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 MT866H
OPERATION MANUAL
If you require any advice or assistance regarding
your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
Customers without internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648
if telephoning from Ireland).
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Contents
Important Introduction
Useful Features
Special Notes ................................................ 4-5
Precautions .......................................................6
Names of Controls and Indicators .............. 7-9
Battery Charger .........................................10-11
Advanced Playback.................................. 26-27
Advanced Recording ............................... 28-32
Recording from a Microphone ................ 33-35
Checking Displays ................................... 36-37
Changing Default Settings ...................... 38-39
Power Source
Using with the Rechargeable Battery ..... 12-13
Using with the AC Adaptor ............................14
Using with the Alkaline Battery .....................15
Advanced Features
Titling a MiniDisc ...................................... 40-43
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc ................... 44-46
Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo
System or a Car Stereo ................................47
Preparation
Hold Function .................................................16
Inserting a MiniDisc .......................................17
Connections.............................................. 18-19
References
Other Features and Caution ..........................48
MiniDisc System Limitations.........................49
Error Messages ........................................ 50-51
Troubleshooting ....................................... 52-53
Maintenance....................................................53
Specifications ........................................... 54-55
Basic Operation
Recording.................................................. 20-23
Playback .................................................... 24-25
TERMS OF GUARANTEE .............. Back cover
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Special Notes
Warnings
NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND
IRELAND
● The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable
parts.
Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. It con-
tains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug
from the main outlet socket before any service opera-
tion or when not in use for a long period.
SERVICE INFORMATION
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring re-
pair, please contact the dealer or supplier from whom
it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please
Customers without internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648
if telephoning from Ireland).
● TheAC adaptor supplied with the MD-MT866H must not
be used with other equipment.
● To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this ap-
pliance to dripping or splashing liquids.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
● Never use an AC adaptor other than the one specified.
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Otherwise, problems or serious hazards may be created.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be
obtained from our main parts distributor.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
0121 766 5414
Cautions
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● When recording important selections, make a prelimi-
nary test to ensure that the desired material is properly
recorded.
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring re-
pair during the guarantee period, you will need to
provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing
company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which
is supplied at the time of purchase.
● SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record-
ing arising from malfunction of this unit.
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SppeecicaliNaoltNeso:tceosntinued
● At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo
● It is not recommendable to put the MiniDisc into a rear
may damage the user’s hearing.
pocket, as this may damage the product when sitting.
This model complies with the law if used with the correct
earphones (model number RPHOH0176AFSA).
If the earphones are damaged in any way, please order
using the model number given above.
● Use the Portable MiniDisc Recorder only in accordance
with the instructions given in this manual and do not at-
tempt to interfere with the interlock switch or make any
other adjustment as this may result in exposure to haz-
ardous radiation.
Notes
● 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 ProtectionActs 1963 and 1972 and
to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
● This equipment complies with the requirements of
Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC.
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● US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato-
ries Licensing Corporation.
● The letters in brackets contained in the model number
indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and
specifications are unaffected.
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Precautions
Important
Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places.
● Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing
streets or near traffic.
● Places exposed to direct sunlight
for many hours (especially in cars
with the doors and windows
closed) or near heaters.
● Do not use your earphones whilst
driving a motor vehicle, it may create a
traffic hazard and may be illegal.
Remember to obey all of the safety rules
in your area.
(The cabinet may deform, change
colour or the unit may malfunction.)
● Do not play the unit at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against ex-
tended listening at high volume levels.
● If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the vol-
ume or discontinue use.
● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
● Places exposed to water.
● Places exposed to excessive dust.
● Places where temperatures are ex-
cessively high or low.
● Places (bathrooms) where the humid-
ity is extremely high.
● Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects
● Places with strong magnetic
fields such as TVs or loud-
speakers.
of battery disposal.
● The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.
● Places exposed to vibration.
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.
● Places where sand can easily enter
the inside of the unit (beaches etc.).
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● Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5V
● 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.
DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage it.
●
SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use.
Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre.
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Names of Controls and Indicators
Main unit
5
1
1. Volume/Cursor/Bass/Delete Left Shuttle Switch
(24, 41)
2
6
3
2. Display/Character Select Button (36, 37, 40)
3. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button (16, 20, 24, 38)
4. Rechargeable Battery Cover (12)
5. Mode Button (27, 29, 38)
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6. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button
(31, 35, 40-46)
8
7. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro/Fast Forward/Fast Re-
4
verse/Recording Level/Name Select Right Shuttle
9
Switch (20, 26-28, 38-46)
10
8. Handstrap Holder
9. Record/Track Mark Button (20, 31)
10. Play/Pause Button (20, 24)
11. Optical/Line Input Socket (18, 19)
12. Microphone Input Socket (33)
13. Remote Control/Earphones/Line Output Socket
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(24)
14. Open Lever (17)
11
12
13
14
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Names of Controls and Indicators (continued)
Main unit display panel
01. Level Meter
02. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator
03. Record Indicator
04. Synchro Recording Indicator
05. Disc Mode Indicator
06. Disc Name Indicator
07. Track Name Indicator
08. Remaining Recording Time Indicator
09. Total Track Number Indicator
10. Fast Play Indicator
11. Repeat Indicator
12. TOC Indicator
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
13. Battery Indicator
14. Random Indicator
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15. Track Number Indicator
16. Character/Time Information Indicator
17. LCD Edge Light
17
Lights around the LCD show the operating condition.
