Sharp DVD Recorder MD MT888H 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 MT888H

OPERATION MANUAL

If you require any advice or assistance regarding

your Sharp product, please visit our web-site

www.sharp.co.uk/support.

Customers without Internet access may telephone

08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648

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Contents

„ Important Introduction

„ Advanced Features

Page

Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9

Titling a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 42

Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 - 50

Hold Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 - 53

Listening through Another System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

„ Preparation

Using with the Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . 10 - 11

Using with the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using with the Alkaline Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Inserting a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15

„ References

Other Features and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 - 57

MiniDisc System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 - 61

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 - 63

„ Basic Operation

Long Time Recording and Group Recording . . . . . .16

Group Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 21

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 24

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TERMS OF GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Backcover

„ Useful Features

Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 27

Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 33

Recording from a Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 37

Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 39

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Special Notes

„ Warnings

z The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable

parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so.

It contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains

plug from the main outlet socket before any service

operation or when not in use for a long period.

z The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-MT888H must

not be used with other equipment.

z To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this

appliance to dripping or splashing liquids. No objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on

the apparatus.

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z Never use an AC adaptor other than the one specified.

Otherwise, problems or serious hazards may be cre-

ated.

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„ Caution

z When recording important selections, make a prelimi-

nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop-

erly recorded.

z SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record-

ing arising from malfunction of this unit.

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z At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo

may damage the user's hearing. This model complies

with the law if used with the correct earphones (model

number RPHOH0004AWZZ). If the earphones are

damaged in any way, please order using the model

number given above.

„ Notes

z Recording and playback of any material may require

consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer

particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act

1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection

Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and

1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments

and orders.

z This equipment complies with the requirements of

Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended

by 93/68/EEC.

z This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER

PRODUCT.

z Use the Portable MiniDisc Recorder only in accord-

ance with the instructions given in this manual and do

not attempt to interfere with the interlock switch or

make any other adjustment as this may result in expo-

sure to hazardous radiation.

z US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato-

ries.

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z The letters in brackets contained in the model number

indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and

specifications are unaffected.

Laser Diode Properties

z Material: GaAIAs

z Wavelength: 785 nm

z Pulse time:

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Read mode: 0.8 mW Continuous

Write mode: max 10 mW 0.5S

min cycle 1.5S

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Precautions

z SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper

use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised serv-

ice centre.

„ Important

z Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing

streets or near traffic.

z Do not use your earphones whilst

driving a motor vehicle, it may cre-

ate a traffic hazard and may be ille-

gal. Remember to obey all of the

safety rules in your area.

„ Storing the unit

Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following

places.

z 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 col-

our or the unit may malfunction.)

z Places exposed to excessive dust.

z Places exposed to water.

z Places where temperatures are excessively high or

low.

z Places (bathrooms) where the humidity is extremely

high.

z Places with strong magnetic fields such as TVs or

loudspeakers.

z Places exposed to vibration.

z Places where sand can easily enter the inside of the

unit (beaches etc.).

z 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.

z It is not recommendable to put the

MiniDisc into a rear pocket, as this

may damage the product when sit-

ting.

z Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts

advise against extended listening at high volume lev-

els.

z If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the vol-

ume or discontinue use.

z No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,

should be placed on the apparatus.

z Attention should be drawn to the environmental

aspects of battery disposal.

z The apparatus is designed for use in moderate cli-

mate.

z This portable MD should only be used within the range

of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).

To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible

problems, observe the precautions listed below.

z Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

z Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.

z Do not use the unit near open flames.

z Do not spill liquid on the unit.

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Do not use an external power supply, other than the 2 V

DC supplied with this unit as it may be damaged.

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Names of Controls and Indicators

„ Main unit

Reference page

1. Synchronised Recording Button . . . . . . . . . . . (28)

2. Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (19, 26, 29)

3. Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (24)

4. Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (19, 31)

5. Play/Pause/Stop/Power Off/Hold/Fast Forward/

Fast Reverse Button . . . . .(19 - 21, 23 - 25, 40, 51)

6. Rechargeable Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (10)

7. 2 V DC Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (12)

8. Optical/Line Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (14, 15)

9. Microphone Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (34)

10. Remote Control/Earphones/

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Line Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (18, 22)

11. Open Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (13)

12. 3-Colour Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (23, 53)

13. Battery Indicator

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14. Disc Mode Indicator

15. Synchro Recording Indicator

16. Record Indicator

17. TOC Indicator

18. Group Indicator

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19. Repeat Indicator

20. Random Indicator

21. Level Meter

22. Recording Mode Indicators

23. Track Number Indicator

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Names of Controls and Indicators (continued)

„ Remote control unit

Reference page

1. Earphones Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (22)

2. Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (19, 31)

3. Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (24)

4. Mode/Display Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (19, 26, 38)

5. Group/Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (16, 21)

6. Menu Button. . . . . . . . . . . . (19 - 21, 23 - 25, 27, 40)

7. Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (51)

8. Disc Mode Indicator

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9. Group Name Indicator

10. Disc Name Indicator

11. Group Indicator

12. Total Track Number Indicator

13. Synchro Recording Indicator

14. Record Indicator

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15. Random Indicator

16. Repeat Indicator

17. Recording Mode Indicators

18. Track Number Indicator

19. Character/Time Information Indicator

20. Battery Indicator

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Menu button operation

Various operations are performed by moving the M but-

ton on the remote control all around or pressing it.

Menu display

When the unit enters the menu mode, the initial letter of

each menu will be displayed in the first line and the con-

tents of the selected menu in the second line.

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Note:

If you move the M button toward

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Playback, pause, selecting a character

Display of the initial letter of the menu depends on

the used conditions.

(Whilst stopped, playback, paused, digital-recording,

analogue-recording, microphone recording, or when a

group-recorded MD or non-group MD is loaded)

If you move the M button toward

...

Fast reverse, selecting a track, menu, and setting

item, moving cursor, adjusting recording level, select-

ing a character

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If you move the M button toward

...

Fast forward, selecting a track, menu, and setting

item, moving cursor, adjusting recording level, select-

ing a character

If you move the M button toward ...

Stop, power off

If you press the M button...

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Displaying a menu, determining a menu, setting item,

and character

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Using with the Rechargeable Battery

„ Charging

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 ^{Insert the rechargeable battery.}

2 ^{Connect the AC adaptor.}

3 ^{Place the unit on the battery charger.}

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z When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the

battery will not be charged.

z No operation can be performed whilst charging. If you

try to operate, "CH" will appear.

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z After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it

will get slightly warm. This is normal.

Caution:

z Use the specified battery AD-N55BT only. Do not

charge a battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc.) other

than that specified.

z Do not remove the outer cover of the re-

chargeable battery. It may cause heat gen-

eration, fire, or explosion.

z Do not dip the battery in water, do not dis-

pose of it in a fire, and do not take it apart.

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z If the rechargeable battery terminal is dirty, charging

may not start. In such a case, wipe off the dirt with a

dry cloth.

z Do not disassemble the battery.

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„ Display of remaining amount of battery

„ Charging time

When the unit is set on the charger, the remaining

amount of battery is displayed.

Charging is completed in about 3 hours, and the dis-

play of remaining amount of battery will go out.

90 % of charging is completed. If you leave it for another

2 hours, the battery will be fully charged.

z Charge the battery within the range of 5°C - 35°C

(41°F - 95°F).

