Sharp MD-S301 Service Manual

MD-S301/S301W
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If trouble occurs
When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal sup- ply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction. If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC
outlet.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Leave the unit completely unpowered
for approximately 30 seconds.
4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the AC
outlet and retry the operation.
If strange sounds, smell or smoke come out of the unit or an object is dropped into the unit, remove the AC adaptor from the AC socket immediately and contact an au- thorized Sharp service center.
Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service techni- cian. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center.
PROBLEM CAUSE
The unit does not turn on.
Is the AC adaptor disconnected? Is the battery exhausted? Is the unit in the safety mode? Has condensation formed inside the unit? Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by static electricity?
No sound is heard from the headphones.
Is the volume set too low? Is the remote control unit or the headphones plugged in? Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it instead of a MiniDisc containing music?
When the operation buttons are pressed, the unit does not re- spond.
Is the unit in the safety mode? Is the battery exhausted? Is the remote control unit plug or the headphone plug inserted firmly? Has condensation formed inside the unit? Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by static electricity?
Some sounds are skipped.
Is the battery exhausted? Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?
TROUBLESHOOTING
When an error message is displayed on the display, proceed as follows:
Display Meaning Remedy
BLANK
Nothing is recorded. Replace the disc with a
recorded disc.
E-DISC
The disc is damaged or the music information is not written properly on the disc.
Replace the disc.
E-SYS
The unit is malfunctioning
and will require service.
For service, contact your
local Sharp authorized servicer.
E-TEMP
The temperature is too high.
Turn off the power, and wait for a while.
E-TOC
E-UTOC
The disc is damaged. Replace the disc.
Lo BATT
The battery has run down. Charge the rechargeable
battery or replace the alkaline battery (or use the AC adaptor for power).
No DISC
A disc has not been loaded.
Load a disc.
POWER?
Improper power is being supplied.
Use one of the specified power sources.
?DISC
There is an error in the signal from the disc.
Replace the disc.
ERROR MESSAGES

Sharp MD-S301 Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	MD-S301
Category	MiniDisc Player
Language	English