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BESONDERE ANMERKUNGEN REMARQUES SPCIALES NOTAS ESPECIALES SRSKILDA ANMRKNINGAR NOTE PARTICOLARI BIJZONDERE OPMERKINGEN SPECIAL NOTES q Audio-visuelles Material kann Urheberrechte umfassen, die ohne Genehmigung des Eigentmers dieser Urheberrechte nicht aufgenommen werden drfen. Siehe die entsprechenden nationalen Gesetze. q Le matriel audio-visuel peut comporter des oeuvres faisant lobjet de droits dauteur qui ne peuvent tre enregistres sans lautorisation du possesseur du droit dauteur, veuillez vous rfrer aux rglementations nationales en vigueur. q El material audiovisual puede consistir en trabajos que tengan derechos de autor y que no deben grabarse sin la autorizacin del poseedor de dichos derechos de autor. Srvase consultar las leyes aplicables en su pas. q Audiovisuellt material kan innehlla upphovsrttsarbete som inte skall mngfaldigas utan tillstnd av copyrightinnehavaren. Se den tillmpliga lagen i ditt land. q Il materiale audio-visivo che fosse soggetto a copyright non pu essere registrato senza lautorizzazione del possessore del copyright. Si prega di attenersi alle leggi in vigore sul territorio nazionale. q Audio-visueel materiaal kan worden beschermd door auteursrechten, in welk geval het niet mag worden opgenomen zonder de toestemming van de auteursrechthouder. Zie voor nadere informatie de betreffende wetten in het land van gebruik. q Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant law in your country. nsker man at tilslutte en DC-adaptor s skal def vaere en godkendt type med indbygget sikring. Vid anslutning till yttre likspnningsklla skall det alltid finnas en skring i kretsen. Kytettess akkua tai mutta ulkopuolista tasajnnitelhdett on laitteen ja jnnitelhteen vlill boltava sulakkeella varustettu adaptori. When connecting the appliance to an external DC-source, ensure that there is a fuse protection in the circuit. DENNA APPARAT R ANSLUTEN TILL 230 V VXELSTRM NR STICKPROPPEN R INSKJUTEN I VGGUTTAGET. FR ATT FULLSTNDIGT KOPPLA IFRN APPARATEN, V.G. DRAG UT STICKPROPPEN. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
q Dieses Gert entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit nderung 93/68/EWG. q Ce matriel rpond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifies par la directive 93/68/CEE. q Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG. q Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillg nr. 93/68/EEC. q Quest apparecchio conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC. q Este equipamento obedece s exigncias das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua verso corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE. q Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE. q Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC s som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC. q Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC. q Tm laite tytt direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivill 93/68/EEC. q
q This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
Vorsicht: Das Gert weder Tropf- noch Spritzwasser aussetzen. Ansonsten besteht die Gefahr eines Brandes oder elektrischen Schlages. Attention: Ne pas exposer ce matriel aux claboussures et aux projections deau, qui pourraient provoquer le feu ou llectrocution. Advertencia: Para prevenir incendio o sacudidas elctricas, no exponga este aparato a gotas o salpicaduras. Varning: Fr att frhindra brand eller elektrtisk stt, skydda apparaten mot fukt och vta. Adversel: Til at forbygge ild og std risiko, lad vre med at undstte denne indretning for drypning eller overstnkning. Adversel: For unng brann eller kortslutning, ulsett ikke produktet for varn oller fuktighet. Varoitus: l vie laitetta sateeseen tai kosteisiin tiloihin. Jos laite on kostunut, anna sen kuivua ennen kuin kytt sit verkkovirralla. Attenzione: Onde prevenire incendi o scosse elettriche, non esponete questo apparecchio a fonti di umidita o acqua. Waarschuwing: Om brand of een gevaarlijk elektrische schok te voorkomen, stel dit toestel niet bloot aan spatten en vochtdruppels. Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.

CONTENTS

Page SPECIAL NOTES.. 1 ACCESSORIES.. 1 PRECAUTIONS.. 2-3 NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS. 3-4 POWER SOURCE. 5-6 BEFORE RECORDING.. 7-8 RECORDING USING THE ANALOGUE CABLE.. 9-10 RECORDING USING THE OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE.. 11 RECORDING FROM THE MICROPHONE.. 12-13 CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTION. 14-17 Page ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS..18 ABOUT THE TOC..19 PLAYING A MINIDISC..20-21 CONVENIENT PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS..22-24 EDITING..25-30 USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT..31 CONVENIENT OPERATION OF THE UNIT..32-34 WHAT IS A MINIDISC?.35 TROUBLESHOOTING.35-36 MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS.37 ERROR MESSAGES..38 MAINTENANCE.39 SPECIFICATIONS..39-40

SPECIAL NOTES

q The AC adaptor supplied with the MDMS721H must not be used with other equipment.

ACCESSORIES

q q q q Remote Control Unit x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA7486AFZZ) x 1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (AD-S31BT) x 1 q q q q q Battery Case x 1 Analogue Cable x 1 Optical Digital Cable x 1 Carrying Bag x 1 Handstrap x 1
Note: Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included.
s How to attach the handstrap

Toothpick etc. Handstrap

Pull it tight.

PRECAUTIONS

s Important
q Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. q Do not use your earphones whilst 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. q Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels. q If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.

s Storing the unit

Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places. q Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours (especially in cars with the doors and windows closed) or near heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change colour or the unit may malfunction.) q Places exposed to water. q Places exposed to excessive dust. q Places where temperatures are excessively high or low. q Places (bathrooms) where the humidity is extremely high. q Places with strong magnetic fields such as TVs or loudspeakers. q Places exposed to vibration. q Places where sand can easily enter the inside of the unit (beaches etc.). q If the unit is used near radio tuners or TVs, noise and/or picture interference may result. If you experience these problems, move the unit away from such devices.

To the DC IN 5V socket

DC IN 5V
Insert securely, all the way in.

AC 220-230V, 50/60 Hz

Notes: q After charging has been completed, the AC adaptor may be left connected. (For example, when charging at night) q If the rechargeable battery is in the unit, it will be charged, even whilst operating the unit. (Float charge)
q Do not force open the rechargeable battery cover too wide. q When the AC adaptor plug is inserted and a MiniDisc has already been inserted, playback may start automatically. In this case, press the s / :OFF button twice to turn the power off.

Open. Press.

s Alkaline battery power
If you use the battery case and the rechargeable battery at the same time, the MD can play much longer than with only one source of battery power. q Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, "AA" size).

1 Make

Back of the MD recorder
sure that a fully charged rechargeable battery is inserted. q Do not use the unit if it only has an alkaline battery in it. (1) Open the case cover. (2) Insert the battery according to the polarity marked on the inside of the battery case. Then, close the case cover.
2 Insert the battery into the battery case.

RELEASE

3 Attach the battery case to the main unit.
(1) Match the convex part of the battery case to the concave area in the main unit. (2) Turn the screw in the direction marked LOCK to secure the battery case.
Caution: q Whilst you are using the rechargeable battery and the alkaline battery at the same time, do not remove either of them. If you do, when the unit is in the play mode, playback will stop. When in the recording mode, the recorded contents will be erased, and the power may be disconnected. q Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery etc.) in the battery case. q If the unit is not used for a long period of time, remove the battery. (Even if the power is turned off, the battery will be drained slowly but continuously.) q Be sure to hold the plug when removing it. If you pull on the lead, it may break, or the unit may malfunction. q Do not use any car adaptor except for the separately available AD-CA20X. q For information about the battery life, see the battery item in the SPECIFICATIONS on page 39. q This unit should only be used within the range of 0C and 40C.

s AC power

1 Connect the lead from the AC adaptor
to the DC IN 5V socket on the main unit.
2 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC socket.
Notes: q When there is thunder or lightning in your vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor from the AC socket. q When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove the AC adaptor from the AC socket. q Never use an AC adaptor other than the one specified. Otherwise, problems or serious hazards may be created. q Do not bend, twist or tie the power lead or put heavy objects on top of it.

