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)
7
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
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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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Using with the AC Adaptor
1
2
3
Place the portable MD to the battery
charger.
Move the Charge/Operation switch to
operation mode.
Plug the AC adaptor.
Operation mode
Caution:
To the DC IN
5V socket
● If the Charge/Operation switch is not set to operation
mode, no operation is possible.
(See “How to use the Charge/Operation switch”, page 11)
● When the unit is not in use for extended periods, re-
move the AC adaptor from the wall socket.
● Insert the plugs firmly.
PwoerSource
Note:
When power failure occurs whilst playing back using the
AC adaptor, disconnect the adaptor from the outlet. Other-
wise, playback may start automatically when the power
returns.
AC 230-240V
50/60Hz
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Using with the Alkaline Battery
Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, “AA”
size).
2
Open
When using the alkaline batteries, make sure the recharge-
able battery is inserted.
1
Press
1
2
Open the case cover.
Insert a alkaline battery into the battery
case.
3
Attach the battery case to the portable MD.
Caution:
● Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium
battery etc.) in the battery case.
PowerSource
Back of the
portable MD
RELEASE
LOCK
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Hold Function
The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such
as a crowded train.
Main unit
Remote control unit
Move the HOLD switch to the safety position
(direction indicated by the arrow).
Press the • ■ / :OFF button for 2 seconds or more.
Hold
Orange mark
Hold
Release
Perparation
● If the alkaline batteries are inserted or the AC adaptor
is connected, you can set this function even when the
power is turned off.
To cancel the hold mode:
Move the HOLD switch away from the safety posi-
tion (the opposite direction of the arrow).
To cancel the hold mode
Press and hold down for 2 seconds or more whilst the unit
is in the hold mode.
● “HOLD OFF” will be shown
●If the hold function is active whilst the power is
turned off, the power cannot be turned on by
mistake and the battery will not be drained.
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Inserting a MiniDisc
1
Slide the OPEN lever to release the com-
partment door.
2
3
4
Lift it up.
2
Insert a MiniDisc as shown.
Close the compartment door.
4
Notes:
1
● Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder.
Preparation
3
When you record on a
MiniDisc, check that the
● If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the
unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is
felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it.
erase prevention tab is
Recordable Recording
set to the “recordable”
position.
● The lid can not be opened if “TOC” is displayed refer to
the instruction on page 22.
prevented
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Connections
You can record your favorite CDs or tapes to an MD.
To connect to a stereo system with “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT” sockets
AC 230-240V
50/60Hz
To the DC IN
5V socket
To the wall socket
Perparation
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
White : To Left
Red : To Right
AUDIO OUT
To a stereo system with “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT”
sockets. (See left, Analogue connection.)
Note:
If the audio system has only one pair of sockets, they are
usually for input only and recording via this connection is not
possible.
RIGHT LEFT
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Connections : continued
To connect to a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” or “OPTICAL OUT” socket
To the DC IN
5V socket
AC 230-240V
50/60Hz
To the wall socket
Preparation
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
To a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” socket.
DIGITAL OUT (See left, Digital connection.)
Compared to analogue connection recording, it allows
high-quality recording.
Note:
Some audio systems do not have a DIGITAL OUT socket.
Check before connecting.
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Recording
Before Recording
B
Cancel the hold mode.
The portable MD does not work
whilst in hold mode.
As for the details, see page 16.
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Recording : continued
1
2
3
Press the REC button.
4
Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys-
tem to enter the playback pause mode at
the point you wish to start recording.
● Record pause mode is entered.
● The REC button does not light.
●
Here you can select the track to be recorded.
Begin playback on the stereo system con-
nected to this portable MD.
● To enable the record level to be set.
5
6
Press the 06 button to start the MiniDisc
unit recording.
5
4
Move the right shuttle switch to
to adjust the recording level.
Analogue recording
or
Begin playback on the stereo system, the
output will be recorded.
● Adjust the recording level so that the maximum
sound volume from the source makes the read-
ing swing somewhere between –4 dB and 0 dB.
Level meter indicator
Notes:
● Changing the volume level whilst recording does not af-
fect the recording.
● You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording.
0dB
4dB
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Digital recording
● You can adjust the level in 1 dB increments within
the range of +12 - –12dB.
+12 - –12dB
● Once you adjust the digital recording level, the
setting remains even after the recording stops.
(For cancellation instructions, see page 38.)
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Recording (continued)
To interrupt recording
About the TOC
Press the 06 button.
After any recording or editing function “TOC” (Table Of
Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing
function, press the • ■ / :OFF button. During this process
“TOC” will flash and “TOC EDIT!” will be displayed.
During any recording or editing function the MiniDisc unit
Lid is locked, the MiniDisc can not be removed until the
process is finalised.
● The track number will be increased by one each time
the recording is interrupted.
To stop recording
Press the • ■ / :OFF button.
● When recording stops, “TOC” appears (Table Of Con-
tents). Whilst “TOC” appears the MiniDisc recorded
contents have not yet been updated.
● To prevent the new recording from being lost it is not
possible to remove the MiniDisc whilst “TOC” is dis-
played.
