Sharp MiniDisc Player MD R2 User Manual

PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER

MODEL

MD-MS702

OPERATION MANUAL

MD-MS702

MD-R2

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SPECIAL NOTES

● It is the intent of Sharp that this product

be used in full compliance with the

that prior permission be obtained from

● Contains Lithium-ion Battery. Must be

Disposed of properly. Contact Local

Environmental Officials for disposal in-

structions.

● US and foreign patents licensed from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-

tion.

Caution - use of controls or adjust-

ments or performance of proce-

dures other than those specified

herein may result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below

the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit.

Please retain this information.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Place of purchase

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

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PRECAUTIONS

■ Important

■ Storing the unit

● Do not wear your headphones when

you are crossing streets or near traffic.

● Do not use your headphones while

driving a motor vehicle, it may create a

dangerous traffic hazard and may be

illegal. Remember to obey all of the

safety rules in your area.

Avoid using or leaving the unit in the

following places.

● 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

● Do not play the unit at a high volume.

Hearing experts advise against ex-

tended play at high volume levels.

color, or malfunction.)

● Places exposed to water.

● Places exposed to excessive dust.

● Places where temperatures are exces-

sively high or low.

● If you experience ringing in your ears,

reduce the volume or discontinue use.

● Places (bathrooms) where the humidity

is extremely high.

● Places with strong magnetic fields such

as TVs or loudspeakers.

■ Volume setting

If the volume is adjusted according to your

usual expectations of noise, you may

damage your hearing due to the high

volume.

Reduce the volume before starting to play.

MiniDiscs, compared to ordinary cassette

tapes, have very little noise.

● Places exposed to vibration.

● Places where sand can easily enter the

inside of the unit (beaches etc.).

● 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.

■ Precautions

■ Concern for others when

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.

● Do not use an external power supply,

other than the 5V DC power supply

packaged with this unit.

listening to MiniDiscs

While listening to music, the sound escap-

ing from your headphones may disturb

people around you.

If you are using the unit in particularly

crowded places (such as on trains or

buses), reduce the volume to avoid dis-

turbing people around you.

● SHARP is not responsible for damage

due to improper use. Refer all servicing

to a SHARP authorized service center.

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■ Notes about the rechargeable battery

Since the rechargeable battery is vul-

● A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is

the only kind that can be used.

nerable to damage, please note the follow-

ing.

Even if the battery supplied with the

unit is not used, you should charge it at

least once every three months to main-

tain the battery.

● Do not carry the battery in your pocket or

in a bag together with metal objects (keys,

coins, jewelry, etc.).

The battery 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.

● The rechargeable battery can be

charged approximately 300 times.

● Do not use any battery other than that

specified. Use of other batteries may

cause malfunctions.

● Do not dip the battery in water, do not

dispose of it in a fire, and do not take it

apart.

● When the operating time is reduced to

about half the normal amount of time,

even after a full charge is performed,

replace the battery with a new one.

● When charging or when using the

rechargeable battery, use it within an

ambient temperature range of 41˚F

(5°C) to 95˚F (35°C).

To avoid damaging the battery and shor-

tening its service life, please note the fol-

lowing.

● Do not drop or subject the battery to

shock.

● Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the

battery compartment of this product or into

the rechargeable battery. Do not get the

terminals dirty. If the rechargeable ter-

minals are dirty, the operating time may

be shortened or it may not be possible to

charge the battery.

● If the rechargeable battery is used in a

cold environment, the operating time

will decrease.

● After the rechargeable battery is charged

or used, it will get slightly warm. This is

normal.

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

INDICATORS

■ Remote control unit

1. Synchro Recording Indicator

2. Character/Time Information

Indicator

3. Record Indicator

4. Repeat Indicator:

SYNC REC

RANDOM

TOTAL

5. Random Indicator

6. Disc Mode Indicator

7. Total Track Number Display

8. Track Number Indicator

9. Battery Indicator:

10. Headphones Jack

11. Hold Switch

12. Play Mode Button

13. Volume Buttons: +, –

14. Bass Button

15. Display Button

16. Play/Pause Button:

17. Stop/Power Off Button: ■

18. Fast Reverse/Fast Forward But-

tons:

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■ Main unit

1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator

2. Record Indicator

3 4

3. Level Meter

4. Repeat Indicator:

5. TOC Indicator

6. Battery Indicator:

7. Random Indicator

8. Track Number Indicator

9. Character/Time Information

Indicator

14 15

10. Synchro Recording Indicator

11. Disc Mode Indicator

12. Disc Name Indicator

13. Track Name Indicator

14. Remaining Recording Time

Indicator

17 18 19 20 21

15. Total Track Number Display

16. Record/Track Mark Button

17. Volume/Name Select Buttons: +, –

18. Display/Lowercase Characters But-

ton

19. Character Button

20. Stop/Power Off/Charge Button:

■/:OFF

22 23 24 25 26 27

21. Play/Pause Button:

22. Fast Reverse/Fast Forward/Record-

ing Level Control/Cursor Buttons:

23. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button

24. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button

25. Eject Lever

26. Bass/Delete Button

27. Mode/Insert Button

28. Microphone Input Jack

29. Hold Switch

30. Rechargeable Lithium-lon Battery

Compartment

31. Optical/Line Input Jack

32. Headphones Jack

33. 5V DC Input Jack

34. Battery Case Connection Terminals

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POWER SOURCE

This unit can be used with 4 different power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC

adaptor, an optionally available battery case (AD-M70BC), and an optionally available

car adaptor (AD-CA20X).

■ Rechargeable battery power

When the rechargeable battery is used for

the first time or when you want to use it

after a long period of non use, be sure to

charge it fully.

Open the rechargeable battery com-

partment cover.

Insert the rechargeable battery.

● Insert the side with the arrow first.

Mark

Close the rechargeable battery com-

partment cover.

Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet,

and then insert the plug on the AC

adaptor cord into the DC IN 5V jack.

:OFF

● “

Press the ■/:OFF button twice to begin

charging.

DC IN

” will appear, and the battery will

begin charging.

● Battery charging will be complete in 2.5

To the

DC IN 5V

jack

Insert

securely,

all the

hours. When the charging is com-

plete, “

” will go out.

way in.

AC 120V, 60 Hz

To an AC outlet

Notes:

● After charging is complete, the AC

adaptor may be left connected. (For ex-

ample, when charging at night)

● The battery will not be charged when-

ever the power to the main unit is

turned on.

● Do not force open the rechargeable

battery door too far.

● Do not attach the optionally available

battery case when charging the internal

battery.

● If the AC adaptor is removed from the

main unit or from the AC outlet while

charging, “

” will not disappear for

about 1 minute. This is normal.

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■ Alkaline battery power

Use of the optionally available alkaline bat-

tery case combined with the rechargeable

battery will result in extended playback

times.

● Use two, commercially available

alkaline batteries (LR6, “AA” size).

Insert the batteries into the battery

case.

(1) Open the case cover.

(2) Insert the batteries according to the

polarity marked on the inside of the

battery case. Then, close the case

cover.

Back of the

2 ^{MD recorder}

Attach the battery case to the main unit.

(1) Match the convex part of the battery

case to the concave area in the

main unit.

LOCK RELEASE

(2) Turn the screw in the direction

marked “LOCK” to secure the bat-

tery case.

Cautions:

● When using the rechargeable battery

and the alkaline batteries at the same

time, do not remove either of them. If

you do, while the unit is in the play

mode, playback will stop. When in the

recording mode, the recorded contents

will be erased, and the power may be

disconnected.

● Do not replace the batteries or the

rechargeable battery during operation.

● Do not use rechargeable batteries

(nickel-cadmium battery etc.) in the

battery case.