BEFORE RECORDING

s Type of recording
Two types of recording are possible: Digital recording and Analogue recording. There are different cables and connections for each type of recording, depending on the sockets on the equipment being connected to the unit. (1) Analogue recording Connect the unit to equipment that has a line output socket, using the analogue cable included with this unit. q Main equipment: CD player, MD player, radio cassette player, etc. q Cable required: Analogue cable included with this unit (2) Digital recording Connect the unit to equipment that has an optical output socket using the optical digital cable included with this unit. Using an optical signal to transfer the music to a MiniDisc allows very high quality recording. q Main equipment: CS/BS tuner, CD player, MD player, etc. q Cable required: Optical digital cable (Optical digital cable included with the unit or optional optical digital cable ADM2DC)

AUDIO OUT

Playback side

Recording side

RIGHT LEFT
To the line output sockets on a stereo

OPTICAL/ LINE IN

Analogue cable included with this unit
To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket
Optical digital cable (AD-M2DC, available separately) Optical digital cable (supplied)
To the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL OUT

To the optical output socket (square shaped socket) on a stereo etc.
To the optical output socket (round shaped socket) on an MD player etc.

s Types of discs

There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable discs. q Playback-only MiniDisc: This type of MiniDisc usually contains commercially available pre-recorded music. This is the same kind of optical disc as CDs. Playback is performed using an optical pickup. (Recording and editing are not possible.) There will only be a shutter on one side (the back). q Recordable MiniDisc: This is a raw disc on which recording can be performed. This is a magnetooptical disc. Recordings are made using a laser and a modulated magnetic field. Repeated recording is possible. Shutters can be seen on both sides of this type of disc.
s To prevent recorded discs from being erased accidentally
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the side of the disc, in the direction indicated by the arrow. q The disc will then be protected against accidental erasure. q To add a recording to such a disc, slide the accidental erase prevention tab back to its original position.

Mic input

q A monaural, long-play recording mode is available. (Page 16) q Timed identification marks can be created whilst recording. (Page 14) or the recording level.

MIC SYNC H MIC SYNC L

button to adjust
q When the microphone input is set to MIC SYNC H, recording will start when the smallest noise is detected. If the unit starts recording too often from small unwanted noises, set the microphone input to MIC SYNC L.
q Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing between -4 dB and 0 dB. q When the recording level display is changed from MIC H to MIC L, the sound will be interrupted momentarily. This is normal.
6 When a noise, such as a person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically. q If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, the recording will be paused automatically. However, the unit will not pause for about the first 10 seconds after recording has started.
s Recording from the microphone (Mic manual recording)
q You can start recording manually (any time you like).
1 Put the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the Mic synchro recording section.)
To interrupt a synchro recording:
Press the button whilst recording. q The Mic synchro recording mode will be cancelled, and the unit will enter the recording stand-by mode. q To resume synchro recording, press the ENTER/SYNC button again.

2 Press the 06 button.

q Recording will start.
To interrupt a recording:
Press the button whilst recording. q The unit will enter the recording standby mode. q To resume recording, press the button again. The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt a recording.

Press the s/:OFF button.

Notes: q If you want to use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type microphone. q When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged in, the main unit will provide power for the microphones operation. q If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may not operate properly or it may cause the unit to malfunction. q Insert the plug firmly. If you dont, the recording will not be made properly. q Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo mini plug. q When a recording is made using a stereo microphone (available separately), an analogue recording will be made. q Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything to the LINE IN socket on the main unit.

CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTION
s Creating marks whilst making a mic recording (Timed auto mark function)
Marks can be created at a fixed interval (every 5 minutes is the default setting) so that the beginning of any track can be found. The interval at which marks are created can be changed by the user. Whilst in the recording stand-by mode or whilst recording, press the EDIT/MARK button. q Each time the button is pressed, the setting will change as follows:
About the timed auto mark:
Whenever a recording begins, a track number will be created automatically. q : Track number which is created when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more during synchro recording. q _ _ : Track number which is created by the timed auto mark function.
Example when the setting is for 5 minutes:
When making a mic synchro recording
(A mark is created every 3 minutes.)

Track number 1

Track number 2

Track number 3

Track number 4

Track number 5

2 minutes

5 minutes

1 minute

(No marks are created.)

If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, a timed auto mark will be created 5 minutes after the previously created track number.
When making a mic manual recording
Track number 1 Track number 2 Track number 3 Track number 4
(A mark is created every 10 minutes.)
(A mark is created every 5 minutes.)
q The time between marks may vary slightly when compared with the actual recording time.
q A timed auto mark will be created every 5 minutes. When the timed auto mark setting has been changed
Track number 1 Track number 2

3 minutes

10 minutes
When the setting is changed to 10 minutes whilst recording, a timed auto mark will be created 10 minutes after the change is made.
s To start recording from the middle of an existing track

REC MODE DISPLAY

You can erase a portion of a track that has been already recorded and make a new recording. Warning: q All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will be erased.

MARK ED I T

1 During playback, press the 06 button
at the point where you want to begin re-recording.

2 Press the REC button.

s Recording tracks as a single track
You can record several pieces of music as a single track, disable the auto marker function.
q To cancel the operation, press the s/:OFF button. q All of the tracks and track names will be erased, following the point where the playback is paused.

Caution: q When the unit is not to be used immediately after a MiniDisc has been inserted, or when you plan to carry the unit, turn off the power or cancel the auto-play function. Otherwise, the auto-play function will be activated and the battery will run down. q Since the main unit and the AC adaptor can heat up during use, you should avoid allowing the unit to be in direct contact with your skin for any length of time. When using the unit with a car adaptor: q When you switch off the ignition key during playback, the power to this unit will also be turned off. Then, when the ignition key is switched on, playback will start from the beginning of the track where playback was halted (Resume auto-play function). However, the power to the unit may not be turned off when the ignition is turned off, depending on the type of car.
CONVENIENT PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

s Cue and review

1 Load a MiniDisc and begin playback. 2 Press and hold the 4 button on the
main unit, or move the shuttle switch on the remote control unit up and hold it there, for audible fast forward. Or, press and hold the button on the main unit, or move the shuttle switch on the remote control unit down and hold it there, for audible fast reverse.

s APSS

3 Normal playback will resume when the
shuttle switch is released. Notes: q When the end of the last track is reached during fast forward, the unit will enter the pause mode. When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode. q When the unit is in the all track repeat mode, the search will wrap around from the last track to the first, or vice versa. q Depending on the contents recorded on a MiniDisc, some sounds may be skipped whilst cueing and reviewing.
(Auto Program Search System)
APSS automatically locates the beginning of any track.
To move to the beginning of the next track:
Press the button on the main unit or move the shuttle switch on the remote control unit up once during playback.
To re-start the track being played:
Press the button on the main unit or move the shuttle switch on the remote control unit down once during playback. To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the or button on the main unit or move the shuttle switch on the remote control unit up or down repeatedly, until the desired track number is shown. To begin playback at a desired track, press the or button on the main unit or move the shuttle switch on the remote control unit up or down repeatedly, whilst in the stop mode, to select the track number. Then, press the button.

DISPLAY DISPLAY

s To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track
During playback, press the DISPLAY button on the main unit or the DISPLAY button on the remote control unit. q Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows:
s To check the remaining recording time and the total playing time
Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISPLAY button on the main unit or the DISPLAY button on the remote control unit. q Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows:

Track name

Elapsed playback time

Total number of tracks

Remaining play time

Disc name

Remaining recording time

Total playing time

To display the playing time of an individual track: or Whilst in the stop mode, press the button to display the track number and track name, and then press the DISPLAY button on the main unit or the DISPLAY button on the remote control unit to display the playing time for that track. q Press and hold the button to display the playing time of the next track.
Note: If character information was not originally recorded on the MiniDisc, nothing will be displayed.

EDITING

s What the editing function can do
You can create original discs using the MD editing function, on which you can change the order of the tracks and you can create disc or track names. q Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited.

Move (Page 26)

A designated track can be moved to any desired position. q The numbers assigned to the tracks following the track which is moved will be adjusted automatically.

Divide (Page 26)

A single track can be divided into two at any desired position. q The numbers of the tracks which come after the newly divided track will be automatically increased by one.

Combine (Page 27)

Two consecutive tracks can be combined into one track. q The numbers assigned to the tracks following the combined tracks will be decreased by one automatically.
Disc/Track name (Page 27)
Discs and tracks (up to 255 tracks per disc) can be named. Since track names are displayed when the beginning of each track is located or during playback, you can quickly check the name of each track. q Letters (capital letters/lowercase letters), numbers and symbols can be used.

Some MiniDiscs created on other equipment may have more than 100 characters in a track name or disc name. The characters from the 101st character and on cannot be corrected or changed.

To add characters:

the unit in the character input mode. q To add characters to a disc name, perform steps 1 - 2 on page 27. q To add characters to a track name, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 28. or button to move the cursor to the right of the character, where you want to add a new character.

