Kenwood DVD Recorder MD MT877W User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.  
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.  
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.  
PORTABLE MINIDISC  
RECORDER  
MODEL  
-
MD MT877W  
OPERATION MANUAL  
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Contents  
Important Introduction  
Useful Features  
Special Notes ................................................ 4-5  
Precautions .......................................................6  
Names of Controls and Indicators .............. 7-9  
Battery Charger .........................................10-11  
Advanced Playback.................................. 27-29  
Advanced Recording ............................... 30-35  
Recording from a Microphone ................ 36-38  
Checking Displays ................................... 39-40  
Changing Default Settings ...................... 41-42  
Power Source  
Using with the Rechargeable Battery ..... 12-13  
Using with the AC Adaptor ............................14  
Using with the Alkaline Battery .....................15  
Advanced Features  
Titling a MiniDisc ...................................... 43-47  
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc ................... 48-50  
Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo  
System or a Car Stereo ................................51  
Preparation  
Hold Function .................................................16  
Inserting a MiniDisc .......................................17  
Connections.............................................. 18-19  
References  
Other Features and Caution ..........................52  
MiniDisc System Limitations.........................53  
Error Messages ........................................ 54-55  
Troubleshooting ....................................... 56-57  
Maintenance....................................................57  
Specifications ........................................... 58-59  
Basic Operation  
Recording.................................................. 20-23  
Playback .................................................... 24-26  
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Special Notes  
Warnings  
The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable  
parts.  
Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. It con-  
tains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug  
from the main outlet socket before any service opera-  
tion or when not in use for a long period.  
The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-MT877W must  
not be used with other equipment.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this ap-  
pliance to dripping or splashing liquids.  
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be  
placed on the apparatus.  
The letters in brackets contained in the model number  
indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and  
specifications are unaffected.  
This Portable MiniDisc Recorder is classified as a CLASS  
1 LASER product.  
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the  
Caution  
bottom.  
SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record-  
Use the Portable MiniDisc Recorder only in accordance  
with the instructions given in this manual and do not at-  
tempt to interfere with the interlock switch or make any  
other adjustment as this may result in exposure to haz-  
ardous radiation.  
ing arising from malfunction of this unit.  
When recording important selections, be sure to make a  
preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is  
being properly recorded.  
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Special Notes (continued)  
Laser Diode Properties  
Material: GaAIAs  
Wavelength: 785 nm  
Pulse time:  
Notes  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.  
Note for users in Australia  
Read mode; 0.8 mW Continuous  
Write mode; max. 10 mW 0.5S  
min. cycle 1.5S  
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copy-  
ing or broadcasting such material without permission of  
the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohib-  
ited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the  
copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and noth-  
Repetition  
ing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giv-  
ing that authority.  
For other countries  
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 the relevant laws in your country.  
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Precautions  
Important  
Storing the unit  
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places.  
Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing  
streets or near traffic.  
Places exposed to direct sunlight  
for many hours (especially in cars  
with the doors and windows  
closed) or near heaters.  
Do not use your earphones whilst  
driving a motor vehicle, it may create a  
traffic hazard and may be illegal.  
Remember to obey all of the safety rules  
in your area.  
(The cabinet may deform, change  
colour or the unit may malfunction.)  
Do not play the unit at a high volume.  
Hearing experts advise against ex-  
tended listening at high volume levels.  
If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the vol-  
ume or discontinue use.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should  
be placed on the apparatus.  
Places exposed to excessive dust.  
Places exposed to water.  
Places where temperatures are ex-  
cessively high or low.  
Places (bathrooms) where the hu-  
midity is extremely high.  
Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects  
of battery disposal.  
Places with strong magnetic fields  
such as TVs or loudspeakers.  
This portable MD should only be used within the range  
Places exposed to vibration.  
of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).  
Places where sand can easily en-  
ter the inside of the unit (beaches  
etc.).  
To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible  
problems, observe the precautions listed below.  
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.  
Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.  
Do not use the unit near open flames.  
Do not spill liquid on the unit.  
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.  
Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5V  
DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage it.  
SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use.  
Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre.  
It is not recommendable to put the  
MiniDisc into a rear pocket, as this may  
damage the product when sitting.  
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Names of Controls and Indicators  
Main unit  
1. Record/Track Mark Button (20, 34)  
2. Mode Button (20, 29, 32, 41)  
8
4
3
9
2
3. Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/  
Recording Level/Name Select Button  
(20, 26, 27, 30, 41-45)  
1
10  
4. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button (16, 22, 25, 41)  
5. Open Lever (17)  
6. Display/Character Select Button (39, 40, 43)  
7. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (34, 38, 43-50)  
8. Play/Pause Button (20, 24)  
9. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button (29, 43-50)  
10. Bass/Delete Button (26, 44)  
11. Rechargeable Battery Cover (12)  
12. Handstrap Holder  
5
6
7
13. Optical/Line Input Socket (18, 19)  
14. Microphone Input Socket (36)  
15. Remote Control/Earphones/Line Output Socket(24)  
11  
15  
14  
13  
12  
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Names of Controls and Indicators (continued)  
Main unit display panel  
01. Level Meter  
02. Record Indicator  
03. Synchro Recording Indicator  
04. Operation Indicator  
05. Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator  
6. Character/Time Information Indicator  
7. Repeat Indicator  
8. Battery Indicator  
9. Random Indicator  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
10. Track Number Indicator  
11. TOC Indicator  
12. Disc Name Indicator  
3-colour LED  
Various modes are indicated with three colours of lights.  
Yellow-  
green Blue Orange  
Charging  
Refresh  
Lighting starting with yellow-green light.  
Extinguishing starting with orange light  
after all the lights are lit.  
Playback  
Flashing the colour of the activated  
playback mode.  
Recording  
Flashing the colour of the activated re-  
cording mode.  
Fast Forward Flashing starting with yellow-green light.  
Fast Reverse Flashing starting with orange light.  
Volume (+)  
Lighting starting with yellow-green light.  
Volume ()  
Extinguishing instantly starting with or-  
ange light after all the lights are lit.  
TOC  
Reading: flashing at random.  
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Names of Controls and Indicators (continued)  
Remote control unit  
1. Earphones Socket (24)  
2. Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Button  
3. Display Button  
4. Play Mode Button (29)  
5. Sound/Track Mark Button (26, 34)  
6. Stop/Power Off Button (22, 25)  
7. Play/Pause Button  
1
6
2
3
4
5
8. Volume Button  
9. Hold Switch (16)  
7
9
8
Remote control display panel  
01. Record Indicator  
02. Track Number Indicator  
03. Operation Indicator  
04. Character/Time Information Indicator  
05. Battery Indicator  
06. Random Indicator  
07. Synchro Recording Indicator  
08. Total Track Number Indicator  
09. Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator  
10. Repeat Indicator  
4
1
2
3
5
9
6
7
10  
8
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Battery Charger  
There are two different ways to use the battery charger one is to use it as a normal battery charger, the  
other is to use it with an AC adaptor by attaching the portable MD to the battery charger.  
Names  
Setting  
2
Charge  
mode  
Face the top  
toward you.  
3
3
1
4
CHARGE  
1
CHARGE  
2
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
4
5
6
1. Remote Control Holder (11)  
Caution:  
(You can hang the remote control on it.)  