Display

Conditions

Charging.

z The unit can be left in the charging state after it is

completed.

Bat

Scroll

Refresh

Charging completed.

If you charge the battery before it runs out completely, the

operating time may be shortened. To avoid this, the bat-

tery is discharged automatically and refreshed.

When the unit is not set correctly

on the charger, the rechargeable

terminal is dirty, or foreign mate-

rial adheres to it, charging may

not be possible. (Wipe the termi-

nal with dry cotton swab.)

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Turned off

Refreshing.

The unit reads the memory effect

of the rechargeable battery and

discharge the battery if neces-

sary. After refreshing, it starts

charging automatically.

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Using with the AC Adaptor

1 ^{Take out the lead from the charger.}

2 ^{Connect the lead to the main unit (at DC IN}

2 V socket).

3 ^{Connect the AC adaptor.}

Caution:

z If the AC adaptor is not used for a long period of time,

be sure to remove the plug from the socket for safety.

z Insert each plug fully.

Note:

When the power failure occurs whilst playing back music

using the AC adaptor, unplug the unit. If it is left plugged

in, playback may start automatically after the power is

restored.

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Using with the Alkaline Battery

Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, AA

size).

When using the alkaline battery, be sure to insert the

rechargeable battery also.

Back of the

portable MD

1 ^{Open the battery case cover.}

2 ^{Insert an alkaline battery into the battery}

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case.

3 ^{Attach the battery case to the unit.}

Caution:

Do not put a rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium bat-

tery, etc.) in the battery case.

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Inserting a MiniDisc

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1 ^{Slide the OPEN lever to release the com-}

partment door.

2 ^{Insert a MiniDisc as shown.}

3 ^{Close the compartment door.}

Notes:

z Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder.

z If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into

the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resist-

ance is felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it.

z The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed; refer

to the instruction on page 21.

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Connections

You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD.

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Long Time Recording and Group Recording

When the group mode is selected for recording, tracks

are played by the group, starting with the first track of the

group.

„ Long time recording

Since this MD portable recorder adopts the 4 times long

recording mode, you can record many tracks on one MD

(supporting MDLP).

Up to 320 minutes of recording is possible on one MD (of

80 minutes).

When the group mode is cancelled, tracks will be num-

bered sequentially from the beginning.

„ Group recording

You can record tracks by the group of artists or albums,

etc. That MD can be played by selecting the group.

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Setting the group mode

1. Hold down the REC button on the remote control

for 2 seconds or more.

Recording is paused.

2. Hold down the GROUP button on the remote con-

trol for 1 second or more so that "GROUP" lights

up.

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To cancel the group mode

Hold down the GROUP button on the remote control for 1

second or more so that "GROUP" goes out.

Caution:

The group-recorded MD may not be properly

recorded or edited with other equipment.

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Group Playback

Using a group-recorded MD, you can play back tracks by

the desired group (albums, artists, etc.).

Setting the group mode

Inserting a group-recorded MD automatically sets

the unit to the group mode.

„ Playback of group-recorded MD

Example of group recording:

(The first group is displayed.)

If you eject the MD, the group mode is cancelled.

Depending on the selection of the group mode, play-

back of a group-recorded MD changes as follows.

To cancel the group mode

Whilst in the stop mode, hold down the GROUP button

for 1 second or more so that "GROUP" goes out.

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When the group mode is selected

("GROUP" lights up)

Tracks are played by the group, starting with the first track

of the group.

Note:

If a group-recorded MD is played back with the equip-

ment that does not support the group function, the disc

name will not be displayed correctly and the group name

will not be displayed at all. (Example) 0;BEST//1- 10;

You can select a group to play back.

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When the group mode is cancelled

("GROUP" goes out)

Tracks are numbered in the order they are recorded.

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Recording

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1 ^{Plug the remote control into the REMOTE}

6 ^{Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys-}

socket on the unit.

tem to enter the playback pause mode.

Here you can search for the track to record.

2 ^{Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds or}

more.

7 ^{Press the MODE button repeatedly to select}

You can perform the same operation by simply press-

ing the REC button on the main unit.

the recording mode (page 30).

3 ^{To perform group record-}

ing, hold down the

GROUP button for 1 sec-

ond or more so that

"GROUP" is lit.

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You can perform the same operation by pressing the

MODE button on the main unit.

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z The unit is ready to record a new group. (To select

a group, refer to page 21.)

8 ^{Move the M button toward}

z When group recording is not performed, hold down

the GROUP button for 1 second or more so that

"GROUP" goes out.

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You can perform the same operation by pressing the

button on the main unit.

z Setting for the group recording will not be changed

until a new setting is entered.

9 ^{Begin playback on the stereo system, the}

output will be recorded.

4 ^{Begin playback on the stereo system con-}

Notes:

nected to this portable MD.

z Changing the volume level whilst recording does not

affect the recording.

5 ^{Move the M button toward}

to adjust

z You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording.

z After the group recording is performed, non-group

tracks will be moved behind the groups and track num-

bers will be changed.

the recording level (page 20).

You can perform the same operation by holding down

the or button on the main unit.

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Recording (continued)

To interrupt recording

„ Recording level

Analogue recording

Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound

volume from the source makes the reading swing some-

where between -4 dB and 0 dB.

Move the M button toward

z Recording starts by moving the M button toward

again.

z You can perform the same operation by pressing the

button on the main unit.

z The track number will be increased by one each time

the recording is interrupted.

You can check the level on the LCD of the main unit.

To stop recording

Move the M button toward

z You can perform the same operation by pressing the

button on the main unit.

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z When recording stops, "TOC" appears. Whilst "TOC"

appears, the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet

been updated.

Digital recording

You can adjust the level in 1dB increments within the

range of +12 - -12dB.

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z To prevent the new recording from being lost, it is not

possible to remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is dis-

played.

You can check the level on the LCD of the remote control.

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To update the recorded contents of the

MiniDisc

Once you adjust the digital recording level, the setting is

retained even after the recording stops. (For cancellation

instructions, see page 52.)

Whilst in the stop mode, move the M button toward

You can perform the same operation by pressing the

button on the main unit.

z The power turns off after recorded contents have been

updated on the MiniDisc.

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About the TOC

„ Adding tracks to an existing group

After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of

Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing

function, turn the power off. During this process "TOC"

will flash and "T-EDIT" will be displayed. During any

recording or editing function, the MiniDisc unit lid is

locked, and the MiniDisc cannot be removed until the

process is finalised.

Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds or more.

Hold down the GROUP button for 1 second or

more to display "GROUP".

Press the M button.

The unit enters the menu select mode.

Move the M button toward

to select "G(GrSE-

LECT)" and press it.

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.

Move the M button toward

group you want to add tracks to and press it.

to select the

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NEWGr

To create a new group.

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Gr01, Gr02, Gr03...

Caution:

To add tracks to an existing group. (If the group name

has been recorded, the name will be displayed in-

stead of "Gr01".)

Whilst "TOC" or "T-EDIT" is displayed, follow the instruc-

tions below.

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NonGr

Do not jerk or bump the unit.

Do not unplug the AC adaptor.

Do not remove the rechargeable battery or an alka-

line battery.

To record tracks as non-group.

Start recording.

z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst

selecting the menus.

z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears.

