Sharp IM-DR500E User Manual

1-BIT PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER

MODEL

IM-DR580H

OPERATION MANUAL

IM-DR580H(E) TINSE0568AWZZ

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).

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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.

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IM-DR580H

Important Introduction

Special Notes

NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND

IRELAND

SERVICE INFORMATION

In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, please use the supplied postage paid label to send your unit to the Sharp repair centre or contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport. Customers without internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).

Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.

Certain replacement parts and accessories may be

-Special Notes-

obtained from our main parts distributor.

WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair 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.

0121 766 5414

! Warnings

" The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable

parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. It contains dangerous voltages, always remove the mains plug from the main outlet socket before any service operation or when not in use for a long period.

" The AC adaptor supplied with the IM-DR580H must

not be used with other equipment.

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

appliance to dripping or splashing liquids. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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

Otherwise, problems or serious hazards may be created.

! Caution

" When recording important selections, make a prelimi-

nary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded.

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

ing arising from malfunction of this unit.

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" At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo

may damage the user's hearing. This model complies with the law if used with the correct earphones (model number RPHOH0021AWZZ, RPHOH0022AWZZ). If the earphones are damaged in any way, please order using the model number given above.

" This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER

PRODUCT.

" Use the Portable MiniDisc Recorder only in accor-

dance with the instructions given in this manual and do not attempt to interfere with the interlock switch or make any other adjustment as this may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

Laser Diode Properties

" Material: GaAIAs " Wavelength: 785 nm " Pulse time:

Read mode: 0.8 mW Continuous Write mode: max 12 mW 0.5S min cycle 1.5S Repetition

! 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 Protection Acts 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.

" US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato-

ries.

" 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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Features

! A Net MD portable recorder

Audio data saved on the hard disk of a PC can be transferred to a Net MD-compatible recorder using the provided software "BeatJam".

! A Portable MD player with "Mobile 1-bit dig-

ital amplifier"

The 1-bit digital signal is sent to a constant voltage circuit directly from a high-order modulation circuit. The amplifier transmits and amplifies the signal, and allows extremely natural and clear sound with little deterioration.

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Important Introduction

! "4-pole plug earphone" optimizes "Mobile

1-bit digital amplifier"

Sharp has adopted "4-pole plug" earphone that completely separate right and left sound. Enjoy the high quality sound of the "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier".

4-pole plug for mobile 1-bit digital amplifier

Conventional 3-pole plug

L+ R+ L- R-

L R GND

! Multi-link station

Connect the multi-link station to a PC, speakers with built-in amplifiers or other external equipment, and place the main unit on the multi-link station. Now you can enjoy playing, recording and editing music as well as Net MD features.

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Contents

! Important Introduction

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 10

! Preparation

Connecting to Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using with the Multi-link Station . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 13

Using with the Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . 14 - 16

Using with the Alkaline Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 17

Notes on Inserting/Removing a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . .17

Hold Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

! Recording

Connecting to a Stereo System, PC, etc. . . . . . 19 - 21

Recording from a Stereo System, etc. . . . . . . . 22 - 25

Recording from a Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 31

Notes for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 32

Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 37

! Playback

Connecting Earphones or Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Connecting to PC or Stereo System . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 43

Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 51

! Group Recording / Group Playback

Group Recording and Group Playback . . . . . . . 52 - 53

Recording by Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 - 55

Listening to Group-recorded MD. . . . . . . . . . . . 56 - 57

! Editing a Recorded MiniDisc

Titling a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 - 62

Editing Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 - 65

Editing Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 - 68

Page

! Useful Features

Page

Setting the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 - 72

Selecting Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

! Net MD

About Net MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 - 75

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 - 79

Transferring Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

! References

MiniDisc System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 - 83

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 - 85

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 - 87

TERMS OF GUARANTEE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

The operation manual of this product consists of 2 volumes.

Unit operation manual:

Guides you through preparation and operation of this system. Be sure to read this before operating the unit.

BeatJam:

Guides you through operation of the bundled software "BeatJam".