2. Lock Detector  
3. Hook For Fixing The Main Unit  
4. Charge/Operation Switch (11)  
5. Stand  
Before setting the portable MD to the battery charger, make  
sure the battery charger is in charge mode (CHARGE). If you  
insert the portable MD by force whilst in operation mode  
(OPERATION), the hook for fixing the portable MD may break.  
Operating whilst in charge mode, “CHARGEmode” will appear  
6. AC Adaptor Connecting Socket (18, 19)  
and no operation is possible.  
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Battery Charger (continued)  
Setting the battery charger and hanging the  
remote control.  
How to use the Charge / Operation switch  
Charge  
mode  
For charging  
When the remote control is not used, hang it on the holder  
for your convenience.  
Move it to charge mode (see  
Using with the Recharge-  
able Batterypage 12).  
(RELEASE)  
For operations  
Operation  
mode  
(LOCK)  
Move it to operation mode  
when playing back or record-  
ing (see Using with the AC  
Adaptorpage 14).  
Removing  
For use with the AC adaptor.  
When using the unit with AC adaptor, use it horizontally.  
Do not stand the unit.  
2
1
Charge  
mode  
(RELEASE)  
Move the Charge / Operation switch to charge mode.  
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Using with the Rechargeable Battery  
Charging  
Do not force the  
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.  
battery cover  
open too far.  
1
2
Insert the rechargeable battery.  
Move the Charge/Operation switch to charge  
mode.  
3
Place the portable MD into the battery charger  
and connect the AC adaptor.  
AC 110-240V  
50/60Hz  
After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it will get  
slightly warm. This is normal.  
When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the battery  
will not be charged.  
Charge  
mode  
To the DC IN  
5V socket  
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Using with the Rechargeable Battery (continued)  
About the liquid crystal display (LCD)  
About charging time  
The condition of the portable MD will be shown on the LCD  
when inserting it into the battery charger.  
After about 3.5 hours have passed, “  
The battery is charged up to 95% if it is completely  
discharged.  
will go out.  
Display  
Conditions  
Notes:  
Charging.  
Charge the battery within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F  
- 95°F).  
The unit can be left in the charging state after it is com-  
pleted.  
If the MiniDisc unit is not to be used for some time,  
remove the battery. (The battery drains gradually even  
when the power is turned off.)  
Carry the battery in the supplied case.  
Scrolling  
Turns off  
The charging is complete.  
When the portable MD is not in-  
serted correctly to the battery  
charger, or  
Rechargeable terminal is dirty, it may  
not be possible to charge the bat-  
tery. (Wipe the terminal by cotton  
swab.)  
Caution:  
Use the specified batteryAD-N55BT only. Do not charge  
a battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc.) other than that  
specified.  
Do not remove the outer cover of the re-  
chargeable battery. It may cause heat gen-  
eration, fire, or explosion.  
Do not dip the battery in water, do not dis-  
pose of it in a fire, and do not take it apart.  
If the rechargeable battery terminal is dirty, charging may  
not start. In such a case, wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth.  
Do not disassemble the battery.  
Refreshing.  
The unit checks and, if necessary,  
discharge the rechargeable battery  
to recharge it automatically. (At this  
time battery indicator is flashing.)  
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Using with the AC Adaptor  
1
2
3
Place the portable MD to the battery  
charger.  
Move the Charge/Operation switch to  
operation mode.  
Plug the AC adaptor.  
Operation mode  
Caution:  
To the DC IN  
5V socket  
If the Charge/Operation switch is not set to operation  
mode, no operation is possible.  
(See “How to use the Charge/Operation switch”, page 11)  
When the unit is not in use for extended periods, re-  
move the AC adaptor from the wall socket.  
Insert the plugs firmly.  
Note:  
When power failure occurs whilst playing back using the  
AC adaptor, disconnect the adaptor from the wall socket.  
Otherwise, playback may start automatically when the  
power returns.  
AC 110-240V  
50/60Hz  
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Using with the Alkaline Battery  
Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, AA”  
size).  
When using the alkaline batteries, make sure the recharge-  
able battery is inserted.  
2
Open  
1
2
Open the case cover.  
1
Press  
Insert a alkaline battery into the battery  
case.  
3
Attach the battery case to the portable MD.  
Caution:  
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium bat-  
Back of the  
portable MD  
tery etc.) in the battery case.  
RELEASE  
LOCK  
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Hold Function  
The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such  
as a crowded train.  
Main unit  
Remote control unit  
Press the • GG/ –HOLD button for 2 seconds  
or more.  
Move the HOLD switch to the safety position  
(direction indicated by the arrow).  
Orange mark  
Hold  
Hold  
Release  
If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected,  
you can set this function even when the power is turned  
off.  
To cancel the hold mode:  
Move the HOLD switch away from the safety posi-  
tion (the opposite direction of the arrow).  
To cancel the hold mode  
Press and hold down for 2 seconds or more whilst the unit  
is in the hold mode.  
G “HOLD OFF” will be shown  
If the hold function is active whilst the power is  
turned off, the power cannot be turned on by mis-  
take and the battery will not be drained.  
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Inserting a MiniDisc  
1
Slide the OPEN lever to release the com-  
partment door.  
2
2
3
4
Lift it up.  
Insert a MiniDisc as shown.  
Close the compartment door.  
4
Notes:  
1
G Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder.  
3
When you record on a  
MiniDisc, check that the  
erase prevention tab is  
set to the recordable”  
position.  
G If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the  
unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is  
felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it.  
Recordable Recording  
prevented  
G The lid cannot be opened if TOCis displayed refer to  
the instruction on page 22.  
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Connections  
You can record your favorite CDs or tapes to an MD.  
To connect to a stereo system with LINE OUTor AUDIO OUTsockets  
Red : To Right  
White : To Left  
To the OPTICAL/  
LINE IN socket  
To the  
DC IN 5V  
socket  
To a stereo system with LINE OUTor AUDIO OUT”  
sockets. (See left, Analogue connection.)  
LINE OUT  
Note:  
If the audio system has only one pair of sockets, they are  
usually for input only and recording via this connection is not  
possible.  
RIGHT LEFT  
AC 110-240V  
50/60Hz  
To the wall socket  
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Connections (continued)  
To connect to a stereo system with a DIGITAL OUTor OPTICAL OUTsocket  
To the OPTICAL/  
LINE IN socket  
To the  
DC IN 5V  
socket  
To a stereo system with a DIGITAL OUTsocket.  
(See left, Digital connection.)  
DIGITAL OUT  
Compared to analogue connection recording, it allows  
high-quality recording.  
Note:  
Some audio systems do not have a DIGITAL OUT socket.  
Check before connecting.  
AC 110-240V  
50/60Hz  
To the wall socket  
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Recording  
Before Recording  
Cancel the hold mode.  
The portable MD does not work  
whilst in hold mode.  
As for the details, see page 16.  
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Recording (continued)  
1
2
Press the REC button.  
4
5
Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys-  
tem to enter the playback pause mode at  
the point you wish to start recording.  
Here you can select the track to be recorded.  
Record pause mode is entered.  
Begin playback on the stereo system con-  
nected to this portable MD.  
To enable the record level to be set.  
Press the MODE button repeatedly to se-  
lect recording mode (page 32).  
5
4
3
Press the  
or  
button to adjust the  
(Stereo recoding)  
recording level.  
Analogue recording  
(2 times long recording)  
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum  
sound volume from the source makes the reading  
swing somewhere between –4 dB and 0 dB.  