Do not subject the unit to shock.

Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly.

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

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To interrupt playback

During playback, move the M button toward

z You can perform the same operation by pressing the

button on the main unit.

1 ^{Plug the remote control and earphones}

into the unit.

z Playback starts by moving the M button toward

again.

2 ^{Insert a MiniDisc (page 13).}

To stop playback

During playback, move the M button toward

Inserting a group-recorded MD automatically sets

the unit to the group mode.

z You can perform the same operation by pressing the

button on the main unit.

z If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes whilst

in the stop mode, the power will shut off automatically.

To turn off the power

3 ^{Start playback by moving the M button to-}

ward

z Playback starts automatically with a playback

only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected

against accidental erasure (Auto-play function).

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Whilst in the stop mode, move the M button toward

z You can perform the same operation by pressing the

button on the main unit.

z You can perform the same operation by pressing

„ 3-colour indicators

the

button on the main unit.

Green

Yellow

Notes:

z If power failure occurs whilst playing a disc using the

AC adaptor, disconnect it from the wall socket. Other-

wise, playback may start automatically when electricity

resumes.

Orange

Green light flashing

z If you connect the AC adaptor without installing the

rechargeable battery, playback may start automati-

cally. Be sure to turn off the power.

Stereo playback or monaural playback

Yellow light flashes twice

2 times long playback (stereo)

Orange light flashes four times

4 times long playback (stereo)

Light flashes in order from green

Fast forward

Light flashes in order from orange

Fast reverse

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Playback (continued)

„ Volume control

„ To search a desired group

Press the VOLUME+ button to increase the volume and

the VOLUME- button to decrease the volume.

1 ^Pressthe GROUP button so that the

"GROUP" flashes.

„ Bass control

1 ^{Press the M button.}

2 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select

"B(BASS)" and press it.

In the group mode, track numbers in the group are

displayed.

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select

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2 ^{Within 5 seconds, move the M button to-}

the bass strength and press it.

ward

to select the desired group.

O(OFF)

Cancelled.

1(BASS1)

2(BASS2)

3(BASS3)

Emphasised slightly.

Emphasised more.

Emphasised fully.

To start playback whilst in the stop mode, move the

M button toward

z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst

selecting the menus.

z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears.

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

Notes:

z Reduce the volume before starting to play. MiniDiscs,

compared to ordinary cassette tapes, have very little

noise. If the volume is adjusted according to your

usual expectations of noise, high volume may damage

your hearing.

z The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy

people around you. In particularly crowded places

(such as on trains or buses), reduce the volume.

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Advanced Playback

„ To locate the beginning of a track

To move to the beginning of the next track:

During playback, move the M button toward

once.

To restart the track being played:

During playback, move the M button toward

once.

To locate the next track:

In the stop mode, move the M button toward

To locate the previous track:

In the stop mode, move the M button toward

bac

z To skip a number of tracks at one time, move the M

button toward or repeatedly until the desired

„ To locate the desired portion

track number is shown.

z When you move the M button toward

For audible fast forward:

During playback, keep moving the M button toward

, playback

starts from the beginning of the track.

z You can perform the same operation by pressing the

ulFea

For audible fast reverse:

During playback, keep moving the M button toward

button on the main unit.

z Normal playback will resume when the M button is re-

leased.

z 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 re-

verse, the unit will enter the playback mode.

z You can perform the same operation by holding down

the

button on the main unit.

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Advanced Playback (continued)

z Repeat play lasts until you stop the unit.

„ Random play or repeat play

During playback, press the MODE button repeatedly

to select the playback mode.

z 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 in random

order, the unit will stop automatically.

z During random, random repeat, or single track repeat

play, you can forward or reverse the MiniDisc only

within the track being played.

Notes:

z If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, move

the M button toward

to start playback.

z When "TOC" is displayed, random play or repeat play

is impossible.

z During random play, the unit cannot find the beginning

of any track which has been played.

Display on the remote control

When the group mode is selected

("GROUP" lights up)

When the group mode is cancelled

("GROUP" goes out)

bca

RANDOM (Random playback)

Tracks are played back at random

After all tracks are played back at ran-

within a group and playback stops au- dom, playback stops automatically.

tomatically after all tracks are ended.

ulFea

RANDOM (Random repeat play-

back)

Tracks are played back at random

within a group and groups are played repeatedly.

repeatedly in order.

All tracks are played back at random

(All tracks repeat playback)

All tracks are played back repeatedly All tracks are played back repeatedly

in order.

(1 group repeat playback/1 track The selected group is played back re- The selected track is played back re-

repeat playback)

peatedly.

No display

Normal group playback

Normal playback

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„ To play at double speed

A MiniDisc recorded in the monaural mode can be played

back at double speed audibly. (Monaural recording, page

29)

1 ^{During playback, press the M button.}

The unit enters the menu select mode.

2 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select

"F(FAST)" and press it.

„ Intro play

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select

bac

You can listen to the beginning of each track for 5 sec-

onds in the recorded order.

"F(FAST)" and press it.

z If a track recorded in the stereo mode is reached

during the double-speed playback, it will be can-

celled.

Whilst the playback is stopped or

paused,

Keep moving the M button toward

for 2 seconds or more.

z Depending on the recorded materials, it may be

difficult to hear them.

ulFea

z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst

selecting the menus.

z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears.

z Intro play cannot be performed whilst the random, ran-

dom repeat, or one-track repeat mode is selected. In

this case, normal playback starts.

z If any operation is performed whilst in the pause mode,

intro play starts from the next track.

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

To interrupt fast playback

During playback, move the M button toward

z The same operation can be performed by pressing the

button on the main unit for 2 seconds or more.

z If you move the M button toward

speed playback starts.

again, the double-

To return to normal playback

Select "N(NORMAL)" in step 3 and press the M button.

Move the M button toward

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Advanced Recording

„ Playback sound-actuated recording

Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting

sound from the stereo system (Synchronised recording).

5 ^{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.

6 ^{Press the MODE button repeatedly to select}

the recording mode (page 29).

7 ^{Press the M button.}

z The unit enters the menu select mode.

z You can perform the same operation by pressing

the SYNC button on the main unit. (At this time,

steps 8-9 can be omitted.)

1 ^{Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds or}

8 ^{Move the M button toward}

more.

to select

You can perform the same operation by simply press-

ing the REC button on the main unit.

"S(SYNC)" and press it.

ulFea

9 ^{Press the M button.}

Synchro recording will be

paused.

2 ^{To perform group recording, hold down the}

acn

GROUP button for 1 second or more so that

"GROUP" is lit.

When group recording is not performed, hold down

the GROUP button for 1 second or more so that

"GROUP" goes out.

10^{Begin playback on the stereo system. Re-}

cording will begin automatically.

3 ^{Begin playback on the stereo system con-}

nected to this portable MD.

4 ^{Move the M button toward}

to adjust

the recording level (page 20).

You can perform the same operation by pressing the

or button on the main unit.

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To interrupt recording

„ Long-play recording

z When the stereo system is stopped, the unit will enter

the synchro recording pause mode. When playback is

resumed, the recording will be resumed.

z 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).

When the unit receives sound again, recording auto-

matically starts.

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.

A track recorded in monaural can be played back in dou-

ble speed, see page 27.

z A new track number is created when the recording

resumes.

