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Setting the time
After step 7, described in the “Setting the date” section
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Set the “hour” using the jog dial.
Turn the jog dial left or right, the hour will increase or de-
crease by one with every click position.
The clock uses the 12-hour system. Pay attention to the AM
or PM indicator on the display.
AM 0:00
→
midnight, PM 0:00
→
noon
9
Press the ENTER button to set the “hour”.
10
Adjust the “minute” using the jog dial.
11
Press the ENTER button to set the “minute”.
When the ENTER button is pressed, the clock will show the
correct time.
Checking the date and time
After pressing the TIMER button, turn the jog dial until the date
and time are displayed.
Resetting the date and time
See “Setting the clock”.
Once you have set the date and time, “TIME ADJUST” will
not be displayed in step 2. Turn the jog dial to make the date
and time appear.
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If a problem occurs
If this unit functions abnormally during operation, first check the following items. If the unit continues to function abnormally,
or if an abnormality appears other than listed below, turn off the player's power and disconne
ct the AC power plug, then
consult your SHARP dealer or service personnel.
General
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
The
clock
is
wrong.
Did a power failure occur?
Try setting it again.
When a button is pressed, the unit does
not respond.
Turn the power off and on again, and
then retry the operation.
Radios make unusual noise or the picture
on the TV screen is distorted.
When a radio or TV which uses an in
-
door antenna is placed near the unit, the
picture on the TV screen may be dis
-
torted or the radio may not function prop
-
erly.
It is recommended that you use an out
-
door antenna.
MD recording and playback
A
recording
cannot
be
made.
Is
t
h
e
M
in
iD
is
c
p
ro
te
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te
d
a
g
a
in
s
t a
c
c
i-
dental erasure?
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab
back to its original position.
Did you try to record on a playback-only
MiniDisc?
Replace it with a recordable disc.
Can you see the “TOC FULL” message
in the display?
Put in another recordable disc with re-
cording space on it.
Even though a disc has been loaded,
“NO DISC” or “ERROR” is displayed.
Is the disc scratched?
Is the unit located near excessive vibra-
tion?
Replace the disc.
Place the unit on a firm, level surface
free from vibration.
Playback stops in the middle of a track,
or playback is not performed properly.
Is the unit located near excessive vibra-
tions?
Place the unit on a firm, level surface free
from vibration.
Playback sounds are skipped.
Has condensation formed inside the unit?
Remove the disc and leave the power
turned on. The unit should function prop-
erly in about 1 hour.
Remote control
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
The remote control does not function or
does not operate properly.
T
h
e b
a
tt
e
ri
e
s
(
pol
ari
ty
) a
re no
t i
n
s
ert
ed
properly.
Insert properly.
T
h
e
ba
tt
e
ri
e
s
i
n
s
ide t
he re
m
o
te
c
o
n
tro
l
are dead.
Replace the batteries.
The remote control is operated from an
incorrect distance or angle.
Operate it within a range of 8" (0.2 m) to
20' (6 m) and within an angle of 15
o
to
either side of center.
No disc has been loaded.
Load a disc.
The power cannot be turned on from the
remote control.
Is the AC power cord plugged in?
Connect the AC power cord.
CD playback
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Even though a disc has been loaded, "NO
DISC" or "ERROR" is displayed.
Playback stops in the middle of a track,
or playback is not performed properly.
Playback sounds are skipped.
The disc is loaded up-side down.
Load the disc with the correct side up.
The disc is very dirty.
Clean
the
disc.
The disc does not satisfy the standards.
Load the correct disc.
Is the unit located near excessive vibra
-
tions?
Place the unit on a firm, level surface free
from vibration.
Has condensation formed inside the unit?
R
e
m
o
v
e
t
he d
is
c
a
nd l
eav
e t
he po
w
e
r
turned on. The unit should function properly
in about 1 hour.