(4 times long recording)  
(Monaural recording)  
Level meter indicator  
6
7
Press the 06 button to start the MiniDisc  
0dB  
unit recording.  
4dB  
Digital recording  
Begin playback on the stereo system, the  
output will be recorded.  
You can adjust the level in 1 dB increments within  
the range of +12 - –12dB.  
Notes:  
+12 - 12dB  
G When recording, it is recommended to use theAC adap-  
tor and also install the charged battery. Should the power  
failure occur, the power source would be automatically  
switched to the rechargeable battery.  
G Changing the volume level whilst recording does not af-  
fect the recording.  
Once you adjust the digital recording level, the set-  
ting remains even after the recording stops. (For  
cancellation instructions, see page 41.)  
G You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording.  
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Recording (continued)  
To interrupt recording  
About the TOC  
Press the 06 button.  
After any recording or editing function TOC(Table Of  
Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing  
function, press the GG/ :OFF button. During this process  
TOCwill flash and TOC EDIT!will be displayed.  
During any recording or editing function the MiniDisc unit  
lid is locked, the MiniDisc cannot be removed until the pro-  
cess is finalised.  
G To resume recording, press the 06 button again.  
G The track number will be increased by one each time  
the recording is interrupted.  
To stop recording  
Press the GG/ :OFF button.  
G When recording stops, TOCappears (Table Of Con-  
tents). Whilst TOCappears the MiniDisc recorded  
contents have not yet been updated.  
G To prevent the new recording from being lost it is not  
possible to remove the MiniDisc whilst TOCis dis-  
played.  
Warning:  
If the power is removed (Battery/AC adaptor) whilst TOC”  
is displayed the MiniDisc unit lid will remain locked until  
the battery/main power is restored and the unit is turned  
on. Your new recordings or edited changes will be lost and  
your MiniDisc may become unusable.  
TOC display  
Caution:  
Whilst TOCor TOC EDIT!is displayed, follow the in-  
structions below.  
Do not jerk or bump the unit.  
Do not unplug the AC adaptor.  
Do not remove the rechargeable battery or an alkaline  
battery.  
Do not subject the unit to shock.  
Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly.  
To update the recorded contents of the MiniDisc  
Press the GG/ :OFF button whilst in the stop mode.  
G The power turns off after recorded contents have been  
updated on the MiniDisc.  
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Recording (continued)  
To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from be-  
ing erased accidentally  
About sampling rate converter  
This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter  
meaning it can record from digital radios or DAT tape re-  
corders.  
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located  
on the side of the MiniDisc, in the direction indicated  
by the arrow.  
The MiniDisc will then be protected against accidental era-  
sure.  
Note for digital recording  
You can not copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital  
inputs to another MiniDisc or DAT. It is prevented by the  
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System). Recording from  
analogue inputs is not affected.  
Recordable Recording prevented  
Digital signals  
Digitally recorded  
MiniDisc  
Cannot record  
To add a recording to such a MiniDisc, slide the ac-  
cidental erase prevention tab back to its original po-  
sition.  
CD player,  
MiniDisc  
player,  
etc.  
Digital  
connection  
Digital  
connection  
Helpful tip when attaching a label  
When attaching a label to an MiniDisc cartridge, be sure to  
note the following. If the label is not attached properly, the  
MiniDisc may jam inside the unit and it may not be pos-  
sible to remove it.  
G If the label peels off or partially lifts  
away, replace it with a new one.  
G Do not put a new label on top of an  
existing one.  
G Attach the label only in the specified  
location.  
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Playback  
Before Playing back  
Cancel the hold mode.  
The portable MD does not work whilst in hold mode.  
Remote control unit  
Main unit  
Release  
As for the details, see page 16.  
Right  
Left  
channel  
channel  
To the socket  
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Playback (continued)  
To interrupt playback  
1
2
Insert the earphones plug firmly into the  
earphones socket on the remote control  
unit.  
Press the 06 button.  
G To resume playback, press the 06 button again.  
To stop playback  
Plug the remote control into the socket  
on the unit.  
Press the GG/ :OFF button.  
G
If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes whilst  
in the stop mode, the power will shut off automatically.  
3
4
Insert a MiniDisc (page 17).  
To turn off the power  
Press the 06 button.  
Press the GG/ :OFF button whilst in the stop mode.  
Playback starts automatically with a playback only  
MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against  
accidental erasure (Auto-play function).  
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Playback (continued)  
Notes:  
If power failure occurs whilst playing a disc using the AC  
adaptor, disconnect it from the wall socket. Otherwise, play-  
back may start automatically when electricity resumes.  
Volume control  
G
Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and  
the press the VOLbutton to decrease the volume.  
G If you connect the AC adaptor without installing the re-  
chargeable battery, playback may start automatically.  
Be sure to turn off the power.  
Main unit  
G
Reduce the volume before starting to play. MiniDiscs, com-  
pared to ordinary cassette tapes, have very little noise.  
If the volume is adjusted according to your usual expec-  
tations of noise, high volume may damage your hearing.  
Remote control unit  
Volume (0 - 30)  
G The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy  
people around you.  
Bass control  
In particularly crowded places (such as on trains or  
buses), reduce the volume.  
Each time the BASS button is pressed (Remote con-  
trol: the SOUND button is pressed), the tone will be  
switched as follows.  
BASS 1  
BASS 2  
BASS 3  
Emphasised slightly  
Emphasised more  
Emphasised fully  
BASS OFF Cancelled  
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Advanced Playback  
To locate the beginning of a track  
To move to the beginning of the next track:  
Press the 4 button during playback.  
To restart the track being played:  
Press the 5 button during playback.  
To locate the next track:  
Press the 4 button whilst the unit is stopped.  
To locate the previous track:  
Press the 5 button whilst the unit is stopped.  
To locate the desired portion  
G To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the 5  
or 4 button repeatedly until the desired track num-  
ber is shown.  
G When you press the 06 button, playback starts from  
the beginning of the track.  
For audible fast forward:  
Press and hold down the 4 button during play-  
back.  
For audible fast reverse:  
Press and hold down the 5 button during play-  
back.  
G Normal playback will resume when the 5 or 4  
button is released.  
G 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.  
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Advanced playback (continued)  
Intro play  
You can listen to each track for approximately 5 sec-  
onds.  
When stopped or pause, press the 06 button  
for 2 seconds or more.  
When the playback mode is set as random playback,  
random repeat playback, or one-track repeat playback,  
the intro scan is not possible.  
In this case, the playback is started in the normal mode.  
The duration that INTRO PLAYis displayed is not fixed.  
To return to normal playback  
Press the 06 button.  
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Advanced playback (continued)  
Random play or repeat play  
During playback, press the MODE button repeat-  
edly to select the playback mode.  
RANDOM  
Random play  
Repeat play of tracks in random order  
Repeat play of all of the tracks  
Repeat play of a single track  
Normal playback  
RANDOM  
1
No display  
To play at double speed (Mono recording only)  
Notes:  
G If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, press  
Press the ENTER button whilst a MiniDisc recorded  
in the monaural long-play mode is being played.  
the 06 button to start playback.  
G When “TOC” is displayed, random play or repeat play  
is impossible.  
G In random play the unit will select and play tracks auto-  
matically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.)  
After all of the tracks have been played once each in  
random order, the unit will stop automatically.  
