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Sharp CD-MD3000H User Manual

Sharp CD-MD3000H
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To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this
manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
CD-MD3000H Audio Tower System consisting of CD-MD3000H (main
unit) and CP-RW5000H (speaker system).
AUDIO TOWER SYSTEM
MODEL
CD-MD3000H
OPERATION MANUAL
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Sharp CD-MD3000H Specifications

General IconGeneral
CD PlayerYes
MD Player/RecorderYes
Radio TunerAM/FM
SpeakersIncluded
ConnectivityHeadphone output
FunctionsCD/MD synchro recording

Summary

Special Notes

Notes for Users in the U.K. and Ireland

Important notes for users in the UK and Ireland regarding the mains lead and plug.

Warnings

Crucial safety warnings about operation, user-serviceable parts, and exposure hazards.

Caution

Cautions regarding laser exposure and handling of the unit.

General Information

Precautions

Essential precautions for placement, environment, and handling of the audio system.

Accessories

Care of compact discs

Guidelines for handling and cleaning compact discs to ensure optimal performance.

Cassette tape

Advice on selecting and preparing cassette tapes for use with the system.

Controls and Indicators

Front panel

Identifies and describes the controls and indicators located on the front panel of the main unit.

Control panel

Details the various buttons and controls found on the main unit's control panel.

Multi-function LCD display

Explains the various indicators and symbols shown on the system's multi-function LCD display.

Rear panel

Identifies and describes the connectors and ports located on the rear panel of the main unit.

Remote control

Details the functions and buttons of the supplied remote control for operating the system.

Speaker system

Placing the speaker system

Guidance on positioning the left and right speaker units for optimal sound.

Bi-amp system

Explanation of the bi-amplification system used in the speaker units for enhanced sound.

Preparation for Use

System Connections

Illustrates how to connect the speakers, aerials, and power supply to the main unit.

Aerial connection

Instructions for connecting the supplied FM and AM aerials for radio reception.

Speaker connection

Detailed instructions on connecting speaker wires to the unit and speakers, including cautions.

Connecting the AC power lead

Steps for connecting the unit to the mains power supply.

Remote Control

Battery installation

Guide to installing batteries in the remote control unit.

Test of the remote control

Instructions on how to test if the remote control is functioning correctly.

Basic Operation

General Control

Explains the initial demonstration mode and basic controls like the motorised panel.

Demonstration Mode

Details how the demonstration mode works, how to cancel, and return to it.

Opening and closing the control panel

Describes the motorised control panel and how to open, close, and handle it safely.

Display Brightness (2 levels)

How to adjust the brightness of the unit's display.

Sound Control

Volume control

Instructions on how to adjust the volume level using the volume buttons.

Bass control

How to activate and deactivate the extra bass feature for enhanced bass frequencies.

Equalizer

Explanation of the different equalizer modes and how to select them for desired sound profiles.

Setting the Clock

To confirm the time display

How to check the current time display in different modes.

To reset the clock

Steps to reset the clock in various scenarios, including power failure.

To change the 24-hour or 12-hour display

How to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats.

CD Playback

Listening to a CD (CDs)

Instructions on how to play audio CD discs, including loading multiple discs.

To play discs in turn (from Disc 1 to Disc 6)

Detailed steps for playing CDs sequentially from the disc changer.

To locate the beginning of a track

How to navigate to specific tracks on a CD during playback.

To locate the desired portion

How to perform audible fast forward and fast reverse operations on a CD.

MD Playback

Listening to a MiniDisc

Instructions on how to load and play MiniDiscs, including display information.

To locate the beginning of a track

How to navigate to specific tracks on a MiniDisc during playback.

To locate the desired portion

How to perform audible fast forward and fast reverse operations on a MiniDisc.

Advanced CD/MD Playback

Programmed Play

How to create and play custom sequences of CD or MD tracks.

Repeat or Random Play

How to select repeat (all/one) or random playback modes for CDs and MiniDiscs.

To Specify a Disc to Play (CD only)

How to select a specific disc for playback from the CD changer.

Switching the Time Display

How to cycle through different time displays (elapsed, remaining, total) during playback.

Tape Playback

Listening to a Cassette Tape

Instructions on how to load, play, and control cassette tape playback.

Radio

Listening to the Radio

Basic instructions for tuning into FM and AM radio stations.

Tuning

Details manual and auto tuning methods for finding radio stations.

Preset tuning

How to store and recall favourite radio stations using preset memory.

To recall a memorised station

How to access stored radio stations using the preset buttons.

Preset memory scan

How to scan through stored radio stations automatically.

To erase all of the contents of the preset memory

Steps to clear all stored radio station presets.

RDS Radio

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

Introduction to RDS services and how to use them.

Information provided by RDS

Explains the various information types displayed by RDS, such as station name and PTY.

Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement)

Lists and explains the various RDS Programme Type (PTY) codes and traffic information indicators.

Using the Auto Station Programme Memory (ASPM)

Details how to use the Auto Station Programme Memory (ASPM) for automatic tuning.

To recall stations in memory

How to search for stations based on programme type (PTY search) or station name.

To specify station names and select stations manually

How to manually select stations based on their stored names.

