MD COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM 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. MD-E9000H MD Compact Component System consisting of MD-E9000H (main unit) and CP-E9000H (speaker system). MODEL MD-E9000H OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our website www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Special Notes - Special Notes - Important Instruction NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND IRELAND 2 *MD9000H-E02-03 The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug must be used. Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
Contents MD-E9000H 1 Special Notes ...................................................................................... 2 ■ General Information Precautions ...................................................................................... 4-5 Accessories ......................................................................................... 5 Controls and Indicators ................................................................. 6-9 ■ Preparation for Use System Connections ...................
Precautions ■ General ● Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility. 10 cm (4”) - Precautions - General Information ● Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-ventilated area and that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free space along the sides and back. There must also be a minimum of 20 cm (8") of free space on the top of the unit.
Precautions (continued) Accessories ■ Care of compact discs Please confirm that the following accessories are included. MD-E9000H 1 2 3 AM loop aerial × 1 Remote control × 1 FM aerial × 1 4 - Precautions / Accessories - AC power lead × 1 General Information Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mistracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the disc surface. Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from your CD collection and player.
Controls and Indicators ■ Front panel 3 - Controls and Indicators - General Information 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 19 20 15 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 16 17 18 6 *MD9000H-E04-09 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support 6 Reference page CD Compartment ...................................................................... 12, 15 Timer Set Indicator .........................................................................
Controls and Indicators (continued) MD-E9000H 1 ■ Display 17 18 19 20 21 16 22 23 24 25 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 2 3 4 5 ■ Rear Panel 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 7 Reference page AM Loop Aerial Socket ................................................................... 10 FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket ............................................................ 10 Auxiliary (Audio Signal) Input Sockets ........................................ 44 Headphone Socket .................................
Controls and Indicators (continued) 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. - Controls and Indicators - General Information ■ Remote Control Reference page Remote Control Transmitter .......................................................... 11 On/Stand-by Button Extra Bass Button Video/Auxiliary Button Timer Button ....................................................................................
Controls and Indicators (continued) MD-E9000H 1 Placing the speaker system: There is no distinction between the right and the left speakers. 1 Left speaker Right speaker 2 4 ■ Speaker connection Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal. 3 ■ Speaker System 01. 02. 03. 04. Tweeter Woofer Bass Reflex Duct Speaker Terminals Make sure nothing comes into contact with the speaker diaphragms when you remove the speaker grilles.
System Connections ■ Aerial connection Supplied FM aerial: Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socket and position it in the direction where the strongest signal can be received. Supplied AM loop aerial: Connect the AM loop aerial wire to the AM LOOP socket. Position the AM loop aerial for optimum reception. Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not supplied).
Remote Control MD-E9000H 1 ■ Battery installation ■ Test of the remote control 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment. When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the ë terminals. 3. Replace the cover. Face the remote control directly to the remote sensor on the unit. 2 The remote control can be used within the range shown below: Press the ON/STAND-BY button.
General Control ■ Demonstration mode The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll. To cancel the demonstration mode: When the unit is in the power stand-by mode (demonstration mode), press the DISPLAY (DEMO) button. The unit will enter the low power consumption mode. When the unit is in the power stand-by mode, press the DISPLAY (DEMO) button again.
Sound Control MD-E9000H 1 ■ Adjusting the volume Press the VOLUME W button to increase the volume and the VOLUME X button for decreasing. 0 1 2 39 2 MAXIMUM 3 ■ Bass control ■ Equaliser When the EQUALIZER button is pressed, the current mode setting will be displayed. To change to a different mode, press the EQUALIZER button repeatedly until the desired sound mode appears. The sound is not modified. Treble is reduced. Bass and treble are emphasised. 5 - Sound Control - Bass is emphasised.
Setting the Clock 3 ,, , ,, ,, Press the 5/3 or 2/4 button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/ENTER button. ● When the 12-hour display is selected, “AM” will change automatically to “PM”. - Setting the Clock - Basic Operation 4 Press the 5/3 or 2/4 button to adjust the minutes and then press the MEMORY/ENTER button. , , ● The hour will not advance even if minutes advance from “59” to “00”. ● The clock starts from “0” second. (Seconds are not displayed.
Listening to a CD MD-E9000H 1 1 2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the CD ■ button. ● If no disc is loaded, “CD NO DISC” will appear. 3 4 3 Press the CD 7 (OPEN/CLOSE) button to open the CD compartment. 4 Place a CD on the spindle, label side up. Press the CD 7 (OPEN/CLOSE) button to close the CD compartment. Total number of tracks 6 Total playing time - Listening to a CD - 5 CD Playback 5 Press the CD 06 button to start playback from track 1.
