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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you
in operating your SHARP product.
Contents
Important Introduction
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Important Introduction
Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6
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Preparation
Using with the Rechargeabl e Battery. . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8
Using with the AC Ada pt or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using with the Alkaline Ba t te ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Inserting a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 12
Wearing the Earph ones (ear-fit typ e ) . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Basic Operat ion
Selecting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Long Time Recordin g an d Group Recording . . . . . 14
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 19
Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23
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Useful Features
Group Play ba ck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
My Entry Playback
(favourite track playba ck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5 - 26
Advanced Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 - 30
Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 - 35
Recording from a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 - 39
Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 - 42
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Advanced Features
Titling a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 - 47
Editing a Recorded Mi niDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 - 53
Setting the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Changing D e f a u lt Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 - 56
Hold Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Listening through Another System. . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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References
Other Features and Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 - 61
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
MiniDisc System Limitati ons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 - 64
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 - 66
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Special Notes
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
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The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-DR470H must not be used with other equipment.
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When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ens ure that the desired material is properly recorded.
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SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit.
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The letters in brackets contain ed in the model nu mber ind icate the colour of the pro duct only. Op erat ion and sp ecif icati ons
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are unaffected.
Features
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A Portable MD player with "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier"
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The 1-bit digital signal is sent to a constant voltage circuit directly from a high-order ∆Σ modulation circuit.
The amplifier transmits and amplifies the signal, and
allows extremely natural and clear sound with little
deterioration.
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High-quality sound is achieved by vast improvements
in the sound resolution. The speed and the smoothness of rise of the sound are consequently ensured.
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122-hour* playback and 57-hour* recording
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The low power consumption LSI, consisting of the
ATRAC LSI and the high-order ∆Σ modulation circuit,
enables extended hours of playback.
(* Refer to "Specifications" on page 66.)
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"4-pole plug headphone" o ptimizes "Mobi le
1-bit digital amplifier"
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SHARP has adopted "4-pole plug" headphones an d a
remote control that completely separate right and left
sound. Enjoy the high quality sound of the "Mobile 1bit digital amplifier".
4-pole plug for mobile
1-bit digital amplifier
Conventional 3-pole plug
L+ R+ L- R-
L R GND
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Accessories
Remote control x 1 Battery carrying case x 1 Battery case x 1 Carrying bag x 1
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4-pole
plug
AC Adaptor
(RADPA7057AWZZ) x 1
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Connection cable (for an-
alogue recording) x 1
Notes:
You can hear the sound only from on e earphone if you use the supplied earphones with other equip m ent.
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Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included.
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The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing.
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Rechargeable nickel-met-
al hydride battery (AD-
N55BT) x 1
Connection cable (for PC
analogue recording) x 1
Earphones (inner ear
type) x 1
4-pole
plug
Output conversion cable
(4-pole to 3-pole pl ug con-
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4-pole
plug
Earphones (ear-fit type) x 1
Connection cable (for dig-
ital recording) x 1
Precautions
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Important
Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing
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streets or near traffic .
Do not use your earp hones whilst driv ing a
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motor vehicle, it may create a traf fic hazard and may be illegal. Remember to o bey
all of the safety rules in your area.
Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts
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advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume
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or discontinue use.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
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be placed on the apparatus.
Attention should be drawn to the envi ronme ntal as pect s of
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battery disposal.
The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.
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This portable MD should only be used within the range of
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0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).
To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible
problems, observe the precautions listed below.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
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Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
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Do not use the unit near open flames.
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Do not spill liquid on the unit.
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Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5 V
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DC supplied with this unit as it may be damaged.
SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper
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use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service
centre.
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Storing the unit
Avoid using or leav in g the unit in the following places.
Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours (espe-
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cially in cars with the doors and windows closed) or near
heaters. (The cabinet may de form, change colour or the
unit may malfunction.)
Places exposed to excessive dust.
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Places exposed to water.
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Places where temperatures are excessiv ely high or low .
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Places (bathrooms) where the humidity is extremely high.
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Places with strong magnetic fields such as TVs or loud-
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speakers.
Places expo sed to vibration.
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Places where sand can easily enter the inside of the unit
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(beaches etc.).
If the unit is used near radio tuners or TVs, noise and/or
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picture interference may result. If you experience these
problems, move the unit away from such devices.
It is not recommen de d to pu t th e p ortable MD into a rear pocket, as this
may damage the product when s itting.
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
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16 17
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Main unit
1. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button . . . . . . . . . . 16, 22, 57
2.Group Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 24
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/Recording Level/
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Name Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 23, 43
4. Play/Pause Bu t ton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 22
5.Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.Menu Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7.Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.5 V DC Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
10.Battery Connection Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
11.Optical/Line Inp ut Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
12.Microphone Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
13.Remote Control/Earphones/
Line Output Socke t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 58
14.Open Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
15.Rechargeable Batt ery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
16.Record Indicator
17.TOC Indicator
18.Level Meter
19.Repeat/Random Indicators
20.Synchro Recording Indicator
21.Disc/Group/Track Information Indicators
22.Battery Indicator
23.Alarm Indicator
24.Disc Mode Indicator
25.Character/Time Information Indicator
26.Recording Mode Indicators
27.Group Indicat or
28.My Entry Indicator
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Remote control unit
1.Earphones Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.Group Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.Stop/Power Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 , 22
8.Fast Reverse Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9.Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10.Fast Forward Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11.Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
12.Disc Mode Indicator
13.Total Track Number Indicator
14.Track Number Indicator
15.Character/Time Information Indicator
16.Random Indicator
17.Repeat Indicator
18.Synchro Recording Indicator
19.Record Indicator
20.Group Indicator
21.My Entry Indicator
22.Battery Indicator
23.Recording Mode Indicators
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Using with the Rechargeable Battery
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Charging the rechar geab le batte ry
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.
