 Press the TUNING ( or tuner to the desired station.
(Continued) ■ Preset tuning 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 at the push of a button. To enter stations into memory: 1 2 3 3 Perform steps 1 - 5 in the "Tuning" section. Press the ENTER button. Within 10 seconds, turn the jog dial to make the preset channel number flash in the display. ● Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset channel 1.
YO RDS (Radio Data System) OPERATION DISPLAY ■ Receiving FM Stations with RDS Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement) With the MD-X60H, you can search for and receive the following PTY, TP and TA signals. (Radio Data System) RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations are now providing. It allows these FM stations to send additional signals along with their regular programme signals.
(Continued) ■ ASPM (Auto Station Program Memory) (Remote control operation) 2 3 4 1 It is recommended that you store stations in memory using ASPM. (This memory can be used for PTY searches and EON switching.) When the ASPM button is pressed, whilst tuned to the FM band, the RDS (Radio Data System) function will automatically search for new RDS stations. Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory.
(Continued) ■ To recall stations that have been stored in memory (PTY search) 1 You can select a group of stations by specifying the programme type (news, sports, traffic programme, etc. ... see page 14) from among the stations that have been stored in memory. (ASPM is convenient for storing stations in memory.) 2 6 5 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER (BAND) button. Press the ST-MODE button to select the FM ST or FM band. Press the PTY.TI button.
(Continued) MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY ■ To manually recall the stations stored in memory Each time you turn the jog dial one step, the channel number will change, or press the MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY. ● The preset channel number and frequency will appear.
(Continued) ■ EON-PTY 2 1 2 Tune in the desired RDS station (when a PS name is being displayed). Press the EON button when "EON" appears. ● "PTY.TI" and "SELECT" will appear alternately for about 4 seconds. 3 Whilst they are being displayed, select the desired programme type turning the jog dial. ● The selected programme type will flash. 4 3 4 Within 4 seconds, press the ENTER button. ● The programme type and "WAITING" will be displayed for 2 seconds each.
(Continued) ■ EON-TI 1 2 2 Tune in the desired RDS station (when a PS name is being displayed). Press the EON button when "EON" appears. ● "PTY.TI" and "SELECT" will appear alternately for about 4 seconds. 3 Whilst they are being displayed, select the TI (Traffic Information) using the jog dial. ● The selected "TI" will flash. 3 4 4 ● "TI" and "WAITING" will appear for 2 seconds each. ● "TI" will appear, and the unit will enter the EON-TI stand-by mode.
YO CASSETTE OPERATION ■ Normal playback 1 Press the TAPE ■ button. ● The power will be turned on automatically, and the unit will enter the TAPE mode. 1 6 5 4 2 3 4 5 Open the cassette door by pushing the area marked "PUSH OPEN". Load the cassette into the cassette compartment. Press the REVERSE MODE button. ... To listen to one side of the tape. ... To listen to both sides of the tape. ... For endless repeat play of both sides of the tape.
CONVENIENT CD AND MD OPERATIONS ■ Direct-selection play CD 1 -3 By using the DIRECT KEY on the remote control, you can play any track directly. When CD is selected: CD 1 MD 2 3 Press one of the CD 1 to. 0 - 3 0 buttons to select the CD you want to listen Press the CD ■ button. Use the DIRECT KEY to select the desired track number. When MD is selected: 1 2 Press the MD ■ button. Use the DIRECT KEY to select the desired track number. A.
(Continued) ■ Cue and review 2 34 5 2 34 5 During playback hold the button ( button on the remote control) down for audible fast forward, and hold the button ( button on the remote control) down for audible fast reverse. Normal playback will resume when the or ( or ) button is released. Notes: ● When the beginning of the first track is reached, normal playback will start. ● When the end of the last track is reached, "DISC END" will light, and the unit will pause.