To change characters:

2 Press the
the unit in the character input mode. q To change characters in a disc name, perform steps 1 - 2 on page 27. q To change characters in a track name, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 28.

3 Press the MODE button.

q A space will be inserted.
or button to move the cursor to the character you want to change. press the ENTER/SYNC button.
4 Enter the new character you want, and
press the ENTER/SYNC button.

s Name/stamp

Master MiniDisc (Prerecorded MiniDisc)
1. The sound is recorded. 2. The character information, such as the disc name and track names is transferred
3 Enter the new character you want, and

To delete characters:

Recordable MiniDisc
the unit in the character input mode. q To delete characters in a disc name, perform steps 1 - 2 on page 27. q To delete characters in a track name, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 28.
or button to move the cursor to the character you want to delete.

1 Record

the sound from the master MiniDisc onto a recordable MiniDisc.
Playback unit Recording unit

3 Press the BASS button.

q The character will be erased.
4 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.

Master MiniDisc

The sound is recorded.
q Refer to the standard recording method. (Pages 7 to 11) q At this point, only the sound is recorded. No character information is transferred.
q Check whether the total number of tracks on the newly recorded MiniDisc matches the total number of tracks on the master MiniDisc. If they do not match each other, combine or divide tracks using the edit operation. (Pages 2627) q This function can not be performed from playback only MiniDisc.
7 Load the newly recorded MiniDisc into
the MD-MS721H. q To cancel the operation, press the s/:OFF button.
2 When the recording is complete, remove the newly recorded MiniDisc and load the master MiniDisc into the MDMS721H. q Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the newly recorded MiniDisc.

q To cancel the safety mode, move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the opposite direction of the arrow).
Remote control unit Can be operated from either the remote control unit or the main unit. Can only be operated from the remote control unit. Can only be operated from the main unit. Cannot be operated from either the remote control unit or the main unit. Cancel Main unit Cancel

Notes:

q When you are using the unit with a rechargeable battery and an alkaline battery and you want to check the remaining capacity of the battery, the remaining battery charge display may not be stable for about 20 seconds after the power is first turned on. q When the AC adaptor included with this unit or a separately available car adaptor is used, the battery indicator will not be shown. q The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase or decrease, depending on the operation being performed. This is normal. q When the rechargeable battery and the alkaline battery are used at the same time, the rechargeable battery is used first, and then the alkaline battery. Since the battery indicator shows the remaining amount of the particular battery being used, the number of bars will increase when the unit switches to the alkaline battery.

Cancel Hold

Hold Cancel
If the hold function is active whilst the power is turned off, the power cannot be turned on by mistake and the battery will not be accidentally drained.
s To turn off the display backlight
Whenever you press a button, the display will light for about 7 seconds, so that you can read it in the dark. You can turn off the backlight.
1 Whilst in the stop mode.
s To eliminate the confirmation sound
Every time a button is pressed, a beep will be heard in the earphones. To silence the beep sound, do the following: Hold down the MODE button on the main unit or move the shuttle switch on the lower right of the remote control unit down until "SET UP" appears. q When you release the button, BEEP 1 (BEEP ON) or BEEP 0 (BEEP OFF) will appear.
Hold down the MODE button on the main unit or move the shuttle switch on the lower right of the remote control unit down until "SET UP" appears. q When you release the button, BEEP 1 (BEEP ON) will appear.
or button until "EL on 1 (EL ON 1)" appears. unit or move the shuttle switch on the lower right of the remote control unit down. q Whenever the button is pressed

EL OFF (EL off)

): Error messages seen on the remote control.

MAINTENANCE

s Cleaning
When the unit becomes dirty Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water. (External surfaces only) Clean the earphone plug and the connecting cable plug. This will prevent noise. Notes: q Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.) It may affect the quality or colour. q Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions.

SPECIFICATIONS

As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

s General

Power source: DC 3.6V (rechargeable lithium-ion battery x 1) DC 5V (AC adaptor) AC 220 - 230V, 50/60 Hz DC 3.4V: Battery case (commercially available, AA size, alkaline battery x 1) DC 4.5V: Separately available car adaptor, AD-CA20X (for cars with a 12-24V DC negative earth electrical system) 7W (AC adaptor) RMS; 20 mW (10 mW + 10 mW) (0.2% T.H.D.) Approx. 3 hours (When using the AC adaptor included with the unit)
When using one, commercially available, high capacity, AA size battery with the rechargeable battery (fully charged) Continuous recording: Approx. 11 hours Continuous play: Approx. 16 hours
Power consumption: Output power: Charging time: Battery life:
When using the rechargeable battery (fully charged) included with the unit Continuous recording: Approx. 8 hours Continuous play: Approx. 10 hours
When using one, commercially available, high capacity, "AA" size, alkaline battery (in the battery case) Continuous recording: Approx. 3 hours Continuous play: Approx. 6 hours
q The continuous recording time is for analogue inputs when the volume level is set to VOL 0. q The continuous play time shows the value when the volume level is set to VOL 15. q The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an ambient temperature of 20C. q The operating time when using an alkaline battery may be different, depending on the type and manufacturer of the battery, and on the operating temperature. Input sensitivity: Recording level MIC H MIC L LINE Output level: Reference input level Input impedance 0.25 mV 2.5 mV 100 mV 10 k ohms 10 k ohms 20 k ohms

Specified output Earphones LINE 300 mV (-12dB)
Maximum output level 10 mW + 10 mW
Load impedance 32 ohms 10 k ohms
Dimensions: Weight: Input socket: Output socket:
Width: 87.0 mm (3-7/16") Height: 25.9 mm (1-1/16") Depth: 81.5 mm (3-1/4") 216 g (0.48 lbs.) with rechargeable battery Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit) Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms)/remote control unit

s MiniDisc Recorder

Type: Signal readout: Audio channels: Frequency response: Rotation speed: Error correction: Coding: Recording method: Sampling frequency: Wow and flutter: Portable MiniDisc recorder Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up Stereo 2 channels/monaural (long-play mode) 1 channel 20 20,000 Hz ( 3 dB) Approx. rpm ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon Code) ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding), 24-bit computed type Magnetic modulation overwrite method 44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals are converted to 44.1 kHz, and then recorded.) Unmeasurable (less than 0.001% W. peak)

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Recording level MIC H MIC L LINE Reference input level Input impedance 0.25 mV 2.5 mV 100 mV 10 k ohms 10 k ohms 20 k ohms

Output level:

Headphones LINE

Specified output

300mV (-12dB)

Maximum output level

10 mW + 10 mW

Load impedance

32 ohms 10 kohms

Dimensions: (MS722H)

Width: 87.0 mm (3-7/16") Height: 26.7 mm (1-1/16") Depth: 81.5 mm (3-1/4")

NAME OF PARTS

MD-MS722H Remote control unit 1. Synchro Recording Indicator 2. Character/Time Information Indicator 3. Record Indicator 4. Repeat Indicator: 5. Random Indicator 6. Disc Mode Indicator 7. Total Track Number Display 8. Track Number Indicator 9. Battery Indicator: 10. Earphones Socket 11. Display/Volume Shuttle Switch 12. Hold Switch 13. Play/Pause/Fast Reverse/ Fast Forward Shuttle Switch 14. Stop/Power Off/Bass/Play Mode Shuttle Switch Main unit 1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator 2. Record Indicator 3. Index Indicator 4. Level Meter 5. Repeat Indicator: 6. TOC Indocator 7. Battery Indicator: 8. Random Indicator 9. Track Number Indicator 10. Character/Time Information Indicator 11. Synchro Recording Indicator 12. Disc Mode Indicator 13. Disc Name Indicator 14. Track Name Indicator 15. Remaining Recording Time Indicator 16. Total Track Number Display 17. Jog Dial 18. Record/Track Mark Button 19. Volume/Name Select Buttons: -20. Display/Lowercase Characters Button 21. Character Button 22. Volume/Name Select Buttons: + 23. Play/Pause Button: 24. Fast Reverse/Fast Forward/Recording Level Control/ Cursor Shuttle Switch: 25. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button 26. Mode/Insert Button 27. Bass/Delete Button 28. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button 29. Handstrap Attachment Eye 30. Stop/Power Off Button: /:OFF 31. Eject Lever 32. Optical/Line Input Socket 33. Microphone Input Socket 34. Hold Switch 35. Battery Case Connection Terminals 36. Earphones Socket 37. 5V DC Input Socket 38. Rechargeable Lithium-lon Battery Compartment