G During random, random repeat, or single track repeat  
play, you can forward or reverse the MiniDisc only within  
the track being played.  
G If a track recorded in the stereo mode is reached during  
fast playback, the fast playback mode will be cancelled.  
G Depending on the contents recorded on a MiniDisc, it  
may be difficult to hear them.  
To interrupt fast playback  
Press the 06 button during playback.  
When the 06 button is pressed again, the unit will resume  
fast playback.  
G During random play, the unit cannot find the beginning  
of any track which has been played.  
G Repeat play lasts until you stop the unit.  
To return to normal playback  
Press the ENTER button.  
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Advanced Recording  
Playback sound-actuated recording  
(Synchronised recording)  
5
4
3
4
Press the  
or  
button to adjust the  
recording level.  
Recording automatically starts or pauses by detect-  
ing sound from the stereo system (Synchronised  
recording).  
Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys-  
tem to enter the playback pause mode.  
Select the starting point for your recording and press  
the PAUSE button.  
5
6
Press the MODE button repeatedly to se-  
lect recording mode (page 32).  
Press the ENTER button (Synchro Button).  
G “  
will be displayed.  
G To cancel the operation, press the GGG/ :OFF button.  
7
Begin playback on the stereo system.  
Recording will begin automatically.  
To interrupt recording:  
G When the stereo system is stopped, the unit will enter  
the synchro recording pause mode. When playback is  
resumed, the recording will be resumed.  
G If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, the recording  
will be paused (Pause function does not work for  
approximately 10 seconds after a recording starts).  
G When the unit receives sound again, recording automati-  
cally starts.  
1
2
Press the REC button.  
Begin playback on the stereo system con-  
nected to this portable MD.  
G
A new track number is created when the recording resumes.  
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2
During playback, press the  
point where you want to begin recording.  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
0
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
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button at the  
Advanced Recording (continued)  
To start recording from the middle of a track  
You can erase a portion of a track and make a new  
recording.  
All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will be  
erased.  
Press the REC button.  
To cancel the operation, press the GGG/ :OFF button.  
3
Press the ENTER button.  
All of the tracks and track names will be erased,  
following the point where the playback is paused.  
4
5
Press the MODE button repeatedly to se-  
lect recording mode (page 32).  
Press the 06 button.  
Recording will start.  
Note:  
To keep a track after the point you want to make a new  
recording, move the track and then make recording after  
that point.  
(See Editing a Recorded MiniDisc, page 50.)  
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Advanced Recording (continued)  
Long-play recording  
1
When a recording is paused, press the  
MODE button repeatedly to select the re-  
cording mode.  
Each time the button is pressed, the display will  
change as follows:  
2 times and 4 times long recording  
Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is  
possible.  
Monaural recording  
In monaural, you can record twice as long as the  
stereo recording (SP/STEREO).  
A track recorded in monaural can be played back in  
double speed, see page 29.  
Stereo recoding  
2 times long recording  
4 times long recording  
Monaural recording  
2
Start recording.  
The recording mode remains unchanged until it is changed.  
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Advanced Recording (continued)  
Notes:  
Caution for 4 times long recording (LP4)  
G Tracks can be recorded in stereo recording mode, 2 times  
long recording mode, and 4 times long recording mode  
on one MiniDisc.  
G In monaural recording, the sound on the right and left  
channels is mixed even if the input source is in stereo.  
Although you can hear the stereo sound from the ear-  
phones, the recorded sound is monaural.  
Special compressing method allows the 4 times long re-  
cording to realize long-time stereo recording. Therefore,  
some noise is recorded occasionally.  
If sound quality is the main requirement, stereo recording  
or 2 times long recording is recommended.  
G Tracks recorded in 2 times long recording and 4 times  
long recording modes cannot be played with the unit that  
does not support these modes. On such a unit, LPis  
displayed at the beginning of the track and no sound is  
heard. (The operation and the display may vary depend-  
ing on the unit.)  
About ATRAC  
The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) sys-  
tem compresses the sound data into 1/5 by cutting out the  
inaudible sound. Since the sound is selected based on  
psychoacoustics masking, the sound quality is not impaired.  
This unit is equipped with the ATRAC3 compressing sys-  
tem that can reduce the sound data to 1/10 or 1/20 of its  
original size.  
G Tracks recorded in monaural cannot be played if equip-  
ment does not support the monaural playback.  
About the recording mode  
By employing this system, 2 times and 4 times long re-  
cording is enabled in stereo mode.  
You can select the recording mode from stereo recording,  
2 times long recording, 4 times long recording, and mon-  
aural recording. Recordable time varies depending on the  
recording mode.  
If the tracks are recorded on 80-minute MiniDisc, you can  
record them in the following 4 modes:  
Indication  
Recording mode  
Recording time  
SP/STEREO Stereo  
Max. 80 min.  
LP2 REC  
LP4 REC  
SP/MONO  
2 times long (stereo) Max. 160 min.  
4 times long (stereo) Max. 320 min.  
Monaural  
Max. 160 min.  
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Advanced Recording (continued)  
To create your own track numbers  
Recording tracks as a single track  
You can create your own track numbers at any point.  
You can record several pieces of music as a single  
track by disabling the auto marker function.  
Whilst recording, press the REC button at the  
point where you want to create track numbers.  
When a recording is paused or whilst recording…  
Press the EDIT button.  
The track number will be increased by one.  
G One track number will be created every time the REC  
button is pressed.  
G The SOUND button on the remote control can also be  
used to create track numbers.  
Note:  
When making digital recordings using a CD player or an  
MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created automati-  
cally regardless of the setting of the auto marker function.  
Numbering restriction  
If you try to number more than 10 tracks in certain amount  
of time, SORRYwill be displayed and the operation will  
be disabled.  
In that case, wait until the next operation can be resumed.  
In stereo recording  
Within 40 seconds  
Within 80 seconds  
Within 160 seconds  
Within 80 seconds  
In 2 times long recording  
In 4 times long recording  
In monaural recording  
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Advanced Recording (continued)  
G When recording, if a programmed playback is performed  
by the source or playback is performed by selecting  
tracks manually, the MiniDisc track numbers may not be  
the same as on the source.  
About track numbers  
1. Track numbers are created automatically during re-  
cording via the analogue connection when a silence  
of 1 second or more is detected (Auto marker func-  
tion). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by  
disabling the auto marker function see page 34.  
G Track numbers may not be created properly, depending  
on the connected stereo system.  
About 1  
second  
Silence  
First  
track  
Second  
track  
2. When recording from a CD or a MiniDisc using the  
digital connection, track numbers will be created at  
the same points as on the CD or MiniDisc (Synchro  
marker function).  
First track Second track Third track  
Playback  
Track A  
Track B  
Track C  
side  
First track Second track Third track  
Recording  
side  
Track A  
Track B  
Track C  
G Track numbers may not be created in proper places,  
depending on the source to be recorded from, such as  
signals with noise.  
G The track numbers on the playback side may not match  
the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc.  
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Recording from a Microphone  
To record from a microphone  
3
4
Press the REC button.  
5
4
Press the  
or  
button to adjust the  
recording level.  
Level meter  
0dB  
4dB  
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum  
sound volume from the source makes the reading  
swing somewhere between 4 dB and 0 dB.  
5
6
Press the MODE button repeatedly to se-  
lect recording mode (page 32).  
Press the 06 button.  