Warning
● If the power is removed (Battery/AC adapter) whilst
“TOC” is displayed the MiniDisc unit lid will remain locked
until the battery/main power is restored and the unit is
turned on. Your new recordings or edited changes will
be lost and your MiniDisc may become unusable.
TOC display
Caution:
● Whilst “TOC” or “TOC EDIT!” is displayed, do not do
any of the following.
To update the recorded contents of the MiniDisc
Press the • ■/ :OFF button whilst in the stop mode.
● The power turns off after recorded contents have been
updated on the MiniDisc.
B
– Do not jerk or bump the unit.
– Do not unplug the AC adaptor.
– Do not remove the rechargeable battery or an alka-
line battery.
– Do not subject the unit to shock.
Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly.
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Recording
To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from be-
ing erased accidentally
Helpful tip when attaching a label
When attaching a label to an MiniDisc cartridge, be sure to
note the following. If the label is not attached properly, the
MiniDisc may jam inside the unit and it may not be pos-
sible to remove it.
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located
on the side of the MiniDisc, in the direction indi-
cated by the arrow.
● 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
existing one.
● The MiniDisc will then be protected against accidental
erasure.
● Attach the label only in the specified
location.
Recordable
Recording
prevented
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To add a recording to such a MiniDisc, slide the acci-
dental erase prevention tab back to its original position.
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Playback
Before Playing back
Cancel the hold mode.
The portable MD does not work whilst
in hold mode.
Remote control unit
Main unit
Release
Right
Left
channel
channel
As for the details, see page 16.
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To the socket
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Playback : continued
Volume control
1
2
Insert the earphones plug firmly into the
earphones socket on the remote control
unit.
Move the left shuttle switch to VOL+ to increase the
volume and the left shuttle switch to VOL– to de-
crease the volume.
Plug the remote control into the socket
on the unit.
Volume (0 - 30)
Bass control
3
4
Insert a MiniDisc (page 17).
Each time the left shuttle switch is pressed toward
“BASS” (Remote control: the SOUND button is
pressed), the tone will be switched as follows.
Press the 06 button.
● Playback starts automatically with a playback only
MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against
accidental erasure (Auto-play function).
BASS 1
BASS 2
BASS 3
Emphasised slightly
Emphasised more
Emphasised fully
BASS OFF Cancelled
Notes:
To interrupt playback
Press the 06 button.
● To resume playback, press the 06 button again.
●
If power failure occurs whilst playing a disc using the AC
adaptor, disconnect it from the wall socket. Otherwise, play-
back may start automatically when electricity resumes.
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● If you connect the AC adaptor without installing the re-
chargeable battery, playback may start automatically. Be
sure to turn off the power.
To stop playback
Press the • ■ / :OFF button.
●
Reduce the volume before starting to play. MiniDiscs, com-
pared to ordinary cassette tapes, have very little noise. If
the volume is adjusted according to your usual expecta-
tions of noise, high volume may damage your hearing.
●
If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes whilst
in the stop mode, the power will shut off automatically.
● The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy
people around you.
To turn off the power
Press the • ■ / :OFF button whilst in the stop mode.
In particularly crowded places (such as on trains or
buses), reduce the volume.
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Advanced Playback
To locate the beginning of a track
To move to the beginning of the next track:
Move the right shuttle switch to 4 during playback.
To re-start the track being played:
Move the right shuttle switch to 5 during playback.
To locate the next track:
Move the right shuttle switch to 4 whilst the unit
is stopped.
To locate the previous track:
Move the right shuttle switch to 5 whilst the unit
is stopped.
To locate the desired portion
For audible fast forward:
Move and hold the right shuttle switch to 4 dur-
● To skip a number of tracks at one time, move the
right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 repeatedly until the
desired track number is shown.
● When you press the 06 button, play back starts from
the beginning of the track.
ing playback.
s
For audible fast reverse:
Move and hold the right shuttle switch to 5 dur-
ing playback.
● Normal playback will resume when the right shuttle
switch to 5 or 4 is released.
● When the end of the last track is reached during fast
forward, the unit will enter the pause mode. When
the beginning of the first track is reached during fast
reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode.
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Advanced playback : continued
Random play or repeat play
During playback, press the MODE button repeat-
edly to select the playback mode.
RANDOM
RANDOM
Random play
Repeat play of tracks in random order
Repeat play of all of the tracks
Repeat play of a single track
1
No display Normal playback
Notes:
To play at double speed (Mono recording only)
● If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, press
Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”
the 06 button to start playback.
whilst a MiniDisc recorded in the monaural long-play mode
is being played.
● When “TOC” is displayed, random play or repeat play
is impossible.
● In random play the unit will select and play tracks auto-
matically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.)
After all of the tracks have been played once each in
random order, the unit will stop automatically.
● During random, random repeat, or single track repeat
play, you can forward or reverse the MiniDisc only within
the track being played.
f
● If a track recorded in the stereo mode is reached during
fast playback, the fast playback mode will be cancelled.
● Depending on the contents recorded on a MiniDisc, it
may be difficult to hear them.
To interrupt fast playback
Press the 06 button during playback.
When the 06 button is pressed again, the unit will resume
fast playback.
● During random play, the unit cannot find the beginning
of any track which has been played.
● Repeat play lasts until you stop the unit.
To return to normal playback
Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”.