SYNC REC

1 RANDOM
MD-MS721H Remote control unit 1. Synchro Recording Indicator 2. Character/Time Information Indicator 3. Record Indicator 4. Repeat Indicator: 5. Random Indicator 6. Disc Mode Indicator 7. Total Track Number Display 8. Track Number Indicator 9. Battery Indicator: 10. Earphones Socket 11. Display/Volume Shuttle Switch 12. Hold Switch 13. Play/Pause/Fast Reverse/ Fast Forward Shuttle Switch 14. Stop/Power Off/Bass/Play Mode Shuttle Switch Main unit 1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator 2. Record Indicator 3. Level Meter 4. Repeat Indicator: 5. TOC Indocator 6. Battery Indicator: 7. Random Indicator 8. Track Number Indicator 9. Character/Time Information Indicator 10. Synchro Recording Indicator 11. Disc Mode Indicator 12. Disc Name Indicator 13. Track Name Indicator 14. Remaining Recording Time Indicator 15. Total Track Number Display 16. Mode/Insert Button 17. Record/Track Mark Button 18. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Control/ Cursor Button: 19. Play/Pause Button: 20. Fast Forward/Recording Level Control/ Cursor Button: 21. Display/Lowercase Characters Button 22. Volume/Name Select Buttons: -23. Volume/Name Select Buttons: + 24. Bass/Delete Button 25. Character Button 26. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button 27. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button 28. Handstrap Attachment Eye 29. Stop/Power Off Button: /:OFF 30. Eject Lever 31. Optical/Line Input Socket 32. Microphone Input Socket 33. Hold Switch 34. Battery Case Connection Terminals 35. Earphones Socket 36. 5V DC Input Socket 37. Rechargeable Lithium-lon Battery Compartment

POWER SOURCE

CONVENIENT OPERATION OF THE UNIT
Checking the remaining amount of battery charge
Notes: The remaining amount of battery charge is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation.

Battery indicator

This unit can be used with 4 different power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC adaptor, a battery case, and a separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X).
Rechargeable battery power
< How to read the battery indicator >
When the battery is completely charged Charging is needed.

PO EP NE

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 compartment cover.
When the battery needs charging, it is impossible to start recording or editing.
2 Insert the rechargeable battery.
Insert the side with the arrow first.
3 Close the rechargeable battery com-

partment cover.

4 Plug
When you are using the unit with a rechargeable battery and an alkaline battery and you want to check the remaining capacity of the battery, the remaining battery charge display may not be stable for about 20 seconds after the power is first turned on. When the AC adaptor included with this unit or a separately available car adaptor is used, the battery indicator will not be shown. The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase or decrease, depending on the operation being performed. This is normal. When the rechargeable battery and the alkaline battery are used at the same time, the rechargeable battery is used first, and then the alkaline battery. Since the battery indicator shows the remaining amount of the particular battery being used, the number of bars will increase when the unit switches to the alkaline battery.

OPERATION MANUAL

To the DC IN 5V socket
the AC adaptor into the AC socket, and then insert the plug on the AC adaptor lead into the DC IN 5V socket. About 4 seconds later, " " will flash, and the battery will begin charging. Battery charging will be complete in 3.0 hours. When the charging is complete, will go out.
When the battery is completely discharged, the whole battery indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or replace the alkaline battery with a new one. When the battery has run completely out, BATT EMPTY (main unit) and Lo BATT (remote control unit) will appear. Then, the power will be disconnected automatically.

5. RESULT1 Mode

The measurement value and set value of adjustment items for AUTO1 and MANUAL 1 are displayed. If the VOL UP button is pressed during setting indication, the setting increases. If the VOL DOWN button is pressed, the setting reduces. And then the new setting is stored in the RAM. When the VOL UP/DOWN button is held down, the setting changes continuously, one cycle being 100 ms. If the STOP button is pressed during RESULT1 menu or measurement value indication or set value indication, the state is changed to the TEST mode STOOP state.

6. RESULT2 Mode

The measurement value and set value of adjustment items for AUTO2 and MANUAL 2 are displayed. If the VOL UP button is pressed during setting indication, the setting increases. If the VOL DOWN button is pressed, the setting reduces. And then the new setting is stored in the RAM. When the VOL UP/DOWN button is held down, the setting changes continuously, one cycle being 100 ms. If the STOP button is pressed during RESULT2 menu or measurement value indication or set value indication, the state is changed to the TEST mode STOOP state.
When the STOP button is pressed while the TEST-PLAY menu appears, or in TEST-PLAY or continuous playback mode, the mode changes to the TEST mode stop state. When the PLAY button is pressed while the TEST-PLAY menu appears,continuous playback is initiated from the current pickup position. Whenever the DISP button is pressed in the TEST-PLAY mode, the address changes as follows. 0050 03C08A Whenever the BASS key is pressed in the TEST-PLAY mode, the digit which is changed by the SKIP UP/DOWN button changes as follows. 0050 When the SKIP UP button is pressed in the TEST-PLAY mode, the digit of address specified by the BASS button is set to +1h. (0 to F) When the SKIP DOWN button is pressed in the TEST-PLAY mode, the digit of address specified by the BASS button is set to -1h. (0 to F) * When the SKIP UP/DOWN button is held down, the setting changes continuously, one cycle being 100 ms. When the BASS button is pressed in the continuous playback mode, the number of jump lines changes as follows. * After the number of jump lines is indicated for one second, the address indication is restored. [ T R _ ] When the SKIP UP button is pressed in the continuous playback mode, the specified number of lines is jumped in the FWD direction. When the SKIP DOWN button is pressed in the continuous playback mode, the specified number of lines is jumped in the REV direction. * When the SKIP UP/DOWN button is held down, jump is repeated every approx. 100 ms.

Whenever the DISP button is pressed in the continuous playback mode, the indication changes as follows. * Pit section Continuous playback (SUBQ address indication) [ S Q ] | Continuous playback (C1 error indication) [ C E ] | Continuous playback (SUBQ address indication) [ S Q ] * Groove section Continuous playback (ADIP address indication) [ A P ] | Continuous playback (C1 error indication) [ C E ] | Continuous playback (ADIP error indication) [ A E ] | Continuous playback (ADIP address indication) [ A P ]

8. TEST-REC Mode

When the STOP button is pressed while the TEST-REC menu appears, or in the TEST-REC mode or continuous record mode, the mode changes to the TEST mode stop state. When the PLAY button is pressed while the TEST-REC menu appears, the continuous record is initiated from the current pickup position. Whenever the DISP button is pressed in the TEST-REC mode, the address changes as follows.

0050 03C08A

Whenever the BASS button is pressed in the TEST-REC mode, the digit which is changed by the SKIP UP/DOWN button changes as follows.
When the SKIP UP button s pressed in the TEST-REC mode, the digit of address specified by the BASS button is set to +1h.(0 to F) When the SKIP DOWN button is pressed in the TEST-REC mode, the digit of address specified by the BASS button is set to -1h. (0 to F) * When the SKIP UP/DOWN button is held down, the setting changes continuously, one cycle being 100 ms. When the VOL UP/DOWN button is pressed in the TEST-REC mode or continuous record mode, the laser record power changes. (Servo gain changes also according to record power.) [ R P W ] * After the laser record power is indicated for one second, the address indication is restored. : Address : Laser power cord Operation is disabled if the premastered disc or disc is in miserase-protected state.

9. NORMAL Mode

When the STOP button is pressed while the NORMAl menu appears, the mode changes to the TEST mode stop state. Indication during operation Indication of memory capacity on main unit LCD [ ] + Level meter : Internal mode : Address (Cluster section) : Address (Sector section) Selection of sound volume, BASS, etc. is possible (without indication) Recording is also possible.
10. Digital input display Mode (Din Mon)
When the STOP button is pressed while the digital input indication menu appears or during digital input information indication, the mode changes to the TEST mode stop state. In case of analog input or digital input unlocking the indication data is _.