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.

ulFea

anc

2 ^{Start recording.}

The recording mode remains unchanged until a new

mode is selected.

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Advanced Recording (continued)

Notes:

„ About the recording mode

z Tracks can be recorded in stereo recording mode, 2

times long recording mode, and 4 times long recording

mode on one MiniDisc.

z 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.

z 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, no

sound is heard. (The operation and the display may

vary depending on the unit.)

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 an 80-

minute MiniDisc, its recording time changes as follows:

Indication

Recording mode

Recording

time

Stereo

MAX. 80 min.

LP2

2 times long (stereo) MAX. 160 min.

4 times long (stereo) MAX. 320 min.

LP4

z Tracks recorded in monaural cannot be played if

equipment does not support the monaural playback.

MONO

Monaural

MAX. 160 min.

„ About ATRAC

„ Caution for 4 times long recording

ulFea

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 com-

pressing system that can reduce the sound data to 1/10

or 1/20 of its original size. By employing this system, 2

times and 4 times long recordings are enabled in stereo

mode.

(LP4)

acn

Special compressing method allows the 4 times long

recording to realise long-time stereo recording. There-

fore, some noise is recorded occasionally. If sound qual-

ity should be emphasised, stereo recording or 2 times

long recording is recommended.

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„ 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.

1 ^{Whilst the recording or recording is paused,}

press the M button.

The track number will be increased by one.

The unit enters the menu select mode.

z One track number will be added every time the REC

button is pressed.

2 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select

"M(MARK)" and press it.

Numbering restriction

If you try to number more than 10 tracks in certain

amount of time, "Sorry" will be displayed and the opera-

tion will be disabled.

In that case, wait until the next operation can be

resumed.

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select "A(AU-

TO)" and press it.

ulFea

z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst

selecting the menus.

z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears.

In stereo recording

Within 40 seconds

anc

In 2 times long recording Within 80 seconds

In 4 times long recording Within 160 seconds

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

In monaural recording

Within 80 seconds

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.

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Advanced Recording (continued)

z Track numbers may not be created in proper places,

depending on the source to be recorded from, such as

signals with noise.

z The track numbers on the playback side may not

match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc.

z When recording, if a programmed playback is per-

formed 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 31.

z Track numbers may not be created properly, depend-

ing on the connected stereo system.

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).

ulFea

acn

First track Second track Third track

Playback

side

Track A

Track B

Track C

First track Second track Third track

Track A Track B Track C

Recording

side

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„ To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from

„ About sampling rate converter

This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter

meaning it can record from digital radios or DAT tape

recorders.

being erased accidentally

Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the

side of the MiniDisc, in the direction indicated by the

arrow.

„ Note for digital recording

The MiniDisc will then be protected against accidental

erasure.

You cannot 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.

Digital signals

Digitally recorded Cannot record

MiniDisc

To add a recording to such a MiniDisc, slide the acciden-

tal erase prevention tab back to its original position.

ulFea

„ Helpful tip when attaching a label

anc

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 you may not be

able to remove it.

z If the label peels off or partially lifts

away, replace it with a new one.

z Do not put a new label on top of an ex-

isting one.

z Attach the label only in the specified

location.

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Recording from a Microphone

„ To record from a microphone

1 ^{Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC}

IN socket.

2 ^{Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 13).}

3 ^{Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds}

or more.

You can perform the same operation by simply

pressing the REC button on the main unit.

hnoe-

4 ^{To perform group recording, hold down}

the GROUP button for 1 second or more so

that "GROUP" is lit.

When group recording is not performed, hold down

the GROUP button for 1 second or more so that

"GROUP" goes out.

ulFea

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To interrupt recording

5 ^{Move the M button toward}

to ad-

Move the M button toward

z Recording starts by moving the M button toward

again.

z You can perform the same operation by pressing the

just the recording level.

The same operation can be performed by pressing

the or button on the main unit.

button on the main unit.

z The track number will be increased by one each time

the recording is interrupted.

To stop recording

Move the M button toward

hone-

You can perform the same operation by pressing the

button on the main unit.

To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc

Move the M button toward whilst in the stop mode.

Level meter indicator

Adjust the recording level so that the maximum

sound volume from the source makes the reading

swing between -4 dB and 0 dB.

Notes:

z Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect any-

thing to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable

MD.

ulFea

6 ^{Press the MODE button repeatedly to se-}

z To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power

type microphone.

lect the recording mode (page 29).

- When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged in,

the portable MD will provide power for the microphone's

operation.

7 ^{Move the M button toward}

z You can perform the same operation by pressing

the button on the main unit.

- If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may not

operate properly or it may cause the unit to malfunction.

z Recording will start.

z Insert the plug firmly. If you don't, the recording will not

be made properly.

z Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter

stereo mini plug.

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Recording from a Microphone (continued)

„ Sound-actuated recording (Mic Syn-

7 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select

chronised recording)

the recording sensitivity and press it.

H (High): Recording starts when the unit detects -24

dB or more (the unit can start recording

from quiet sounds).

The unit automatically pauses when the microphone

does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more.

(Pause function does not work for approximately 10 sec-

onds after a recording starts.) When the microphone

picks up sound again, recording starts automatically.

L (Low): Recording starts when the unit detects -12

dB or more.

1 ^{Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds or}

8 ^{Press the M button.}

more.

z The unit enters the menu select mode.

z You can perform the same operation by pressing

the SYNC button on the main unit. (At this time,

steps 9-10 can be omitted.)

hnoe-

You can perform the same operation by simply press-

ing the REC button on the main unit.

2 ^{To perform group recording, hold down the}

GROUP button for 1 second or more so that

"GROUP" is lit.

9 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select

When group recording is not performed, hold down

the GROUP button for 1 second or more so that

"GROUP" goes out.

"S(SYNC)" and press it.

ulFea

10^{Press the M button.}

Synchro recording will be

paused.

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

to adjust

the recording level (page 20).

The same operation can be performed by pressing

the or button on the main unit.

11^{When a sound, such as person speaking, is}

4 ^{Press the MODE button repeatedly to select}

picked up by the microphone, recording will

begin automatically.

the recording mode (page 29).

5 ^{Press the M button.}

Notes:

The unit enters the menu select mode.

z If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted

noises, set the microphone input to "L(Low)".

z Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording.

6 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select "M(MIC

SYNC LEVEL)" and press

it.

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z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears.

„ Track intervals

When recording from the microphone, track numbers will

be created automatically at regular intervals (default set-

ting: approximately every 5 minutes). During a mic syn-

chro recording, the unit pauses when a silence lasts for 3

seconds or more, and creates a track number.

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

Example: Set to "5 minutes".

During a mic manual recording

Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.

Changing intervals between tracks

1 ^{Whilst the recording or recording is paused,}

hone-

press the M button.

The unit enters the menu select mode.

2 ^{Move the M button toward}

During a mic synchro recording

to select "T(TIME

If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, a timed auto

mark will be created 5 minutes after the previous mark is

created.

MARK)" and press it.

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

ulFea

to select the de-

sired interval and press it.

O(OFF): No track numbers are created automatically.

1(10min): A new track number is created every 10 min-

utes.

5(5min): A new track number is created every 5 min-

utes.

3(3min): A new track number is created every 3 min-

utes.

