PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL MD-MT80H OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support. Customers without internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
Important Introduction -Accessories/Optional Accessories- Accessories Earphones x 1 Notes: ! Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. ! The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing. Optional Accessories Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) 2 AC Adaptor (RADPA8046AWZZ) x 1 Connection Cable (for analogue recording) x 1 Car adaptor (ADCA20X) Web-site: www.sharp.co.
„ Advanced Features Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Titling a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-38 Listening through Another System . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Notes 4 z The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. It contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from the main outlet socket before any service operation or when not in use for a long period. z The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-MT80H must not be used with other equipment. z To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing liquids.
z Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders. z This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. z US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
Names of Controls and Indicators 6 1. 5V DC Input Socket (10) 2. Optical/Line Input Socket (10,11) 3. Microphone Input Socket (23) 4. Bass/Delete Button (15,33) 5. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (21,25,32) 6. Display/Character Select Button (26,32) 7. Mode/Charge Button (17,28) 8. Record/Track Mark Button (12,21) 9. Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ Recording Level/Name Select Button (12,15,16,31,32) 10. Play/Pause Button (12,15) 11. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button (13,15,30) 12.
Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 00/12/26 80UK_02_08.fm Important Introduction 1. Level Meter (12) 2. Record Indicator (12) 3. Remaining Recording Time Indicator (26) 4. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator (19) 5. Repeat Indicator (17) 6. TOC Indicator (13) 7. Synchro Recording Indicator (18) 8. Disc Mode Indicator 9. Disc Name Indicator (26) 10. Track Name Indicator (26) 11. Total Track Number Indicator (26) 12. Fast Play Indicator (17) 13.
-Precautions- Important Introduction Precautions „ Important „ Storing the unit z Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. z Do not use your earphones whilst driving a motor vehicle, it may create a 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. z Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment door. 2 3 4 Lift it up. Notes: z Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. Preparation Close the compartment door. z 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. z The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed refer to the instruction on page 13. Web-site: www.sharp.co.
Connections -Connections- Preparation You can record your favorite CDs or tapes to MD. 10 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 00/12/26 80UK_09_11.
Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 00/12/26 80UK_09_11.fm -Connections- Preparation Web-site: www.sharp.co.
Recording 3 Press the or cording level. button to adjust the re- -Recording- Basic Operation Analogue recording Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between 4 dB and 0 dB. Digital recording You can adjust the level in 1dB increments within the range of +12 - 12dB. Once you adjust the digital recording level, the setting remains even after the recording stops. (For cancellation instructions, see page 31.
6 Begin playback on the stereo system, the output will be recorded. To interrupt recording Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. z To resume recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. z The track number will be increased by one each time the recording is interrupted. To stop recording Press the /:OFF button. z When recording stops, "TOC" appears. Whilst "TOC" appears the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet been updated.
-Playback- Basic Operation Playback 14 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 00/12/26 80UK_12_15.
2 3 Insert a MiniDisc (page 9). plug into the Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against accidental erasure (Auto-play function). To interrupt playback Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. „ Volume control Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the VOL- button to decrease the volume.
Advanced Playback „ To locate the beginning of a track To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the button during playback. To restart the track being played: -Advanced Playback- Useful Features Press the button during playback. To locate the next track: Press the „ To locate the desired portion Press the For audible fast forward: Press and hold down the button during playback. For audible fast reverse: Press and hold down the button during playback.
„ Random play or repeat play During playback, press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to select the playback mode. RANDOM RANDOM Random play Repeat play of tracks in random order Press the ENTER/SYNC button whilst a MiniDisc recorded in the monaural long-play mode is being played. z If a track recorded in the stereo mode is reached during fast playback, the fast playback mode will be cancelled. z Depending on the contents recorded on a MiniDisc, it may be difficult to hear them.