Listening to a CD (continued) To remove the CD: Whilst in the stop mode, press the CD 7 (OPEN/CLOSE) button. Press the CD eject button and remove the CD. ■ To locate the beginning of a track To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the 4 button for less than 0.5 seconds during playback. ● You can skip to any track by pressing the 4 button repeatedly until the de- sired track number appears. PUSH To restart the track being played: Press the 5 button for less than 0.5 seconds during playback.
Listening to a MiniDisc MD-E9000H 1 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the MD ■ button. 3 Load a MiniDisc into the MD compartment, label side up. 4 - Listening to a MiniDisc - Disc name MD Playback 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total number of tracks Total playing time ● The disc name will be displayed only when it has been programmed, and then the total number of tracks and the total playing time on the MiniDisc will be displayed.
Listening to a MiniDisc (continued) To interrupt playback: Press the MD 06 button. To resume playback from the same point, press the MD 06 button again. Press the MD ■ button. To remove a MiniDisc: Whilst in the stop mode, press the MD 7 button. To restart the track being played: After use: Press the 5 button for less than 0.5 seconds during playback. ● You can skip to any track by pressing the 5 button repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
Programmed Play MD-E9000H 1 You can choose up to 20 out of 99 tracks for playback in the order you like. 5 Press the CD H or MD H button. 2 Press the CD 06 or MD 06 button to start playback of the programmed selections. ● After all of the programmed tracks have finished, the unit will automatically stop. To clear the programmed selections: Press the CLEAR/DELETE button on the remote control whilst the "MEMORY" indicator is flashing.
Direct Play Repeat or Random Play You can select the CD or MD playback mode; “Repeat play”, “Random play” and “Normal play”. When in the CD or MD mode, press the P-MODE button on the remote control repeatedly to select the playback mode. Normal playback mode - Direct Play / Repeat or Random Play - Advanced CD/MD Playback 1 Repeat playback mode Random playback mode 2 Press the CD 06 or MD 06 button to start playback.
Switching the Display MD-E9000H 1 ■ Switching the display during MD playback Each time the DISPLAY (DEMO) button on the main unit or the DISPLAY/CHARACTER button on the remote control is pressed during MD playback, the display will change. “NO NAME” is displayed if the track is not named. The level meter is displayed. ■ Switching the time display Tracks recorded in monaural is indicated as “M”.
Listening to the Radio 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER (BAND) button until “FM” or “AM” appears on the display. Press the TUNING (X or W) button on the remote control to tune in to the desired station. Manual tuning: Auto tuning: - Listening to the Radio - Radio Press the TUNING button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station. When the TUNING button is pressed for more than 0.
Listening to a Memorised Station MD-E9000H 1 ■ Memorising a station You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a button. (Preset tuning) 3 X or W) button to seWhen in the tuner mode, press the PRESET (X lect the desired station. Perform the steps 1 - 3 in “Listening to the Radio” on page 22. Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to enter the preset tuning saving mode. Within 5 seconds, press the PRESET (X or W) button to select the preset channel number.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) RDS Radio - Using the Radio Data System (RDS) - RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM stations provide. These FM stations send additional signals along with their regular programme signals. They send their station names, and information about the type of programme such as sports or music, etc. When tuned to an RDS station, “RDS” and the station name will be displayed.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) MD-E9000H 1 Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage and actuality. AFFAIRS Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in different presentation style or concept, including debate, or analysis. INFO Programmes whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense. SPORT Programme concerned with any aspect of sport.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) ■ Using the Auto Station Programme Memory (ASPM) RDS Radio - Using the Radio Data System (RDS) - Whilst in the ASPM operation mode, the tuner will automatically search for new RDS stations. Up to 40 stations can be stored. If you have already stored some stations in memory, the number of new stations you can store will be less. 26 *MD9000H-E24-30 1 Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select “FM”.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) MD-E9000H 1 ■ To recall stations in memory To specify programmed types and select stations (PTY search): You can search a station by specifying the programme type (news, sports, traffic programme, etc. ... see page 25) from the stations in memory. Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select “FM”. 4 If you select the traffic programme: RDS Radio If you select the traffic programme (TP) in step 3, “TP” will appear.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) ■ To automatically play the desired programme (EON-PTY) 5 When the desired type of programme is broadcast, the radio switches to it automatically. 1 Tune in to an RDS station (when a station name is displayed). RDS Radio - Using the Radio Data System (RDS) - 6 2 Press the EON button when “EON” appears. ● “PTY TI” will flash for about 4 seconds.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) MD-E9000H 1 ■ To automatically play the traffic information (EON-TI) 5 When a TA specified starts on an ON (other network) station, the unit will automatically switch to that station, and “TI” will flash. 2 When the traffic information is broadcast, the radio switches to it automatically. 3 Tune in to an RDS station (when a station name is displayed). 6 Press the EON button when “EON” appears.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) ■ Notes for RDS operation If any of the following events occur, it does not mean that the unit is faulty: Notes: ● Whilst the same programme as the specified PTY (or TA) is being broadcast, the unit will not switch to an ON (other network) station.