: A-ATT (focus) initial setting : ATT setting
: B-ATT (focus) initial setting : ATT setting
: S gain "High" A signal offset (AINO) measurement : Measurement value
: S gain "High" B signal offset (BINO) measurement : Measurement value
: S gain "High" E signal offset (EINO) measurement : Measurement value
: S gain "High" F signal offset (FINO) measurement : Measurement value
TCRS signal offset (TCRSO) measurement : ATT setting
: S gain "Low" A signal offset (AINO) measurement : Measurement value
: S gain "Low" B signal offset (BINO) measurement : Measurement value
: S gain "Low" E signal offset (EINO) measurement : Measurement value
: S gain "Low" F signal offset (FINO) measurement : Measurement value
: Low reflection: B-ATT (focus) setting : ATT setting
Pre-Adjustment Value Check
SKIP UP SKIP DOWN : B-ATT (focus) initial setting SKIP DOWN : E-ATT (tracking) initial setting SKIP DOWN : F-ATT (tracking) initial setting
: Pre-Adjustment Value Check menu
: S gain "High" A signal offset measurement value (setting)
: S gain "High" B signal offset measurement value (setting)
: S gain "High" E signal offset measurement value (setting)
: S gain "High" F signal offset measurement value (setting)

ATT Setting Check RSLT2

PLAY : ATT Setting Check
: S gain "Low" A signal offset measurement value (setting)
: S gain "Low" B signal offset measurement value (setting)
: S gain "Low" E signal offset measurement value (setting)
: Pit section E-ATT (tracking) setting
: S gain "Low" F signal offset measurement value (setting)
: Pit section F-ATT (tracking) setting
: TCRS signal offset measurement value
: Groove section E-ATT (tracking) setting
: RF side pit section tracking gain setting
: Groove section F-ATT (tracking) setting
: RF side groove section tracking gain setting
: High-reflection A-ATT (focus) setting
: RF side TCR gain setting
: High-reflection B-ATT (focus) setting
: RF side focus gain setting
: Pit section adjustment COUT level setting
: Low-reflection A-ATT (focus) setting
: Groove section adjustment COUT level setting
: Low-reflection B-ATT (focus) setting
: A-ATT (focus) initial setting

CK224 TP203 CK222

R154 1.2K
C121 270P(CH) C122 270P(CH)
SBSY SFSY FOK SENSE COUT MCCK DINTX VDD1 DGND RSTX SYSD0 SYSD1 SYSD2 SYSD3 SYSD4 SYSD5 SYSD6
76 TOTMON 77 TEMON 78 SBCK 79 SBO
RADEFMO RADPLCK 48 ACRCER RAWEX RARASX 47 TCRS RAA9 RAD3 RAD2 RACASX DGND RAOEX RAA8 RAA7 RAA6 RAA5 RAA4 VDD2 RAA10

IC201 LR37811 ENDEC LSI

99 100

SYSD7 SYWRX SYRDX SYRS

RAA0 RAA1 RAA2 RAA3

C130 0.1

TP114 TP115 TP116 TP117 TP118 TP119 TP120

TP101 TP102 TP103

TP105 TP106

R205 680K

TP121 TP122

CN101 FLEXIBLE PWB

L171 10H TP487 C172 33/6.3 C171 33/6.3 +B DCNT1
A B COM CVCC VCC DGND DGND LDON LDVAR RF2 MP/R AGND VCC RF4 RF3 F E RF1 T+ F T F+

+B TP413

X176KO

C165 0.033 F F+ T+ T

R161 1.2K
TP207 FODRF FODRR TRDRF TRDRR SLDRF SLDRR SPDRF SPDRR

C207 0.1

C205 0.1
C201 1/16 R413 1K TP407 R415 1K DSPSCK

TP108 TP109 TP110 TP111

AUDATA AUSCLK RFLAT TEMP LDON LDVAR OPICGA

C123 390P C124 390P

25 VCCENDEC
EFMMON AVCC EFMI AGND AIN EIN TCG BIN FIN VBAT WBI VDD1 DGND TEST0 TEST1 TEST2 X176KO FODRF FODRR TRDRF TRDRR SLDRF SLDRR SPDRF SPDRR

L201 22H

R206 TP206 270K L100 10H C100 10/6.3

PHOLD 1

PICKUP UNIT
SYD2 SYD1 SYD0 SYWR SYRD SYRS PCNT1

SYD7 SYD6 SYD5 SYD4 SYD3

IC351 74ACT02T HEAD DRIVER

14 VCC GND 7

EFMO R907 180K R909 10K R905 100K R351 4.7 R906 270K RC903 3.3 TP351 C902 0.01 R908 100K SPDRR

R414 1K

2 R10K 4 TP409 DSPSTB DSPDAT XL401 DSPSTB DSPDAT

C357 0.1

D352 SB0209CP Q354 2SK2911 C351 47P(CH) D351 SB0209CP Q352 2SK2911
C354 0.1 C353 10/6.3 Q353 2SK2909 C361 0.039
FG BRK BRK+ STBY RIB VCC VM
GND CSL2 CSL1 CST COM WIN VIN UIN WOUT RF VOUT UOUT
C905 0.0022 C906 0.0022 C907 0.0022 RR401 100K RCAULT MCPGIN INPGIN INPGCK RCPCNT2

R904 33K SPIN HDON

Q351 2SK2909

R361 15

IC901 RBA6965AF 3-PHASE BRUSH LEESS DRIVER

C422 10/6.3

R422 100K

R402 100K

C911 0.1 R403 1K INNSW PDCNT R921 330

R404 100K

LDON OPICGA RFLAT

R922 100K

+B 6 G G 7 O2 IIOVCC 1

ELON AUSCLK AUDATA

CN601 DCNT1 R601 56K X176KO 1
16 SW901 DISC IN SW902 DISC PROTECT
L609 47H + L610 47H TP601 GP1S93K L608 100H SLDRR SLDRF SPDRF

M903 LIFT MOTOR

COM W U V
M901 SPINDLE MOTOR + M902 SLED MOTOR
AGND VG 36 CLK VC 35 LG 34 PS GND 33 OE VD1 VDFO1 FOPGND PGND 30 RO1 ROVD1 VDVD2 VDRO2 ROPGND PGND 25 FO2 FOVD2 VDRI1 RIFI1 FIFI2 FIRI2 RI4 19

C509 2.2 C510 2.9

ROUT RIHP LOUT
R712 5.6K R711 C734 5.6K C733 0.1/16 0.1/16
0.001 IC501 C505 AK4519VF 0.001 AD/DA CONVERTER

CTP500

C701 10/6.3
C703 0.01 R703 120K R701 100

C508 1

C726 3.3/10

R727 8.2K R723

R769 39K

C757 0.68

C758 3.3/10

C756 0.68

R500 4.7
R762 +B 3.6K CC761 R754 R270K 3.6K

R770 39K

R728 MCPGIN 1K C731 0.22 R729 2.7K C721 3.3/10 R730 2.7K C722 3.3/10 C735 0.001

R726 39K 6.8K

C725 3.3/10

L500 22H

C702 10/6.3

C727 1

R702 100

C711 100P (CH)

IR3R54N AUDIO AMP.
TPTPVCC TPVout C713 R713 GND 1 10K TPL702 TP702 L-CH C712 L 2 L703 TP703 R-CH 100P(CH) R 3 TP704 GND INPGCK 4 R715 TPL704 100K R714 Q721 INPGIN R716 100K 2SC4213 B 10K CRC715 0.1

R717 1K Q711 RN1444 A 2

J701 OPTICAL /LINE IN

R724 6.8K TP714

L714 TP713 L713

J702 MIC IN

L-ch R-ch C723 0.001 C736 100

+B C773 0.22

5 L771 47H

C775 0.01

IC703 IR3R54N AUDIO AMP.

R756 27K R757 27K

L712 TP711

C724 0.001

C759 0.027

C760 0.027

C771 47/6.3 L862 47H C868 1
R753 120K +B R768 1K CL752 47H CC755 0.01
L491 4.7H KEY PLAY R765 27
CTP772 RESET PBMUTE C864 47/6.3 BEEP RCAULT AUSCLK AUDATA PBAULT

L751 47H

C766 0.22 R767 1K

L-CH R-CH

RKEY RPLAY
L871 0.47H RDATA Q891 2SA17457 Q892 2SA17457 R893 1K

C451 0.001

R801 R800 2.2K 560 R810 015Z5.1Y 6.8K D802

C861 1/16 D861 F10J2E

RCPCNT2

RR891 TP807 2.2K

IC871 TK71345M 4.5V REGULATOR (ON/OFF)

4 D871 RB521S1

D493 015Z5.1Y
D492 15AZ7.5Y D491 015Z5.1Y

R764 82

RR763 82
TP726 TP725 C491 L456 0.1/16 TP729 TP722 L452 TP724 L454 TP723 L453 TP721 R492 RDATA TP727 1K L457 TP728

D494 15AZ7.5Y

J703 REMOTE CONTROL HEADPHONES

C765 0.22

C752 0.082 C751 0.082

R815 56K

VCC1 TP805 C800 R2.2K R802 4.7K 4 TP801 TP802

J801 DC IN 3

D852 F1J2F D836 1SS372 R854 0.2M R853 330K C853 10P C857 10(CH)