Recording will start.  
To the MIC IN  
socket  
To interrupt a recording  
Stereo microphone  
(commercially available)  
Press the 06 button whilst recording.  
To resume recording, press the 06 button again.  
The track number will be increased by one each time you  
interrupt a recording.  
To stop recording  
Press the GGG/ :OFF button.  
1
2
Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC  
IN socket.  
To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc  
Press the GG/ :OFF button whilst in the stop mode.  
Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 17).  
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Recording from a Microphone (continued)  
About pause function  
Sound-actuated recording  
The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does  
not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause func-  
tion does not work for approximately 10 seconds after a  
recording starts.) When the microphone picks up sound  
again, recording starts automatically.  
(Mic Synchronised recording)  
1
2
Press the REC button.  
5
4
Press the  
or  
button to adjust the  
Notes:  
recording level.  
G Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything  
to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable MD.  
G To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type  
microphone.  
Level meter indicator  
0dB  
4dB  
When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged  
in, the portable MD will provide power for the  
microphones operation.  
If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may  
not operate properly or it may cause the unit to mal-  
function.  
3
4
Press the MODE button repeatedly to se-  
lect recording mode (page 32).  
Press the ENTER button to select the re-  
cording sensitivity.  
G Insert the plug firmly. If you dont, the recording will not  
be made properly.  
MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit  
detects 24 dB or more  
G Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo  
mini plug.  
G If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted  
noises, set the microphone input to MIC SYNC L.  
G Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording.  
(The unit can start recording from  
quiet sounds).  
MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit  
detects 12 dB or more.  
5
When a sound, such as person speaking,  
is picked up by the microphone, recording  
will begin automatically.  
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Recording from a Microphone (continued)  
Example: Set to 5 minutes.  
Track intervals  
During a mic manual recording  
Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.  
When recording from the microphone, track num-  
bers will be created automatically at regular inter-  
vals (default setting: approximately every 5 minutes).  
During a mic synchro recording, the unit pauses  
when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, and cre-  
ates a track number.  
Track  
number 1  
Track  
number 2  
Track  
number 3  
Track  
number 4  
5 minutes  
5 minutes  
5 minutes  
Changing intervals between tracks  
During a mic synchro recording  
If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, a timed auto mark  
will be created 5 minutes after the previous mark is created.  
1
When a recording is paused or whilst re-  
cording, press the EDIT button repeatedly.  
: Track number which is created by the timed auto mark function.  
: Track number which is created when a silence lasts for 3 sec-  
onds or more during synchro recording.  
(No automatic track  
(A new track number is  
numbers are created.)  
created every 3 minutes.)  
Track  
Track  
Track  
Track  
Track  
number 5  
number 1 number 2  
number 3 number 4  
(A new track number is  
created every 10 minutes.)  
(A new track number is  
created every 5 minutes.)  
2 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes  
The interval between marks may vary slightly com-  
pared with the actual recording time.  
Creating track numbers manually  
Press the REC button whilst recording.  
2
Track numbers will be created automati-  
cally at regular intervals.  
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Checking Displays  
To check the elapsed time and remaining  
time of the track  
To check the remaining recording time  
and the total playing time  
During playback, press the DISP button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as  
follows:  
Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button.  
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as  
follows:  
< Main unit display > < Remote control  
display >  
Disc name  
Track name  
Total playing  
time  
Elapsed playback  
time  
Remaining  
recording time  
Remaining  
playback time  
Total playing  
time  
Notes:  
G Remaining time of recording varies depending on the  
set recording mode.  
G If the disc name or the track name was not originally  
recorded on the MiniDisc, “NO NAME” will be displayed.  
G Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a  
playback only MiniDisc.  
G Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time may  
G If the remaining time of recording is over 100 minutes,  
the last digit of the seconds is not displayed on the re-  
mote control.  
be different from the actual time.  
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Checking Displays (continued)  
To display the playing time of an indi-  
vidual track  
Checking the remaining amount of  
battery level  
The remaining amount of battery level is shown  
by the battery indicator (  
) during operation.  
5
or  
1
2
Whilst in the stop mode, press the  
4
track name.  
How to read the battery indicator  
button to display the track number and  
Track number  
Track name  
When the battery  
level is very low  
When the battery  
level is high  
G When the battery is completely discharged, the battery  
indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or replace the  
alkaline battery with a new one.  
G When the battery has run completely out, BATT EMPTY  
(LoBATT)will appear. Then, the power will be discon-  
nected automatically.  
Press the DISP button to display the play-  
ing time for that track.  
Notes:  
G If you use the battery which you stopped charging half-  
way, “  
may appear. It does not mean that the bat-  
Playing time  
tery is completely charged.  
G The battery indicator will not correctly display the remain-  
ing capacity for approximately 20 seconds after the power  
has been turned on.  
G When theAC adaptor or a separately available car adap-  
tor is used, the battery indicator will not be shown.  
Each time the 5 or 4 button is pressed, the  
playing time of the previous or next track will be  
displayed.  
G The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may  
increase or decrease, depending on the operation be-  
ing performed. This is normal.  
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Changing Default Settings  
Whilst in the stop mode ...  
MENU  
SETTING ITEM  
1
With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODE  
button for 2 seconds or more. SET UP”  
will appear.  
BEEP ON  
Confirmation  
sound  
BEEP ON*  
BEEP OFF  
Beep  
Silent  
When you release the button, BEEP ONor BEEP  
OFFwill appear.  
A-PLAY ON  
Auto play  
A-PLAY ON*  
A-PLAY OFF  
Setting  
Cancelled  
5
4
2
Press the  
menu.  
or  
button to display the  
AUTO Psave  
Auto power save  
AUTO Psave* Setting  
Psave OFF  
Cancelled  
D.L MODE 1  
Digital recording  
level  
D.L MODE 1*  
D.L MODE 2  
Setting keep  
Cancelled  
3
4
Press the MODE button to switch items.  
LIGHT NORM  
3-colour LED illu-  
mination  
LIGHT NORM* See next  
LIGHT ALL  
LIGHT OPER  
LIGHT OFF  
page.  
Press the GG/ :OFF button.  
Backlight on the  
remote control  
Display on the  
remote control  
(*) indicates default setting.  
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Changing Default Settings (continued)  
Beep sound  
Operation indicator, backlight on the remote  
control and display on the remote control  
You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps  
when you press a button.  
The illuminating pattern of the 3-colour LED and the  
remote control can be changed.  
Auto play  
You can make the unit not play automatically when  
you insert a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental  
erasure protected MiniDisc.  
LIGHT NORM:  
3-colour LED  
Indication lamp is flashing.  
Backlight on the Lit for approx. 10 seconds when operated.  
remote control  
Display on the Indicated.  
remote control  
Auto power save  
When the unit is used in a place exposed to much vibra-  
tion, sound skipping can be decreased by cancelling  
the auto power save function. (Battery will drain faster.)  
LIGHT ALL:  
3-colour LED  
Indication lamp is lit.  
Backlight on the Lit for approx. 10 seconds when operated.  
remote control (Lit when operated on the battery charger.)  
Display on the Indicated.  
Digital recording level  
D.L MODE 1”  
The digital recording level you set will be kept even  
after canceling recording.  
remote control  
LIGHT OPER:  
D.L MODE 2”  
3-colour LED  
Lit for approx. 10 seconds when operated  
during playback or recording.  