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Important Introduction

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Accessories

AC Adaptor

(RADPA8066AWZZ) x 1

Carrying bag x 1 Rechargeable nickel-metal

Remote control x 1 Multi-link station x 1 Battery case x 1

hydride battery

(AD-NT55BT) x 1

Battery carrying case x 1 Connection cable (for

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4-pole

plug

Important Introduction

Connection cable (for

digital recording) x 1

Notes:

" You can hear the sound only from one earphone if you use the supplied earphones with other equipment. " 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.

Warn ing:

The AC adaptor supplied with the IM-DR580H must not be used with other equipment.

CD-ROM x 1 USB connection

cable x 1

Earphones (inner ear

type) x 1

analogue recording) x 1

4-pole

plug

Earphones

(ear-fit type) x 1

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Precautions

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! Important

" Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing

streets or near traffic.

" 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.

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

advise against extended listening at high volume levels.

" If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume

or discontinue use.

" No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should

be placed on the apparatus.

" Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of

battery disposal.

" The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate. " This portable MD should only be used within the range of

0°C - 40°C.

To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible problems, observe the precautions listed below.

" Do not disassemble or modify the unit. " Do not drop or subject the unit to shock. " Do not use the unit near open flames. " Do not spill liquid on the unit. " Do not use an external power supply, other than the 3 V

DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage the unit.

" SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper

use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre.

! Storing the unit

Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places.

" Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours

(especially in cars with the doors and windows closed) or near heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change colour or the unit may malfunction.)

" Places exposed to excessive dust. " Places exposed to water. " Places where temperatures are excessively high or

low.

" Places (bathrooms) where the humidity is extremely

high.

" Places with strong magnetic fields such as near TVs

or loudspeakers.

" Places exposed to vibration. " Places where sand can easily enter the inside of the

unit (beaches etc.).

" If the unit is used near radio tuners or TVs, noise and/

or picture interference may result. If you experience these problems, move the unit away from such devices.

It is not recommended to put the portable MD into a rear pocket, as this may damage the product when sitting.

Using this unit near mobile phones may cause noise pickup. If it occurs, move it away from them.

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Names of Controls and Indicators

2 3 4

12 3 54

-Names of Controls and Indicators-

14 15 16 17

11 12

! Main unit

1. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 40

2. Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3. Play/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/

Volume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 44

4. Battery Connection Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5. Multi-link Station Connection Terminal . . . . . . 13

6. Microphone Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7. Remote Control/

Earphone Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 38

8. Open Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

9. Rechargeable Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

! Multi-link station display

1. Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2. TOC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3. Level Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4. Repeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5. Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6. Synchro Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

7. Disc Information Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

8. Group Information Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

9. Track Information Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

10. Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

11. Track Protection Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

12. Disc Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

13. Character/Time Information Indicator . . . . . . . 50

14. Long-Play/Recording Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . 33

15. Monaural Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

16. Group Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

17. My Entry Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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! Multi-link station

1. Playback/Recording Mode Switching/

Charge Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 32, 46

2. Display/Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

3. Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4. Erase Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5. Power On or Off/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6. Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/

Recording Level/Volume Button . . . . . . . . . . 42, 44

7. Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

8. Enter/USB Switching Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 80

9. Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

10. Connection Terminal to Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . 13

11. Speaker Output Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . 20, 38

12. 3 V DC Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

13. USB Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

14. Optical/Line Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

15. Audio Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

16. Speaker Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Reference page

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-Names of Controls and Indicators-

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Names of Controls and Indicators (continued)

! Remote control unit

234 5

7910

121913 14 15 16 1817

-Names of Controls and Indicators-

20 21 22

23 24

1. Earphones Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

2. Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3. Display/Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 43

4. Playback or Recording Mode

Switching Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 46

5. Menu Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

6. Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

7. Stop/Power Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

8. Fast Reverse/Recording Level/

Menu Select Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

9. Play/Pause/Power On Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

10. Fast Forward/Recording Level/

Menu Select Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

11. Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

12. Disc Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

13. Total Track Number Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

14. Track Number Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

15. Character/Time Information Indicator . . . . . . . 43

16. My Entry Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

17. Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

18. Repeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

19. TOC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

20. Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

21. Group Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

22. Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

23. Synchro Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

24. Auto Track Mark Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . 35

25. Alarm Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Connecting to Other Equipment

Enjoy the multi-link station features with other equipment. See the corresponding pages for connections and operations.

