Sharp MD-R3

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MD/CD DECK
OPERATION MANUAL
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MODEL
MD-R3
MD-R2
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Sharp MD-R3 Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	MD-R3
Category	Minidisc Recorder
Language	English

Summary

PRECAUTIONS

General Precautions

General safety and operational precautions for the unit.

Condensation Handling

Guidance on handling moisture condensation inside the unit.

Compact Disc Care

Instructions for cleaning and handling compact discs.

Installation Location Guidelines

Recommendations for optimal and safe unit placement.

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Identification of buttons, displays, and indicators on the front panel.

Rear Panel Connections and Indicators

Identification of input/output jacks and buttons on the rear panel.

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control Button Identification

List and description of buttons on the remote control.

Remote Battery Installation and Precautions

Instructions for inserting batteries and safety advice.

Proper Remote Control Operation

Guidelines for effective operation and range of the remote control.

CONNECTIONS

Digital and Analog Connection Methods

Explains how to connect other equipment digitally or analogously.

Connecting Cable Types and Jacks

Details on required cables and corresponding jacks on the unit.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Setting the Date

Step-by-step guide to setting the unit's date.

Setting the Time

Step-by-step guide to setting the unit's time.

MINIDISC OPERATION

Loading and Playing a MiniDisc

Procedure for inserting and playing a MiniDisc.

Checking Track Information

How to view track names and recording dates during playback.

COMPACT DISC OPERATION

Loading and Playing CDs

Procedure for inserting and playing CDs.

CD Playback Control

How to interrupt, stop, and remove CDs.

CD AND MD OPERATIONS

Direct Track Selection

How to select and play specific tracks using the remote control.

Repeat and Random Play Modes

Instructions for setting repeat and random playback modes.

RECORDING

Recording Process Overview

Key differences from tape recording and automatic track numbering.

Selecting Input Sources

How to choose between digital and analog input sources for recording.

Recording Level Adjustment

Guidelines for setting the recording level for analog inputs.

EDITING

Track Division and Combination

Features for dividing tracks and combining adjacent tracks.

Track Erasing and Renaming

Functions for erasing tracks and assigning track/disc names.

HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER

Timer Playback Setup

Instructions for setting up timer playback.

Timer Recording Setup

Instructions for setting up timer recording.

TROUBLESHOOTING

General Troubleshooting Steps

Basic steps to resolve common unit malfunctions.

CD Playback Issues

Solutions for problems encountered during CD playback.

MD Recording and Playback Issues

Solutions for problems with MiniDisc recording and playback.

Remote Control Problems

Troubleshooting steps for remote control malfunctions.

TRANSPORTING THE UNIT

Safe Unit Transportation Procedure

Steps to follow for safely moving the audio unit.

MAINTENANCE

Internal Component Care

Recommendations for cleaning internal parts like the laser pickup.

External Unit Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the exterior cabinet of the unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

General Device Specifications

Overall technical specifications for the MD/CD deck.

MiniDisc Recorder Specifications

Technical details specific to the MiniDisc recording functionality.

Compact Disc Player Specifications

Technical details specific to the Compact Disc playback functionality.

LIMITED WARRANTY