■ AC power

Connect the cord from the AC adaptor

to the DC IN 5V jack on the main unit.

Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Notes:

● If there is an electrical storm in your

vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor from the

AC outlet.

● If the unit will not be used for a long

period of time, remove the batteries.

(Even if the power is turned off, the

batteries will drain slowly but con-

tinuously.)

● Be sure to hold the plug when removing

it. If you pull on the cord, it may break,

or the unit may malfunction.

● Do not use any car adaptor except for

the optionally available AD-CA20X.

● For information about battery life, see

the battery section in the SPECIFICA-

TIONS on page 40.

● When the unit is not in use for extended

periods, remove the AC adaptor from

the AC outlet.

● Never use an AC adaptor other than

the one specified. Otherwise, malfunc-

tions or serious safety hazards may

result.

● Do not bend, twist or tie the power cord

or put heavy objects on top of it.

● This unit should only be used within the

range of 32˚F (0˚C) and 104˚F (40°C).

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BEFORE RECORDING

■ Type of recording

Two types of recording are possible: “Digital recording” and “Analog recording”. There

are different cables and connections for each type of recording, depending on the jacks

on the equipment being connected to the unit.

(1) Analog recording

(2) Digital recording

Connect the unit to equipment that has a

line output jack, using the cable included

with this unit.

Connect the unit to equipment that has an

optical output jack using an optical digital

cable (available optionally). Using an opti-

cal signal to transfer the music to a Mini-

Disc allows very high quality recording.

● Main equipment: CD player, MD player,

radio cassette player, etc.

● Cable required: Connecting cable in-

● Main equipment: DSS tuner, CD

player, MD player, etc.

cluded with this unit

● Cable required: Optical digital cable

(AD-M1DC or AD-M2DC, available op-

tionally)

AUDIO OUT

Playback side

Recording side

RIGHT

LEFT

To the line output

jacks on a stereo

OPTICAL/

LINE IN

To the

OPTICAL/

LINE IN

Recording side

Digital cable

jack

(AD-M2DC, available

optionally)

Digital cable

(AD-M1DC,

available optionally)

OPTICAL/

LINE IN

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL OUT

To the OPTICAL/LINE

IN jack

Playback side

To the optical output jack

(square shaped jack) on a

stereo etc.

To the optical output jack

(round shaped jack) on

an MD player etc.

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■ Types of discs

There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable discs.

● Playback-only MiniDisc:

This type of MiniDisc usually contains

commercially available pre-recorded

music. This is the same kind of optical

disc as CDs. Playback is performed

using an optical pickup.

● Recordable MiniDisc:

This is a “raw disc” on which recording

can be performed. This is a magneto-

optical disc.

Recordings are made using a laser and

a modulated magnetic field. Repeated

recording is possible.

(Recording and editing are not pos-

sible.)

Shutters can be

seen on both

sides of this

There will only

be a shutter on

one side (the back).

type of disc.

■ To prevent recorded discs from being erased accidentally

Slide the accidental erase prevention tab,

located on the side of the disc, in the direc-

tion indicated by the arrow.

● The disc will then be protected against

accidental erasure.

● To add a recording to such a disc, slide

the accidental erase prevention tab

back to its original position.

Protected against

accidental erasure

Notes:

● When making important recordings, it

is recommended that you use the AC

adaptor. A fully charged rechargeable

battery should be loaded into the unit.

Then, even if a power failure occurs,

the power source will switch over to the

rechargeable battery automatically.

● When using the rechargeable battery

or the alkaline batteries, if the head-

phones volume level is set to “0", the

battery consumption will be less than

when listening to the recording while it

is being made.

● Insert each plug firmly. If the connec-

tions are poor, the recording may not

be made properly. Always keep the

plugs clean. If the plugs are dirty,

electrical noise may be recorded.

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RECORDING USING THE CABLE INCLUDED WITH THE UNIT

■ Recording from CDs or MDs (Synchro recording)

● Synchro recording is a method that detects the playback sound from the source

equipment. When sound is present, it automatically starts the recording. When the

source is silent, the recording will be paused.

● 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.

● To record from a CD, first adjust the

recording level. Then put the equip-

ment connected to this unit into the

playback stand-by mode.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

Flashing

Connect the external equipment.

(See page 8.)

Insert a recordable MiniDisc.

Press the REC button.

Begin playback on the source equip-

ment.

● Recording will begin automatically.

● To record from a tuner, first tune in a

broadcast.

To interrupt recording:

● To record from a CD, first start playing

● When the source equipment is

stopped, the unit will enter the synchro

recording stand-by mode. When

playback is resumed, a recording will

be resumed.

the track you want to record.

While playing sound from the external

equipment connected to this unit, press

the

button to adjust the

● If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more,

recording level.

the recording will be paused.

● Pressing the

button on this unit

0dB

-4dB

(when in this mode) will cause the unit

to enter the recording stand-by mode

and cancel the synchro recording

mode.

Continued on the following page.

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automatically. (For details about the

TOC, see page 20.)

To stop recording:

Press the ■/:OFF button.

● If the unit is left alone after the record-

ing has stopped, the power will be

turned off about 2 minutes later.

To remove the MiniDisc:

Turn off the power and move the EJECT

lever in the direction indicated by the

arrow.

After recording:

Press the ■/:OFF button while in the stop

mode.

● After the track number has been written

on the disc, the power will be turned off

■ Recording from a tuner or a CD (Manual recording)

^●1 ^{Manual recordings can be started and stopped as you like.}

Put the unit in the recording stand-by

mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the

“Synchro recording” section.)

To interrupt recording:

Press the

button while recording.

● The unit will enter the recording stand-

by mode.

● To resume recording, press the

button again.

Press the

● Recording will start.

button.

● To record from a CD, press the

button, and then start playback on the

equipment connected to this unit.

● Track numbers can be created while

recording. (Page 17)

The track number will be increased by

one each time you interrupt a record-

ing.

Recordings can not be made in the

following situations:

● Recording on a playback-only Mini-

Disc (commercially available music)

● If a Minidisc is protected against ac-

cidental erasure (page 9)

of playback signal in the original

recording, the new recording may

not begin or pause at the correct

point when in the synchro mode. If

this happens, try making a manual

recording.

About the recording level:

Precautions when inserting a Mini-

Disc:

● If the recording level is too low, the

playback sound volume may be too

low to hear well. If it is too high, the

playback sound may be greatly dis-

torted. Since digitally recorded CDs

have a large dynamic range (the

volume can vary tremendously from

very soft to extremely loud), do not

set the recording level any higher

than is necessary.

● To insert a Minidisc, push on the

middle of the edge of the disc while

holding it parallel to the main unit.

● If any resistance is felt, do not try to

force the MiniDisc into the unit. It

may cause more problems. If resis-

tance is felt, remove the MiniDisc

and try reloading it.

Notes:

Precautions when recording:

● Whenever any button is pressed, the

remote control display will light for

about 4 seconds.

● Do not jar or bump the main unit

while recording. Otherwise, the

recording may be unusable.

● The REC button does not light.

● Depending on the strength and type

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RECORDING USING AN OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE DIGITAL

CABLE

This is the method used to record digital signals from CDs or MDs exactly as they are

stored on the original. Compared to recordings made from analog inputs, digital record-

ings have extremely high-quality sound.

Connect the external equipment.

(See page 8.)

There are cases where digital

recording may be impossible.

In the following cases digital recording is

impossible, even if you are using digital

cables.

Start recording.

Synchro recording: Page 10

Before starting a synchro recording,

perform the following steps on the

equipment connected to this unit.

(1) First, put it in the playback mode.

(2) Next, put it in the pause mode.