Example: connecting to a stereo system and microphone

Listening to music through a stereo system, etc. (page 19)

Recording from a stereo system, etc. (page 39)

Audio Signal

Example: connecting to a PC

Listening through speakers with built-in amplifiers (page 38)

Audio Signal

Listening through or recording onto a PC (page 39)

Audio Signal

Recording from PC (page 20)

Net MD audio data

To use Net MD features

See pages 74 - 80 for setup and connections. See the operation manual of "BeatJam" for details of the software.

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Preparation

-Connecting to Other Equipment-

Multi-link station

Note:

SP OUT and AUDIO OUT sockets on the multi-link station accept 3-pole earphones, not the supplied 4-pole earphones.

Recording from a microphone (page 26)

Multi-link station

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Using with the Multi-link Station

Preparation

-Using with the Multi-link Station-

You can charge the battery, record, play or edit music

Do not force the battery cover open too far.

Insert from the side.

AC 110 - 240V,

AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz

Fully insert.

To the DC IN 3V socket

50/60 Hz

To the wall socket

and use Net MD features with the multi-link station.

Insert the rechargeable battery.

A rechargeable battery other than the AD-N55BT cannot be charged.

Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and

then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 3V socket.

Insert a MiniDisc.

1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment

door.

2 Insert the disc fully as indicated by the arrow, with

the label up.

3 Close the compartment door.

Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against accidental erasure (Auto play function, see page 70).

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Place the main unit on the multi-link station.

Now the multi-link station is ready. Charging See page 14.

Press down the unit with its front side facing toward you.

Attach to the main unit connection terminal.

Operate with the multi-link station when the main unit is placed on it. The remote control and main unit buttons cannot be used.

" Press down the main unit to set it securely.

Caution:

When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove the AC adaptor from the wall socket.

Charge the battery.

Recording See pages 19, 26.

Record from a stereo system or microphone.

Playback See page 38.

Listen to MDs through speakers with built-in amplifiers.

Editing See page 58.

Edit tracks on MDs.

Net MD See page 74.

Connect to a PC to use Net MD features.

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Preparation

-Using with the Multi-link Station-

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Using with the Rechargeable Battery

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.

Place the main unit on the multi-link station.

Preparation

-Using with the Rechargeable Battery-

! The battery indicator will scroll,

and the battery will begin charging.

! If placing the main unit with the power on or after op-

erations with the multi-link station, turn it off and hold down the CHARGE button for 3 seconds or more.

After charging, remove the main unit from the multi-

link station.

! Hold the multi-link station and pull the main unit

straight out.

Scrolling

Battery indicator:

The battery indicator shows the progress of charging.

! When the indicator is off,

Charging starts

Appear

Scrolling (repeated)

Charging complete (in approx. 3.5 hours)

Goes out

charging is complete.

! Charging does not start if the

main unit is not set on the multi-link station properly or there is any dirt or foreign substance on the terminal.

! It may take approx. 30 sec-

onds for the indicator to scroll depending on the remaining amount of battery.

! The battery is charged up to

90% if it is completely discharged.

! The unit can be left in the

charging state after it is completed.

! Charging may take less time

depending on the remaining amount of battery.

Top-up charging:

"Memory effect" is a loss of battery capacity in nickel metal hydride batteries caused by a voltage drop. This product allows top-up charging with no battery is not fully discharged.

memory effect" even if the

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Notes:

! This product should only be used within the range of

0°C - 40°C. The battery should be charged within the range of 5°C - 35°C (charging is impossible below 0°C or over 40°C).

! After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, the

main unit or multi-link station will get slightly warm. This is normal.

! 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.

! Charging stops when you press the REC, or but-

ton on the multi-link station.