L852 10H

C856 R871 C871 R872 1/L100K 4.7H D851 +B RB521S30 IC851 CPH3403 R857 100K C854 0.01
C801 R816 24K IC802 0.1 NDH8304P POWER SELECT CHARGE DRIVE 1 +B R814 1K
D801 R830 SB10015C 100K F800

1.00A, 63VDC

R804 680

D800 1SS368

C804 1

C805 100/6.3

C807 0.01

C841 22/6.3

IR3M09N R855 C859 270K POWER DRIVE C855 100P(CH) 0.001 OSCIN 1 VREF 12 C858 R860 OSCOUT 100P(CH) 33K DB R858 R851 100K 10K 3 EAIN+ ROSC 10 R859 15K EAINSTATE 100K R852 EAOUT VCC C851 68P 6 GND OUT 7 (CH)

CH3=2V DC 10:1

1994 / 12 / 16 00:24:17 CH4=2V 50us/div DC 10:1 (50us/div) NORM:100MS / s

Stopped CH1=1V DC 10:1

CH3=500mV DC 10:1
1994 / 12 / 16 01:03:40 2ms/div (2ms/div) ENV

TP201 (EFM)

TP122 (F+)

TP210 (TEOUT)

CK205 (SENSE)

TP209 (TOTAL)

CK204 (FOK)
=Offset= CH1 : 0.00V CH2 : 0.000V CH3 : 0.00V CH4 : 0.00V =Record Length= Main : 10K Zoom : 10K =Trigger= Mode : NORMAL Type : EDGE CH4 Detay : 0.0ns Hold OFF : MINIMUM
=Filter= Smoothiing : OFF BW : FULL

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

=Offset= : 0.00V : 0.00V : 0.00V : 0.00V
=Record Length= Main : 5K Zoom : 5K
=Trigger= Mode : AUTO Type : EDGE CH3 Detay : 0.0ns Hold OFF : MINIMUM
=Offset= CH1 : 0.00V CH2 : 0.00V CH3 : 0.000V CH4 : 0.00V
=Record Length= Main : 10K Zoom : 10K
=Trigger= Mode : NORMAL Type : EDGE CH2 Detay : 0.0ns Hold OFF : MINIMUM
1994 / 12 / 15 23:31:21 50ms/div (50ms/div) ENV
1994 / 12 / 18 09:26:46 CH4=2V 1s/div DC 10:1 (1s/div) ENV
1994 / 12 / 16 01:23:16 500ms/div (500ms/div) MORM:200MS/s

TP601 (VM)

=Filter= Smoothiing : OFF BW : FULL CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 =Offset= : 0.00V : 0.00V : 0.00V : 0.00V =Record Length= Main : 10K Zoom : 10K =Trigger= Mode : NORMAL Type : EDGE CH1 Detay : 0.0ns Hold OFF : MINIMUM

TP657 (SL+)

TP656 (SL-)

=Tracel=

1.280V

Bandwidth FULL 20MHz

=Filter= Smoothiing : OFF BW : FULL CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

Smooth OFF ON

=Offset= : 0.00V : 0.00V : 0.00V : 0.00V =Record Length= Main : 10K Zoom : 10K =Trigger= Mode : AUTO Type : EDGE CH2 Detay : 0.0ns Hold OFF : MINIMUM =Filter= Smoothiing : OFF BW : FULL CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 =Offset= : 0.000V : 0.00V : 0.00V : 0.00V =Record Length= Main : 1K Zoom : 1K =Trigger= Mode : AUTO Type : EDGE CH1 Detay : 0.0ns Hold OFF : MINIMUM
1994 / 12 / 15 08:57:26 2ms/div (2ms/div) ENV
1994 / 12 / 15 09:58:45 CH4=2V 1s/div DC 10:1 (1s/div) ENV
1994 / 12 / 15 08:39:46 1s/div (1s/div) NORM:1kS/s
TP210 (TEOUT) TP209 (TOTAL)

TP657 (SL+) TP656 (SL-)

=Offset= : 0.00V : 0.00V : 0.000V : 0.0V
=Trigger= Mode : NORMAL Type : EDGE CH1 Detay : 0.0ns Hold OFF : MINIMUM
=Trigger= Mode : AUTO Type : EDGE CH1 Detay : 0.0ns Hold OFF : MINIMUM
=Offset= : 0.00V : 0.00V : 0.00V : 0.0V
Stopped CH1=500mV DC 10:1

1994 / 12 / 15 09:10:03 20us/div (20us/div) ENV

CH3=1V DC 10:1

1994 / 12 / 15 21:54:52 CH4=1V 500us/div DC 10:1 (500us/div) ENV

CK109 (HPFO)

CK108 (WBO)
=Filter= Smoothiing : OFF BW : FULL CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 =Offset= : 0.000V : 0.00V : 0.000V : 0.0V =Record Length= Main : 4K Zoom : 4K =Trigger= Mode : NORMAL Type : EDGE CH1 Detay : 0.0ns Hold OFF : MINIMUM

TP121 (T-)

For TP208, TP209, and TP210, use the specific LPF, and observe the waveform.
When watching the EEM monitor (TP201) Set MSL from 00H to 80H with EEPROM control setting. After completion restore 00H.

10K TP

Measurement
It is advisable to use the TEST mode (refer to Error Data Display Mode, P13) indicating the causes of troubles before starting repair. Causes of operation errors (up to 10 errors) are recorded as error codes. This information is useful for repair.

When does not function

When the CD section does not operate When the objective lens of the optical pickup is dirty,this section may not operate.Clean the objective lens,and check the playback operation.When this section does not operate even after the above step is taken,check the following items. Remove the cabinet and follow the troubleshooting instructions. "Track skipping and/or no TOC(Table Of Contents) may be caused by build up of dust other foreign matter on the laser pickup lens. Before attempting any adjustment make certain that the lens is clean. If not, clean it as mentioned below." Turn the power off. Gently clean the lens with a lens cleaning tissue and a small amount of isopropyl alcohol. Do not touch the lens with the bare hand.
Is the power supply turned on when the remote control button or main unit button is pressed? Yes Does the display operate normally? No Yes Is playback state set? No Yes Is audio output normal? No Yes Is recording/playback operation normal? No Perform the check stated in item "Recording/playback operation". Perform the check stated in item "Playback state connot be set". Perform the check stated in item "Audio playback circuit". Perform the check stated in item "Abnormal display". No Perform the check stated in item "Power is not turned on when the PLAY button is pressed".
Power is not turned on when the is pressed.
Is power turned on when the remote control pressed?

button

button is
No Is operation normal when the main body button is pressed? No Check the periphery of remote controller and main unit headphone terminal (J703) and IC401.
Is the pin 55 of IC401 in H state? No Yes Are IC401 pin 3 set to "L"?
Check the position of Hold switch.

No Yes

Check the DISC IN (SW901) switch of mechanism PWB.
Does the pin 66 of IC401 oscillate?

Replace XL401.

Abnormal display

Is audio monitor output given in normal mode LINE IN record? No Is waveform obtained on IC501 pins 3 and 6? No Is audio waveform observed on the pins 18 and 19 of IC703? Yes Check whether input waveform is observed on the pins 5 and 6 of IC703.
Check waveforms of pins 9 to 12 of IC501, pins 70 to 73 of IC201.
Check whether the pin 7 of IC501 and the pin 59 of IC201 are in H state.
Does voltage on the IC701 pins 13 to 15 change in case of record VOLUME UP/DOWN?