To automatically play the desired programme (EON-PTY)

How to automatically switch to a desired programme type when broadcast.

To automatically play the traffic information (EON-TI)

How to automatically switch to traffic announcements when broadcast.

Notes for RDS operation

Explains common RDS display behaviours that are not faults.

About the "TP" and "TA" indicators

Explains the meaning of the TP and TA indicators related to traffic information.

Notes for Radio text

Information about how radio text is displayed and what it means.

Notes for PTY Languages

Explains PTY language display and selection.

To set the internal clock by the RDS time signal

How to synchronize the internal clock with the RDS time signal.

MD Recording

Before Recording to a MiniDisc

Essential information about MiniDisc recording preparation, including TOC and SCMS.

Disc writing (TOC)

Explains what TOC (Table of Contents) is and when it is recorded on a MiniDisc.

Serial Copy Management System (SCMS)

Explains the SCMS system and its limitations on digital copying.

Notes for recording

Important notes and cautions regarding recording material and testing.

Recording to a MiniDisc from CDs

Recording to a MiniDisc from CDs

Detailed steps for recording audio from CDs onto a MiniDisc.

About track numbers

Explains how track numbers are created when recording from CDs.

Note for high speed recording

Notes regarding high-speed recording and copyright protection.

To stop recording

How to stop the recording process.

Recording the first several tracks of the CDs

How to create a compilation by recording specific tracks from multiple CDs.

Programmed recording from CDs

How to perform programmed recording from CDs to a MiniDisc.

Recording to a MiniDisc from a Cassette Tape

Recording to a MiniDisc from a Cassette Tape

Instructions for recording audio from cassette tapes onto a MiniDisc.

Recording to a MiniDisc from the Radio

Recording to a MiniDisc from the Radio

Instructions for recording audio directly from the radio tuner onto a MiniDisc.

Checking Displays

To check the remaining recording time

How to view the remaining recording time while in recording mode.

To check the playback time and remaining recording time

How to check playback and recording times in stop, playback, or pause modes.

Tape Recording

Recording to a Cassette Tape from a CD

Detailed steps for recording audio from a CD onto a cassette tape.

Recording to a Cassette Tape from a MiniDisc

Recording to a Cassette Tape from a MiniDisc

Instructions for recording audio from a MiniDisc onto a cassette tape.

Recording to a Cassette Tape from the Radio

Recording to a Cassette Tape from the Radio

Steps for recording audio from the radio tuner onto a cassette tape.

Erasing recorded tapes

Instructions on how to erase recorded content from a cassette tape.

MD Editing

Titling a MiniDisc

How to create and edit disc and track names for a MiniDisc.

Creating disc and track names

Detailed process for entering names for discs and individual tracks.

To change a character

How to modify existing characters in disc or track names.

To erase disc and track names

How to delete entire disc or track names.

To delete a character

How to remove a single character from a name.

To add a character

How to insert a new character into an existing name.

Editing a Recorded MiniDisc

To erase tracks one at a time

Steps to delete individual tracks from a recorded MiniDisc.

To erase all of the tracks at once

How to erase all recorded tracks and names from a MiniDisc.

To move a track

How to change the order of tracks on a MiniDisc.

To divide a track

How to split a single track into two separate tracks on a MiniDisc.

To combine tracks

How to merge two adjacent tracks into a single track on a MiniDisc.

Advanced Features

Timer and Sleep Operation

Overview of timer playback and sleep functions.

Timer playback

How to set the unit to play a source automatically at a preset time.

Timer recording

How to set the unit to record from the tuner at a preset time.

Timer playback/Timer recording

Steps for setting up timer playback or recording.

To cancel the timer playback/timer recording

How to turn off the timer functions.

To check the setting time

How to verify the programmed timer settings.

Sleep operation

Sleep operation

How to set the unit to turn off automatically after a set period.

To use timer and sleep operation together

How to combine timer playback/recording with sleep operation for waking up.

Enhancing Your Stereo System

Enhancing Your Stereo System

Illustrates how to connect external audio sources and equipment for expanded functionality.

Listening to the playback sounds from the connected equipment

How to play audio from external sources connected via AUX or DIGITAL IN.

Recording on a tape

How to record audio from connected equipment onto a cassette tape.

Recording on a MiniDisc

How to record audio from connected equipment onto a MiniDisc.

Headphones

Important notes regarding headphone usage, impedance, and connection.

References

What is a MiniDisc?

Explains the nature of MiniDiscs, their types, and handling precautions.

MiniDisc System Limitations

Details limitations and potential issues encountered with MiniDisc system operations.

Error Messages

Lists common error messages and their corresponding remedies for troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting Chart

Provides a chart of common symptoms, their possible causes, and remedies.

If trouble occurs (reset)

Steps to reset the unit when it malfunctions due to external interference or incorrect operation.

Condensation

Explains how condensation affects the unit and how to resolve it.

Maintenance

Information on keeping the unit in good working order.

Cleaning the tape-handling parts

Instructions for cleaning tape heads, pinch rollers, and capstans.

Cleaning the cabinet

How to clean the exterior cabinet of the unit.

Specifications

Technical specifications of the CD player, MiniDisc, cassette deck, tuner, and speakers.

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