! When the portable MD is turned on or operating,

the battery will not be charged.

! For information about battery life, see the battery item

in the "Specifications" on page 87.

! 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.

Battery replacement:

! The rechargeable battery can be charged approxi-

mately 300 times.

! When the operating time is reduced to about half the

normal amount of time, even after a full charge is performed, replace the battery with a new one (ADN55BT).

Caution:

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

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

! Do not remove the outer cover of

the rechargeable battery. It may cause heat generation, fire, or explosion.

! Do not dip the battery in water, do

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

! 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.

! 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.

! Carry the battery in the supplied

case. Apply the case on the end.

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

ment, 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 battery may short out and generate significant amounts of heat.

Preparation

-Using with the Rechargeable Battery-

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Using with the Rechargeable Battery (continued)

Using with the Alkaline Battery

" Checking the remaining amount of battery

level

The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation. <On the remote control>

! 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 out completely, "LoBATT"

Preparation

will appear. Then, the power will be disconnected automatically.

Notes:

! If you use the battery which you stopped charging

halfway, " " may appear. It does not mean that the battery is completely charged.

! The battery indicator will not correctly display the

remaining capacity for approximately 20 seconds after the power has been turned on.

! When the AC adaptor is used, the battery indicator will

not be shown.

! The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may

increase or decrease, depending on the operation

-Using with the Rechargeable Battery/Using with the Alkaline Battery-

being performed. This is normal.

Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, "AA" size). The rechargeable battery can be used at the same time.

Open

Press

RELEASE LOCK

Open the case cover.

Insert an alkaline battery into the battery case.

Set the battery properly according to and inside the case.

Attach the battery case to the portable MD.

Back of the portable MD

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Caution: Do not use a rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium battery etc.) in the battery case.

Notes: ! Use the rechargeable battery at the same time to

ensure stable operations even if the battery case falls apart due to shock or vibration.

! Do not replace the battery or the rechargeable battery

during operation.

! If the unit is not used for a long period of time, remove

the battery. (Even if the power is turned off, the battery will be drained slowly but continuously.)

ing a MiniDisc

! To avoid breakage, do not force the compartment

open, and do not insert a MiniDisc forcibly or under the holder.

! If a MiniDisc does not go in smoothly or the door does

not close properly, take out the disc and try again.

! Do not open the compartment when the power is

on. Be sure to turn it off before removing a MiniDisc.

The compartment door is locked while recording or editing is in progress. Do not slide the OPEN lever to avoid breakage.

! Do not open the compartment when the main unit is on

the multi-link station.

Preparation

-Using with the Alkaline Battery/Notes on Inserting/Removing a MiniDisc-

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Hold Function

-Hold Function-

Preparation

The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. (The main unit and remote control function separately.)

Record Indicator

Hold down the (HOLD) button for 2 seconds or more.

The mode switches each time the button is pressed.

Hold on: The record indicator flashes three times.

Hold off: The record indicator flashes once.

If the battery is inserted, you can set this function even when the power is turned off. If a button is pressed with the hold function active, the record indicator flashes twice.

To cancel the hold mode

Move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the opposite direction of the arrow).

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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Connecting to a Stereo System, PC, etc.

Connect other equipment to the multi-link station for recording. The connection differs according to the equipment. Recording requires a digital or analogue connection cable.

" Recording from a stereo system

To the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket

Connecting to an optical output socket

Supplied connection cable (for digital recording)

Connecting to an analogue output socket

Supplied connection cable (for analogue recording)

3-pole plug

To DIGITAL OUT (square) socket

(L)

(R)

To the LINE OUT sockets

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Recording

Notes:

! When recording from a stereo system, do not connect

anything to the MIC IN socket on the main unit.

! This product has a built-in sampling rate converter that

automatically converts the sampling frequency of various digital equipment including the digital radios and DAT deck (32 kHz and 48 kHz respectively) to 44.1 kHz for recording.

! For digital connections, use equipment with an appro-

priate digital audio interface.

! Plug in cables securely.