(3) Finally, position it at the beginning

of the track you want to record.

When you attempt to make a new digital

recording from a track that was digitally

recorded on a MiniDisc

● MiniDiscs are designed so that only

first generation digital copies can

made, further digital copies are

prevented by the SCMS (Serial Copy

Management System).

(1) Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and

then press the REC button.

(2) Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYN-

CHRO button.

Digital cable

Playback

Recording

(3) Start the playback on the equipment

connected to this unit.

CD player, MD

player, etc.

Manual recording: Page 11

(1) Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and

then press the REC button.

Digitally recorded MiniDisc

(2) Press the

button.

● When recording from digital inputs,

it is not necessary to adjust the

recording level.

Playback

Digital cable

Recording

Analog recording is

possible.

Notes:

● This unit incorporates a sampling rate converter.

When this unit is connected to digital equipment such as DSS tuners or DAT tape

recorders that use a different sampling frequency (32 kHz or 48 kHz), recordings can

still be made. (The sampling frequency of this unit is 44.1 kHz.)

● When making a digital recording from a portable CD player (if the player has a sound

skip prevention function and this function is turned on) the optical output will drop out

and digital recording will not be possible. Be sure to turn the sound skip prevention

function off.

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RECORDING USING A MICROPHONE

■ Recording from the microphone (Mic synchro recording)

The recording will begin automatically in response to a noise or a person speaking. When

the sound stops, the recording will pause. This function is convenient when recording

lectures, conferences, etc.

VOL /

NAME

Stereo microphone

(commercially available)

To the MIC IN jack

Connect the stereo microphone to the

MIC IN jack on the main unit.

● When a microphone is connected to

this unit, the unit will automatically

switch to input from the microphone.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button to select the synchro recording

level. (This level can be changed, even

while recording.)

● Refer to the following table.

Insert a recordable Minidisc.

Synchro recording

level display

Sound level at which

to start recording

Press the REC button.

● A monaural, long-play recording

mode is available. (Page 17)

● Timed identification marks can be

created while recording. (Page 15)

MIC SYNC H

MIC SYNC L

-24dB

-12dB

Press the

the recording level.

button to adjust

● When the microphone input is set to

MIC SYNC H, recording will start

when a sound is detected at the

lowest volume. If the unit starts

recording too often due to low, un-

wanted noises, set the microphone

input to MIC SYNC L.

0dB

-4dB

● Adjust the recording level so that the

maximum sound volume from the

source makes the reading swing be-

tween -4 dB and 0 dB.

● When the recording level display is

changed from “MIC H” to “MIC L”,

the sound will be interrupted momen-

tarily. This is normal.

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When a sound, such as a person

speaking, is picked up by the

microphone, recording will begin auto-

matically.

■ Recording from the microphone

(Mic manual recording)

● You can start recording manually (any

● If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more,

the recording will be paused automat-

ically. However, the unit will not pause

for about the first 10 seconds after

recording has started.

time you like).

Put the unit in the recording stand-by

mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Mic

synchro recording” section.)

To interrupt a synchro recording:

Press the

button.

button while recording.

● Recording will start.

● The Mic synchro recording mode will

be canceled, and the unit will enter the

recording stand-by mode.

● To resume synchro recording, press

the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO button

again.

To interrupt a recording:

Press the

button while recording.

● The unit will enter the recording stand-

by mode.

● To resume recording, press the

button again.

To stop recording:

Press the ■/:OFF button.

The track number will be increased by

one each time you interrupt a record-

ing.

To stop recording:

Press the ■/:OFF button.

Notes:

● If you want to use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in power type microphone that

can be powered by the main unit.

● Insert the plug firmly. Otherwise, the recording will not be made properly.

● Use a microphone with a 1/8" (3.5 mm) diameter stereo mini plug.

● When a recording is made using a stereo microphone (optionally available), an analog

recording will be made.

● While making a mic recording, do not connect anything to the LINE IN jack on the

main unit.

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CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTION

■ Creating marks while making a mic recording

(Timed auto mark function)

Marks can be created at a fixed interval

(every 5 minutes is the default setting) so

that the beginning of any track can be

found. The interval at which marks are

created can be changed by the user.

About the timed auto mark:

Whenever a recording begins, a track

number will be created automatically.

●

: Track number which is created

when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or

more during synchro recording.

While in the recording stand-by mode or

while recording, press the EDIT/A.MARK/

TIME MARK button.

● _ _ : Track number which is created

by the timed auto mark function.

● Each time the button is pressed, the

setting will change as follows:

Example when the setting is for “5

minutes”:

When making a mic synchro recording

Track

number 1

Track

number 4

Track

number 5

number 2 number 3

(A mark is created

every 3 minutes.)

2 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes

If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or

more, a timed auto mark will be

created 5 minutes after the

(No marks are

created.)

previously created track number.

When making a mic manual recording

(A mark is created

every 10 minutes.)

Track

number 2

Track

number 3

Track

number 4

number 1

5 minutes

(A mark is created

every 5 minutes.)

● A timed auto mark will be created every

5 minutes.

● The time between marks may vary

slightly when compared with the actual

recording time.

When the timed auto mark setting has

been changed

Track number 2

Track number 1

10 minutes

3 minutes

When the setting is changed to 10

minutes while recording, a timed auto

mark will be created 10 minutes after

the change is made.

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■ To start recording from the

DISPLAY

middle of an existing track

You can erase a portion of a track that has

been already recorded and make a new

recording.

Warning:

MODE/INS

● All of the tracks that follow the newly

recorded track will be erased.

During playback, press the

at the point where you want to begin

re-recording.

button

Press the REC button.

● To cancel the operation, press the

■/:OFF button.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

■ Recording tracks as a

single track

● All of the tracks and track names will be

erased, following the point where the

playback is paused.

You can record several pieces of music as

a single track, disable the auto marker

function.

Press the EDIT/A. MARK/TIME MARK

button while the recording is paused.

Number of the track

to be recorded next

Note:

Press the

● Recording will start.

button.

(The display will be blanked

out immediately.)

● When there is a track that you don’t

want to erase after the point on the disc

where you want to make a new record-

ing, use the move function to move the

track and then make your recording

after that point.

Press the

● Recording will start.

button.

Note:

● When making digital recordings using a

CD player or an MD player, track num-

bers will be created automatically

regardless of the setting of the auto

marker function.

Making a track number

automatically:

Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK but-

ton while the recording is paused.

● “AUTO MARK” will be displayed.

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■ To check the remaining

■ Double time recording in

disc time

monaural mode

While recording, you can check the

remaining time available on the disc.

When recording in the monaural long-play

mode, recordings will be approximately

twice as long as the recording time avail-

able for a stereo recording. The monaural

long-play mode is very useful for recording

conferences or lectures.

Press the DISPLAY button while recording

or while in the recording pause mode.

Press the MODE/INS button while the

recording is paused.

● Each time this button is pressed, the

display will switch between the stereo

mode and the monaural long-play

mode.

Remaining recordable time

Lights up while in the

monaural long-play mode.

● When the DISPLAY button is pressed

again, the unit will return to the initial

display.

Note:

● The display of the remaining disc time

may vary slightly from the actual

remaining time. (Page 38)

Notes:

● If input is from a stereo source, the

sounds from the left and right channels

will be combined.

■ To create your own track

numbers while recording

● Although the monitor sound you hear in

the headphones while recording is in

stereo, recording will be monaural.

● MiniDiscs recorded in the monaural

long-play mode cannot be played on

other MD players.

● When a recording is made in the

monaural long-play mode, you will be

able to play back the MiniDisc twice as

fast as the normal playback speed.