(Continued) ■ APMS (Automatic Programmable Music Selector) (Remote control operation) 1 DIRECT KEY PROGRAM MD CD CLEAR MD MD CD CD CD 1 -3 2 Select the desired programme source, CD or MD, by pressing the CD ■ or MD ■ button. Press the PROGRAM button. ● "PROGRAM" will flash. 3 4 5 If you have selected CD, press one of the buttons (1 disc to be played. 0 - 3 0 ) to select the Use the DIRECT KEY to select the desired track number. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other tracks.
(Continued) ■ Switching the time display (Remote control operation) Each time the TIME button is pressed during playback or when in the pause mode, the display will change. 1 2 3 TIME The elapsed playing time for each track will be displayed. The remaining playing time for the current track will be displayed. The total remaining playing time for the disc from the point being played at that time will be displayed.
RECORDING ■ Differences from tape recordings You cannot record music on the reverse side of a MiniDisc. You can check the total or remaining recordable time (possible recording) before recording. MiniDiscs are single sided and should only be inserted with the correct side up. This lets you plan a recording session so that the last song will not come to an abrupt end before it has finished. You don’t need to search for the starting point at which to record.
YO (Continued) ■ Recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc (One-Touch Editing) 2 1 2 4 MD 3 DISPLAY MD DISPLAY 3 1 A CD can be recorded to a MiniDisc, starting from the first track, with a one-touch operation. More than one CD can be recorded consecutively. 1 2 Press the CD ■ button. Load a compact disc and a recordable MiniDisc. ● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on the CD will be displayed.
(Continued) ■ Recording desired tracks from a CD onto a MiniDisc (Track Editing) 2 4,5 1 2 MD 6 Several consecutive tracks, starting from the first track on a CD (for example: from the first track to the fourth track), can be recorded onto an MD. MD 1 2 3 4 3 1 3 Press the CD ■ button. Load a compact disc and a recordable MiniDisc. Check the recording mode by pressing the REC MODE button. Press the TRACK EDIT button. ● To record a single track, skip to step 6.
(Continued) ■ APMS recording 2 1 2 3 MD 3 POLE POSITION Select tracks for APMS playback. (Page 23) Load a recordable MiniDisc. Press the CD 0 MD button. ● APMS playback will start, and recording will start automatically. ● Programmed tracks will be recorded in order. After the unit has finished recording the last track, recording will stop automatically. ● If you press the POLE POSITION button before pressing the CD MD button, a recording can be made from the beginning of the MiniDisc.
(Continued) ■ Recording from the built-in radio onto a MiniDisc MD 4 4 6 6 3 MD 1 2 3 4 Tune in to the desired station. (pages 12 - 13.) Load a recordable MiniDisc. Check the recording mode by pressing the REC MODE button. Press the MD ● REC button. ● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode. At this time, auto tuning is impossible. 2 5 3 5 Note: ● Before recording an AM broadcast, enter the recording stand-by mode, and then separate the AM loop aerial from the main unit.
YO (Continued) ■ Recording a track you want to add at the beginning of a MiniDisc (Pole Position Editing) MD When a track is added to an MD which already has recordings on it, and the POLE POSITION button is pressed, the track can be recorded at the beginning of the MD. DISPLAY 2 3 MD To record from a CD onto a MiniDisc: 1 DISPLAY Prepare for recording. One-Touch Editing: (Page 26. Steps 1 to 3) Track Editing: (Page 27. Steps 1 to 5) Hypertrack Editing: (Page 27.
(Continued) ■ Recording from a CD or an MD to a cassette tape (One-Touch Editing) CD A CD or an MD can be recorded, starting from the first track, with a one-touch operation. CD MD MD CD TAPE MD TAPE DOLBY NR TAPE TAPE REVERSE MODE MD TAPE DOLBY NR 1 Load a blank cassette into the cassette compartment. ● Wind past the tape leader which cannot be recorded on. 2 3 Press the REVERSE MODE button. ... To record on only one side. ... To record on both sides.