Charging
Refresh
Flashes slowly.
Flashes quickly.
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Playback
Recording
Flashes once slowly every 3 seconds.
Flashes twice slowly every 5 seconds.
Fast forward and Flashes
reverse
TOC
Reading : Flashes
Writing : Flashes quickly
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Names of Controls and Indicators : continued
Remote control unit
1. Earphones Socket (24)
2. Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Button
3. Display Button
1
2
3
4
5
4. Play Mode Button (27)
5. Sound/Track Mark Button (25, 31)
6. Stop/Power Off Button (22, 25)
7. Play/Pause Button
8. Volume Button
9. Hold Switch (16)
6
7
8
9
Remote control display panel
01. Record Indicator
02. Track Number Indicator
03. Disc Mode Indicator
04. Character/Time Information Indicator
05. Random Indicator
1 2 3
4
5
o
06. Synchro Recording Indicator
07. Total Track Number Indicator
08. Battery Indicator
09. Repeat Indicator
6
7
8 9
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Battery Charger
There are two different ways to use the battery charger one is to use it as a normal battery charger, the
other is to use it with an AC adapter by attaching the portable MD to the battery charger.
Names
Setting
2
3
Charge
mode
Face the top
toward you.
3
1
CHARGE
1
2
CHARGE
OPERATION
4
OPERATION
4
5
6
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1. Remote Control Holder (11)
Caution:
(You can hang the remote control on it.)
2. Lock Detector
3. Hook For Fixing The Main Unit
4. Charge/Operation Switch (10, 11)
5. Stand
● Before setting the portable MD to the battery charger, make
sure the battery charger is in charge mode (CHARGE). If you
insert the portable MD by force whilst in operation mode
(OPERATION), the hook for fixing the portable MD may break.
● Operating whilst in charge mode, “CHARGEmode” will appear
6. AC Adaptor Connecting Socket (18, 19)
and no operation is possible.
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About the Battery Charger : continued
Setting the battery charger and hanging the
remote control.
How to use the Charge / Operation switch
Charge
For charging
When the remote control is not used, hang it on the holder
for your convenience.
mode
Move it to charge mode (see
RELEASE)
(
“Using with the Recharge-
able Battery” page 12).
For operations
Operation
mode
Move it to operation mode
when playing back or record-
ing (see “Using with the AC
Adaptor” page 14).
(LOCK)
Removing
For use with the AC adaptor.
When using the unit with AC adaptor, use it horizontally.
Do not stand the unit.
2
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Charge
mode
1
(RELEASE)
● Move the Charge / Operation switch to charge mode.
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Using with the Rechargeable Battery
Charging
Do not force the
When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time
or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse,
be sure to charge it fully.
battery cover
open too far.
1
2
Insert the rechargeable battery.
Move the Charge/Operation switch to charge
mode.
3
Place the portable MD into the battery charger
and connect the AC adaptor.
● After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it will get
slightly warm. This is normal.
● When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the battery
will not be charged.
PwoerSource
Charge
mode
AC 230-240V
50/60Hz
To the DC IN
5V socket
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About Power Source : continued
About the liquid crystal display (LCD)
About charging time
After about 3.5 hours have passed, “
Notes:
The condition of the portable MD will be shown on the LCD
when inserting it into the battery charger.
” will go out.
● This portable MD should only be used within the range
of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).
Display
Conditions
● Charging.
● Charge the battery within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F
- 95°F).
● The unit can be left in the charging state after it is com-
pleted.
● If the MiniDisc unit is not to be used for some time,
remove the battery. (The battery drains gradually even
when the power is turned off.)
Scrolling
Turns off
● Carry the battery in the supplied case.
● The charging is complete.
● When the portable MD is not in-
serted correctly to the battery
charger, or
Rechargeable terminal is dirty, it
may not be possible to charge the
battery. (Wipe the terminal by cot-
ton swab.)
Caution:
● Use the specified batteryAD-N55BT only. Do not charge
a battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc.) other than that
specified.
● Do not remove the outer cover of the re-
chargeable battery. It may cause heat gen-
eration, fire, or explosion.
● Do not dip the battery in water, do not dis-
pose of it in a fire, and do not take it apart.
PowerSource
● Refreshing (see page 38).
The unit checks and, if necessary,
discharge the rechargeable bat-
tery to recharge it automatically.
(At this time battery indicator is
flashing.)
● If the rechargeable battery terminal is dirty, charging may
not start. In such a case, wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth.
● Do not disassemble the battery.
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