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MD-MS200-HYOSHI PORTABLE MINIDISC PLAYER MODEL MD-S301 OPER ATIO N M ANUA L[...]
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INTRODUCTION 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. CONTENTS ACCESSORIES Page ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 SPECIAL NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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SPECIAL NOTES FOR YOUR RECORDS For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit. Please retain this information. Mo del numbe r Seri al num ber Da te of purc hase Pl ace o f pu rch ase Note: This equipment has been tested and found[...]
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■ Important ● Do not wear your headphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. ● Do not use your headphones while driving a motor vehicle, it may create a dangerous traffic hazard and may be illegal. Remember to obey all of the safety rules in your area. ● Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against ex- t[...]
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■ Notes about the rechargeable battery ● A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is the only kind that can be used. Even if the battery supplied with the unit is not used, you should charge it at least once every three months because of the special quality of this battery. ● The rechargeable battery can be charged approximately 300 times. ● Do n[...]
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ■ Main unit 1. Volume Buttons: +, – 2 . Stop/Power Off/Charge Button: ■ :OFF 3. Power Indicator 4. Fast Reverse Button: 5. Play/Fast Forward Button: / 6. 5V DC Input Jack 7. Eject Lever 8. Hold Switch 9. Battery Case Connection Terminals 10. Headphones Jack 11. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Compartment ■ [...]
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■ Rechargeable battery power When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse, be sure to charge it fully. 1 Open the rechargeable battery com- partment cover. 2 Insert the rechargeable battery. ● Insert the side with the arrow first. 3 Close the rechargeable battery com- partment[...]
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Cautions: ● While you are using the rechargeable battery and the alkaline battery at the same time, do not remove either of them. If you do, playback will stop, and the power may be disconnected. ● Do not replace the battery or the re- chargeable battery during operation. ● Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery etc.) in th[...]
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PLAYING A MINIDISC BASS 1 Insert the headphones plug firmly into the headphones jack on the remote control unit. 2 Plug t he remot e control un it into the j ack on the m ain uni t. Push the plug all the way in. ● Since the remote control unit plug has only one correct orientation, plug it in as shown in the drawing. 3 Load a MiniDisc in the dire[...]
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When using the unit with just the battery in the battery case: ● The auto-play function will not work. ● To start playback, hold down the / ( ) button for about 1 second. ● Even if a MiniDisc is replaced while the power is turned off, the random or re- peat play settings will remain un- changed in memory. Precautions when making connec- tions[...]
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CONVENIENT PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS ■ APSS (Auto Program Search S ystem) APSS automatically locates the beginning of any track. To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the / ( ) button during play- back. To re-start the track being played: Press the button during playback. To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the or / ( ) button re- [...]
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■ Random play or repeat play (Remote control) During playback or while in the stop mode, press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly to select the playback mode. ● If the playback mode is selected while stopped, press the button to start playback. Notes: ● In random play the unit will select and play tracks automatically. (You cannot select the ord[...]
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■ To check the total playing time (Remote control) While in the stop mode, press the DIS- PLAY button. ● Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows: Note: If character information was not originally recorded on the MiniDisc, nothing will be displayed. ■ To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track (Remote[...]
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■ Checking the remaining amount of battery charge The remaining amount of battery charge is s hown by the b atter y in dica tor ( ) o n the remote control display during oper- ation. How to read the battery indicator ● When the battery is completely dis- charged, the whole battery indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or replace the alkali[...]
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■ To eliminate the confirmation sound (Remote control) Every time a button is pressed, a “beep” will be heard in the headphones. To silence the “beep” sound, do the follow- ing: 1 While in the stop mode ... Hold down the PLAY MODE button until “SET UP” appears. ● When you release the button, “BEEP 1” will appear. 2 Press the PLA[...]
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■ To cancel the auto-play function (Remote control) When a MiniDisc is inserted, the power will be turned on automatically, and playback will begin. You can cancel automatic play- back. 1 While in the stop mode ... Hold down the PLAY MODE button until “SET UP” appears. ● When you release the button, “BEEP 1” or “BEEP 0” will appear.[...]
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■ Recording both sound and character information on ano- ther MiniDisc at the same time ● To make an MD MD edit recording, check the operation manual for the equipment connected to this unit. ● The recording will be made in the ana- log mode. ■ Listening through a car stereo ● The optionally available cassette adap- tor may not work, depe[...]
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A MiniDisc is a disc inside a protective cartridge. You can handle it freely without worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc. However, if dust enters the opening of the cartridge, or there is excessive dirt on the cartridge, or the cartridge becomes warped, you may experience malfunc- tions. Please note the following. ■ Handling the MiniDisc Do no[...]
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■ If troubl e 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.[...]
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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 w ill re qu ire serv ice. [...]
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MAINTENANCE ■ General Power source: DC 3.6V (rechargeable lithium-ion battery x 1) DC 5V (AC adaptor) AC 120V, 60 Hz DC 1.5V: Optionally available battery case, AD-S30BC (commercially available, “AA” size, alkaline battery x 1) DC 4.5V: Optionally available car adaptor, AD-CA20X (for cars with a 12-24V DC negative ground electrical system) Po[...]
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● Volume level: “VOL 15” ● The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an ambient temperature of 68˚F (20˚C). ● The playing time when using an alkaline battery may be different, depending on the type and manufacturer of the battery and on the operating temperature. Dimensions: Width: 3-7/16" (87 mm[...]
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MEMO[...]
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MD-MS200-HYOSHI Printed in Japan A9711.1.0MYM.HK TI NSZ1357 AFZZ SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective work[...]