Every time you cancel recording, the level will re-  
turn to [ D.L 0dB ].  
Backlight on the Lit for approx. 10 seconds when operated.  
remote control  
What is auto power save function?  
During playback, maximum 40 seconds (in stereo) of  
musical information is stored. Auto power save function  
automatically adjusts the storage time between 5 and  
40 seconds to reduce the power consumption. If this  
function is cancelled, the storage time cannot be  
adjusted. (It cannot be adjusted even if it is operated on  
the battery charger.) The storage time varies depending  
on the playback mode.  
Display on the Indicated for approx. 10 seconds when  
remote control operated.  
LIGHT OFF:  
3-colour LED  
The light is not turned on.  
Backlight on the The light is not turned on.  
remote control  
Display on the Indicated for approx. 10 seconds when  
remote control operated.  
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Titling a MiniDisc  
Creating disc and track names  
3
Press the DISP button repeatedly to select  
the type of characters.  
Load a MiniDisc to be named. A Playback-only or record-  
ing-prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited.  
Disc name  
Track name  
1
Whilst in the pause Whilst in the pause  
mode with “DISC” dis- mode, press the EDIT  
played, press the EDIT button repeatedly to  
button repeatedly to select “TRACK NAME”.  
select “DISC NAME”.  
(Capital letters) (Lower-case letters) (Numbers and symbols)  
The first 3 characters in the group of the selected  
characters will be displayed for about 1 second.  
5
4
4
Press the  
or  
button repeatedly to  
select the letter.  
    
If “DISC” is not displayed, you cannot select “DISC  
NAME.”  
“DISC” is displayed when the •   /:OFF is pressed  
5
6
Press the ENTER button to enter it.  
once.  
2
Press the ENTER button.  
Position where the next letter will be entered  
To enter more letters, repeat steps 3 - 5.  
Cursor  
  The unit will enter the character input mode.  
  To cancel the operation, press the •   / :OFF  
button.  
Continued to the next page  
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Titling a MiniDisc (continued)  
To erase a character  
7
When the name has been completely en-  
tered, press the EDIT button.  
Press the VOL + or VOL button to move the cursor to the  
character you want to erase, and then press the BASS  
button.  
8
TOCwill be displayed. To write the up-  
dated contents to the MiniDisc press the  
  / :OFF button.  
To enter a space  
Press the VOL + button to move the cursor to the right.  
You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst TOCis dis-  
played. TOCwill not disappear until the recorded  
contents have been updated.  
Space  
Characters (symbols)  
Note:  
One disc name and up to 255 track names can be created  
per disc (a maximum of 100 characters for the disc and  
each track name and a total of 1,700 characters can be  
entered. However, if any tracks are recorded in the 2 times  
or 4 times long recording mode, the number of characters  
to be entered is decreased, since the information of the  
recording mode is stored by the track.).  
Capital letters  
A
P
B
C
R
D
S
E
T
F
G
V
H
I
J
K
Z
L
M
,
N
/
O
o
.
Q
U
W
X
Y
Lower-case letters  
a
p
b
q
c
r
d
s
e
t
f
g
v
h
i
j
k
z
l
m
,
n
/
.
u
w
x
y
Numbers and symbols  
1
&
?
2
'
3
(
4
)
5
6
+
7
,
8
9
0
/
!
:
"
;
#
<
$
=
%
>
.
*
_
`
@
: indicates a space.  
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Titling a MiniDisc (continued)  
To add characters  
5
6
Press the EDIT button.  
1
2
Put the unit in the character input mode.  
(Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 43.)  
Press the VOL + or VOL button to move the  
cursor to the right of the character, where you  
want to add a new character.  
TOCwill be displayed. To write the up-  
dated contents to the MiniDisc press the  
  / :OFF button.  
You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst TOCis dis-  
played. TOCwill not disappear until the recorded  
contents have been updated.  
3
4
Select the character to add.  
(Perform steps 3 - 4 on page 43.)  
Press the ENTER button.  
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Titling a MiniDisc (continued)  
Stamping titles from another MiniDisc  
Before stamping  
Master MiniDisc operation  
Insert a Master MiniDisc.  
When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks  
are recorded, you can transfer the character information  
(disc and track names) of the Master MiniDisc to another  
MiniDisc (for stamping).  
1
2
1. What is a master MiniDisc?  
A recordable MiniDisc that contains tracks and char-  
acter information.  
Do not mistake the Master MiniDisc for the target one.  
Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT  
button repeatedly to select NAME  
STAMP.  
(You can not transfer the information from a play-  
back only MiniDisc.)  
2. What is a MiniDisc for stamping?  
A MiniDisc that contains the same tracks in the same  
order as the master MiniDisc.  
(Make sure that the total number of tracks of the  
master MiniDisc and the one for stamping are the  
same.)  
3
Press the ENTER button.  
To cancel the operation, press the   / :OFF button.  
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Titling a MiniDisc (continued)  
4
Press the ENTER button.  
7
Press the ENTER button.  
The unit will finish recording the character informa-  
tion and enter the stop mode.  
5
When the unit displays CHANGE MD,  
remove the master MiniDisc.  
Remove it without turning off the power. Or, the op-  
eration will be cancelled.  
Note:  
If the total number of tracks on the master MiniDisc does  
not match that on the MiniDisc for stamping, the unit will  
display Can't STAMPand turn off the power.  
Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping  
Load a MiniDisc for stamping.  
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If this happens, adjust the total number of tracks on the  
newly recorded MiniDisc using the edit operation.  
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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc  
To erase tracks one at a time  
To erase all of the tracks at once  
1
2
Start playing the track to be erased, and  
press the 06 button.  
1
2
3
Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT but-  
ton repeatedly to select ALL ERASE.  
Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select  
ERASE.  
Press the ENTER button.  
3
Press the ENTER button.  
To cancel the operation, press the   / :OFF button.  
Press the ENTER button again.  
To cancel the operation, press the   / :OFF button.  
4
5
Press the ENTER button again.  
All of the tracks will be erased.  
The track will be erased.  
Caution:  
Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered.  
Check the track number before erasing it.  
To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - 4.  
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Editing a recorded MiniDisc (continued)  
To divide a track  
To combine tracks  
1
2
Start playing the track to be divided into  
two. Press the 06 button at the point where  
you want to divide the track.  
1
2
Start playing the last of the two tracks to  
be combined, and press the 06 button.  
Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select  
COMBINE.  
Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select  
DIVIDE.  
3
4
Press the ENTER button.  
3
4
Press the ENTER button.  
To cancel the operation, press the   / :OFF button.  
To cancel the operation, press the   / :OFF button.  
Press the ENTER button again.  
Press the ENTER button again.  
The two tracks will be combined, and the unit will be  
paused at the beginning of the combined track.  
The track will be divided into two tracks, and the unit  
will pause at the beginning of the second of the two  
new tracks.  
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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued)  
When a track has a name before dividing:  
To move a track  
The two new tracks will have the same name. However, in  
the TOC FULL condition, the second track may not be  
named.  
1
2
Play the track to be moved, and press the  
06 button.  
Total number of tracks that can be divided:  
Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks. However, even if the  
number of assigned tracks has not reached 254, it might  
not be possible to make any further divisions of tracks.  
Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select  
MOVE.  
To combine two non-adjacent tracks:  
First, put the two tracks next to each other in the order you  
want using the MOVE function. Then combine them using  
the COMBINE function.  