(Page 24)

● When the unit is stopped after a record-

ing has been made in the monaural

long-play mode, the recording mode

will return to the stereo mode automat-

ically.

You can create your own track numbers at

special points in a recording, so that these

points can easily be found later.

At any point where you want to create a

track number while recording, press the

REC button on the main unit or the BASS

button on the remote control unit.

● The track number will be written on the

disc and the recording will continue

uninterrupted.

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■ To erase tracks

To erase all of the tracks at once:

While in the stop mode, press the

EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK button to

select “ALL ERASE”.

● “ALL ERASE” can also be selected by

holding down the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME

MARK button for at least 2 seconds.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

● To cancel the operation, press the

■/:OFF button.

To erase tracks one at a time:

1 Start playing the track you want to

erase, and press the button.

● The unit will enter the pause mode.

Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK

button to select “ERASE”.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button again.

● All of the track numbers, track names,

and disc names will be erased.

Number of the

paused track

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

Notes:

● To cancel the operation, press the

● Once a track has been erased, it can-

not be recovered. Double-check the

track number before erasing it.

● When a track is erased, the numbers

assigned to the tracks following the

erased track will be automatically

decreased by one.

■/:OFF button.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button again.

● The track will be erased.

● When a track is erased, the track name

will be erased at the same time.

To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 -

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ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS

When recording, track numbers will be created automatically.

(Auto marker function/Synchro marker function)

When recording from analog inputs:

(Including digital inputs other than CDs

or MiniDiscs)

A new track number will be automatically

created whenever 1 second or more of

silence occurs in the source.

When recording from digital inputs:

(CDs/MiniDiscs only)

Track numbers will be created automat-

ically for each track at the same point

where track numbers already exist on the

CD or MiniDisc.

(Auto marker function)

(Synchro marker function)

About 1

second

First track

Second track Third track

Playback

side

Track A

Track B

Track C

Playback

Silence

side

First

track

Second

track

First

track

Second

track

Third

track

Recording

side

Track A

Track B

Track C

Recording

side

● The track numbers on the playback

side may not match the track numbers

recorded on the MiniDisc.

● If there is some noise in the “silent”

spaces from the source, the track num-

bers may not be created at the correct

position, depending on the contents of

the source being recorded.

● When recording, if

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.

● You can also record a series of tracks

without using the auto marker function.

● The track numbers can also be

changed after recording.

● Track numbers may not be created,

even when recording from digital in-

puts, depending on the CD player used

for the source.

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ABOUT THE TOC

The TOC (an abbreviation for Table of Contents) is information about the track numbers

and recorded areas that allow the unit to find musical selections or sounds. The entire

MD is controlled by the information in this TOC, which enables the unit to find the

beginning of a track quickly or to record automatically in a vacant area.

● The TOC is recorded in a specific area on a MiniDisc, which is not used for sound

recording.

■ About TOC recording

■ When is the TOC recorded?

When you start recording or editing, “TOC”

will appear in the display.

The revised TOC will be recorded on the

disc automatically when you press the

■/:OFF button while in the stop mode. This

will also turn the power to this unit off.

TOC display

This indicates that information in the TOC

is now being changed according to record-

ing or editing being performed.

● The changed TOC information will

not be recorded on the MiniDisc

right away.

The power will be turned off after the TOC

has been recorded on the disc.

Cautions:

● While “TOC” or “TOC EDIT!” is dis-

played, do not do any of the following.

– Do not jar or bump the main unit.

– Do not unplug the AC adaptor.

– Do not remove the rechargeable bat-

tery or battery case.

If you do, the changes in the recorded

or edited contents will be lost if the TOC

information is not recorded properly.

● If the AC adaptor is unplugged or a

power failure occurs while recording

(before the TOC information has been

written on the disc), the new recording

will be erased.

Notes:

● While “TOC” is displayed, the MiniDisc

should not be removed. Turn the power

off first, and then remove the MiniDisc.

● The edited contents can be stored on

the disc after several editing steps have

been performed.

When new TOC information is added to

a MiniDisc in a position where TOC

information already exists, the added

recording will be erased.

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PLAYING A MINIDISC

Headphones

For the

left (L)

For the

right (R)

VOL /

NAME

BASS/DEL

To the

jack

Remote

control unit

BASS

Insert the headphones plug firmly into

the headphones jack on the remote

control unit.

● When the recordable MiniDisc write

protection tab is closed (page 9)

● When the auto-play function has been

canceled (page 35)

Plug the remote control unit into the

jack on the main unit. Push the plug

all the way in.

Press the + button to increase the

volume and the - button to decrease

the volume.

● Since the remote control unit plug has

only one correct orientation, plug it in

as shown in the drawing.

Load a MiniDisc in the direction indi-

cated by the arrow on the MiniDisc,

with the label side facing up. (Insert the

MiniDisc firmly, until a click is heard.)

Volume (0 - 30)

● The power will be turned on automat-

ically, and playback will start from the

first track. (Auto-play function)

Adjust the bass level.

Each time the BASS/DEL button is

pressed, the tone will be switched as

follows:

Track number

Track name

(Nothing will be displayed for MiniDiscs

that do not contain track names.)

BASS 1

BASS 2

Bass sounds are emphasized slightly.

Bass sounds are emphasized more.

Bass sounds are emphasized even more.

Bass emphasis is canceled.

BASS 3

BASS OFF

● After playback of the last track has

finished, the unit will stop automatically.

● When recording, it is impossible to ad-

just the bass level (Bass emphasis is

canceled).

Playback does not start when

MiniDisc is inserted:

● The most recent volume or bass set-

tings are saved when the power is

turned off.

Press the

button.

In the following cases, the auto-play func-

tion will not work.

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To interrupt playback:

To turn off the power:

Press the ■/:OFF button while in the stop

mode.

Press the

button during playback.

● To resume playback, press the

button again.

● If the unit is not operated for at least 2

minutes while in the stop mode, the

power will be turned off automatically.

To stop playback:

Press the ■/:OFF button.

To remove the MiniDisc:

Turn off the power and move the EJECT

lever in the direction indicated by the

arrow.

● When you press the

button to re-

sume playback, it will start at the point

on the disc where playback was halted

(Resume function). However, if the

MiniDisc is removed and reinserted,

playback will start from the first track.

When using the unit with just the

batteries in the battery case:

● The auto-play function will not work.

● To start playback, hold down the

button for about 1 second.

● If the volume is increased to “VOL

26" or higher, the bass level will be

adjusted automatically.

(This is done to reduce the distortion

in the sound.)

● Even if a MiniDisc is replaced while

the power is turned off, the random

or repeat play settings will remain

unchanged in memory.

Cautions:

● When the unit is not to be used im-

mediately after a MiniDisc has been

inserted, or when you plan to carry

the unit, turn off the power or cancel

the auto-play function. Otherwise,

the auto-play function will be ac-

tivated and the batteries will run

down.

● Since the main unit and the AC

adaptor can heat up during use, you

should avoid allowing the unit to be

in direct contact with your skin for

any length of time.

Precautions when making connec-

tions:

● Do not use any remote control unit,

except for the one included with this

unit.

● Insert each plug securely, all the way

in.

● Be sure to hold the plug when

removing it. If you pull on the cord, it

may break, or the unit may malfunc-

tion.

Interrupted sound:

When using the unit with

adaptor:

car

● This product is designed to eliminate

interruptions in the sound which can

be caused by vibrations. However, if

the unit is continuously exposed to

vibrations or mechanical shock, the

sound may be interrupted momen-

tarily.

● When switching off the ignition

during playback, the power to this

unit will also be turned off. When the

ignition is switched on, playback will

start from the beginning of the track

where playback was halted (Resume

auto-play function). However, the

power to the unit may not be turned

off when the ignition is turned off,

depending on the type of car.