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Advanced Recording
Playback sound-actuated recording
(Synchronised recording)
1
2
Press the REC button.
Begin playback on the stereo system con-
nected to this portable MD.
Recording automatically starts or pauses by detect-
ing sound from the stereo system (Synchronised
recording).
5
4
3
4
Move the right shuttle switch to
to adjust the recording level.
or
Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys-
tem to enter the playback pause mode.
(See page 18,19)
● Select the starting point for your recording and
press the PAUSE button.
5
6
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC”.
Begin playback on the stereo system.
Recording will begin automatically.
s
To interrupt recording:
● When the stereo system is stopped, the unit will enter
the synchro recording pause mode. When playback is
resumed, the recording will be resumed.
● If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, the recording
will be paused (Pause function does not work for
approximately 10 seconds after a recording starts).
● When the unit receives sound again, recording automati-
cally starts.
● A new track number is created when the recording re-
sumes.
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Advanced Recording : continued
Long-play recording (monaural recording)
1
2
Press the MODE button whilst the record-
ing is paused.
When recording in long-play mode, the available
recording time will be doubled.
Long-play recordings can be replayed at double
speed, see page 27.
Appears
Stereo mode
Long-play mode
● “MONO” appears whilst in the long-play mode.
Start recording.
Notes:
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● When the unit is stopped after a recording has been made
in this mode, the recording mode will return to the stereo
mode automatically.
● If input is from a stereo source, the sounds from the left
and right channels will be combined.
● Although the monitor sound you hear in the earphones
whilst recording is in stereo, recording will be monaural.
● MiniDiscs recorded in the monaural long-play mode may
not play on other MiniDisc players.
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Advanced Recording (continued)
To start recording from the middle of a track
1
2
During playback, press the 06 button at
the point where you want to begin record-
ing.
You can erase a portion of a track and make a new
recording.
● All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will
be erased.
Press the REC button.
● To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button.
3
4
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC”.
● All of the tracks and track names will be erased,
following the point where the playback is paused.
s
Press the 06 button.
● Recording will start.
Note:
● To keep a track after the point you want to make a new
recording, move the track and then make recording af-
ter that point.
(See “Editing a Recorded MiniDisc”, page 46.)
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Advanced Recording : continued
To create your own track numbers
Recording tracks as a single track
You can create your own track numbers at any point.
You can record several pieces of music as a single
track by disabling the auto marker function.
Whilst recording, press the REC button at the
point where you want to create track numbers.
When a recording is paused or whilst recording…
Press the EDIT button.
The track number will be increased by one.
● One track number will be created every time the REC
button is pressed.
● The SOUND button on the remote control can also be
Note:
used to create track numbers.
●
When making digital recordings using a CD player or an
MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created automati-
cally regardless of the setting of the auto marker function.
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Advanced Recording (continued)
● When recording, if a programmed playback is performed
by the source or playback is performed by selecting
tracks manually, the MiniDisc track numbers may not be
the same as on the source.
About track numbers
1. Track numbers are created automatically during re-
cording via the analogue connection when a silence
of 1 second or more is detected (Auto marker func-
tion). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by
disabling the auto marker function see page 31.
● Track numbers may not be created properly, depending
on the connected stereo system.
About 1
second
Silence
About sampling rate converter
First
track
Second
track
This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter
meaning it can record from digital radios or DAT tape re-
corders.
2. When recording from a CD or a MiniDisc using the
digital connection, track numbers will be created at
the same points as on the CD or MiniDisc (Synchro
Note for digital recording
marker function).
First track Second track Third track
Playback
You can not copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital
inputs to another MiniDisc or DAT. It is prevented by the
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System). Recording from
analogue inputs is not affected.
s
Track A
Track B
Track C
side
First track Second track Third track
Recording
side
Track A
Track B
Track C
Digital signals
Digitally recorded
MiniDisc
Cannot record
● Track numbers may not be created in proper places,
depending on the source to be recorded from, such as
signals with noise.
CD player,
MiniDisc
player,
etc.
● The track numbers on the playback side may not match
Digital
connection
Digital
connection
the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc.
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Recording from a Microphone
To record from a microphone
1
Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC
IN socket.
2
3
4
Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 17).
Press the REC button.
5
4
Move the right shuttle switch to
to adjust the recording level.
or
Level meter indicator
0dB
4dB
● Adjust the recording level so that the maximum
sound volume from the source makes the reading
swing somewhere between –4 dB and 0 dB.
5
Press the 06 button.
l
● Recording will start.
To the MIC IN
socket
To interrupt a recording
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
● To resume recording, press the 06 button again.
The track number will be increased by one each time
you interrupt a recording.
Stereo microphone
(commercially available)
To stop recording
Press the • ■ / :OFF button.
To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc
Press the • ■ / :OFF button whilst in the stop mode.
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Recording from a Microphone (continued)
About pause function
Sound-actuated recording
The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does
not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause func-
tion does not work for approximately 10 seconds after a
recording starts.) When the microphone picks up sound
again, recording starts automatically.
(Mic Synchronised recording)
1
2
Press the REC button.
5
4
Move the right shuttle switch to
to adjust the recording level.
Level meter indicator
or
Notes:
● Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything
to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable MD.
● To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type
microphone.