3
Press the ENTER button.  
When one or both tracks to be combined have a name:  
The first track name will be used. However, when the first  
track does not have a name, the second track name will be  
used.  
To cancel the operation, press the   / :OFF button.  
5
4
4
5
Press the  
direction.  
or  
button to select the  
In the following cases, tracks may not be combined:  
Tracks recorded by different inputs cannot be combined.  
Example:  
- Digital recorded track and analogue recorded track.  
- Different recording modes (stereo recording, 2 times long  
recording, 4 times long recording, monaural recording).  
Press the ENTER button again.  
Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds.  
The track will be moved, and the unit will be paused  
at the beginning of the track.  
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Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo System or a Car Stereo  
Listening through a stereo system  
Listening through a car stereo  
To the LINE INPUT sockets  
Red:  
To the right  
White:  
To the left  
Separately available  
cassette adaptor  
(AD-CT14)  
Connection cable  
Separately  
Separately available  
plug adaptor  
car adaptor  
(AD-M66PA)  
(AD-CA55X)  
available  
Notes:  
 
 
Adjust the volume of both this portable MD and a car stereo.  
Do not operate this portable MD whilst you drive a car.  
It may distract your attention and cause a traffic accident.  
Notes:  
  It is recommended that the volume level of the MiniDisc  
unit be set to maximum when listening through a stereo  
system.  
  When recording with stereo system, eliminate the con-  
firmation sound (page 41).  
Otherwise, it will also be recorded.  
  The recording will be made in the analogue mode.  
  Do not use any car adaptor except for the separately  
available AD-CA55X.  
  Remove the battery when you power the unit from the  
car battery.  
  Do not leave the unit in the place of high temperature  
such as in a car.  
If the unit gets hot, the LCD display will be darkened and  
hard to read. It will return to normal when the tempera-  
ture cools down.  
  Character information will not be recorded.  
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Other Features and Caution  
Resuming auto play  
Rechargeable battery  
When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc  
without removing it, playback starts from the point  
you stopped it.  
A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only  
kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used,  
you should charge it at least once every three months  
because of the special quality of this battery.  
The rechargeable battery can be charged approximately  
300 times.  
When the operating time is reduced to about half the  
normal amount of time, even after a full charge is per-  
formed, replace the battery with a new one (AD-N55BT).  
When the battery is charged for the first time or is charged  
after not being used for a long period, the operating time  
may be shorter than normal. The battery life will recover  
with normal use i.e. charging and discharging.  
To avoid shortening the service life of the battery only  
recharge the battery after it has been completely dis-  
charged.  
If the rechargeable battery is used in a cold environment,  
the operating time will be reduced.  
Do not carry the battery in your pocket or a bag together  
with metal objects (keys, coins, jewelry, etc.). The bat-  
tery may short out and generate significant amounts of  
heat.  
Do not short-circuit the terminals as they will become  
very hot and will damage the battery.  
Do not drop or subject the battery to shock.  
Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the battery com-  
partment of this product or into the rechargeable battery.  
Stopping  
Stopped track  
First track  
Playing  
Once you remove the MiniDisc, playback starts from  
the first track.  
Stopping  
Stopped track  
First track  
Playing  
The unit provides the following functions when you  
use it with the separately available car adaptor (AD-  
CA55X) (when the rechargeable or alkaline battery  
is removed):  
1. When you turn off the engine, the power of this port-  
able MD also turns off. (It may not work with some  
types of cars.)  
2. When you restart the engine, playback starts from  
the beginning of the stopped track.  
Stopping  
Stopped track  
Playing  
First track  
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MiniDisc System Limitations  
The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order.  
SYMPTOM  
LIMITATIONS  
DISC FULLor TOC FULLappears  
even though the MiniDisc still has re-  
cording time left.  
More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of the re-  
cording time.  
If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or if it has scratches (record-  
ing skips scratched parts), you may not be able to record the maximum  
tracks above.  
The remaining recording time does not  
increase even though you erased tracks.  
The unit does not count non-recorded portions that last 12 or fewer seconds  
to display the remaining recording time. The time may not increase even if  
you erase short tracks.  
The total of the recorded time and the  
remaining time does not match the maxi-  
mum recordable time.  
One cluster (approximately 2 seconds) is the minimum unit for recording.  
For example, a 3-second track uses 2 clusters (approximately 4 seconds).  
Therefore, the actual recordable time may be shorter than the displayed  
time.  
Combine function does not work.  
Sound skips in fast reverse/forward.  
A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not allow the  
combine function.  
One track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeatedly re-  
corded or edited MiniDisc.  
Sound may skip.  
A track number is created in the middle  
of a track.  
A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the MiniDisc.  
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Error Messages  
ERROR MESSAGES  
MEANING  
REMEDY  
BATT EMPTY  
(LoBATT)  
BLANK MD  
(BLANK)  
The battery is run down.  
Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the alka-  
line battery (or use the AC adaptor for power).  
Replace the disc with a recorded disc.  
Nothing is recorded.  
Cant COPY  
(CantC)  
You tried to record from a copy prohibited Record using the analogue cable.  
MiniDisc.  
Cant EDIT  
(CantE)  
A track cannot be edited.  
Change the stop position of the track and then edit it.  
Cant READ *  
(CantS)  
The disc data cannot be read because the disc Reload the disc.  
is damaged.  
Replace it with another recorded disc.  
(CantT)  
(CantU)  
Cant REC  
(CantR)  
Recording cannot be performed correctly due to Re-record or replace it with another recordable disc.  
vibration or shock.  
Cant STAMP  
Cant WRITE  
(CantW)  
Stamp function does not work.  
Cannot save the TOC information correctly to a Replace the disc with another recordable disc.  
MiniDisc. (A large portion of the disc has been  
Check the number of tracks.  
damaged.)  
CHARGEmode The Charge/Operation switch is not set to the Set the Charge/Operation switch to the operation mode.  
operation mode when using this unit with the AC  
adaptor.  
DEFECT  
(DEFECT)  
DISC FULL  
Er-MD **  
(ErMD*)  
The disc is scratched.  
If the sound you hear is not right, record again.  
Replace the disc with another recordable disc.  
Replace it with another recordable disc.  
The disc is out of recording space.  
The microprocessor has reported a system fault To have it repaired, go to the distributor where you pur-  
and the unit is out of order.  
chased the unit.  
HOLD  
(HOLD)  
The unit is in the hold mode.  
Return the HOLD switch to its original position.  
LOCKED  
(CantLOCK)  
You removed a MiniDisc whilst recording or Turn off the power and remove the MiniDisc.  
editing.  
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Error Messages (continued)  
ERROR MESSAGES  
MEANING  
REMEDY  
NO DISC  
NO SIGNAL  
(noSIG.)  
A disc has not been loaded.  
Poor connection of the digital cable.  
No output signal comes out from the connected  
unit to playback.  
The input signal has improper sampling fre-  
quency.  
Load a disc.  
Connect the digital cable securely.  
If the portable CD player has a function to prevent sound  
skips, deactivate it.  
Playback with the connected unit.  
PLAY MD  
(PLAYmd)  
POWER ?  
You recorded on a playback-only disc.  
Replace it with a recordable disc.  
The battery charger is defective.  
To have it repaired, go to the distributor where you  
purchased the unit.  
PROTECTED  
The write protection tab of a MiniDisc is set to  
the protected position.  