When the sound is distorted:

● If the volume is too high while the

bass is being emphasized, the sound

may be distorted, depending on the

music on the track. If this happens,

decrease the bass level or lower the

volume level.

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CONVENIENT PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

■ Cue and review

Load a MiniDisc and begin playback.

Press and hold down the

button for

audible fast forward, or press and hold

down the

reverse.

button for audible fast

Normal playback will resume when the

or button is released.

Notes:

● 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.

■ APSS

(Auto Program Search System)

APSS automatically locates the beginning

of any track.

● When the unit is in the all track repeat

mode, the search will wrap around from

the last track to the first, or vice versa.

● Depending on the contents recorded

on a MiniDisc, some sounds may be

skipped while cueing and reviewing.

To move to the beginning of the

next track:

Press the

button during playback.

To re-start the track being played:

Press the

button during playback.

To search very quickly:

When fast forward or fast reverse is used

while in the pause mode, the search will

be performed more quickly than during

audible fast forward or fast reverse

playback.

To skip a number of tracks at one time,

press the or button repeatedly

until the desired track number is shown.

To begin playback at a desired track, press

● In this mode, no sound is heard. There-

fore, you should refer to the time dis-

play.

the

button while in the stop

mode to select the track number. Then

press the

button.

● When you lift your finger, the unit will

re-enter the pause mode.

Note:

● When the first track is selected and the

button is pressed, the last track on

the disc will be located. When the last

track is selected and the

button is

pressed, the first track will be located.

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PLAY MODE

MODE/INS

■ To play at double speed

■ Random play or repeat play

(Mono recording only)

During playback or while in the stop mode,

press the MODE/INS button repeatedly to

select the playback mode.

Press the ENTER/F. PLAY/SYNCHRO

button while a MiniDisc recorded in the

monaural long-play mode is being played.

Random play

RANDOM

● The unit will display “FAST PLAY” and

Repeat play of all of the tracks

start fast playback.

Repeat play of a single track

No display

Normal playback

● If the playback mode is selected while

stopped, press the

playback.

button to start

● When the ENTER/F. PLAY/SYNCHRO

button is pressed again, the unit will

return to normal play.

Notes:

● When “TOC” is displayed, repeat play

is impossible.

● In random play the unit will select and

play tracks automatically. (You cannot

select the order of the tracks.)

Notes:

● Depending on the contents recorded

on a MiniDisc, it may be difficult to hear

them.

● If a track recorded in the stereo mode

is reached during fast playback, the

fast playback mode will be canceled.

● To reenter the fast playback mode,

press the ENTER/F. PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

After all of the tracks have been played

once each in random order, the unit will

stop automatically.

● During random play or repeat play of a

single track, cue and review of the pre-

vious or next tracks is not possible.

● During random play, the unit cannot

find the beginning of any track which

has been played.

To interrupt fast playback:

Press the

● When the

button during playback.

button is pressed again,

the unit will resume fast playback.

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■ To check the elapsed time

and remaining time of the

track

DISPLAY

During playback, press the DISPLAY but-

ton.

● Each time the button is pressed, the

display will change as follows:

Track number

■ To check the remaining

recording time and the total

playing time

Track name

While in the stop mode, press the DIS-

PLAY button.

● Each time the button is pressed, the

Elapsed playback time

display will change as follows:

Total number of

tracks

Remaining play time

Disc name

To check individual track names

one by one:

Press the

button while in the

stop mode.

Each time the button is pressed, the name

of the previous or next track will be dis-

played.

Remaining recording time

Note:

● The display of elapsed time during

playback may be different from the ac-

tual time on a clock.

Total playing time

Note:

If character information was not originally

recorded on the MiniDisc, nothing will be

displayed.

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EDITING

■ What the editing function can do

You can create original discs using the MD editing function, on which you can change

the order of the tracks and you can create disc or track names.

● Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited.

Move (Page 27)

A designated track can be moved to any desired

position.

● The numbers assigned to the tracks following

the track which is moved will be adjusted auto-

matically.

Divide (Page 27)

A single track can be divided into two at any

desired position.

● The numbers of the tracks which come after the

newly divided track will be automatically in-

creased by one.

Combine (Page 28)

Two consecutive tracks can be combined into

one track.

● The numbers assigned to the tracks following

the combined tracks will be decreased by one

automatically.

Disc/Track name (Page 28)

Discs and tracks (up to 255 tracks per disc) can be named.

Since track names are displayed when the beginning of each track is located

or during playback, you can quickly check the name of each track.

● Letters (capital letters/lowercase letters), numbers and symbols can be used.

Name/stamp (Page 30)

● All of the characters and data on a recorded MD (master MD with tracks and

character information) can be transferred onto a recordable MD.

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■ Move

■ Divide

1 Play the track to be moved, and press

the button.

● The unit will enter the pause mode.

Start playing the track you want to

divide into two. Press the button at

the point where you want to divide the

track.

Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK

button to select “MOVE”.

● The unit will enter the pause mode.

Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK

button to select “DIVIDE”.

To move the

fifth track

To divide the

fourth track

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

● To cancel the operation, press the

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

■/:OFF button.

● To cancel the operation, press the

Press the

the direction to move.

button to select

■/:OFF button.

● To increase the track number ....

● To decrease the track number ....

(Confirming the split)

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button again.

(Checking the

movement)

(To move it to the

third track)

● The track will be divided into two tracks,

and the unit will be paused at the begin-

ning of the second of the two tracks.

● The numbers of the tracks which come

after the divided track will be increased

by one automatically.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button again.

● The track will be moved, and the unit

will be paused at the beginning of the

track.

Notes:

Note:

● When a track that has a name is

divided, the two new tracks will have

the same name. However, in the TOC

FULL condition, the second track may

not be named.

● When a track has been moved, the

other tracks which are affected by the

move will be assigned new track num-

bers automatically.

● Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks.

However, even if the number of as-

signed tracks has not reached 254, it

might not be possible to make any fur-

ther divisions of tracks.

Example: When moving the fifth track to

the third track, the old third track will

become the new fourth track and the

old fourth track will become the new

fifth track.

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■ Combine

■ Disc name

● Discs can be named using a maximum

of 100 characters.

● Up to 1,700 characters (approximately)

can be used in the disc and track

names on a single MiniDisc.

Start playing the last of the two tracks you

want to combine, and press the

ton.

but-

● The unit will enter the pause mode.

Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK

button to select “COMBINE”.

While in the stop mode, press the

EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK button to

select “DISC NAME”.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

● The unit will enter the character input

mode.

● To cancel the operation, press the

■/:OFF button.

To combine the fifth

and sixth tracks

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

● To cancel the operation, press the ■/:OFF

button.

Cursor

(Confirming the combination)

Press the CHARACTER button

repeatedly to select the type of charac-

ters.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button again.

● The two tracks will be combined, and the

unit will be paused at the beginning of the

combined track.

● The numbers assigned to the tracks fol-

lowing the combined track will be

decreased by one automatically.

● The first 3 characters in the group of

the selected characters will be dis-

played for about 1 second.

(Symbols)

!"#

(Capital letters)

ABC

To combine two non-contiguous

tracks:

Press the + or - button repeatedly to

select the first letter in the name.

First, put the two tracks next to each other in

the order you want using the MOVE function

(page 27). Then combine them using the

COMBINE function.

● When the button is pressed con-

tinuously, the displayed character will

change rapidly.

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.

In the following cases, tracks cannot be

combined.

● Tracks recorded in the monaural long-play

mode and tracks recorded in the stereo

mode.

● Tracks recorded from digital inputs and

tracks recorded from analog inputs.