Before Recording to a MiniDisc MD-E9000H 1 ■ Differences from tape recordings ■ About track numbers You cannot record music on the reverse side of a MiniDisc. MiniDiscs are single sided and should only be inserted with the correct side up. When recording from a CD 2 New track numbers will be created automatically according to the original tracks (Synchro mark function).
Recording to a MiniDisc from a CD ■ Recording to a MiniDisc from a CD (One- Touch Editing) A CD can be recorded to a MiniDisc, starting from the first track, with one-touch operation. 1 2 3 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CD H button. Load a CD and a recordable MiniDisc. MD Recording - Recording to a MiniDisc from a CD - ● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on the CD will be displayed. 4 Press the REC MODE button to select a recording mode.
Recording to a MiniDisc from a CD (continued) MD-E9000H 1 Available recording time ● To record as many tracks as possible, press the HIGH or NORMAL button again. Recording will start. However, when the MiniDisc runs out of space, "DISC FULL" will be displayed and the CD and MiniDisc will stop. If the available recording time on the MiniDisc is less than the length of the first track on the CD, recording will not be performed.
Recording to a MiniDisc from a CD (continued) ■ Recording the first several tracks of a CD MD Recording - Recording to a MiniDisc from a CD - Create your own hit collection. For example, you can record the first several tracks of a CD. 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the CD ■ button. Load a CD and a recordable MiniDisc. ■ Programmed recording from a CD 1 2 3 Programme desired tracks from a CD (see page 19). Load a recordable MiniDisc. Press the HIGH or NORMAL button.
Recording to a MiniDisc from the Radio MD-E9000H 1 Tune in to a desired station (see page 22). 2 Load a recordable MiniDisc. 3 Select a recording mode by pressing one of the REC MODE buttons (SP, LP2, LP4). ● At the same time, you can check the recordable time of the MD. Press the REC button. ● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode. 5 Press the MD 06 button.
Titling a MiniDisc 3 - Titling a MiniDisc - MD Editing 1 2 Press the MD ■ button and load a MiniDisc (see page 17). Disc name Track name Whilst in the stop mode of MiniDisc, press the NAME/TOC button, and select “DISC NAME” using the 5/3 or 2/4 button. During playback or in the pause mode of MiniDisc, press the NAME/TOC button, and select “TRACK NAME” using the 5/3 or 2/4 button. Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button. Cursor ● The unit will enter the character input mode.
Titling a MiniDisc (continued) MD-E9000H 1 To erase disc and track names: 1. Perform steps 1 - 3 in the “Creating disc and track names” section on page 36. 2. Press the CLEAR/DELETE button for 2 seconds or more. ● “NAME CLEAR?” appears. To change a character: Example) To change “LAVE SONG” to “LOVE SONG” 2 1. Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Creating disc and track names” section on page 36. 2. Press the CURSOR (ZZ or YY) button to flash the character to change. 3. Press the MEMORY/ENTER button. 4 3.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc ■ To divide a track 1 2 MD Editing - Editing a Recorded MiniDisc - 3 4 ■ To combine tracks Press the MD ■ button and load a MiniDisc (see page 17). Play the track which you want to divide into two, and press the MD 06 button at the point where you want to divide the track. Press the NAME/TOC button, and within 10 seconds, select “DIVIDE” using the 5/3 or 2/4 button. 1 2 3 Press the MD ■ button and load a MiniDisc (see page 17).