0dB
4dB
•
When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged
in, the portable MD will provide power for the micro-
phone’s operation.
3
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC” to select the recording
sensitivity.
•
If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may
not operate properly or it may cause the unit to mal-
function.
● Insert the plug firmly. If you don’t, the recording will not
be made properly.
MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit
detects –24 dB or more
U
● Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo
mini plug.
(The unit can start recording from
quiet sounds).
MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit
detects –12 dB or more.
● If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted
noises, set the microphone input to “MIC SYNC L”.
● Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording.
4
When a sound, such as person speaking,
is picked up by the microphone, recording
will begin automatically.
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Recording from a Microphone : continued
Example: Set to “5 minutes”.
Track intervals
During a mic manual recording
When recording from the microphone, track num-
bers will be created automatically at regular inter-
vals (default setting: approximately every 5 min-
utes). During a mic synchro recording, the unit
pauses when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more,
and creates a track number.
● Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.
Track
number 1
Track
number 2
Track
number 3
Track
number 4
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
Changing intervals between tracks
During a mic synchro recording
If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, a timed auto mark
will be created 5 minutes after the previous mark is created.
1
When a recording is paused or whilst re-
cording, press the EDIT button repeatedly.
: Track number which is created by the timed auto mark function.
: Track number which is created when a silence lasts for 3 sec-
onds or more during synchro recording.
(A new track number is
created every 5 minutes.)
(A new track number is
created every 3 minutes.)
Track
Track
Track
Track
Track
number 5
number 1 number 2
number 3 number 4
s
(No automatic track
(A new track number is
numbers are created.)
created every 10 minutes.)
2 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes
● The interval between marks may vary slightly com-
pared with the actual recording time.
2
Track numbers will be created automati-
cally at regular intervals.
Creating track numbers manually
Press the REC button whilst recording.
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Checking Displays
To check the elapsed time and remaining
time of the track
To check the remaining recording time
and the total playing time
During playback, press the DISP button.
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as
follows:
Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button.
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as
follows:
Total number of
tracks
Track number
Track name
Disc name
Remaining
recording time
Elapsed playback
time
s
Remaining
playback time
Total playing time
Notes:
● If the disc name or the track name was not originally
recorded on the MiniDisc, “NO NAME” will be displayed.
● Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a
playback only MiniDisc.
● Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time may
be different from the actual time.
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Checking Displays : continued
To display the playing time of an indi-
vidual track
Checking the remaining amount of
battery level
The remaining amount of battery level is shown
by the battery indicator (
) during operation.
1
2
Whilst in the stop mode, move the right
5
4
How to read the battery indicator
shuttle switch to
or
to display the
track number and track name.
Track number
When the battery
level is very low
When the battery
level is high
Track name
● When the battery is completely discharged, the battery
indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or replace the
alkaline battery with a new one.
● When the battery has run completely out, “BATT EMPTY
(LoBATT)” will appear. Then, the power will be discon-
nected automatically.
Press the DISP button to display the play-
ing time for that track.
s
Notes:
● If you use the battery which you stopped charging half-
way, “
” may appear. It does not mean that the bat-
Playing time
tery is completely charged.
● The battery indicator will not correctly display the remain-
ing capacity for approximately 10 seconds after the power
has been turned on.
● When theAC adaptor or a separately available car adap-
tor is used, the battery indicator will not be shown.
● Each time the right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 is
moved, the playing time of the previous or next
track will be displayed.
● The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may
increase or decrease, depending on the operation be-
ing performed. This is normal.
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Changing Default Settings
Whilst in the stop mode ...
MENU
SETTING ITEM
1
With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODE
button for 2 seconds or more. “SET UP”
will appear.
BEEP ON
confirmation
sound
BEEP ON*
BEEP OFF
Beep
Silent
●
When you release the button, “BEEP ON” or “BEEP
OFF” will appear.
EL ON
display backlight
EL ON 1*
EL ON 2
EL OFF
Turn on
Turn on
Turn off
5
4
2
Move the right shuttle switch to
to display the menu.
or
A-PLAY ON
auto play
A-PLAY ON*
A-PLAY OFF
Setting
Cancelled
AUTO Psave
AUTO Psave* Setting
auto power save
Psave OFF
Cancelled
3
4
Press the MODE button to switch items.
D.L MODE 1
digital recording
level
D.L MODE 1*
D.L MODE 2
Setting keep
Cancelled
s
Press the • ■ / :OFF button.
RFRESH ON
refresh
RFRESH ON* Setting
RFRESH OFF Cancelled
LIGHT ON
LCD edge light
LIGHT ON*
LIGHT OFF
Setting
Cancelled
(*) indicates default setting.
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Changing Default Settings
Beep sound
Digital recording level
You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps
when you press a button.
“D.L MODE 1”
The digital recording level you set will be kept even
after canceling recording.
Display backlight on the remote control
“D.L MODE 2”
Every time you cancel recording, the level will re-
turn to [ D.L 0dB ].
“EL ON 1”
When any button is pressed, the backlight will re-
main lit for about 10 seconds.
“EL ON 2”
Refresh
When the rechargeable battery, alkaline battery
or car adaptor is used, the backlight will remain lit
for about 10 seconds.
When the battery charger is used and the power
is turned on, the backlight will always be lit.