Creating track numbers manually

Press the REC button whilst recording.

4 ^{Track numbers will be created automatical-}

ly at regular intervals.

z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst

selecting the menus.

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Checking Displays

„ To check the remaining recording time

„ To display the playing time of an indi-

and the total playing time

vidual track

1 ^{Whilst in the stop mode, move the M button}

Whilst in the stop mode, hold down the DISP

button for 1 second or more.

Each time the button is pressed, the display will change

as follows.

toward

name.

to select a track number or

y-s

2 ^{Hold down the DISP button for 1 second or}

more.

ulFea

Once displaying the playing time, just select the de-

sired track number to display its playing time.

Disc name when

"GROUP" is off

Total playing time when

"GROUP" is off

-hCec

Group name when

"GROUP" is on

Total playing time of the

selected group when

"GROUP" is on

Track number

Track name

Playing time

In the group mode, track numbers in the group are dis-

played.

Remaining recording time

z Remaining recording time varies depending on the set

recording mode.

z Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a

playback only MiniDisc.

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„ To check the elapsed time and remain-

„ Checking the remaining amount of bat-

tery level

ing time of the track

The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the

battery indicator (

) during operation.

Whilst the playback or the playback is paused,

hold down the DISP button for 1 second or

more.

Each time the button is pressed, the display will change

as follows.

ys-

z When the battery is completely discharged, the bat-

tery indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or

replace the alkaline battery with a new one.

z When the battery has run out completely, "LoBATT"

will appear. Then, the power will be disconnected

automatically.

ulFea

Track name

Remaining playback time

Elapsed playback time

Notes:

z If you use the battery which you stopped charging

halfway, "

" may appear. It does not mean that the

-Chec

battery is completely charged.

Notes:

z The battery indicator will not correctly display the

remaining capacity for approximately 20 seconds after

the power has been turned on.

z When the AC adaptor or a separately available car

adaptor is used, the battery indicator will not be

shown.

z If the disc name or the track name was not originally

recorded on the MiniDisc, "NoNAME" will be dis-

played.

z Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time

may be different from the actual time.

z The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may

increase or decrease, depending on the operation

being performed. This is normal.

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Titling a MiniDisc

z Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or

recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited.

z The group-recorded MD may not be edited properly

with other equipment.

4 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select the type of char-

acters.

The group-recorded MD contains the menus that can-

not be edited if the group mode has been cancelled.

Select the group mode before editing.

You can perform the same operation by pressing the

MODE button repeatedly.

„ Creating a disc name

5 ^{Move the M button toward}

Whilst in the stop mode, check that "

played on the LCD.

TOTAL" is dis-

to select the char-

acter you want to enter.

If "

TOTAL" is not displayed, move the M button toward

6 ^{Press the M button to enter it.}

1 ^{Whilst in the stop mode,}

7 ^{To enter more letters, repeat steps 4 - 6.}

press the M button.

The unit enters the menu select

mode.

8 ^{After entering all the characters, hold down}

the M button for 1 second or more.

2 ^{Move the M button toward}

select

"N(NAME)" and press it.

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select

"D(DISC)" and press it.

The unit will enter the character input mode.

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„ Creating a group name

„ Creating a track name

Select the group mode.

1 ^{Whilst the track to be named is paused, press}

1 ^{Whilst in the stop mode, press the M button.}

the M button.

The unit enters the menu select mode.

2 ^{Move the M button toward}

select

"N(NAME)" and press it.

3 ^{Press the M button.}

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select

The unit will enter the character

input mode.

"G(GROUP)" and press it.

4 ^{Move the M button toward}

the group you want to name and then press it.

4 ^{Enter the characters (page 40, steps 4 - 8).}

The unit will enter the character input mode.

5 ^{Enter the characters (page 40, steps 4 - 8).}

z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se-

lecting the menus.

z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears. (If you press this but-

ton whilst entering characters, the display you see

before entering characters appears.)

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

. (Whilst entering characters, press the CLEAR

button first and then move the M button toward .)

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Titling a MiniDisc (continued)

„ To erase a character

„ Characters (symbols)

Set the unit to character input mode.

Disc name : page 40, steps 1 - 3

Group name : page 41, steps 1 - 4

Track name : page 41, steps 1 - 3

Press the VOLUME+ or VOLUME- button to move

the cursor to the character you want to erase, and

then press the REC button.

Hold down the M button for 1 second or more.

(

)

;

„ To add characters

Set the unit to character input mode.

Disc name : page 40, steps 1 - 3

Group name : page 41, steps 1 - 4

Track name : page 41, steps 1 - 3

Notes:

z One disc name and up to 99 group names and 255

track names can be created per disc. (A maximum of

40 characters for each disc, group and track name,

and a total of 1,700 characters can be entered per

disc.)

Press the VOLUME+ or VOLUME- button to move

the cursor to the character on the right of the position

where you want to add a character, and enter a char-

acter.

z You cannot use "/" in a name successively.

z The MD that has been group recorded with this unit

should not be named using other equipment. The disc

may not be played properly.

Hold down the M button for 1 second or more.

„ To enter a space

z If the number of characters entered as a disc, group or

track name exceeds 40, "N-FULL" will be displayed.

z When a disc, group, or track name that contains 40

characters is changed, "NAME CUT" will be displayed,

In this case, delete all the characters and reenter the

names.

Press the VOLUME+ button to move the cursor to the

right.

z If you enter "LP:" at the beginning of a name, "LP:"

may not be displayed.

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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc

„ To erase one track at a time

„ To erase all of the tracks at once

You can erase one track at a time.

You can erase all tracks at once.

1 ^{During playback of the track to be erased,}

1 ^{Whilst in the stop mode, press the M button.}

The unit enters the menu select mode.

move the M button toward

to pause it.

2 ^{Move the M button toward}

2 ^{Press the M button.}

to select "E(EDIT)"

The unit enters the menu select mode.

and press it.

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select "E(EDIT)"

Disc-

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select

and press it.

"A(ALL ERASE)" and press it.

4 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select

4 ^{Press the M button.}

All of the tracks will be erased.

"E(ERASE)" and press it.

5 ^{Press the M button.}

The track will be erased.

Caution:

Recor

Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recov-

ered. Check the track number before erasing it.

6 ^{To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - 5.}

Caution:

Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recov-

ered. Check the track number before erasing it.

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z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se-

lecting the menus.

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z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears.

Note:

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

When all the tracks in a group have been erased, the

group and the group name will also be erased.

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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued)

„ To divide a track

„ To move a track

You can divide a track into 2 tracks.

You can move a track to the desired position.

1 ^{Play back the track to be divided, and move}

1 ^{Play back the track to be moved, and move the}

the M button toward

at the point where you

M button toward

to pause it.

want to divide the track to pause it.

2 ^{Press the M button.}

The unit enters the menu select mode.

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select "E(EDIT)"

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to select "E(EDIT)"

and press it.

4 ^{Move the M button toward}

"M(MOVE)" and press it.

to select

4 ^{Move the M button toward}

"D(DIVIDE)" and press it.

5 ^{Press the M button.}

to select

5 ^{Move the M button toward}

to locate the posi-

The track will be divided into two

tracks, and the unit will pause at

the beginning of the second of the

two new tracks.

tion the track is moved to.