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-E9000H 1 3 4 Press the MD ■ button and load a MiniDisc (see page 17). Whilst in the stop mode, select the track you want to move using the 5/3 or 2/4 button. Or start playing the track and then press the MD 06 button. Press the NAME/TOC button, and within 10 seconds, select “MOVE” using the 5/3 or 2/4 button. move) 1 2 Programme tracks in the desired order (steps 1-5, page 19). 3 2 3 Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) ■ To erase a track 1 2 MD Editing - Editing a Recorded MiniDisc - 3 ■ To erase all of the tracks at once Press the MD ■ button and load a MiniDisc (see page 17). Whilst in the stop mode, select the track you want to erase using the 5/3 or 2/4 button. Or start playing the track and then press the MD 06 button. 1 2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the NAME/TOC button, and within 10 seconds, select “ALL ERASE” using the 5/3 or 2/4 button.
Timer and Sleep Operation MD-E9000H 1 ■ Timer playback/Timer recording ● Before setting the timer, press the CLOCK button to check that the clock is on time. 5 Press the 5/3 or 2/4 button to specify the hour to start, and then press the MEMORY/ENTER button. 2 3 8 1 Press the 5/3 or 2/4 button to specify the hour to stop, and then press the MEMORY/ENTER button. Press the 5/3 or 2/4 button to specify the minutes to stop, and then press the MEMORY/ENTER button.
Timer and Sleep Operation (continued) Notes: I The timer cannot control the component connected to the auxiliary input sockets. I When the CD or MiniDisc is over, playback will stop before the stop time. If you wish to play to the stop time, set repeat play for the CD or MiniDisc. ● Timer playback and timer recording cannot be set at the same time. ■ Sleep operation The radio, CD and MiniDisc can all be turned off automatically. 1. Whilst in the timer stand-by mode, press the TIMER button. 2.
Timer and Sleep Operation (continued) MD-E9000H 1 The unit will enter the stand-by mode automatically after the preset sleep time has elapsed. To cancel the sleep operation: Setting the unit to the power stand-by mode cancels the sleep operation. You can also cancel the sleep operation by the following steps without setting the unit to the power stand-by mode. 1. Whilst in the sleep operation, press the SLEEP button. 2. Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button. “SLEEP” indicator will go out.
Enhancing Your Stereo System The connection cable is not included. Purchase a commercially available cable as shown below. To the line output sockets - Enhancing Your Stereo System - Advanced Features VCR, DVD, etc. White Red ■ Listening to the playback sounds from the connected device 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Use a connection cable to connect an external device to the AUX INPUT sockets. When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this unit and the video output to a television.
What is a MiniDisc? MiniDisc System Limitations MD-E9000H 1 erased accidentally Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the side of the MiniDisc, in the direction indicated by the arrow. Recordable Recording prevented To add a recording, slide the tab back to its original position. ■ Helpful tip when attaching a label If the label is not attached properly, the MiniDisc may jam inside the unit and it may not be possible to remove it.
Error Messages When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows: - Error Messages - References Error messages Meaning BLANK MD ● Nothing is recorded. (Neither music nor disc name is recorded.) Can’t COPY ● You tried to record from a copy prohibited CD. Can’t EDIT ● A track cannot be edited. Can’t READ ( :Number or symbol) ● The disc is damaged. ● TOC information cannot be read. ● MiniDisc not specified. Can’t REC ● Recording cannot be performed correctly due to vibration or shock in the unit.
Troubleshooting Chart MD-E9000H 1 ■ Tuner Symptom ● Radio makes unusual noise con- secutively. Symptom ● The clock is not on time. ● ● When a button is pressed, the unit ● does not respond. ● ● No sound is heard from the speak- ers. ● ● ● Possible cause Did a power failure occur? Reset the clock. (Refer to page 14.) Set this unit to the power stand-by mode and then turn it back on. Does the unit still malfunction? Reset it. (Refer to page 48.
Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Maintenance ■ If trouble occurs ■ Cleaning the CD pickup lens When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction. Do not touch the laser pickup lens. If fingerprints or dust accumulate on the pickup, clean it gently with a dry cotton swab.
Specifications MD-E9000H 1 Type MiniDisc recorder Signal readout Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup Rotation speed 400 - 900 rpm CLV, Approx. Error correction ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon Code) Quantization 20-bit linear (A/D converter) Coding Width: 230 mm (9-1/16") Height: 173 mm (6-13/16") Depth: 290 mm (11-7/16") ATRAC/ATRAC 3 (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Recording method Magnetic modulation overwrite method 4.1 kg (9.
MEMO *MD9000H-MEMO 50 2001.4.
MEMO *MD9000H-MEMO 51 2001.4.
TERMS OF GUARANTEE Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees to provide for the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp. 2.