“EL OFF”
If you charge the battery before it runs out completely,
the operating time may be shortened. To avoid this,
the battery will be discharged and refreshed auto-
matically. You can cancel this function.
LCD edge light
Light will not be turned on.
Whilst in [ LIGHT ON ] mode, LCD edge lights flash
according to the function.
Auto play
s
What is auto power save function?
You can make the unit not play automatically when
you insert a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental
erasure protected MiniDisc.
Auto power save function automatically adjusts the sound
skip memory storage to be from 5 to10 seconds depend-
ing on playback conditions, this saves battery power.
If the MiniDisc unit is used in areas of much vibration it
may be necessary to fix the sound skip memory to 10
seconds “Psave OFF (PS off)” this will improve perfor-
mance under difficult conditions but uses more power.
(When the AC/car adaptor is used the 10 second mode
is always used.)
Auto power save
When the unit is used in a place exposed to much
vibration, sound skipping can be decreased by can-
celling the auto power save function. (Battery will
drain faster.)
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5
4
Titling a MiniDisc
Creating disc and track names
4
5
Move the right shuttle switch to
repeatedly to select the letter.
or
One disc name and up to 255 track names can be created
per disc (A maximum of 100 characters for the disc and
each track name and a total of 1,700 characters can be
entered).
Disc name
Track name
1
2
3
Whilst in the pause Whilst in the pause
mode, press the EDIT mode, press the EDIT
button repeatedly to button repeatedly to
select “DISC NAME”. select “TRACK NAME”.
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC” to enter it.
Position where the next letter will be entered
Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”.
6
7
To enter more letters, repeat steps 3 - 5.
Cursor
● The unit will enter the character input mode.
● The MiniDisc lid will be locked, to cancel the
operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button.
When the name has been completely en-
tered, press the EDIT button.
s
Press the DISP button repeatedly to select
the type of characters.
8
TOC will be displayed to write the updated
contents to the MiniDisc press the • ■/ :OFF
button.
(Capital letters) (Lower-case letters) (Numbers and symbols)
● You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst TOC is
displayed. TOC will not disappear until the re-
corded contents have been updated.
● The first 3 characters in the group of the selected
characters will be displayed for about 1 second.
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Titling a MiniDisc : continued
To add characters
To erase a character
Move the left shuttle switch to VOL + or VOL – to move the
cursor to the character you want to erase, and then press
the left shuttle switch toward “BASS”.
1
2
Put the unit in the character input mode.
(Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 40.)
Move the left shuttle switch to VOL + or VOL –
to move the cursor to the right of the charac-
ter, where you want to add a new character.
To enter a space
Move the left shuttle switch to VOL + to move the cursor to
the right.
3
4
Select the character to add.
(Perform steps 3 - 4 on page 40.)
Space
Characters (symbols)
Capital letters
Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”.
A
P
B
C
R
D
S
E
T
F
G
V
H
I
J
K
Z
L
.
M
,
N
/
O
Q
U
W
X
Y
a
Lower-case letters
5
6
Press the EDIT button.
a
p
b
q
c
r
d
s
e
t
f
g
v
h
i
j
k
z
l
m
,
n
/
.
o
u
w
x
y
Numbers and symbols
TOC will be displayed to write the updated
contents to the MiniDisc press the • ■/ :OFF
button.
● You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst TOC is
displayed. TOC will not disappear until the re-
corded contents have been updated.
1
&
?
2
'
3
(
4
)
5
6
+
7
,
8
–
9
0
/
!
:
"
;
#
<
$
=
%
>
.
*
_
`
@
: indicates a space.
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Titling a MiniDisc (continued)
Stamping titles from another MiniDisc
Before stamping
Master MiniDisc operation
Insert a Master MiniDisc.
When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks
are recorded, you can transfer the character information
(disc and track names) of the Master MiniDisc to another
MiniDisc (for stamping).
1
● Do not mistake the Master
MiniDisc for the target one.
● If you turn off the unit after
inserting the master MD, the
operation from step 2 may
not allow the unit to stamp
the titles correctly.
1. What is a master MiniDisc?
A recordable MiniDisc that contains tracks and char-
acter information.
(You can not transfer the information from a play-
back only MiniDisc.)
2
3
Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT but-
ton repeatedly to select “NAME STAMP”.
Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”.
2. What is a MiniDisc for stamping?
A MiniDisc that contains the same tracks in the same
order as the master MiniDisc.
s
(Make sure that the total number of tracks of the
master MiniDisc and the one for stamping are the
same.)
● To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button.
4
Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”.
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Titling a MiniDisc : continued
Notes:
5
When the unit displays “CHANGE MD”,
remove the master MiniDisc.
● Remove it without turning off the power. Or, the
operation will be cancelled.
● If the total number of tracks on the master MiniDisc does
not match that on the MiniDisc for stamping, the unit will
display “Can't STAMP” and turn off the power.
If this happens, adjust the total number of tracks on the
newly recorded MiniDisc using the edit operation.
Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping
Load a MiniDisc for stamping.
● Use a MiniDisc that was recorded by this portable MD
to make a MiniDisc for stamping. Character informa-
tion may not be transferred if you use a MiniDisc re-
corded by other equipment. In such a case, enter at
least one character for the disc name or the track
names. You can transfer information once you record
the TOC.
