d n MINIDISC PLAYER AM-HX30 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
English 1 2 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This minidisc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the exterior. 3 CAUTION! 4 Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam. 5 Accessories 6 7 2 Following accessories are supplied with this unit. Check them before use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS English PRECAUTIONS .................................... 4 USING ON THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ......................................... 10 USING ON AC HOUSE CURRENT .... 12 USING ON DRY CELL BATTERY ...... 14 PREPARATIONS ................................ 16 PLAYBACK Basic operation ................................... Other playback modes ........................ Programmed play ................................ To change the display ......................... Title search function .........
PRECAUTIONS English For safety • Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. Laser rays from the optical pickup are dangerous to the eyes. • Make sure that pins or other foreign objects do not get inside the unit. • Take care not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks. • To keep dust from the pickup lens, keep the disc holder closed after use. Never touch the lens. • If you hear no sound when playing a disc, DO NOT turn the volume up too high since the music could suddenly start.
A PRECAUTIONS English Note on condensation If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm one, it may result in condensation on the pickup lens causing malfunction or playback difficulties. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try playback again. Note on handling MD → A Since MDs come in a cartridge a which protects the discs inside from fingerprints and dust, you do not have to be overly careful when handling them.
1 English USING ON THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY When using the rechargeable battery for the first time, charge it for about 8 hours. 2 3 10 1 Insert the rechargeable battery into the battery charger. 2 Recharge the battery. Plug the battery charger into a wall outlet. Recharging fully used battery takes about 8 hours. After recharging, remove the battery from the battery charger and disconnect the battery charger from the wall outlet.
USING ON THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY English Note on the rechargeable battery • Use only the supplied charger to recharge the battery. • Do not carry the battery in a pocket or handbag together with metal objects such as pendants or key holders. Use the supplied battery carrying case when carrying the rechargeable battery. • Do not short-circuit the terminals. • Do not disassemble the battery, heat it or put it in water. • The supplied rechargeable battery can be recharged approximately 300 times.
USING ON DRY CELL BATTERY 1 English 1 Attach the battery case. 2 Insert an LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery with the 4 and 5 marks correctly aligned. Battery replacement 2 AA LR6 ) LR6( (AA) The battery indicator changes from to to to based on the remaining power of the battery. Replace the battery when the lights. lights, If the unit remains in use after “LOW BATT” appears and the operation will stop.
A PREPARATIONS English Connecting the headphones → A Connect the supplied headphones to the remote control and connect the remote control to the ! REMOTE jack of the main unit. • To turn on the backlight of the display on the remote control, press DISP/SEARCH. HOLD switches → B B HOLD 16 When operating with the main unit, release HOLD on the main unit. → a When operating with the remote control, release HOLD on the remote control. → b When not using the unit, set both to the HOLD position.
PLAYBACK 1 English Basic operation 1 Insert a disc with the label side a up and in the direction of the arrow b. 2 Press `. 3 Adjust the volume. To stop playback, press a. When playing the disc the next time, playback will start from that point.
PLAYBACK English Other playback modes MODE a b c d 20 This unit has 4 play modes other than normal play. Press MODE repeatedly during playback to select the desired play mode. Each time the button is pressed, the play mode changes in the following order. a All-repeat play All tracks are played repeatedly. V b One-track repeat play Current track is played repeatedly. V c Random play All tracks are played in random order. V d Programmed play The programmed tracks are played in programmed order.
PLAYBACK 2,4 Programmed play 5 1 English 3,4 • You can memorize up to 25 tracks in a desired order. Operate during playback or in playback pause mode. 1 Press MODE repeatedly until “PRGM” is displayed. 2 Press g or h to select a track. 3 Press DSL/ENTER to program the track. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tacks. 5 Press ` to start programmed play. To cancel the program Press MODE repeatedly until “PRGM” disappears.
PLAYBACK English To change the display Press DISP/SEARCH repeatedly during playback. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the following order. DISP/ SEARCH a Title of current track b Remaining time of current track c Disc name d Elapsed time of the current track Note • The display changes to 1 when playback is stopped. • “No Title” or “No Name” appears when playing a disc in which no data is registered.
2 PLAYBACK English Title search function 3 3 1 1 • You can search for a desired track confirming the title during playback. Operate during playback. 1 Keep DISP/SEARCH pressed for 3 seconds. 2 While the track number flashes, press g or h repeatedly until the desired track title is displayed. 3 Press ` or DSL/ENTER to start playback. • You can start this operation in playback pause mode. In this case, press ` again after step 3 to resume playback.
A OTHER SETTINGS English To cancel the beep sound (Signal sound function) → A 3 2 1 B 4 2 1 3 Beep sounds are heard when you press an operation button. You can cancel this beep sound. Operate in stop mode. 1 Keep DISP/SEARCH pressed for about 5 seconds. “BEEP ON” is displayed. 2 Press DSL/ENTER. “BEEP OFF” is displayed and beep sounds are canceled. 3 Press a. To resume the beep sound Display “BEEP ON” in step 2.
C OTHER SETTINGS 3 2 30 4 1 English To adjust the contrast of the display →C You can set the contrast of the display from 0 to 15. Operate in stop mode. 1 Keep DISP/SEARCH pressed for 5 seconds. “BEEP ON” is displayed. 2 Press MODE twice. “CONTRAST” is displayed. 3 Press VOL 6 or 7 to adjust the contrast of the display. 4 Press a.
MD GUIDE MESSAGES English BLANK DISC • Nothing is recorded on the disc. DISC ERROR • The disc is damaged by scratches. • The TOC (Table of contents) data is not registered correctly. EAR GUARD ! • You cannot increase the volume anymore by the EAR GUARD function. HOLD • The HOLD switch is set to HOLD position. NO DISC • No disc is inside the unit. LOW BATT • The battery wears out. OPEN • The disc holder is not closed. PRGM FULL • 25 tracks are already programmed and no track can be added.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE English If the unit sails to perform as described in these Operating Instructions, check the following guide. Power does not turn on. • Insert the batteries correctly. • Recharge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry cell battery. Operation does not start. • • • • • Close the disc holder completely. Insert a disc. Release the HOLD switch. Connect the remote control completely. Remove the battery and leave the unit for about 30 seconds.
SPECIFICATIONS Main unit Playback system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser pickup Semiconductor laser Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz Number of channels Stereo: 2 channels Monaural: 1 channel D/A converter 1-bit Frequency response 40 – 20,000 Hz ±4 dB 20 – 20,000 Hz ±1 dB (10 kΩ) Wow and Flutter Below measurable limit (±0.001% W.PEAK) Output !REMOTE jack Maximum output level 10 mW +10 mW (16 ohms) Power requirements DC 1.2 V using the supplied Ni-MH rechargeable battery MHB-901 DC 1.
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