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Recording

Connecting to a Stereo System, PC, etc. (continued)

" Recording from PC

Speakers with built-in amplifiers

To the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket

-Connecting to a Stereo System, PC, etc.-

Note:

When PC and the multi-link station are connected through input and output sockets, howling or sound deterioration may occur. To avoid this, set the "LINE MONI" to "OFF" for analogue connections (see page 70). For digital connections, disconnect PC from the AUDIO OUT socket on the multi-link station and set "OPT MONI" to "ON" (see page 70).

Connecting to an optical output socket

Supplied connection cable (for digital recording)

Connecting to an analogue output socket

3.5 mm mini plug cable without resistance (commercially available)

3-pole plug

When connected to speakers with built-in amplifiers

Connected to an analogue output socket

To LINE IN

Connected to an optical output socket

To MD

Set the speaker output selector switch to "LINE IN" to listen to the sound from PC through speakers. (The playback sound level does not affect the recording level.)

Set the speaker output selector switch to "MD" to monitor recording through speakers. No sound can be heard when the switch is set to "LINE IN".

3-pole plug

To DIGITAL OUT (square) socket

To the LINE OUT socket

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" Recording from a portable CD player, etc.

Speakers with built-in amplifiers

Connecting to an optical output socket

Optical digital cable (option:AD-M2DC)

To the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket

Note:

Set "LINE MONI" (for analogue connections) or "OPT MONI" (for digital connections) to "ON" (see page 70). You can listen to the sound being recorded through earphones or speakers.

Connecting to an analogue output socket

3.5 mm mini plug cable without resistance (commercially available)

3-pole plug

When connected to speakers with built-in amplifiers

To MD

Set the speaker output selector switch to "MD" to monitor recording through speakers. (For analogue connections, when the switch is set to "LINE IN", the playback sound level does not affect the recording level. No sound can be heard when digitally connected.)

3-pole plug

To OPTICAL OUT (round) socket

To PHONES socket

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-Connecting to a Stereo System, PC, etc.-

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Recording from a Stereo System, etc.

Before Recording:

! When recording important selections, make a preliminary

test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded.

! SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording

arising from malfunction of this unit.

Record indicator

Recording

-Recording from a Stereo System, etc.-

Stereo system,etc.

" Manual recording

Connect external equipment to the OPTICAL/LINE

IN socket on the multi-link station (pages 19 - 21).

Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 12).

Place the main unit on the multi-link station.

Press the REC button.

Recording is paused.

! Even when the power is off, you can start recording

by pressing the REC button.

! The record indicator flashes.

Press the MODE/-CHARGE button repeatedly to se-

lect the recording mode (page 33).

Display None LP2 LP4 MONO

Start playback on the external equipment and adjust

the recording level by pressing the or button (page 23).

Stereo recording

2 times long recording 4 times long recording Monaural recording

Recording mode

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Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to

enter the playback pause mode.

Here you can search for the track to record.

Press the button.

! The record indicator lights up.

Begin playback on the external equipment, the

output will be recorded.

" Recording level adjustment

Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB.

Analogue recording (connecting with analogue cable)

The recording level can be adjusted between LINE 00 and

30.

Digital recording (connecting with digital cable)

You can adjust the level in 1 dB increments between +10 dB and -10 dB.

-4 dB 0 dB

00 - 30

+10 dB to -10 dB

! Do not increase the recording level excessively. The

sound may be distorted.

! Once you adjust the digital recording level, the setting is

retained even after the recording stops. (For cancellation instructions, see page 70.)

! The sound from the earphones does not change even if

the digital recording level is adjusted.

To interrupt recording

Press the button.

! To resume recording, press the button again. ! The track number will be increased by one each time the

recording is interrupted.

To stop recording

Press the button.

! When you record or edit, "TOC" appears. This indicates

the TOC information is changed, but not recorded yet. When recording is stopped, TOC is written on the MD.

Flashing (recording information)

Rotating

To turn off the power

Press the button whilst in the stop mode.

! The power automatically turns off approx. 2 minutes after

recording.