6
7
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC”.
r
● The unit will finish recording the character infor-
mation and enter the stop mode.
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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc
To erase tracks one at a time
To erase all of the tracks at once
1
2
Start playing the track to be erased, and
press the 06 button.
1
2
Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT but-
ton repeatedly to select “ALL ERASE”.
Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select
“ERASE”.
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC”.
3
4
5
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC”.
●
To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button.
3
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC” again.
●
To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button.
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC” again.
s
● All of the tracks will be erased.
Caution:
●
The track will be erased.
Once a track has been erased, it can not be recovered.
Check the track number before erasing it.
To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - 4.
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Editing a recorded MiniDisc : continued
To divide a track
To combine tracks
1
2
Start playing the track to be divided into
two. Press the 06 button at the point where
you want to divide the track.
1
2
Start playing the last of the two tracks to
be combined, and press the 06 button.
Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select
“COMBINE”.
Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select
“DIVIDE”.
3
4
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC”.
3
4
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC”.
●
To cancel the operation, press the • ■/ :OFF button.
●
To cancel the operation, press the • ■/ :OFF button.
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC” again.
r
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC” again.
●
The two tracks will be combined, and the unit will
be paused at the beginning of the combined track.
●
The track will be divided into two tracks, and the
unit will pause at the beginning of the second of the
two new tracks.
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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued)
To move a track
5
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC” again.
1
2
Play the track to be moved, and press the
06 button.
Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select
“MOVE”.
● The track will be moved, and the unit will be paused
at the beginning of the track.
When a track has a name before dividing:
● The two new tracks will have the same name. However,
in the TOC FULL condition, the second track may not be
named.
3
Press the right shuttle switch toward
“ENTER/SYNC”.
Total number of tracks that can be divided:
● Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks. However, even if
the number of assigned tracks has not reached 254, it
might not be possible to make any further divisions of
tracks.
● To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF but-
To combine two non-adjacent tracks:
ton.
● First, put the two tracks next to each other in the order
you want using the MOVE function. Then combine them
using the COMBINE function.
5
4
4
Move the right shuttle switch to
to select the direction.
or
A
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 may not be combined:
● Tracks recorded by different inputs cannot be combined.
Example:
- Digital recorded track and analogue recorded track.
- Long play recorded track and stereo recorded track.
● Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds.
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Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo System or a Car Stereo
Listening through a stereo system
Listening through a car stereo
To the LINE INPUT sockets
White:
Red:
To the left To the right
Separately available
cassette adaptor
(AD-CT14)
Separately
available
car adaptor
(AD-CA55X)
Separately
available
plug adaptor
(AD-M66PA)
s
Connection cable
Notes:
●
●
Adjust the volume of both this portable MD and a car stereo.
Do not operate this portable MD whilst you drive a car.
It may distract your attention and cause a traffic accident.
Notes:
● When recording with stereo system, eliminate the con-
firmation sound (page 38).
Otherwise, it will also be recorded.
● The recording will be made in the analogue mode.
● Character information will not be recorded.
● Do not use any car adaptor except for the separately
available AD-CA55X.
● Remove the battery when you power the unit from the
car battery.
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Other Features and Caution
Resuming auto play
Rechargeable battery
■ When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc
without removing it, playback starts from the point
you stopped it.
●
A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only
kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used,
you should charge it at least once every three months
because of the special quality of this battery.
The rechargeable battery can be charged approximately
300 times.
When the operating time is reduced to about half the
normal amount of time, even after a full charge is per-
formed, replace the battery with a new one (AD-N55BT).
When the battery is charged for the first time or is charged
after not being used for a long period, the operating time
may be shorter than normal. The battery life will recover
with normal use i.e. charging and discharging.
To avoid shortening the service life of the battery only
recharge the battery after it has been completely dis-
charged.
If the rechargeable battery is used in a cold environment,
the operating time will be reduced.
Do not carry the battery in your pocket or a bag together
with metal objects (keys, coins, jewelry, etc.). The bat-
tery may short out and generate significant amounts of
heat.
Do not short-circuit the terminals as they will become
very hot and will damage the battery.
Do not drop or subject the battery to shock.
Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the battery com-
partment of this product or into the rechargeable battery.
Stopping
Stopped track
First track
●
●
Playing
■ Once you remove the MiniDisc, playback starts from
the first track.
●
●
Stopping
Stopped track
First track
Playing
■ The unit provides the following functions when you
use it with the separately available car adaptor (AD-
CA55X) (when the rechargeable or alkaline battery
is removed):
s
●
●
1. When you turn off the engine, the power of this port-
able MD also turns off. (It may not work with some
types of cars.)
2. When you restart the engine, playback starts from
the beginning of the stopped track.
●
Stopping
●
●
Stopped track
Playing
First track
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MiniDisc System Limitations
The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order.
SYMPTOM
LIMITATIONS
“DISC FULL” or “TOC FULL” appears
even though the MiniDisc still has re-
cording time left.
More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of the re-
cording time.
If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or if it has scratches (record-
ing skips scratched parts), you may not be able to record the maximum
tracks above.
The remaining recording time does not
increase even though you erased tracks.