● Tracks whose recording time is less than

12 seconds.

Continued on the following page.

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When the letter you want is displayed,

press the button.

● To enter more letters in the name, repeat

■ Track name

Up to 100 characters can be entered for

each name.

6 ^{steps 3 - 5.}

When the disc name has been completely

entered, press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYN-

CHRO button.

1 Play the track which you want to name,

and press the button.

● The unit will enter the pause mode.

Press the EDIT/A. MARK/TIME MARK

button to select “Tr NAME”.

Lights

● When “Tr NAME” is selected while in

Position where the next

letter will be entered

the stop mode, track numbers can be

changed using the

button.

If an incorrect letter is entered:

To erase a character:

Press the

button to move the

cursor to the character you want to erase,

and then press the BASS/DEL button.

To correct a character:

Track number that you

Press the

button to move the

want to give a track name

cursor to the character you want to correct,

and then enter the correct character.

● Even after all the letters have been

entered, you can still go back and cor-

rect any mistakes.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

● The unit will enter the character input

mode.

● To cancel the operation, press the

■/:OFF button.

When you want to enter lowercase

letters:

Enter capital letters as described in step 4

and press the DISPLAY button to change

them to the lowercase letters.

Perform steps 3 - 5 in the “Disc name”

section.

When the track name is completely

entered, press the ENTER/F.PLAY/

SYNCHRO button.

If you press this button again, the letters

will be changed back to capital letters.

To enter a space:

Press the + or – button to select “SPACE”.

Then, press the

button to enter a

space.

Type of

characters

Characters <symbols>

(They are selected using the + or – button.)

Capital letters

Symbols

Returns to

–

(

)

;

indicates a space.

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■ To change track names or

To add characters:

disc names

Put the unit in the character input

mode.

Some MiniDiscs created on other equip-

ment may have more than 100 characters

in a track name or disc name. The charac-

ters from the 101st character and on can-

not be corrected or changed.

● To add characters to a disc name, per-

form steps 1 - 2 on page 28.

● To add characters to a track name, per-

form steps 1 - 3 on page 29.

Press the

button to move

To change characters:

the cursor to the right of the character,

where you want to add a new charac-

ter.

Put the unit in the character input

mode.

● To change characters in a disc name,

Press the MODE/INS button.

● A space will be inserted.

perform steps 1 - 2 on page 28.

● To change characters in a track name,

perform steps 1 - 3 on page 29.

Enter the new character you want, and

press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

Press the

the cursor to the character you want to

change.

button to move

■ Name/stamp

Enter the new character you want, and

press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

Master MiniDisc

(Prerecorded

MiniDisc)

Recordable

MiniDisc

1. The sound is recorded.

2. The character informa-

tion, such as the disc

name and track

To delete characters:

names is transferred.

Put the unit in the character input

mode.

● To delete characters in a disc name,

perform steps 1 - 2 on page 28.

● To delete characters in a track name,

perform steps 1 - 3 on page 29.

Record the sound from the master

MiniDisc onto a recordable MiniDisc.

Recording unit

Playback unit

Press the

the cursor to the character you want to

delete.

button to move

Press the BASS/DEL button.

● The character will be erased.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

The sound

is recorded.

Master MiniDisc

Recordable MiniDisc

● Refer to the standard recording

method. (Pages 8 to 12)

● At this point, only the sound is

recorded. No character information is

transferred.

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● Check whether the total number of

tracks on the newly recorded MiniDisc

matches the total number of tracks on

the master MiniDisc. If they do not

match each other, combine or divide

tracks using the edit operation. (Pages

27–28)

Load the newly recorded MiniDisc into

the MD-MS702.

● To cancel the operation, press the

■/:OFF button.

● This function can not be performed

from pre-recorded (playback only) Mini-

Discs.

When the recording is complete,

remove the newly recorded MiniDisc

and load the master MiniDisc into the

MD-MS702.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

● Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for

● The unit will finish recording the char-

acter information and enter the stop

mode.

the newly recorded MiniDisc.

While in the stop mode, press the

EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK button to

select “NAME STAMP”.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

● To cancel the operation, press the

■/:OFF button.

Note:

● If the total number of tracks on the

master MiniDisc does not match the

total number of tracks on the newly

recorded MiniDisc, the unit will display

“Can’t WRITE” and the power will be

turned off.

Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

If this happens, adjust the total number

of tracks on the newly recorded Mini-

Disc using the edit operation, and then

try again from step 2.

● The character information of the master

MiniDisc is being read.

When the unit displays “CHANGE MD”,

remove the master MiniDisc.

● Remove the master MiniDisc without

turning off the power. If you do, the

operation will be canceled.

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USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT

● Before connecting any other equipment, turn off the power to all units.

● Connect the plugs securely.

Improper connections may cause noise or malfunctions.

■ Listening through a stereo or a radio cassette player or recording on

a cassette tape

● The recording will be made in the

To the right (R), Red

analog mode.

● When you want to listen to a disc using

a separate stereo system or radio cas-

sette player, it is recommended that

To the left (L), White

you adjust the volume on the MiniDisc

To the line input jacks

unit to maximum.

To the jack

Cords included

with this unit

■ Listening through a car stereo

● The optionally available cassette adap-

tor may not work, depending on your

car’s stereo.

Optionally

available cassette

adaptor (AD-CT14)

To the

jack

■ Listening through commercially available headphones

● The battery life may be different,

With a 1/8" (3.5 mm)

diameter stereo

mini plug

depending on the impedance of the

headphones used.

● Headphones can be connected directly

to the main unit.

To the

jack

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CONVENIENT OPERATION FEATURES

■ Checking the remaining

■ To prevent the unit from

amount of battery charge

being operated by mistake

The remaining amount of battery charge is

To prevent accidental operation, use the

hold function.

shown by the battery indicator (

)

during operation.

Move the HOLD switch to the safety posi-

tion (direction indicated by the arrow).

Battery indicator

● When the unit is in the "hold" mode,

pressing the buttons will have no effect.

< How to read the battery indicator >

When the battery is

completely charged

Charging is

needed.

When the battery needs charging, it is

impossible to start recording or editing.

● To cancel the hold mode, move the

HOLD switch away from the safety

position (the opposite direction of the

arrow).

● When the battery is completely dis-

charged, the whole battery indicator will

flash. Recharge the battery or replace

the alkaline batteries with new ones.

● When the battery has completely run

out, “BATT EMPTY” (main unit) and “Lo

BATT” (remote control unit) will appear.

The power will be disconnected auto-

matically.

Remote

control unit

Main

unit

Can be operated

from either the

remote control unit or

Cancel

the main unit.

Can only be operated

from the remote con-

trol unit.

Notes:

Cancel

Hold

● When the AC adaptor included with this

unit or an optionally available car adap-

tor is used, the battery indicator will not

be shown.

Can only be operated

from the main unit.

Cancel

Cannot be operated

from either the

remote control unit or

the main unit.

● The number of bars shown in the bat-

tery indicator may increase or

decrease, depending on the operation

being performed. This is normal.

● When the rechargeable battery and the

alkaline batteries are used at the same

time, the rechargeable battery is used

first, and then the alkaline batteries.

Since the battery indicator shows the

remaining amount of the particular bat-

tery being used, the number of bars will

increase when the unit switches to the

alkaline batteries.

Hold

If the hold function is active while the

power is turned off, the power cannot be

turned on by mistake and the battery will

not be accidentally drained.

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■ To turn off the display

PLAY MODE

backlight

MODE/INS

Whenever you press a button, the display

will light for about 4 seconds, so that you

can read it in the dark. You can turn off the

backlight.

:OFF

While in the stop mode ...