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6 ^{Press the M button.}

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The track will be moved, and the unit will be paused at

the beginning of the track.

When a track has a name before dividing:

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The two new tracks will have the same name. However, in

the "T-FULL" condition, the second track may not be

named.

Moving a track to another group

Group-recorded tracks can be moved within the group. To

move them to

different group, use the GROUP

CHANGE function.

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 255, it might

not be possible to make any further divisions of tracks.

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To combine two non-adjacent tracks:

„ To combine tracks

Two adjacent tracks can be combined.

z 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.

z For group-recorded tracks, only those in the same

group can be combined. To combine tracks in different

groups, move one track using the GROUP CHANGE

function before combining them.

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.

1 ^{Play back the second of the two tracks to be}

combined and move the M button toward

pause it.

2 ^{Press the M button.}

The unit enters the menu select mode.

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

Disc-

to select "E(EDIT)"

and press it.

In the following cases, tracks may not be combined.

4 ^{Move the M button toward}

"C(COMBINE)" and press it.

5 ^{Press the M button.}

to select

z Tracks recorded by different inputs cannot be com-

bined.

Example:

z Digital recorded track and analogue recorded track.

z Different recording modes (stereo recording, 2 times

long recording, 4 times long recording, monaural re-

cording).

The two tracks will be combined,

and the unit will be paused at the

beginning of the combined track.

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z Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds.

dit

z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se-

lecting the menus.

z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears.

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued)

„ Moving a track to another group

„ Moving a group to the top

On a group-recorded MD, you can move a track to a dif-

ferent group. (Group change)

On a group-recorded MD, group-recorded tracks can be

moved to the beginning of the MiniDisc. (Group top

move)

1 ^{Play back the track to be moved, and move}

1 ^{Whilst in the stop mode, select the group to be}

the M button toward

to pause it.

moved (page 24).

2 ^{Press the M button.}

The unit enters the menu select mode.

3 ^{Move the M button to-}

Dsic-

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

ward

to select

"G(GROUP)" and press

it.

select

"G(GROUP)" and press it.

Move the M button toward

"C(GrCHANGE)" and press it.

to select

4 ^{Move the M button toward}

"T(GrTOPMOVE)" and press it.

5 ^{Press the M button.}

to select

5 ^{Move the M button to-}

ward

to select

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the group the track is

moved to.

The group will be moved to the

top of the MD.

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6 ^{Press the M button.}

Notes:

The track is moved to the end of the selected group,

and the playback is paused at the beginning of the

moved track.

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z If the group name has been recorded, the group name

will not be changed even if the GROUP TOP MOVE

function is performed.

z The GROUP TOP MOVE function cannot be per-

formed with non-group tracks or groups without tracks.

Notes:

z When all the tracks in a group are moved to different

groups, the group and the group name will be erased.

z Non-group tracks can also be moved to a group using

the GROUP CHANGE function.

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„ Erasing a group

z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se-

On a group-recorded MD, you can erase all tracks in a

group at once. (Group erase)

lecting the menus.

z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears.

1 ^{Whilst in the stop mode, select the group you}

want to erase (page 24).

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

2 ^{Press the M button.}

The unit enters the menu select mode.

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

Disc-

select

"G(GROUP)" and press it.

4 ^{Move the M button toward}

"E(Gr&TrERASE)" and press it.

5 ^{Press the M button.}

to select

The selected group will be

erased.

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Caution:

Once a group has been erased, it cannot be recovered.

Check carefully before you erase it.

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Note:

The GROUP ERASE function erases the group and

group name.

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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued)

Master MiniDisc operation

„ Stamping titles from another MiniDisc

1 ^{Insert a master MiniDisc.}

Before stamping

Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the target one.

When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks

are recorded, you can transfer the character information

(disc, group, and track names) of the master MiniDisc to

another MiniDisc (for stamping) simultaneously.

2 ^{Whilst in the stop mode, press the M button.}

The unit enters the menu select mode.

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select "E(EDIT)"

and press it.

1. What is a master MiniDisc?

Dsic-

A recordable MiniDisc that contains tracks and charac-

ter information. (You cannot transfer the information

from a playback-only MiniDisc.)

4 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select "N(NAME

STAMP)" and press it.

5 ^{Press the M button.}

2. What is a MiniDisc for stamping?

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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.)

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6 ^Whenthe unit displays

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Notes:

"CHANGE MD", remove the

master MiniDisc.

z When information of the non-grouped MD is stamped

on the group-recorded MD, the disc and track names

will be stamped properly. However, the group informa-

tion will be erased.

Remove it without turning off the power. Or, the opera-

tion will be cancelled.

z When information of the group-recorded MD is

stamped on the non-grouped MD, tracks will be

grouped automatically.

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Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping

„ Creating a group before recording

You can create a group in advance and record tracks in it.

7 ^{Load a MiniDisc for stamp-}

ing.

1 ^{Whilst in the stop mode, press the M button.}

The unit enters the menu select mode.

2 ^{Move the M button toward}

select

"G(GROUP)" and press it.

8 ^{Press the M button.}

The unit will finish recording the

character information and enter

the stop mode.

Disc-

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

The unit will enter the character input mode.

4 ^{Enter the group name (page}

40, steps 4 - 7).

to select

"R(GrRESERVE)" and press it.

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'tE" and

turn off the power.

Otherwise, you will not be able to create a group.

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5 ^{Hold down the M button for 1 second or more.}

The created group name will be displayed.

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Note:

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If this happens, adjust the total number of tracks on the newly

recorded MiniDisc using the edit operation.

Even if you create a group using the GROUP RESERVE

function, it will not be played if no track is recorded in it.

(Group name will not be displayed either.) To check the

contents of the group, refer to "To search a desired group

(page 24)".

z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se-

lecting the menus.

z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears.

To record in the created group:

Refer to "Adding tracks to an existing group (page 21)".

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued)

„ Moving non-group tracks to after

„ Erasing group information

You can erase the entire group information of a group-

recorded MD. By erasing the group information of a MD, it

will be a non-group MD. (Group cancel)

group-recorded tracks

If non-group tracks are found in the middle of a group-

recorded MD, they can be moved to after group-recorded

tracks. (Group arrange)

1 ^{Whilst in the stop mode, press the M button.}

The unit enters the menu select mode.

1 ^{Whilst in the stop mode, press the M button.}

2 ^{Move the M button toward}

The unit enters the menu select mode.

select

2 ^{Move the M button toward}

Dsic-

"G(GROUP)" and press it.

select

"G(GROUP)" and press it.

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

"C(GrCANCEL)" and press it.

4 ^{Press the M button.}

to select

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

"A(GrARRANGE)" and press it.

4 ^{Press the M button.}

to select

The group information will be

erased.

Non-group tracks are moved to

after group-recorded tracks.

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Caution:

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The GROUP CANCEL function erases all the group infor-

mation. Check carefully before you erase it.

Note:

As the GROUP ARRANGE function moves all the non-

group tracks to the end of the MD, the order of tracks will

be completely changed.

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z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se-

lecting the menus.

z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears.

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

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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.

-HoldFunction

If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected,

To cancel the hold mode

you can set this function even when the power is turned

off.

Move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the

opposite direction of the arrow).

To cancel the hold mode

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 drained.

Press and hold down the (HOLD) button for 2 seconds

or more whilst the unit is in the hold mode.