You tried to record on a playback-only disc.  
Move the write protection tab back to its original position.  
Replace it with a recordable MiniDisc.  
SORRY  
(Sorry)  
Since a track number is currently being located Wait for a while and try the operation again.  
or updated, the unit cannot accept your com-  
mand.  
TEMP OVER  
(TEMP!)  
The temperature is too high.  
Turn off the power, and wait for a while.  
TOC FORM **  
(Tform**)  
There is an error in the recording signal.  
Erase all of the tracks, and then record again.  
TOC FULL  
There is no space left for recording character Replace it with another recordable disc.  
information (track names, disc names, etc.).  
Tr. Protect  
? DISC  
(? DISC)  
The track has been protected from being erased. Edit the track with the device on which it was recorded.  
A disc which contains data other than music was A disc which contains non-music data cannot be played.  
played.  
Replace it with another recorded disc.  
There is an error in the signal recorded on the Retry.  
disc.  
Stamping is not possible.  
(
) : Error messages seen on the remote control.  
Number or symbol appears in * position.  
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Troubleshooting  
Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician.  
If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or  
service centre.  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
The MiniDisc can- Has the track number or character  
The unit does not Is the AC adaptor disconnected?  
not be ejected.  
information been updated on the  
disc yet?  
Is the unit in the recording or edit-  
ing mode?  
turn on.  
Is the battery exhausted?  
Is the unit in the hold mode?  
Has condensation formed inside the  
unit?  
Is the unit being influenced by me-  
chanical shock or by static electric-  
ity?  
Recording and Is the MiniDisc protected against  
editing are im-  
possible.  
accidental erasure?  
Is the unit connected properly to the  
other equipment?  
No sound is  
heard from the  
earphones.  
Is the volume set too low?  
Is the remote control unit or the ear-  
phones plugged in?  
Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a  
power failure occur whilst recording or  
editing?  
Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with  
data on it instead of a MiniDisc contain-  
ing music?  
Is the unit in the hold mode?  
Is an optical signal being output from  
the stereo system?  
Read the operation manual for the  
stereo system.  
Is the unit in the hold mode?  
Is the battery exhausted?  
Is the remote control unit plug or the  
earphones plug inserted firmly?  
When the opera-  
tion buttons are  
pressed, the unit  
does not respond.  
The battery cannot Is the select switch for charging/  
be charged.  
operation set on the charging side?  
Is the socket clean?  
Is the battery exhausted?  
Is the unit being subjected to exces-  
sive vibration?  
Some sounds  
are skipped.  
Nothing appears Is the remote control display set to  
on the remote  
control display.  
“LIGHT OFF”?  
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Troubleshooting (continued) Maintenance  
Cleaning  
If trouble occurs  
When the unit becomes dirty  
Clean it with a soft cloth.  
When the unit is excessively dirty, use a soft cloth damp-  
ened in water (external surfaces only).  
When this product is subjected to strong external in-  
terference (mechanical shock, excessive static elec-  
tricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.)  
or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.  
Clean the plugs and the connecting socket.  
If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard.  
Cleaning will prevent noise.  
If such a problem occurs, do the following:  
1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket.  
2. Remove the battery.  
3. Leave the unit completely unpowered for approximately  
30 seconds.  
4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the wall socket and  
reoperate the unit.  
Moisture condensation  
When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals  
cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly.  
In the following cases, condensation may form inside the unit.  
Shortly after turning on a heater.  
When the unit is placed in a room  
where there is excessive steam  
or moisture.  
When the unit is moved from a  
cool place to a warm place.  
Caution:  
Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner,  
etc.).  
To remove condensation:  
It may damage the cabinet finish.  
Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit.  
It may cause malfunctions.  
Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approximately  
1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and the unit  
will work properly.  
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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 devia-  
tions from these values in individual units.  
Power source  
DC 1.2V: Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (AD-N55BT) x 1  
DC 5V: AC adaptor (AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz)  
DC 1.5V: Commercially available, AAsize (LR6), alkaline battery x 1  
DC 1.5V: Separately available car adaptor, AD-CA55X (for cars with a 12-24V DC nega-  
tive earth electrical system) (Used with separately available plug adaptor (AD-  
M66PA))  
Power consumption 0.15A (AC adaptor)  
Output power  
Charging time  
Input sensitivity  
RMS; 10 mW (5 mW + 5 mW) (0.2% T.H.D.)  
Approx. 3.5 hours  
MIC H: reference input level 0.25 mV  
MIC L: reference input level 2.5 mV  
LINE: reference input level 100 mV  
input impedance 10 k ohms  
input impedance 10 k ohms  
input impedance 20 k ohms  
Output level  
Earphones  
LINE:  
:
maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW  
specified output 250 mV (-12 dB) load impedance  
load impedance  
32 ohms  
10 k ohms  
Dimensions  
Weight  
Width: 71.9 mm (2-27/32) Height: 16.8 mm (11/16) Depth: 78.7 mm (3-1/8)  
131 g (0.29 lbs.) with rechargeable battery  
Input socket  
Output socket  
Type  
Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit)  
Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms)/remote control unit  
Portable MiniDisc recorder  
Signal readout  
Audio channels  
Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up  
Stereo 2 channels/monaural (long-play mode) 1 channel  
Frequency response 20 20,000 Hz ( 3 dB)  
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Specifications (continued)  
Rotation speed  
Error correction  
Coding  
Approx. 400 1,350 rpm  
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon Code)  
ATRAC/ATRAC3 (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding), 24-bit computed type  
Magnetic modulation overwrite method  
Recording method  
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals are converted to 44.1 kHz, and then recorded.)  
Wow and flutter  
Battery life  
Unmeasurable (less than 0.001% W. peak)  
Stereo  
2 times long  
4 times long  
When using the rechargeable battery Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous  
recording:  
Approx.  
6.5 hours  
play:  
Approx.  
12 hours  
recording: play:  
recording: play:  
(fully charged) included with the unit  
Approx.  
9 hours  
Approx.  
Approx.  
Approx.  
13.5 hours 11.5 hours 15 hours  
When using one, commercially avail- Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous  
able, high capacity, AAsize (LR6), al- recording:  
play:  
Approx.  
16 hours  
recording: play:  
recording: play:  
Approx.  
6 hours  
Approx.  
Approx.  
Approx.  
Approx.  
22 hours  
kaline battery (The rechargeable bat-  
tery is in the unit, discharged.)  
10 hours  
19.5 hours 13 hours  
Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous  
When using one, commercially avail-  
able, high capacity, AAsize (LR6), al- recording:  
play:  
recording: play:  
recording: play:  
kaline battery with the rechargeable bat- Approx.  
Approx.  
29 hours  
Approx.  
22 hours  
Approx.  
33 hours  
Approx.  
30 hours  
Approx.  
40 hours  
15 hours  
tery (fully charged)  
The above values are the standard values when the unit is  
operated horizontally and charged at an ambient tempera-  
ture of 25°C (77°F). (The operable duration with the recharge-  
able battery will be shorter when the unit is carried around.)  
Operable duration with a commercially available battery var-  
ies depending on its maker, type, and conditions of use.  
Fully chargedmeans that the charging is complete after  
approximately 3.5 hours since the remaining amount of the  
The volume level is set at VOL 15.  
battery is reduced to “  
(1 bar).  
The LED is set at LIGHT OFF(see page 41).  
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