Hold down the PLAY MODE button or

the MODE/INS button until “SET UP”

appears.

■ To eliminate the confirmation

● When you release the button, “BEEP

1 (BEEP ON)” or “BEEP 0 (BEEP

OFF)” will appear.

sound

Every time a button is pressed, a “beep”

will be heard in the headphones.

To silence the “beep” sound, do the follow-

ing:

Hold down the

button until

“EL on (EL ON)” appears.

Press the PLAY MODE button or the

MODE/INS button.

● “EL off (EL OFF)” will appear, and

the backlight will go out.

● To turn the backlight back on, select

“EL on (EL ON)”.

While in the stop mode ...

Hold down the PLAY MODE button or

the MODE/INS button until “SET UP”

appears.

● When you release the button, “BEEP

1 (BEEP ON)” will appear.

Press the ■/:OFF button.

● The normal display will reappear.

Press the PLAY MODE button or the

MODE/INS button.

● “BEEP 0 (BEEP OFF)” will appear,

and the confirmation sound will dis-

appear.

● To restore the confirmation sound,

select “BEEP 1 (BEEP ON)”.

Press the ■/:OFF button.

● The normal display will reappear.

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■ To cancel the auto power

PLAY MODE

save function

MODE/INS

Power consumption can be reduced by

changing the anti shock memory storage

time. The auto power save function can be

canceled for maximum anti shock

memory.

:OFF

While in the stop mode ...

Hold down the PLAY MODE button or

the MODE/INS button until “SET UP”

appears.

■ To cancel the auto-play

● When you release the button, “BEEP

1 (BEEP ON)” or “BEEP 0 (BEEP

OFF)” will appear.

function

When a MiniDisc is inserted, the power will

be turned on and playback will begin auto-

matically. You can cancel automatic

playback.

Press the

button until the

“auto PS (AUTO Psave)” appears.

Press the PLAY MODE button or the

MODE/INS button.

● “PS off (Psave off)” will appear, and

the auto power save function will be

canceled.

While in the stop mode ...

Hold down the PLAY MODE button or

the MODE/INS button until “SET UP”

appears.

● When you release the button, “BEEP

1 (BEEP ON)” or “BEEP 0 (BEEP

OFF)” will appear.

● To restore the auto power save func-

tion, select “auto PS (AUTO Psave)”.

Press the ■/:OFF button.

● The normal display will reappear.

Press the

PL (A-PLAY ON)” appears.

button until “auto

About the sound skip guard memory:

During playback, approximately 10 seconds

of information is stored in the semiconductor

memory. Therefore, even when the pickup

cannot read information for a second or two

due to an external shock, the sound will con-

tinue without interruption because the infor-

mation stored in memory is used.

Press the PLAY MODE button or the

MODE/INS button.

● “PL off (A-PLAY OFF)” will appear,

and the auto-play function will be

canceled.

● To restore the auto-play function,

select “auto PL (A-PLAY ON)”.

About the auto power save function:

This is a function used to save power when

using the unit with the rechargeable battery or

the alkaline batteries. While in the auto power

save mode, 5 - 10 seconds of sound informa-

tion is stored in memory. When the unit is

used in places exposed to excessive vibra-

tion, cancel the auto power save function.

When the auto power save function is dis-

abled, 10 seconds of sound information is

always stored in memory. (When the AC

adaptor or a car adaptor is used, the informa-

tion storage time is always 10 seconds,

regardless of the auto power save mode.)

Press the ■/:OFF button.

● The normal display will reappear.

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WHAT IS A MINIDISC?

A MiniDisc is a disc inside a protective

cartridge. You can handle it freely without

worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc.

However, if dust enters the opening of the

cartridge, or there is excessive dirt on the

cartridge, or the cartridge becomes

warped, you may experience malfunc-

tions. Please note the following.

■ Where not to store discs

Do not store discs in places with high

temperatures or humidity. Specifically, do

not leave discs in places exposed to direct

sunlight or in cars with the doors and win-

dows closed.

Do not leave discs in places where sand

can get into the cartridge easily (e.g.,

beaches).

■ Handling the MiniDisc

■ Helpful tip when attaching a

Do not touch the disc directly!

Do not open the shutter or touch the disc

directly.

label

When attaching a label to an MD 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.

If the shutter is forced open, it may break.

Disc

Shutter

Cartridge

● If the label peels off

or partially lifts away,

replace it with a new

one.

● Do not put a new

label on top of an ex-

isting one.

● Attach the label only in the specified

location. (If it is not within the specified

area, it may cause the disc to jam in the

unit.)

● Never disassemble a MiniDisc.

■ Regular cleaning

If the surface of the cartridge becomes

dusty or dirty, clean it with a dry cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

■ Moisture condensation

In the following cases, condensation

may form inside the unit.

When the unit has condensation inside,

the disc signals cannot be read, and the

unit may not function properly.

● If this happens, remove the disc.

The condensation should evaporate in

approximately 1 hour. The unit will then

function properly.

● 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.

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Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service tech-

nician. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before

calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

● Is the AC adaptor disconnected?

● Is the battery exhausted?

● Is the unit in the safety mode?

● Has condensation formed inside the unit?

● Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by

static electricity?

The unit does not turn

on.

● Is the volume set too low?

● Is the remote control unit or the headphones plugged

in?

● Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it

instead of a MiniDisc containing music?

No sound is heard

from the headphones.

When the operation

buttons are pressed,

the unit does not

respond.

● Is the unit in the safety mode?

● Is the battery exhausted?

● Is the remote control unit plug or the headphone plug

inserted firmly?

Some sounds are

skipped.

● Is the battery exhausted?

● Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?

● Has the track number or character information been

written on the disc yet?

● Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?

The MiniDisc cannot

be ejected.

● Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure?

● Is the unit connected properly to the other equipment?

● Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure

occur while recording or editing?

Recording and editing

are impossible.

● Is the unit in the safety mode?

■ If trouble occurs

When this product is subjected to strong

external interference (mechanical shock,

excessive static electricity, abnormal

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

is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.

If such a problem occurs, do the following:

1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC

outlet.

4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the AC

outlet and retry the operation.

If strange sounds, smell or smoke come

out of the unit or an object is dropped into

the unit, remove the AC adaptor from the

AC outlet immediately and contact an

authorized Sharp service center.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Leave the unit completely unpowered

for approximately 30 seconds.

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MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

MiniDiscs are recorded using a different system than is used for cassette tapes or DAT

recordings. Therefore, the following conditions may be encountered, depending on how

the disc has been recorded or edited. These are due to system limitations, and should

be considered normal.

Even if the maximum recording

time of a MiniDisc has not been

reached, “DISC FULL” or “TOC

FULL” may be displayed.

When the number of tracks used

reaches the limit, regardless of the

remaining recording time, further

recording will be impossible.

(Maximum number of tracks: 254)

If a MiniDisc has been recorded or

edited repeatedly or if a MiniDisc has

scratches on it, it may not be possible

to record the maximum number of

tracks on it.

Even if the number of tracks and

the recording time have not

reached the limit, “DISC FULL” may

be displayed.

If there are scratches on a disc, the

unit will automatically avoid recording

in those areas. The recording time will

be reduced.

Even if several short tracks are

erased, the remaining recording

time may not show an increase.

When the remaining recording time of

a disc is displayed, short tracks less

than 8 seconds long may not be

included in the total.

Two tracks may not be combined in

editing.

For MiniDiscs on which repeated

recording and editing operations were

performed, the COMBINE function

may not work.

The total of the recorded time and

time remaining on a disc may not

add up to the maximum possible

recording time.

A cluster (about 2 seconds) is

normally the minimum unit of

recording. So, even if a track is less

than 2 seconds long, it will use about

2 seconds of space on the disc.