"oFF" will be shown.

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Changing Default Settings

B(BEEP)

Beep sound

Item

Beep on

1 ^{Insert a MiniDisc.}

Y(YES) *

N(NO)

2 ^{Whilst in the stop mode, press the M button.}

The unit enters the menu select mode.

Beep off

Set

3 ^{Move the M button toward}

A(AUTO PLAY) Y(YES) *

Auto play

P(PowerSave) Y(YES) *

to select "S(SET-

N(NO)

Cancelled

Set

UP)" and press it.

4 ^{Move the M button toward}

Auto power save

D(D-LEVEL)

N(NO)

Cancelled

Setting retained

Cancelled

to select a menu

1(D.L 1)*

2(D.L 2)

and press it.

Digital recording

level

5 ^{Move the M button toward}

to select an item

L(LIGHT)

N(NORM)*

A(ALL)

See the next

page

and press it.

3-colour indica-

tors/Backlight on

the remote con-

trol

z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst

selecting the menus.

z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation,

the previous display appears.

O(OFF)

(*) indicates default setting.

z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward

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„ Beep sound

„ 3-colour indicators lighting and back-

You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when

you press a button.

light on the remote control

"NORM"

„ Auto play

3-colour indicators

Always flashing

You can make the unit not play automatically when you insert

a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental erasure protected

MiniDisc.

Backlight on the re- Lit for approx. 10 seconds dur-

mote control

ing operation

„ Auto power save

"ALL"

When the unit is used in a place exposed to much vibration,

sound skipping can be decreased by cancelling the auto

power save function. (Battery will drain faster.)

3-colour indicators

Always lit

Backlight on the re- Lit for approx. 10 seconds dur-

What is auto power save function?

mote control

ing operation

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 func-

tion is cancelled, the storage time cannot be adjusted.

z If this unit is used with the AC adaptor, the storage

time will be 40 seconds regardless of the settings.

z The storage time varies depending on the recording

mode.

(Always lit if used with AC

adaptor)

"OFF"

3-colour indicators

Not lit

Backlight on the re- Not lit

mote control

„ Digital recording level

"D.L 1"

The digital recording level you set will be kept even after can-

celling recording.

"D.L 2"

Every time you cancel recording, the level will return to [D.L

0dB].

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Listening through Another System

„ Listening through a stereo system

„ Listening through a car stereo

setm-

Notes:

z Adjust the volume of both this portable MD and a car

stereo.

z Do not operate this portable MD whilst you drive a car.

It may distract your attention and cause a traffic acci-

dent.

z Do not use any car adaptor except for the separately

available AD-CA55X.

z Remove the battery when you power the unit from the

car battery.

z 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 nor-

mal when the temperature cools down.

Notes:

z It is recommended that the volume level of the

MiniDisc unit be set to maximum when listening

through a stereo system.

z When recording with stereo system, eliminate the con-

firmation sound (page 52). Otherwise, it will also be

recorded.

z The recording will be made in the analogue mode.

z 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.

z 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.

z The rechargeable battery can be charged approxi-

mately 300 times.

z 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).

Once you remove the MiniDisc, playback starts from

the first track.

z 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 bat-

tery life will recover with normal use i.e. charging and

discharging.

z To avoid shortening the service life of the battery only

recharge the battery after it has been completely dis-

charged.

z If the rechargeable battery is used in a cold environ-

ment, the operating time will be reduced.

z Do not carry the battery in your pocket or a bag

together with metal objects (keys, coins, jewelry, etc.).

The battery may short out and generate significant

amounts of heat.

z Do not short-circuit the terminals as they will become

very hot and will damage the battery.

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):

Ref

1. When you turn off the engine, the power of this porta-

ble 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.

z Do not drop or subject the battery to shock.

z Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the battery com-

partment of this product or into the rechargeable bat-

tery.

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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.

The unit does not turn on.

When the operation buttons are pressed, the unit does

not respond.

z Is the AC adaptor disconnected?

z Is the battery exhausted?

z Is the unit in the hold mode?

z Is the battery being charged?

z Is the battery exhausted?

z Is the unit in the hold mode?

z Has condensation formed inside the unit?

z Is the remote control unit plug or the earphones plug

inserted firmly?

z Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by

static electricity?

Some sounds are skipped.

No sound is heard from the earphones.

soht

z Is the battery exhausted?

z Is the volume set too low?

z Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?

z Is the remote control unit or the earphones plugged

in?

obu

Rfe

The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.

z Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it instead

of a MiniDisc containing music?

z Has the track number or character information been

written on the disc yet?

z Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?

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„ If trouble occurs

Recording and editing are impossible.

When this product is subjected to strong external interfer-

ence (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity,

abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is

operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.

z Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure?

z Has the recording level been properly adjusted?

z Is the unit connected properly to the other equipment?

z Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure oc-

cur whilst recording or editing?

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 approxi-

mately 30 seconds.

4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the wall socket and re-

operate the unit.

z Is the unit in the hold mode?

z Is an optical signal being output from the stereo sys-

tem? Read the operation manual for the stereo sys-

tem.

„ Moisture condensation

The battery cannot be charged.

z Is the rechargeable battery in the unit?

z Is the terminal dirty?

shoot

When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals

cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly.

oub

In the following cases, condensation may form inside the

unit.

Ref

Group functions cannot be used with the group-re-

corded MD.

z Shortly after turning on a heater.

z When the unit is placed in a room where there is

excessive steam or moisture.

z When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm

place.

z TOC information may have been changed with other

equipment.

To remove condensation:

Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approxi-

mately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and

the unit will work properly.

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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

"D-FULL" or "T-FULL" appears even

though the MiniDisc still has recording

time left.

More than the limited number of tracks (255) cannot be recorded re-

gardless of the recording time. If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited

repeatedly or it has scratches (recording skips scratched parts), you

may not be able to record the maximum number of tracks described

above. If the total number of character information (disc, group, and

track names) exceeds 1,700, the MD cannot be edited.

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.

mti

The total of the recorded time and the

remaining time does not match the max-

imum recordable time.

One cluster (approximately 2 seconds) is the minimum unit for re-

cording. For example, a 3-second track uses 2 clusters (approxi-

mately 4 seconds). Therefore, the actual recordable time may be

shorter than the displayed time.

yts

(The number of seconds indicates that in the stereo recording mode

(SP). It varies depending on the recording mode.)

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Combine function does not work.

Sound skips in fast reverse/forward.

A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not al-

low the combine function.

If one track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeat-

edly recorded 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.

Even if "LP :" is entered at the top of the

name, "LP :" is not displayed.

If "LP :" is entered at the top of the 2 times/4 times long recorded

track (LP2/LP4), "LP :" will not be displayed. Enter other symbols

than ":" after "LP".

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Error Messages

ERROR MES-

SAGES

MEANING

ERROR MES-

SAGES

MEANING

BLANK

z Nothing is recorded.

Can'tSTAMP

z Stamp function does not work.

(Replace the disc with a recorded disc.)

z A track is being moved.

(Check the number of tracks.)

busy

Can'tW

z Cannot save the TOC information cor-

rectly to a MiniDisc.

Can'tC

z You tried to record from a copy prohib-

ited MiniDisc.

z You tried to operate whilst charging.