FUNCTION TABLE OF IC

IC401 RH-iX2772AF03(IX2772AF):System Microcomputer (1/2)
Pin No. 5* 10 11* 12* 23-40 41* 42 43* Port Name P12/TCLKA P13 P14 P15 TIOCA2 P17 Vss TxD0 TxD1 P32 P33 SCK0 SCK1 PE0 PE1 PE2 PE3 Vss PE4 PE5 PE6 PE7 PD0-PD7 Vss PC0 PC1 PC2 PC3 PC4 PC5 PC6 PC7 Vcc PB0 PB1 PB2 PB3 PB4 PB5 PB6 PB7 Vss PA0 PA1 PA2 PA3 P20 P21 TIOCC3 MD0 Terminal Name Input/Output CIN SPIN DISCIN DISCCPR SPWDS PDCNT VSS RMDAT DSPDAT DSPSTB P33 SCk0 DSPSCK _EPCS EEPD EEPK PHOLD VSS PCNT1 SYRS _SYRD _SYWR SYD0-SYD7 VSS PCLAT _MCPGI _INPGI INPGCK RCPCNT TEST1 TEST0 JPNP VCC PB0 _ELONH PB2 LDON OPICGA RFLAT RACLK _ELONL VSS RADAT PBLAT REC PBOPON RPLAY _KHOLD BUZOUT MD0 Input Output Input Input Input Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Input/Output Output Output Outout Output Output Output Input/Output Output Input Input Input Output Input Input Input Output Output Output Output Output Output Output Input/Output Output Output Input Output Input Input Output Input Function Track cross signal/focus drive detection Spindle motor FG pulse detection input Disc insertion detection input Disc record inhibition switch input Spindle motor FG pulse width detection Inner detection PD current control output Ground potential Remote control indication data output Unit indication data output Unit indication strobe output Spare Serial IO clock output (not used) Unit indication data clock output EEPROM chip selection output EEPROM serial data input/output EEPROM serial clock output System power ON holding output when battery is used Ground potential Vref supply control output of power IC System LSI register selection output System LSI read enable output System LSI write enable output System LSI parallel data bus Ground potential Record audio IC data latch output Microphone plug insertion detection input Line/digital plug insertion detection Line/digital plug type detection Record circuit power control output Test mode setting input 1 Test mode setting input 0 Kana conversion/Kana input existence/nonexistence discrimination Positive power supply Spare Remote control EL'H' lighting control output Spare P.U. laser ON/OFF control output P.U. detection sensitivity selection output RF amplifier IC data latch output RF/Audio IC data clock output Remote control EL 'L' lighting control output Ground potential RF/Audio IC serial data output Audio IC data latch output Unit REC key operation detection input Audio IC output stage control output Remote control PLAY key operation detection input Unit key hold switch input Beep sound pulse output Operation mode selection input 0

In this unit, the terminal with asterisk mark (*) is (open) terminal which is not connected to the outside.
IC401 RH-iX2772AF03(IX2772AF):System Microcomputer (2/2)
Pin No. 60* 73 74* 75* 90* 91* 100 Port Name MD1 P23 WDTOVF MD2 RES NMI STBY Vcc XTAL EXTAL Vss PF7 PF6 PF5 PF4 PF3 PF2 PF1/IRQ1 IRQ0 AVcc Vref AN0 AN1 AN2 AN3 AN4 AN5 AN6 DA1 AVss Vss P24 TIOCB4 P26 P27 PG0 PG1 PG2 PG3 PG4 Vcc P10 P11 Terminal Name Input/Output MD1 INNSW WDTOVF MD2 _RESET _NMI _STBY VCC XTAL EXTAL VSS _STOP PLAY EMPHO JOG0 JOG1 PF2 _IRQ1 _DINT AVCC VREF PLVDRY PLVDCI PLVINN RKEY HKEY1 HKEY2 TEMP LDVAR AVSS VSS START MCMON P91 DCNT1M SENSE _FOK _XRST CKSTP EJSW VCC PCNT2 HDON Input Input Output Input Input Input Input Input Input Output Input Input Output Output Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Output Input Output Output Output Input Input Output Output Input Output Output Operation mode selection input 1 Mechanism inner SW position detection input Watch dog timer (not used) Operation mode selection input 2 Microcomputer hard reset input Nonmaskable interruption (not used) Microcomputer standby input (not used) Positive power supply Crystal connection terminal Crystal connection terminal Ground potential Unit STOP key operation detection input Unit PLAY key operation detection input Audio emphasis control output 0 Jog encoder input 0 Jog encoder input 1 Spare Software standby return request System LSI interruption request input A/D and D/A converter positive power supply A/D and D/A converter reference voltage Dry battery voltage detection input DC jack voltage detection input Lithium battery voltage detection input Remote control key operation detection input Unit key operation detection input 1 Unit key operation detection input 2 Ambient temperature detection input P.U. laser power setting output A/D and D/A converter ground potential Ground potential Disc insertion start-up detection input Internal operation status monitor output Spare Mechanism driver enable output System LSI servo sense input Focus OK signal input System LSI hard reset output Microcomputer sleeve operation monitor output Ejection lever operation detection input Positive power supply Vcc supply control output of power IC Recording head current control output Function
PACKING METHOD (MD-MS722H FOR UK ONLY)
SETTING POSITION OF SWITCHES AND KNOBS
UNIT Remote Control HOLD HOLD OFF CANCEL GCASZ0086AFSA QCNWG0382AFZZ RADPA8487AFZZ RPHoH0176AFZZ RRMCW0038AFSA SPAKA2679AFZZ SPAKC6671AFZZ SPAKZ0481AFZZ UBATi0068AFSA 10. Strap 11. Connection Cord, Optical Type 12. Operation Manual 13. Carrying Case 14. Paper Bag, Unit 15. Service Card 16. Spacer, Operation Manual 17. Packing Add., Unit 18. Packing Add., Unit UBNDT0083AFSA QCNWG0422AFZZ TiNSE1604AFZZ UBAGC0076AFSA SSAKP0116AFZZ TCADS0085AFZZ SPAKZ0475AFZZ SPAKZ0498AFZZ SPAKZ0509AFZZ

PARTS CODE

VPBNN4R7M0000 VPCBM220K0000 RCILC0331AFZZ RCILC0358AFZZ RCILC0359AFZZ RCILC0358AFZZ VPBNNR47M0000 RCILC0353AFZZ RCILC0352AFZZ VPBNNR47M0000 RCILC0352AFZZ RCILC0353AFZZ RCILC0344AFZZ RCILC0358AFZZ RCILC0333AFZZ RCILC0332AFZZ RCILC0333AFZZ RCILC0332AFZZ RCILC0358AFZZ VPBNNR47M0000 J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
PRICE RANK AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AB AB AC AB AB AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
4.7 H 22 H 2.2 H,Choke 4.7 H,Choke 100 H,Choke 4.7 H,Choke 0.47 H Tip Solid Induction,100mA Tip Impeder,150mA 0.47 H Tip Impeder,150mA Tip Solid Induction,100mA 47 H,Choke 4.7 H,Choke 10 H,Choke 4.7 H,Choke 10 H,Choke 4.7 H,Choke 4.7 H,Choke 0.47 H

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

IC101 IC200 IC201 IC202 IC351 IC401 VHIIR3R55//-1 VHI62FP2002-1 VHILR37811/-1 RH-IX2723AFZZ VHI74ACT02T-1 RH-IX2772AF03 J J J J J J AQ AE BB BC AE AW RF Signal,Processor,IR3R55 2V Regulator,62FP2002 ENDEC LSI,LR37811 16Bit D-RAM,IX2723AF Head Driver,74ACT02T System Microcomputer, IX2772AF (Serial No.811) System Microcomputer, IX2772AF (Serial No.812~) EE-PROM,S29L294A NAND Gate,7SH00FU Reset,S80820LN AD/DA Converter,AK4519VF PWM Driver,17A39TD Motor Driver,LB1930M Audio Amp.,IR3R54N Audio Amp.,IR3R54N 2.5V Regulator,TK71225M Constant Current Drive, HN1C03FU Power Select Charge Drive, NDH8304P Power Drive,IR3M09N P-ch MOS FET,CPH3303 Power Supply Microcomputer, XC62HS02 C-MOS Logic,7WH123FU Power Drive,IR3M09N N-ch MOS FET,CPH3403 4.5V Regulator (ON/OFF),TK71345M 3-Phase Brush Leess Driver, BA6965AF

RH-IX2772AF04

IC402 IC404 IC431 IC501 IC601 IC651 IC701 IC703 IC771 IC801 IC802 IC820 IC821 IC841 IC842 IC850 IC851 IC871 IC901
VHIS29L294A-1 VHI7SH00FU/-1 VHIS80820LN-1 VHIAK4519VF-1 VHI17A39TD/-1 VHILB1930M/-1 VHIIR3R54N/-1 VHIIR3R54N/-1 VHITK71225M-1 VHIHN1C03FU-1 VHINDH8304P-1 VHIIR3M09N/-1 VHICPH3303/-1 VHIXC62HS02-1 VHI7WH123FU-1 VHIIR3M09N/-1 VHICPH3403/-1 VHITK71345M-1 VHIBA6965AF-1
J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
AH AE AD AQ AP AH AQ AQ AE AD AH AL AE AE AF AL AE AE AM

VIBRATORS

XL201 XL401 RCRSC0023AFZZ RCRM-0199AFZZ J J AK Crystal,33.8688 MHz AD Ceramic,4.194 MHz