! The power does not turn off whilst recording is paused.

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-Recording from a Stereo System, etc.-

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Recording from a Stereo System, etc. (continued)

Notes:

! When recording, it is recommended to use the AC

adaptor and also install the battery. Should the power failure occur, the power source will be automatically switched to the battery.

! Changing the volume level whilst recording does not

affect the recording.

! You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording. ! When recording through the earphone socket, the

recording level depends on the sound volume on the connected equipment.

! If powered by batteries, some portable CD/MD players

may not send signals from the optical socket. Use the AC power for digital recording. Also, deactivate sound skip prevention if installed.

Recording

-Recording from a Stereo System, etc.-

" Playback sound-actuated recording

Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (synchronised recording).

Connect external equipment to the OPTICAL/

LINE IN socket on the multi-link station (pages 19 - 21).

Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 12).

Place the main unit on the multi-link station.

Press the REC button.

Recording is paused.

Press the MODE/-CHARGE button repeatedly to

select the recording mode (page 33).

Start playback on the external equipment and

adjust the recording level by pressing the or

button (page 23).

After the adjustment, leave the connected equipment in the stop mode.

Lit

Flashing (recording is paused)

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Press the MENU button.

The unit enters the menu select mode.

Select "SYNC REC" by press-

ing the or button and press the ENTER/-USB button.

Recording pause and track numbering

! 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, recording will be

paused (pause function does not work for approximately 10 seconds after the recording starts). When the unit receives sound again, recording automatically starts.

! A new track number is created when the recording

resumes.

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Select "ON" by pressing the

or button and press the

ENTER/-USB button.

! "SYNC" will flash.

ON: Synchro recording is active.

OFF: Synchro recording is deactivated.

Begin playback on the exter-

nal equipment.

Recording will begin automatically.

To stop recording

Press the button. Synchro recording is deactivated.

To use the last setting for synchro recording

Press the REC button to pause recording and press the REC button for 2 seconds or more. Synchro recording starts.

Flashing

Lit Rotating

First track

Silence of 3 seconds

When track number setting is active

Tracks are numbered after a silence of more than 3 seconds and at set intervals (see page 34).

(Example: the interval is 5 minutes)

First track

5 min 5 min

Numbered after 5 minutes Numbered after 5 minutes

Note:

Recording may not pause or resume at an appropriate timing depending on the playback signal. In this case, perform recording manually (see pages 22 - 23).

Second track

or more

Second track

Silence of 3 seconds or more

(Track numbering in synchro recording)

Silence of 3 seconds

Third track

or more

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Recording

-Recording from a Stereo System, etc.-

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Recording from a Microphone

Connect a microphone to the main unit for recording.

To the MIC IN socket

Notes:

! When recording from a microphone with the main unit

on the multi-link station, do not connect anything to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket. Noise may be picked up.

! When the recording level is high, MD mechanical

Recording

operation sound may be recorded. To avoid this, keep the sound collector of the microphone away from the main unit. MD mechanical operation sound may be recorded more easily if the microphone is a direct connection type.

-Recording from a Microphone-

! Keep the plug clean. Dirt may cause noise pickup. ! Insert the plug firmly. If you don't, the recording will not

be made properly.

! Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini

plug.

Stereo microphone (commercially available)

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

type microphone.

- When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged in, the portable MD will provide power for the microphone's operation.

- If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may not operate properly or it may cause the unit to malfunction.

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Use the multi-link station or the remote control for microphone recording.

" Indoor recording

If the AC adaptor can be used, keep the main unit on the multi-link station for recording.

Connect a microphone before placing on the multi-link station.

Note: Recording cannot be remotely controlled when the main unit is placed on the multi-link station (no display is shown in the indicator).

" Outdoor recording

It is not recommended to use the AC adaptor with the multi-link station outdoors. When outside or where it is inconvenient to use the multi-link station with the AC adaptor, use the remote control for recording.

Make sure the direction of the plug and plug it in completely.

Recording

-Recording from a Microphone-

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