(displayed on

the main unit)

z You tried to record signals other than

music (such as data).

D-FULL

z The disc is out of recording space.

(Record using the analogue cable.)

DEFECT

z The disc is scratched.

Can'tE

Can'tL

z A track cannot be edited.

(If the recorded sound is not right, retry

recording or replace the disc with a re-

cordable one.)

(Change the stop position of the track and

then edit it.)

ess

z You tried to record or edit the MD

whilst operating the OPEN lever.

orM

Er-MD (**)

z The microprocessor has reported a

system fault and the unit is out of or-

der.

Ref

Can'tP

Can'tR

z Cannot play the MD.

(To have it repaired, go to the distributor

where you purchased the unit.)

z Recording cannot be performed cor-

rectly due to vibration or shock.

Can'tS

Can'tT(*)

Can'tU

z The disc data cannot be read because

the disc is damaged.

Number or symbol appears in (*) position.

(Reload the Minidisc or replace it with an-

other one.)

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Error Messages (continued)

ERROR MES-

SAGES

MEANING

ERROR MES-

SAGES

MEANING

G-FULL

z The total number of groups exceeds

99.

NoTRACK

PLAYmd

z There is no track to be played.

z You tried to record on a playback-only

(Erase unnecessary groups.)

disc.

HOLD

z The unit is in the hold mode.

POWER ?

z The battery charger is defective.

LoBATT

z The rechargeable or alkaline battery

has run down.

PROTECTED z The write protection tab of a MiniDisc

is set to the protected position.

LOCKED

N-FULL

z You removed a MiniDisc whilst record-

ing or editing.

Sorry

z Since a track number is currently be-

ing located or updated, the unit cannot

accept your command.

(Turn off the power before removing the

MiniDisc.)

(Wait for a while and try the operation

again.)

ess

z The number of a disc, group, or track

name exceeds 40.

T Form (*)

z There is an error in the recording sig-

nal.

orM

(Shorten the name.)

(Erase all of the tracks, and then record

again.)

Rfe

NoDISC

noSIG.

z A disc has not been loaded.

z Poor connection of the digital cable.

T-FULL

TEMP!

z There is no space left for recording

character information (track names,

disc names, etc.).

z No output signal comes out from the

connected unit to playback.

z The temperature is too high.

(Use the AC power for the connected

unit.)

(Turn off the power, and wait for a while.)

z The input signal has improper sam-

pling frequency.

Number or symbol appears in (*) position.

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Maintenance

„ Cleaning

ERROR MES-

SAGES

MEANING

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 sur-

faces only).

Tr. Protect

z The track has been protected from be-

ing erased.

(Edit the track with the device on which it

was recorded.)

?DISC

z A disc which contains data other than

music was played.

(A disc which contains nonmusic data

cannot be played.)

nace-

int

?GrForm

z The group recording or the GROUP

RESERVE function cannot be per-

formed.

(Erase the disc name and retry the same

operation.)

Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets.

If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard.

Cleaning will prevent noise.

z If the operation is not accepted, "--" may be displayed

on the main unit. For details, refer to the display on the

remote control.

Ref

Caution:

orMes

z Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thin-

ner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish.

z Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause

malfunctions.

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MD-MT888H

Specifications

As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification chang-

es 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.

Power source:

DC 5 V:

AC adaptor (AC 230 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz)

DC 1.5 V:

DC 1.2 V:

DC 1.5 V:

Commercially available, "AA" size (LR6), alkaline battery x 1

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery AD-N55BT x 1

Optional car adaptor, AD-CA55X (for cars with a 12-24 V DC negative

earth electrical system)

Power consumption:

Output power:

7 W (AC adaptor)

RMS: 10 mW (5 mW + 5 mW)

(0.2 % T.H.D.)

Charging time:

Approx. 3.0 hours (90 %)

Approx. 5.0 hours (fully charged)

Dimensions:

Weight:

Width: 71.9 mm (2-27/32") Height: 15.7 mm (5/8") Depth: 78.9 mm (3-1/8")

128 g (0.28 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

pce

Rfe

Signal readout:

Audio channels:

Frequency response:

Rotation speed:

Error correction:

Coding:

Recording method:

Sampling frequency:

Wow and flutter:

Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup

Stereo 2 channels/monaural 1 channel

20 - 20,000 Hz ( 3 dB)

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

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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Battery life:

Stereo

2 times long

Continuous

4 times long

Continuous

When using the rechargeable

battery (fully charged) included recording:

with the unit

Continuous

play: Approx.

18.5 hours

play: Approx. recording:

Approx. 8

hours

13.5 hours

Approx. 11

hours

16 hours

Approx. 14

hours

When using one, commercially Continuous

available, high capacity, "AA" recording:

size (LR6), alkaline battery (The Approx. 9

Continuous

play: Approx. recording:

20 hours

Continuous

play: Approx. recording:

25 hours

Continuous

play: Approx.

Approx. 14

hours

Approx. 19.5 29 hours

hours

rechargeable battery is in the

unit, discharged.)

hours

When using one, commercially Continuous

available, high capacity, "AA" recording:

size (LR6), alkaline battery with Approx. 19

Continuous

play: Approx. recording:

35 hours Approx. 27.5 42.5 hours

Continuous

play: Approx. recording:

Continuous

play: Approx.

Approx. 36.5 49 hours

the rechargeable battery (fully

charged)

hours

Input sensitivity:

Output level:

pec

Reference input

level

Input impedance

Specified

output

Maximum

output level

Load imped-

ance

Ref

MIC H

MIC L

LINE

0.25 mV

2.5 mV

100 mV

10 k ohms

20 k ohms

Earphones

LINE

5 mW + 5

32 ohms

250 mV (-12

dB)

10 k ohms

z The continuous recording time is for analogue inputs when the volume level is set to "VOL 0".

z The continuous play time shows the value when the volume level is set to "VOL 15".

z The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

z 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.

z The L (LIGHT) is set at “O (OFF)” (see page 52).

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TERMS OF GUARANTEE

Subject to the terms listed below, Sharp Electronics (U.K.)

4. This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects

caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect,

tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at ad-

justment or repair other than by a Service Facility ap-

pointed by Sharp.

Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Company”) guarantee to pro-

vide for the repair of, or at its option replace this Sharp

Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than bat-

teries), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of

inferior workmanship or materials.

5. In the unlikely event of a defect occuring, the product

must be returned to the Company’s repair centre with

proof of purchase. A postage paid label and a fault re-

port form are supplied with the product for this purpose.

It is your responsibility to ensure that the packaging is

adequate, and to obtain proof of posting.

Further details of the repair service, which is available

after the guarantee period on a chargeable basis, and

additional report forms and labels can be obtained by

telephoning 0870 738 0000.

The conditions of this guarantee are:

1. The guarantee shall only apply to defects which occur

within one year from the date of purchase, provided

that this equipment is sent to the repair address within

this period.

2. This guarantee covers equipment intended for private

domestic use only. This guarantee does not apply to

equipment used in the course of a business, trade or

profession.

6. No person has any authority to vary the terms or condi-

tions of this guarantee.

3. The guarantee does not cover MiniDiscs or batteries.

7. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to

the consumer’s statutory rights and does not affect

these rights in any way.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.

Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE

9906

SHARP CORPORATION

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A0108.YT

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