Therefore, the time actually available

for recording may be less than the

remaining time displayed.

If there are scratches on discs, those

sections will be automatically avoided

(no recording will be placed in those

sections). Therefore, the recording

time will be reduced.

When recorded tracks are played

back using the cue and review

operations, some sounds may be

skipped.

For MiniDiscs on which repeated

recording and editing were performed,

some sounds may be skipped while

cueing and reviewing.

While recording, a track number

may be created in the middle of a

track.

If there are scratches or dust on a

MiniDisc, the track numbers following

that track will be increased by one.

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ERROR MESSAGES

Error messages

Meaning

Remedy

● The battery has run down.

● Charge the rechargeable battery or

replace the alkaline batteries (or use

the AC adaptor for power).

BATT EMPTY

● Nothing is recorded.

● Replace the disc with a recorded

BLANK DISC

Can’t COPY

Can’t EDIT

disc.

● No copy can be made because of

the SCMS copyright system.

● Record using the analog cable.

● A track cannot be edited.

● Change the stop position of the

track and then try editing it.

● Recording cannot be performed

correctly due to vibration or shock

in the unit.

● Re-record or replace it with another

recordable disc.

Can’t REC

Can’t WRITE

● Editing is impossible.

● Check the number of tracks.

● The disc is scratched.

● If the sound you hear is not correct,

try recording again.

● Replace the disc with another

recordable disc.

DEFECT

Din UNLOCK

DISC ERROR

● Poor connection of the digital cable. ● Connect the digital cable securely.

● The disc is damaged.

● Reload the disc or replace it.

● The disc is out of recording space.

● Replace it with another recordable

DISC FULL

HOLD

disc.

● The unit is in the safety mode.

● Return the HOLD switch to its

original position.

LOCKED

LOCK ERROR

● The EJECT lever was moved

during recording or editing.

● Turn off the power and remove the

MiniDisc.

NO DISC

● A disc has not been loaded.

● Load a disc.

● The disc is write protected.

● You tried to record on a playback-

only disc.

● Move the write protection knob

back to its original position.

● Replace it with a recordable disc.

PB DISC

PROTECTED

● Improper power is being supplied.

● Use one of the specified power

POWER ?

SORRY

sources.

● Since a track number is currently

being located or written to, the unit

cannot accept your command.

● Wait and then try the operation

again.

● The unit is malfunctioning and will

● For service, contact your local

SYSTEM ERR

TEMP OVER

TOC ERROR

require service.

Sharp authorized service center.

● The temperature is too high.

● Turn off the power, and wait for the

unit to cool.

● A large portion of the disc has been ● Replace it with another recorded

damaged. disc.

● There is no space left for recording ● Replace it with another recordable

TOC FULL

Tr. Protect

character information (track names,

disc names, etc.).

disc.

● The track has been protected from

● Edit the track with the device on

which it was recorded.

being erased.

● A large portion of the disc has been ● Replace it with another recorded

damaged.

disc.

U TOC ERROR

? DISC

● There is an error in the recorded

● Erase all of the signal errors, and

then try recording again.

signal.

● A disc which contains data other

than music was played.

● There is an error in the signal from

the disc.

● A disc which contains non-music

data cannot be played.

● Replace it with another recorded

disc.

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MAINTENANCE

■ Cleaning

When the unit becomes dirty

Clean it with a soft cloth.

When the unit is excessively dirty, use a

soft cloth dampened in water.

(External surfaces only)

Notes:

● Do not use chemicals for cleaning

(gasoline, paint thinner, etc.)

It may affect the quality or color.

● Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit.

It may cause malfunctions.

Clean the headphone plug and the RCA

cord plug.

This will prevent noise.

SPECIFICATIONS

As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to

make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.

The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production

units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

■ General

Power source:

DC 3.6V (rechargeable lithium-ion battery x 1)

DC 5V (AC adaptor)

AC 120V, 60 Hz

DC 3V:

Optionally available battery case, AD-M70BC

(commercially available, “AA” size, alkaline

battery x 2)

DC 4.5V: Optionally available car adaptor, AD-CA20X

(for cars with a 12-24V DC negative ground

electrical system)

0.15 A (AC adaptor)

4 W

RMS; 20 mW (10 mW + 10 mW)

(0.2% T.H.D.)

Approx. 2.5 hours

(When using the AC adaptor included with the unit)

Power consumption:

Output power:

Charging time:

Battery life:

When using the recharge- When using two, commercially

When using two, commercially

available, high capacity, “AA”

size batteries with the recharge-

able battery (fully charged)

able battery (fully

charged) included with

the unit

available, high capacity, “AA”

size, alkaline batteries (in the op-

tionally available battery case)

Continuous recording:

Approx. 3.5 hours

Continuous recording:

Approx. 4 hours

Continuous recording:

Approx. 7.5 hours

Continuous play:

Approx. 5 hours

Continuous play:

Approx. 8 hours

Continuous play:

Approx. 13 hours

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● The continuous recording time is for analog inputs when the volume level is set to

“VOL 0”.

● The continuous play time shows the value when the volume level is set to “VOL 15”.

● The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an

ambient temperature of 68˚F (20°C).

● The operating time when using alkaline batteries may be different, depending on the

type and manufacturer of the batteries, and on the operating temperature.

Input sensitivity:

Recording level Reference input level Input impedance

MIC H

MIC L

LINE

0.25 mV

2.5 mV

100 mV

10 k ohms

20 k ohms

Output level:

Specified

Maximum

Load

output

output level

impedance

Headphones

LINE

—

10 mW + 10 mW 32 ohms

50 k ohms

300 mV

(-12dB)

—

Dimensions:

Width: 3-7/16" (87.0 mm)

Height: 1-3/16" (29.4 mm)

Depth: 3-7/32" (81.5 mm)

Weight:

Input jack:

Output jack:

0.49 lbs. (219 g) with rechargeable battery

Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit)

Headphones (impedance: 19 ohms)/

remote control unit

■ MiniDisc Recorder

Type:

Portable MiniDisc recorder

Signal readout:

Audio channels:

Frequency response:

Rotation speed:

Error correction:

Coding:

Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up

Stereo 2 channels/monaural (long-play mode) 1 channel

20 – 20,000 Hz (± 3 dB)

Approx. 400 – 900 rpm

ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon Code)

ATRAC (Adaptive TRansformed Acoustic Coding), 24-bit

computed type

Recording method:

Sampling frequency:

Magnetic modulation overwrite method

44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals are converted to

44.1 kHz, and then recorded.)

Wow and flutter:

Unmeasurable (less than ±0.001% W. peak)

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LIMITED WARRANTY

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product

(the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and

agrees that it will at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new

or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth

below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to misuse,

abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.

In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and

provide proof of purchase to the servicer.

The limited warranty described above is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers

by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS

FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some

states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those

described above, or extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described below on behalf of

Sharp.

The warranties described above shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole

and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time

described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser

with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence,

strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects

in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized

servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property

damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion

may not apply to you.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH

VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Product Model Number: See your product for specific model number and have it available when requesting service

for your Product.

Warranty Period for this Product: 90 Days parts and labor from date of purchase. The warranty period continuous

for a total of one year for parts only; labor and service are not provided free of charge for this additional period.

Additional item(s) excluded from warranty coverage (if any): non-functional accessories, supplies and consumable

items.

Where to obtain service: At a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To find the location of the

nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP.

What to do to obtain service: Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer. Be sure to have

proof of purchase available; If you ship the Product be sure it is packaged carefully.

TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP.

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135

SHARP CORPORATION

Printed in Japan

A9712.1.0MYM.SM

TINSZ1359AFZZ

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