CAPACITORS

C100 C102,103 C104 C106 C107 C109 C110 C111 C112 C121,122 C123,124 C130 C161 C165 C171,172 C200 C201 C202 C203 C204 C205 C207 C211 C212 C351 C353 C354 C357 C361 C401 C422 C431 C451 C481 C491 C500 C501,502 C503,504 C505,506 C507 C508 C509,510 C511 C600 C601~604 C605 C608 C609,610 VCSATA0JJ106M RC-KZ1183AFZZ VCKYTV1EB273K RC-KZ1204AFZZ VCKYTV1EB123K RC-KZ1184AFZZ RC-KZ1204AFZZ VCKYCY1HB332K VCKYCY1CB333K VCCCCY1HH271J VCCSCY1HL391J VCKYCY1CB104K RC-KZ1183AFZZ VCKYCY1CB333K VCSAFB0JJ336M RC-KZ1183AFZZ RC-KZ1184AFZZ VCSATE0JJ476M VCKYCY1CB104K VCKYCY1AB474K VCKYCY1CB104K VCKYCY1CB104K VCCCCY1HH5R0C VCCCCY1HH8R0D VCCCCY1HH470J VCSAFA0JJ106M VCKYCY1CB104K VCKYCY1CB104K VCKYTV1HB393K VCKYCY1CB104K VCSATR0JJ106M RC-KZ1206AFZZ VCKYCY1HB102K VCKYCY1CB104K RC-KZ1182AFZZ VCSATA0JJ106M VCKYCY1HB222K VCSATA1AJ335M VCKYCY1HB102K VCSATA0JJ106M RC-KZ1183AFZZ VCKYTV1CF225Z RC-KZ1183AFZZ VCEAPW0JW226M RC-KZ1183AFZZ VCKYCY1CB104K RC-KZ1186AFZZ RC-KZ1183AFZZ J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J AD AC AB AB AB AC AB AA AA AA AA AB AC AA AE AC AC AD AB AC AB AB AA AA AA AD AB AB AB AB AB AC AA AB AB AD AA AB AA AD AC AC AC AC AC AB AD AC 10 F,6.3V,Electrolytic,Tantalum 1 F,10V,Electrolytic 0.027 F,25V 0.22 F,10V,Electrolytic 0.012 F,25V 1 F,16V,Electrolytic 0.22 F,10V,Electrolytic 0.0033 F,50V 0.033 F,16V 270 pF (CH),50V 390 pF,50V 0.1 F,16V 1 F,10V,Electrolytic 0.033 F,16V 33 F,6.3V,Electrolytic, Tantalume 1 F,10V,Electrolytic 1 F,16V,Electrolytic 47 F,6.3V,Electrolytic, Tantalume 0.1 F,16V 0.47 F,10V 0.1 F,16V 0.1 F,16V 5 pF (CH),50V 8 pF (CH),50V 47 pF (CH),50V 10 F,6.3V,Electrolytic, Tantalume 0.1 F,16V 0.1 F,16V 0.039 F,50V 0.1 F,16V 10 F,6.3V,Electrolytic, Tantalume 0.47 F,10V 0.001 F,50V 0.1 F,16V 0.1 F,16V,Electrolytic 10 F,6.3V,Electrolytic, Tantalume 0.0022 F,50V 3.3 F,10V,Electrolytic, Tantalume 0.001 F,50V 10 F,6.3V,Electrolytic,Tantalum 1 F,10V,Electrolytic 2.2 F,16V 1 F,10V,Electrolytic 22 F,6.3V,Electrolytic 1 F,10V,Electrolytic 0.1 F,16V 3.3 F,10V,Electrolytic 1 F,10V,Electrolytic

AB 0.1 F,16V AB 1 F,16V AD 10 F,6.3V,Electrolytic, Tantalume AA 0.01 F,25V AA 100 pF (CH),50V AC 1 F,10V,Electrolytic AB 0.1 F,16V AB 3.3 F,10V,Electrolytic, Tantalume AA 0.001 F,50V AB 3.3 F,10V,Electrolytic, Tantalume AB 1 F,16V AB 0.22 F,16V AB 0.1 F,16V,Electrolytic AA 1000 pF,50V AA 100 pF (CH),50V AB 0.082 F,16V AB 1 F,16V AA 0.01 F,25V AC 0.68 F,10V AB 3.3 F,10V,Electrolytic, Tantalume AA 0.027 F,16V AC 1 F,6.3V AB 0.22 F,10V,Electrolytic AD 47 F,6.3V,Electrolytic, Tantalume AB 0.22 F,10V,Electrolytic AB 1 F,16V AA 0.01 F,25V AC 1 F,10V,Electrolytic AB 0.1 F,16V AC 1 F,6.3V AB 0.1 F,16V AC 1 F,10V,Electrolytic AD 100 F,6.3V,Electrolytic AD 3.3 F,10V,Electrolytic AA 0.01 F,25V AB 0.1 F,16V,Electrolytic AB 0.1 F,16V AA 68 pF (CH),50V AA 8 pF (CH),50V AD 3.3 F,10V,Electrolytic AD 100 F,6.3V,Electrolytic AA 100 pF (CH),50V AC 1 F,10V,Electrolytic AB 0.33 F,10V AB 0.1 F,16V 22 F,6.3V,Electrolytic, Tantalume AC 1 F,10V,Electrolytic AA 68 pF (CH),50V AA 10 pF (CH),50V AA 0.01 F,25V AA 100 pF (CH),50V AC 1 F,16V,Electrolytic AE 10 F,6.3V AA 100 pF (CH),50V AA 0.001 F,50V AC 1 F,16V,Electrolytic AD 47 F,6.3V,Electrolytic, Tantalume AB 1 F,16V AD 47 F,6.3V,Electrolytic, Tantalume AC 1 F,10V,Electrolytic AE 10 F,10V,Electrolytic,Tantalume AA 0.01 F,25V AD 3.3 F,10V,Electrolytic AA 0.0022 F,50V AB 0.22 F,10V,Electrolytic AA 0.033 F,16V AB 0.1 F,16V

RESISTORS

VRS-CY1JB000J R101~104 R105 VRS-CY1JB223J VRS-CY1JB394J J J J AA 0 ohm,Jumper,0.81.55mm, Green AA 22 kohms,1/16W AA 390 kohms,1/16W
R824 R826 R829 R830 R831 R832 R841 R842 R843,844 R845~847 R848 R849 R851 R852 R853 R854 R855 R857,858 R859 R860 R872 R891 R892 R893 R901,902 R903 R904 R905 R906 R907 R908 R909 R921 R922
VRS-CY1JB394D VRS-CY1JB224D VRS-CY1JB153J VRS-CY1JB104J VRS-CY1JB184D VRS-CY1JB224D VRS-CY1JB474J VRS-CY1JB102J VRS-CY1JB104J VRS-CY1JB334J VRS-CY1JB105J VRS-CY1JB184J VRS-CY1JB103J VRS-CY1JB104J VRS-CY1JB334D VRS-CY1JB225J VRS-CY1JB274D VRS-CY1JB104J VRS-CY1JB153J VRS-CY1JB333J VRS-CY1JB104J VRS-CY1JB222J VRS-CY1JB560J VRS-CY1JB102J VRS-CY1JB1R0J VRS-CY1JB331J VRS-CY1JB333J VRS-CY1JB104J VRS-CY1JB274J VRS-CY1JB184J VRS-CY1JB104J VRS-CY1JB103J VRS-CY1JB331J VRS-CY1JB104J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J J
PRICE RANK AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA
390 kohms,1/16W 220 kohms,1/16W 15 kohms,1/16W 100 kohm,1/16W 180 kohms,1/16W 220 kohms,1/16W 470 kohms,1/16W 1 kohm,1/16W 100 kohm,1/16W 330 kohms,1/16W 1 Mohm,1/16W 180 kohms,1/16W 10 kohm,1/16W 100 kohm,1/16W 330 kohms,1/16W 0.2 Mohms,1/16W 270 kohms,1/16W 100 kohm,1/16W 15 kohms,1/16W 33 kohms,1/16W 100 kohm,1/16W 2.2 kohms,1/16W 56 ohms,1/16W 1 kohm,1/16W 1 ohm,1/16W 330 ohms,1/16W 33 kohms,1/16W 100 kohm,1/16W 270 kohms,1/16W 180 kohms,1/16W 100 kohm,1/16W 10 kohm,1/16W 330 ohms,1/16W 100 kohm,1/16W