Sharp CD-MD3000 (serv.man2) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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RDS Radio
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Notes for RDS operation
If any of the following events occur, it does not mean that the unit is faulty:
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“PS”, “NO PS” and a station name appear alternately, and the unit does not operate
properly.
properly.
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If a particular station is not broadcasting properly or a station is conducting tests,
the RDS reception function may not work properly.
the RDS reception function may not work properly.
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When you receive an RDS station whose signal is too weak, information like the
station name may not be displayed.
station name may not be displayed.
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“NO PS”, “NO PTY”, “NO RT” or “NO CT” will flash for about 5 seconds, and then
the frequency will be displayed.
the frequency will be displayed.
Notes for Radio text:
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The radio text for 10 characters will be displayed steadily for 4 seconds and then it
will scroll across the display.
will scroll across the display.
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If you tune in to an RDS station which is not broadcasting any radio text, “NO RT”
will be displayed when you switch to the radio text position.
will be displayed when you switch to the radio text position.
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Whilst radio text data is received or when the text contents change, “RT” will be
displayed.
displayed.
Notes for PTY Languages:
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When you press the DISP MODE button after entering the PS (Programme Ser-
vice), PTY Languages mode will be selected. In this mode, PTY names will be
displayed automatically in the local language where an RDS station is located.
Eight languages (including English) are available.
vice), PTY Languages mode will be selected. In this mode, PTY names will be
displayed automatically in the local language where an RDS station is located.
Eight languages (including English) are available.
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If you tune in to an RDS station which is not broadcasting PTY language data, the
PTY name will be displayed in English.
PTY name will be displayed in English.
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A PTY name may be displayed in English for a short time, until a signal determining
the local PTY language is received.
the local PTY language is received.
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PTY languages are also used for PTY-Search and EON-PTY operation at any DIS-
PLAY MODE except PTY English.
PLAY MODE except PTY English.
About the “TP” and “TA” indicators:
“TP”
“TA”
Meaning
Not lit
Not lit
Does not carry traffic announcements nor does it refer, via EON,
to a programme that does.
to a programme that does.
Not lit
Lit
Carries EON information about another programme which gives
traffic information.
traffic information.
Lit
Not lit
Carries traffic announcements but not at present and may also
carry EON information about other traffic announcements.
carry EON information about other traffic announcements.
Lit
Lit
A traffic information is currently on air.
In the following cases, the EON stand-by mode will be cancelled.
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When you press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.
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When the unit is switched to another band in the EON stand-by mode.
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When you change the FM station whilst in the EON stand-by mode.
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When a preset call is made.
Notes:
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Whilst the same programme as the specified PTY (or TA) is being broadcast, the
unit will not switch to an ON (other network) station.
unit will not switch to an ON (other network) station.
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If there are more than two other network stations, compare the strength of signal
and tune in to the station with the strongest signal (EON-AF).
If other network station has been stored in the preset channel memory, the unit will
switch to that channel.
and tune in to the station with the strongest signal (EON-AF).
If other network station has been stored in the preset channel memory, the unit will
switch to that channel.
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If you want to leave an ON (other network) station tuned in by the EON and return
to the station you were receiving, press the EON button.
to the station you were receiving, press the EON button.
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After the unit returns to the original station, the stand-by mode will still be active.
(The “TI” or “PTY” will remain lit.)
(The “TI” or “PTY” will remain lit.)
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The unit does not switch between ON stations. It returns to the original station.
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If there is any problem with the ON station the unit switched to, “WEAK SIG” will
appear and the unit will return to the original station.
appear and the unit will return to the original station.
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If the signal from the ON station the unit switched to is very weak, the unit will
search for another station with the strongest signal.
However, if the signals from all stations are weak or not good (due to electrical
noise), the unit displays “WEAK SIG” and returns to the original station.
search for another station with the strongest signal.
However, if the signals from all stations are weak or not good (due to electrical
noise), the unit displays “WEAK SIG” and returns to the original station.
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RDS Radio
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To set the internal clock by the RDS time signal
You can set the internal clock using the RDS time signal (RDS CT data).
This is useful because the internal clock is set automatically from the time signal sent
by an RDS station.
Before setting, select one of the 24-hour or 12-hour display as shown on page 17.
This is useful because the internal clock is set automatically from the time signal sent
by an RDS station.
Before setting, select one of the 24-hour or 12-hour display as shown on page 17.
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Tune in to an RDS station (when its name is displayed).
2
Press the DISP MODE button to select CT.
(Example: 11:56 on October 31, 2000)
For 3 seconds
RDS clock time
3
Whilst RDS time is displayed, hold down the TIME button for at
least 3 seconds.
least 3 seconds.
(Example: 11:50)
Internal clock time
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If the internal clock has not been set, “CLOCK” will appear.
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“RDS TIME” and “WAITING” will appear alternately. Wait until “COMPLETE”
appears. (It will appear in less than 60 seconds.)
appears. (It will appear in less than 60 seconds.)
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After the internal clock has been set, “COMPLETE” will be dis-
played for 3 seconds. Then the updated time will be displayed.
played for 3 seconds. Then the updated time will be displayed.
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Press the TIME button to check whether the internal clock is displaying the
same time as the RDS clock.
same time as the RDS clock.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued)
Notes:
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When the TIME button is pressed whilst the RDS time is displayed, the RDS clock
and the internal clock can be displayed alternately, which allows you to compare
the time shown.
If you have not yet set the clock display mode, “CLOCK” will appear.
and the internal clock can be displayed alternately, which allows you to compare
the time shown.
If you have not yet set the clock display mode, “CLOCK” will appear.