Advanced Recording „ Playback sound-actuated recording Press the or button to adjust the recording level. (See page 12.) 4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to enter the playback pause mode. 5 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. z "SYNC" will be displayed. z To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF button. 6 Begin playback on the stereo system. Recording will begin automatically. To interrupt recording 1 2 18 3 Select the starting point for your recording and press the PAUSE button.
1 Press the MODE/CHRG button whilst the recording is paused. Stereo mode 2 Monaural long-play mode Start recording. Notes: z When the unit is stopped after a recording has been made in this mode, the recording mode will return to the stereo mode automatically. z If input is from a stereo source, the sounds from the left and right channels will be combined. z Although the monitor sound you hear in the earphones whilst recording is in stereo, recording will be monaural.
Advanced Recording (continued) „ To start recording from the middle of a track -Advanced Recording- Useful Features 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. 1 During playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button at the point where you want to begin recording. 2 Press the REC button. To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF button. 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
Whilst recording, press the REC button at the point where you want to create track numbers. The track number will be increased by one. One track number will be added every time the REC button is pressed. „ To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from being erased accidentally Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the side of the MiniDisc, in the direction indicated by the arrow. The MiniDisc will then be protected against accidental erasure.
Advanced Recording (continued) „ About track numbers „ About sampling rate converter -Advanced Recording- Useful Features 1. Track numbers are created automatically during recording via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected (Auto marker function). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto marker function see page 21.
Recording from a Microphone Press the or cording level. button to adjust the re- Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing between --- 4 dB and 0 dB. 5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Recording will start. To interrupt a recording Press the PLAY/PAUSE button whilst recording. To resume recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt a recording.
Recording from a Microphone (continued) Useful Features -Recording from a Microphone- „ Sound-actuated recording (Mic Synchronised recording) 1 2 3 Press the or cording level. MIC SYNC L : The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause function does not work for approximately 10 seconds after a recording starts.) When the microphone picks up sound again, recording starts automatically.
„ Track intervals Example: Set to "5 minutes". When recording from the microphone, track numbers will be created automatically at regular intervals (default setting: approximately every 5 minutes). During a mic synchro recording, the unit pauses when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, and creates a track number. During a mic manual recording 1 When a recording is paused or whilst recording, press the EDIT button repeatedly.
„ 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. Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows.
Whilst in the stop mode, press the or button to display the track number and track name. 2 Press the DISP button to display the playing time for that track. Each time the or button is pressed, the playing time of the previous or next track will be displayed. The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation. z When the battery is completely discharged, the battery indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or replace the alkaline battery with a new one.
Battery Power „ Charging the rechargeable battery When a separately available rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you use it after a long period of disuse, be sure to charge it fully. Insert the rechargeable battery. A rechargeable battery other than the AD-N70BT cannot be charged. -Battery Power- Useful Features 1 28 2 Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V socket. 3 Press the MODE/CHRG button.
To charge the battery fully, continue charging for about 2 more hours. In this case, you do not need to press the MODE/CHRG button. Even if the MODE/CHRG button is pressed, " " will not appear. Notes: z Charge the battery within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F). z Charging is completed when " " does not blink when you plug in the AC adaptor and press the MODE/CHRG button. z The unit can be left in the charging state after it is completed. Caution: z Use the specified battery AD-N70BT only.
Hold Function -Hold Function- Useful Features The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected, you can set this function even when the power is turned off. 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.
Changing Default Settings „ Beep sound With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODE/ CHRG button for 2 seconds or more. "SET UP" will appear. When you release the button, "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF" will appear. 2 Press the menu. or button to display the 3 Press the MODE/CHRG button to switch items. 4 Press the /:OFF button.
Titling a MiniDisc „ Creating disc and track names Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT button to select "DISC NAME". -Titling a MiniDisc- Advanced Features 1 32 3 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. When the name has been completely entered, press the EDIT button. „ To erase a charactor Press the VOL+ or VOL--- button to move the cursor to the character you want to erase, and then press the BASS button. „ To enter a space Press the VOL+ button to move the cursor to the right. You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed.