(Continued) ■ Recording desired tracks from a CD or an MD to a cassette tape (Track Editing) 4 5,6 4 7 7 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 3 7 Several consecutive tracks, starting from the first track on a CD or an MD (for example: from the first track to the fourth track), can be recorded onto a tape. Load a blank cassette into the cassette compartment. Press the REVERSE MODE button. ... To record on only one side. ... To record on both sides. GG Select the Dolby NR mode by pressing the DOLBY NR button.
(Continued) ■ APMS recording 5 4 3 1 2 3 5 2 Select tracks for APMS playback. (Page 23. Steps 1 - 6.) Load a blank cassette into the cassette compartment. Press the REVERSE MODE button. ... To record on only one side. ... To record on both sides. 4 GG Select the Dolby NR mode by pressing the DOLBY NR button. ● When recording with the Dolby NR system, turn on the indicator. ● When not recording with the Dolby NR system, turn off the indicator.
EDITING ■ Using the editing function We will show you some examples of how to use the editing functions. You can create a disc of your favorite selections by recording tracks from a variety of input sources such as CDs and radio broadcasts.
YO (Continued) We will explain the 6 editing functions with which you can create your own original discs from recorded MiniDiscs. Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited. DIVIDE MOVE A track can be divided into two tracks. If two selections were recorded as a single track because there was not enough silent space between the pieces, you can use the DIVIDE function to separate the selections.
(Continued) ■ To create a disc name A name for the whole disc. Disc names are displayed when an MD is inserted. 1 NAME/ TOC EDIT ● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on an MD will appear. DISPLAY 2 ENTER Jog dial To create a disc name 2 Press the MD ■ button. MD 3 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select "DISC NAME" using the jog dial. Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. ● The unit will enter the character input mode.
(Continued) ■ To change disc names and track names To change disc names: Jog dial TIMER/ DELETE NAME/ TOC EDIT 4 MD ENTER 1 2 During playback, press the MD ■ button. Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select "DISC NAME" using the jog dial. To change track names: 1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the track name you want to change, using the jog dial. 2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button. 3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. ● The unit will enter the character input mode.
(Continued) ■ Divide 1 1 2 Play the track which you want to divide into two, and press the MD at the point where you want to divide the track. 0 6 button ● The unit will enter the pause mode. MD 2 3,4 2 3 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 seconds, select "DIVIDE" using the jog dial. Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. ● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button. 4 Press the ENTER button again.
YO (Continued) ■ Move 1 1 ● The unit will enter the pause mode. 2 MD 2 3,5 1,2,4 Whilst 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 MD 0 6 button. 3 4 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 seconds, select "MOVE" using the jog dial. Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. Select the new track position using the jog dial. ● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.
(Continued) ■ Erase To erase tracks one at a time: 2 1 1 MD ● The unit will enter the pause mode. 3,4 2 1,2 3 Whilst in the stop mode, select the track you want to erase using the jog dial. Or start playing the track to be erased, and then press the MD 0 6 button. Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 seconds, select "ERASE" using the jog dial. Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. ● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button. 4 Press the ENTER button again.
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER ● Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock setting is correct. (Page 8) ● The start time and stop time, which are set with this operation, will be kept in memory until the AC power lead is unplugged or the setting is changed. ■ To select the timer playback mode Before timer playback, the following preparations are required. ● Load a CD, MD or Tape. ● Select a CD to be played. ● Preset the radio station.
(Continued) ■ To select the timer recording mode TIMER/ DELETE Jog dial 2 3,4 ENTER Before timer recording, the following preparations are required. ● Load a recordable MD or Tape. ● Preset the radio station. ● Before making an MD recording, make sure that the unit is in the recording mode. ● Before making a tape recording, select the recording system and set the Dolby B NR on or off. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the TIMER/DELETE button.