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Whilst “NO CT” or “CT” is displayed, the internal clock cannot be set.
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If the signal from a station is weak or noisy, you may not be able to set the internal
clock.
clock.
Note for clock-time and date mode:
When the DISP MODE button is pressed repeatedly to select CT, the date (Day-
Month-Year) will be displayed for 3 seconds, and then the RDS clock time dis-
play will appear.
Month-Year) will be displayed for 3 seconds, and then the RDS clock time dis-
play will appear.
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The RDS clock time appears with “RDS”, so that you will know it is not the internal
clock time.
clock time.
Notes:
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If you tune in to an RDS station which is not sending clock-time and date (CT data)
and you select CT, “NO CT” will be displayed.
and you select CT, “NO CT” will be displayed.
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If you are not receiving CT data, even though you are tuned into an RDS station,
“CT” will be displayed.
The CT data is sent at the top of each minute.
“CT” will be displayed.
The CT data is sent at the top of each minute.
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If an RDS signal is weak or noisy, the clock time may be displayed as “– –” (hy-
phens) or it may not be displayed correctly.
phens) or it may not be displayed correctly.
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You must check the clock’s accuracy because the RDS time signal (CT data) may
not be correct, depending on the station.
not be correct, depending on the station.
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The date normally changes at midnight, Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T.), not local
time.
time.
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Disc writing (TOC)
The TOC (Table of Contents) is information on
track numbers and recording areas to allow the
unit to recognise musical selections or sounds.
The entire MiniDisc is controlled depending on this
TOC, which enables the unit to find the beginning
of a track quickly or to automatically record in a
vacant area.
track numbers and recording areas to allow the
unit to recognise musical selections or sounds.
The entire MiniDisc is controlled depending on this
TOC, which enables the unit to find the beginning
of a track quickly or to automatically record in a
vacant area.
When you start recording or editing, “TOC” will appear in the display window.
This indicates that information in the TOC is now being changed according to the
recording or editing being performed. (The changed TOC is not yet recorded on the
MiniDisc at this time.)
This indicates that information in the TOC is now being changed according to the
recording or editing being performed. (The changed TOC is not yet recorded on the
MiniDisc at this time.)
The TOC is recorded when
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You stop recording.
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You switch to another input source.
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You eject the MiniDisc.
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You enter the stand-by mode.
Do NOT unplug the power lead whilst the TOC is being recorded (“TOC” is flashing)
and do NOT impart shock to the unit. Otherwise, TOC will not be correctly recorded,
and consequently proper playback may not be possible.
and do NOT impart shock to the unit. Otherwise, TOC will not be correctly recorded,
and consequently proper playback may not be possible.
Recordings cannot be made in the following situations.
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If you try recording on a playback-only MiniDisc (commercially available music MiniDisc).
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If a MiniDisc is protected against accidental erasure (See page 54).
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If there is no more recording time left on the disc (See page 55).
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When the “TOC FULL” message appears (See page 55).
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If a disc's TOC has been damaged.
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Sampling rate converter
This system is equipped with a sampling rate converter, which automatically converts
the sampling frequencies of the connected digital tuners or DAT decks (32 kHz, 48
kHz) to 44.1 kHz. You can digitally record from equipment with different sampling fre-
quencies.
the sampling frequencies of the connected digital tuners or DAT decks (32 kHz, 48
kHz) to 44.1 kHz. You can digitally record from equipment with different sampling fre-
quencies.
Before Recording to a MiniDisc
Area for TOC
(recording track
numbers, track
names, etc.)
(recording track
numbers, track
names, etc.)
Area for
recording the
sound
recording the
sound
“CAN’T COPY” will appear, and no recording
is allowed.
is allowed.
MD Recording
Notes for recording
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SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction
of this unit.
of this unit.
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When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure
that the desired material is being properly recorded.
that the desired material is being properly recorded.
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The VOLUME, X-BASS and EQUALIZER controls can be adjusted with no effect
to the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
to the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
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Serial Copy Management System (SCMS)
This player is equipped with a digital copy prevention mechanism which complies with
the SCMS. The SCMS limits the production of digital copies to one generation for
copyright protection. If a digital copy (first generation copy) is made from a copyright-
protected digital source (audio CD or the like), no further digital copying (from the
second generation) is allowed.
The SCMS does not affect analogue recording.
the SCMS. The SCMS limits the production of digital copies to one generation for
copyright protection. If a digital copy (first generation copy) is made from a copyright-
protected digital source (audio CD or the like), no further digital copying (from the
second generation) is allowed.
The SCMS does not affect analogue recording.
Audio CD
MiniDisc
(1st generation copy)
MiniDisc
(2nd generation copy)
MiniDisc
(2nd generation copy)
Digital recording
Digital connection
Impossible
Possible
Analogue connection
Notes:
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When the copyright-protected tracks on a CD-R are recorded to a MiniDisc in this
unit, they will be skipped automatically and the other tracks will be recorded.
unit, they will be skipped automatically and the other tracks will be recorded.
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Copyright-protected digital source cannot be recorded from any external devices.
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Recording to a MiniDisc from CDs
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Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2
Press the CD button and load the desired CD(s).
3
Load a recordable MiniDisc into the MD compartment, label side up.
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Whilst the system is reading the MiniDisc, the disc display will flash.
Wait until the display is steady before proceeding.
Wait until the display is steady before proceeding.
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Press the REC MODE button and select the desired CD using
the jog dial. Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
the jog dial. Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
CD1 > MD to CD6 > MD : Records the selected CD only.
ALL CD > MD
ALL CD > MD
: Records all CDs.
MD Recording
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