The unit does not count non-recorded portions that last 12 or fewer seconds
to display the remaining recording time. The time may not increase even if
you erase short tracks.
The total of the recorded time and the
remaining time does not match the maxi-
mum recordable time.
One cluster (approximately 2 seconds) is the minimum unit for recording.
For example, a 3-second track uses 2 clusters (approximately 4 seconds).
Therefore, the actual recordable time may be shorter than the displayed
time.
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Combine function does not work.
Sound skips in fast reverse/forward.
A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not allow the
combine function.
One track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeatedly re-
corded or edited MiniDisc.
Sound may skip.
A track number is created in the middle
of a track.
A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the MiniDisc.
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Error Messages
ERROR MESSAGES
MEANING
REMEDY
BATT EMPTY
(LoBATT)
● The battery is run down.
● Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the alkaline bat-
tery (or use the AC adaptor for power).
BLANK MD
(BLANK)
● Nothing is recorded.
● Replace the disc with a recorded disc.
Can’t COPY
(Can’tC)
● You tried to record from a copy prohib- ● Record using the analogue cable.
ited MiniDisc.
Can’t EDIT
(Can’tE)
● A track cannot be edited.
● Change the stop position of the track and then edit it.
Can’t READ *
(Can’tS)
● The disc data cannot be read because the ● Reload the disc.
disc is damaged.
● Replace it with another recorded disc.
(Can’tT)
(Can’tU)
Can’t REC
(Can’tR)
● Recording cannot be performed correctly ● Re-record or replace it with another recordable disc.
due to vibration or shock.
Can’t STAMP
Can’t WRITE
(Can’tW)
● Stamp function does not work.
● Cannot save the TOC information correctly ● Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
to a MiniDisc. (A large portion of the disc
● Check the number of tracks.
has been damaged.)
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CHARGEmode ● The Charge/Operation switch is not set to ● Set the Charge/Operation switch to the operation mode.
the operation mode when using this unit
with the AC adaptor.
DEFECT
(DEFECT)
DISC FULL
Er-MD **
(ErMD*)
● The disc is scratched.
● If the sound you hear is not right, record again.
● Replace the disc with another recordable disc.
● Replace it with another recordable disc.
● The disc is out of recording space.
● The microprocessor has reported a sys- ● To have it repaired, go to the distributor where you purchased
tem fault and the unit is out of order.
the unit.
HOLD
(HOLD)
● The unit is in the hold mode.
● Return the HOLD switch to its original position.
LOCKED
(Can’tLOCK)
● You removed a MiniDisc whilst recording ● Turn off the power and remove the MiniDisc.
or editing.
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Error Messages : continued
ERROR MESSAGES
MEANING
REMEDY
NO DISC
NO SIGNAL
(noSIG.)
● A disc has not been loaded.
● Poor connection of the digital cable.
● No output signal comes out from the con-
nected unit to playback.
● The input signal has improper sampling
frequency.
● Load a disc.
● Connect the digital cable securely.
●
If the portable CD player has a function to prevent sound skips,
deactivate it.
● Playback with the connected unit.
PLAY MD
(PLAYmd)
POWER ?
● You recorded on a playback-only disc.
●
Replace it with a recordable disc.
● The battery charger is defective.
● To have it repaired, go to the distributor where you purchased
the unit.
PROTECTED
●
●
The write protection tab of a MiniDisc is
set to the protected position.
You tried to record on a playback-only disc.
●
Move the write protection tab back to its original position.
● Replace it with a recordable MiniDisc.
SORRY
(SORRY)
● Since a track number is currently being ● Wait for a while and try the operation again.
located or updated, the unit cannot accept
your command.
TEMP OVER
(TEMP!)
● The temperature is too high.
● Turn off the power, and wait for a while.
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TOC FORM **
(Tform**)
● There is an error in the recording signal.
● Erase all of the tracks, and then record again.
TOC FULL
● There is no space left for recording char- ● Replace it with another recordable disc.
acter information (track names, disc
names, etc.).
Tr. Protect
● The track has been protected from being ● Edit the track with the device on which it was recorded.
erased.
? DISC
(? DISC)
● A disc which contains data other than ● A disc which contains non-music data cannot be played.
music was played.
● Replace it with another recorded disc.
● There is an error in the signal recorded
on the disc.
● Stamping is not possible.
● Retry.
(
) : Error messages seen on the remote control.
Number or symbol appears in * position.
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Troubleshooting
Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician.
If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or
service centre.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
The unit does not turn on.
● Is the AC adaptor disconnected?
● Is the battery exhausted?
● Is the unit in the hold mode?
● Has condensation formed inside the unit?
● Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by static electricity?
No sound is heard from the ear-
phones.
● Is the volume set too low?
● Is the remote control unit or the earphones plugged in?
●
Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it instead of a MiniDisc containing music?
● Is the unit in the hold mode?
● Is the battery exhausted?
When the operation buttons are
pressed, the unit does not respond.
● Is the remote control unit plug or the earphones plug inserted firmly?
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Some sounds are skipped.
● Is the battery exhausted?
● Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?
The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.
● Has the track number or character information been updated on the disc yet?
● Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?
Recording and editing are impos- ● Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure?
sible. ● Is the unit connected properly to the other equipment?
Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure occur whilst recording or editing?