(Continued) To check the timer setting: To cancel the timer operation: ① Whilst in the timer stand-by mode, press the TIMER/DELETE button. ② Within 10 seconds, turn the jog dial so that the "TIMER CALL" If the power is turned on, the timer will be cancelled. The timer operation can also be cancelled as follows. ① Whilst in the timer stand-by mode, press the TIMER/DELETE button. ② Turn the jog dial so that the "TIMER CANCEL" display appears. ③ Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
YO USING EXTERNAL UNITS ■ Connecting external units Before connecting external units, set this unit to the stand-by mode and turn off the power to the external units.
(Continued) ■ Connecting a portable MD player 0 A portable MD player corresponds with the MD MD EDIT function. (6 pin) 0 A proprietary cable for MD MD EDIT (AD-M4AC, available separately) To the output/headphone socket 0 A portable MD player corresponds with the MD MD EDIT function. (8 pin) 0 A proprietary cable for MD MD EDIT (AD-M5AC, available separately) To the output/headphone socket The other MD/CD player A 3.
(Continued) ■ Listening to sound from an external unit VOLUME AUX To listen to sound from an external unit connected to the digital input terminal: 1 Press the AUX button. AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX OPT. ● Select "AUX OPT.". 2 3 Start playback on the external unit. Adjust the sound level using the VOLUME buttons on this unit. INPUT LEVEL To listen to sound from an external unit connected to the analogue input terminals: AUX VOLUME 1 Press the AUX button. AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX OPT.
(Continued) What is the space-cut function? If there is a silence in the playback signal that lasts 3 seconds during a synchro recording, the recording will stop automatically and unit will enter the recording stand-by mode. Then, when sound from the playback unit resumes, recording will restart automatically. (A space of 3 seconds is placed between tracks.) ● If there is noise between tracks of the sound source, the synchro recording or the space-cut function may not work properly.
(Continued) 0 MD Edit) ■ Recording from a portable MD player (MD 0 By connecting a portable MD player which has an MD MD Edit function, you can easily record the sound and the character information all at the same time. 2 1 2 3 4,5 3 4 5 Connect the unit to a portable MD player. (Page 45) Load a recordable MD into this unit, and load the MD to be played into the portable MD player. Check the recording mode by pressing the REC MODE button.
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 the opening of the cartridge, dirt on the cartridge, warping, etc. may cause malfunctions. Please note the following.
YO MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS Even if the maximum recording time of a MiniDisc has not been reached, "TOC FULL" may be displayed. In the MD system, the delimiter of the recording area on an MD is programmed in a TOC. If partial erasing, recording and editing are repeated several times, TOC information will fill up, even though the number of tracks has not reached the limit (255 tracks), and further recording will be impossible.
(Continued) MD recording and playback SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ● A recording cannot be made. ● Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure? ● Did you try to make recording on a playback-only MiniDisc? ● Can you see the "TOC FULL" message in the display? ● Slide the accidental erase prevention tab back to its original position. ● Replace it with a recordable disc. ● Put in another recordable disc with recording space on it.
(Continued) ■ Moisture condensation ■ If a problem occurs In the following cases, condensation may form inside the unit. If this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction or the display may not function correctly. If such a problem occurs, do the following: ● Shortly after turning on a heater.
YO (Continued) When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows: Meaning Error messages Remedy BLANK MD ● Nothing is recorded. ● Replace it with another disc. Can’t COPY ● You tried to record from a copy-protected disc. ● Replace it with a regular disc that can be copied. Can’t EDIT ● A track cannot be edited. ● Change the stop position of the track and then try editing it. Can’t REC ● Recording cannot be performed correctly due to vibration or shock in the unit. ● Re-record.
MAINTENANCE ■ Internal care ● Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams. Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. ● After long use, the deck’s heads and capstans may become magnetised, causing poor sound. Demagnetise these parts once every 30 hours of playing/recording time by using a commercial tape head demagnetiser. Read the demagnetiser’s instructions carefully before use.
TERMS OF GUARANTEE Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. ("Sharp") guarantees to provide for the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:- 1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp. 2.