Titling a MiniDisc (continued) „ To add characters 1 „ Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Put the unit in the character input mode. 2 -Titling a MiniDisc- Advanced Features (Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 32.) Press the VOL+ or VOL--- button to move the cursor to the right of the character, where you want to add a new character.
Insert a Master MiniDisc. 6 Load a MiniDisc for stamping. 7 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. Do not mistake the Master MiniDisc for the target one. 2 3 Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT button to select "NAME STAMP". Press the ENTER/SYNC button. The unit will finish recording the character information and enter the stop mode. To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF button. 4 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. 5 When the unit displays "CHANGE MD", remove the master MiniDisc.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc Advanced Features -Editing a Recorded MiniDisc- „ To erase tracks one at a time 1 Start playing the track to be erased, and press the PLAY/PAUSE button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select "ERASE". 3 1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT button repeatedly to select "ALL ERASE". 2 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. Press the ENTER/SYNC button. To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF button. 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
1 Start playing the track to be divided into two. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button at the point where you want to divide the track. 1 Start playing the last of the two tracks to be combined, and press the PLAY/PAUSE button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select "DIVIDE". 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select "COMBINE". 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF button. 4 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) Advanced Features -Editing a Recorded MiniDisc- „ To move a track When a track has a name before dividing: 1 Play the track to be moved, and press the PLAY/PAUSE button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select "MOVE". The two new tracks will have the same name. However, in the TOC FULL condition, the second track may not be named. Total number of tracks that can be divided: Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks.
Listening through Another System Separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X) Separately available cassette adaptor (AD-CT14) To the PHONES socket Notes: z It is recommended that the volume level of the MiniDisc unit be set to maximum when listening through a stereo system. z When recording with stereo system, eliminate the confirmation sound (page 31). Otherwise, it will also be recorded. z The recording will be made in the analogue mode. z Character information will not be recorded.
References -Other Features and Caution- Other Features and Caution 40 „ Resuming auto play „ Rechargeable battery When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc without removing it, playback starts from the point you stopped it. z A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used, you should charge it at least once every three months because of the special quality of this battery.
MiniDisc System Limitations The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order. "DISC FULL" or "TOC FULL" appears even though the MiniDisc still has recording time left. More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of the recording time. If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or if it has scratches (recording skips scratched parts), you may not be able to record the maximum tracks above.
Error Messages References -Error Messages- ERROR MESSAGES MEANING REMEDY BATT EMPTY z The battery is run down. z Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the alkaline battery (or use the AC adaptor for power). BLANK MD z Nothing is recorded. z Replace the disc with a recorded disc. Can't COPY z You tried to record from a copy prohibited MiniDisc. z Record using the analogue cable. Can't EDIT z A track cannot be edited. z Change the stop position of the track and then edit it.
NO SIGNAL z Poor connection of the digital cable. z Connect the digital cable securely. z No output signal comes out from the connected unit to playback. z If the portable CD player has a function to prevent sound skips, deactivate it. z You tried to play back a track that can- z Play back another track. not be played with this equipment. PLAY MD z You recorded on a playback-only disc. z Replace it with a recordable disc. POWER ? z Improper power is being supplied.
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 The unit does not turn on.
„ Cleaning 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. 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). If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket. 2. Remove the battery. 3.
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 Battery life: -Specifications- References Power source: 46 DC 5V: AC adaptor (AC 230-240V, 50/60 Hz) DC 1.
Reference input level Input impedance MIC H 0.25 mV 10 k ohms MIC L 2.5 mV 10 k ohms LINE 100 mV 20 k ohms Output level: Specified output Maximum output level Load impedance Earphones - 10 mW + 10 mW 32 ohms LINE 250 mV (-12 dB) - 10 k ohms Dimensions: Width: 81.1 mm (3-7/32") Height: 19.9 mm (13/16") Depth: 92.4 mm (3-21/32") Weight: 147 g (0.32 lbs.
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