●
● Is the unit in the hold mode?
● Is an optical signal being output from the stereo system?
Read the operation manual for the stereo system.
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Troubleshooting : continued Maintenance
■ Cleaning
If trouble occurs
When the unit becomes dirty
Clean it with a soft cloth.
When the unit is excessively dirty, use a soft cloth damp-
ened in water (external surfaces only).
When this product is subjected to strong external in-
terference (mechanical shock, excessive static elec-
tricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.)
or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.
Clean the plugs and the connecting socket.
If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard.
Cleaning will prevent noise.
If such a problem occurs, do the following:
1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Leave the unit completely unpowered for approximately
30 seconds.
4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the wall socket and
reoperate the unit.
Moisture condensation
When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals
cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly.
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In the following cases, condensation may form inside the unit.
● Shortly after turning on a heater.
● When the unit is placed in a room
where there is excessive steam
or moisture.
● When the unit is moved from a
cool place to a warm place.
Cautions:
● Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner,
etc.).
To remove condensation:
It may damage the cabinet finish.
● Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit.
It may cause malfunctions.
Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approximately
1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and the unit
will work properly.
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Specifications
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification
changes for product improvement without prior notice.
The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some devia-
tions from these values in individual units.
Power source
DC 1.2V: Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (AD-N55BT) x 1
DC 5V: AC adaptor (AC 230 - 240V, 50/60 Hz)
DC 1.5V: Commercially available, “AA” size (LR6), alkaline battery x 1
DC 1.5V: Separately available car adaptor, AD-CA55X (for cars with a 12-24V DC nega-
tive earth electrical system)
Power consumption 7 W (AC adaptor)
Output power
Charging time
Battery life
RMS; 10 mW (5 mW + 5 mW) (0.2% T.H.D.)
Approx. 3.5 hours
When using the rechargeable battery
(fully charged) included with the unit
Continuous recording: Approx. 6.5 hours
Continuous play: Approx. 12 hours
When using one, commercially available, high
Continuous recording: Approx. 6 hours
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capacity, “AA” size (LR6), alkaline battery (The Continuous play:
rechargeable battery is in the unit, discharged)
Approx. 18 hours
When using one, commercially available, high
capacity, “AA” size (LR6), alkaline battery with
the rechargeable battery (fully charged)
Continuous recording: Approx. 15.5 hours
Continuous play: Approx. 30 hours
●
The continuous recording time is for analogue inputs when the volume level is set to “VOL 0”
(LCD edge light off).
● The continuous play time shows the value when the volume level is set to “VOL 15” (LCD
edge light off)
.
● The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an
ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F).
● The operating time when using an alkaline battery may be different, depending on the
type and manufacturer of the battery, and on the operating temperature.
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Specifications
Input sensitivity
MIC H: reference input level 0.25 mV
MIC L: reference input level 2.5 mV
LINE: reference input level 100 mV
input impedance
input impedance
input impedance
10 k ohms
10 k ohms
20 k ohms
Output level
Earphones
LINE:
:
maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW
specified output 250 mV (-12 dB) load impedance
load impedance
32 ohms
10 k ohms
Dimensions
Weight
Width: 72.0 mm (2-27/32”) Height: 19.5 mm (25/32”) Depth: 78.9 mm (3-1/8”)
137 g (0.30 lbs.) with rechargeable battery
Input socket
Output socket
Type
Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit)
Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms)/remote control unit
Portable MiniDisc recorder
Signal readout
Audio channels
Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up
Stereo 2 channels/monaural (long-play mode) 1 channel
Frequency response 20 – 20,000 Hz (± 3 dB)
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Rotation speed
Error correction
Coding
Approx. 400 – 1,350 rpm
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon Code)
ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding), 24-bit computed type
Magnetic modulation overwrite method
Recording method
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals are converted to 44.1 kHz, and then recorded.)
Wow and flutter Unmeasurable (less than ±0.001% W. peak)
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TERMS OF GUARANTEE
Subject to the terms listed below, Sharp Electronics (U.K.)
4. This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects
caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect,
tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at ad-
justment or repair other than by a Service Facility ap-
pointed by Sharp.
Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Company”) guarantee to pro-
vide for the repair of, or at its option replace this Sharp
Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than bat-
teries), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of
inferior workmanship or materials.
5. In the unlikely event of a defect occuring, the product
must be returned to the Company’s repair centre with
proof of purchase. A postage paid label and a fault re-
port form are supplied with the product for this purpose.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the packaging is
adequate, and to obtain proof of posting.
Further details of the repair service, which is available
after the guarantee period on a chargeable basis, and
additional report forms and labels can be obtained by
telephoning 0870 738 0000.
The conditions of this guarantee are:
1. The guarantee shall only apply to defects which occur
within one year from the date of purchase, provided
that this equipment is sent to the repair address within
this period.
2. This guarantee covers equipment intended for private
domestic use only. This guarantee does not apply to
equipment used in the course of a business, trade or
profession.
6. No person has any authority to vary the terms or condi-
tions of this guarantee.
3. The guarantee does not cover MiniDiscs or batteries.
7. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to
the consumer’s statutory rights and does not affect
these rights in any way.
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE
SHARP CORPORATION
TINSE0334AWZZ
A0008.TO
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