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2
1
Insert the rechargeable battery.
A rechargeable battery other than the AD-N55BT
cannot be charged.
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 CHARGE button.
Preparation
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The battery indicator will scroll,
and battery will begin charging.
Notes:
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After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it
will get slightly warm. This is normal.
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When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the
battery will not be charged.
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For information about the battery life, see the battery
item in the "Specifications" on page 66.
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The battery will not be charged whilst the alarm is set.
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About charging time
After about 3.5 hours have passed, " " will
go out. The battery is charged up to 90% if it is
completely discharged.
To charge the batter y fully, continue charging for about 2
more hours. In this case, you do not need to press the
CHARGE button. Even if the CHARGE button is pressed,
" " will not appear.
Notes:
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Charge the battery within the
range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F).
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The unit can be left in the charging state after it is completed.
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Carry the battery in the supplied
case. Apply the case on the
end.
Caution:
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Use the specified battery AD-N55BT only. Do not
charge a battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc.) other
than that specified.
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Do not remove the outer cover of
the rechargeable battery. It may
cause heat generation, fire, or explosion.
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Do not dip the battery in water, do
not dispose of it in a fire, and do
not take it apart.
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Do not disassemble the battery.
Using with the AC Adaptor
Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then inser t
the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V socket.
Caution:
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Insert the plugs firmly.
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When the unit is not in use for extended periods,
remove the AC adaptor from the wall socket.
Note:
If power failure occurs whilst playing a disc using the AC
adaptor, disconnect it from the wall socket. Otherwise,
playback may start automatically when electricity
resumes.
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Preparation
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Using with the Alkaline Battery
Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6,
"AA" size).
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When using the alkaline battery, be sure to insert the
rechargeable battery also.
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2
3
Open the case cover.
Insert an alkaline battery into the battery case.
Attach the battery case to the portable MD.
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-Using with the Alkaline Battery-
RELEASE LOCK
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Back of the
portable MD
Caution:
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Whilst you are using the rechargeable battery and the
alkaline battery at the same time, do not remove either
of them. If you do, when the unit is in the play mode,
playback will stop. When in the recording mode, the
recorded contents will be erased, and the power may
be disconnected.
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Do not replace the battery or the rechar geable batter y
during operation.
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Do not use a rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium battery etc.) in the battery case.
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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.)
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Inserting a MiniDisc
1
Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment
door.
2
Insert a MiniDisc as shown.
3
Close the compartment door.
Notes:
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Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder.
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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.
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The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed; refer
to the instruction on page 18.
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Connections
You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD.
When recording, it is recommended to use the A C adaptor and a lso install t he battery. S hould the p ower failure oc cur, the powe r
source would be automatically switched to the battery.
to right
to left
Supplied connection cable
(for analogue recording)
Supplied connection cable
(for PC analogue recording)
AUDIO OUT
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Supplied connection cable (for digital recording)
Wearing the Earphones (ear-fit type)
1
Hold the earphone and unfold the ear clip.
2
Hook the ear clip on your ear.
3
Fold the ear clip and adjust the earphone to fit
your ear.
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Preparation
-Wearing the Earphones-
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Selecting Menu
You can set or check each function by selecting from the
menu.
mark Item
" " mark indicates the item selected and available directions.
Items on the left and right.
No item on the left and right.
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Setting
How to select Menu
[On the main unit]
1
Press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button to enter the menu select
mode. Item name is displayed in the first line and
menu settings in the second line.
2
Select the item by pressing the or butto n
and press the MENU button.
An item is selected.
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Select a setting option by pressing or button and press the MENU button.
An option is set and "[ ]" mark will be indicated at both
ends.
Items on the left.
Items on the right.
Notes for selecting menus:
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Complete the operation within 30 seconds whilst
selecting the menus.
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If you press the GROUP button during the operation,
the previous display appears.
When "MENU CANCEL?" appears, select "YES" (cancel) or "NO" (continue) and press the MENU button.
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To cancel the operation, press the button.
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Long Time Recording and Group Recording
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Long time recording
Since this MD portable recorder adopts the 4 time s long
recording mode, you can record many tracks on one MD
(supporting MDLP).
Up to 320 minutes of recording is possible on one MD (of
80 minutes).
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Group record i ng
You can record tracks by the group of artists or albums,
etc. That MD can be played by selecting the group.
When the group mode is selected for recording, tracks are
played by the group, starting with the first track of the group .
When the group mode is cancelled, tracks will be numbered
sequentially from the beginning.
Setting the group mode
Press the REC button.
1.
Recording is paused.
Hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more
2.
so that "GR" is lit.
To cancel the group mode
Hold down the GROU P button for 2 seconds or more so that
"GR" goes out.
Caution:
The group-recorded MD may not be properly recorded or
edited with other equipment.
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Basic Operation
Recording
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[ GROUP ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ REC ]
[ ]
[ MENU ]
1
Press the REC button.
Recording is paused.
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Even when the power is off, you can start recording by pressing the REC button.
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"DISCONNECT" will appear for 1 second if nothing is connected.
2
To perform group recording,
hold down the GROUP but-
ton for 2 seconds or more so
that "GR" is lit.
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The unit is ready to record a new group. (To select
a group, refer to page 18.)
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When group recording is not performed, hold
down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so
that "GR" goes out.
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Setting for group recording will not be changed until a new setting is entered.
3
Start playback on the external equipment and adjust the recording level by pressing the or
button (page 17).
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum
sound volume from the source makes the reading
swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB.
4
Press the PAUSE button on th e stereo syst em to
enter the playback pause mode.
Here you can search for the track to record.
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5
Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
6
Select "REC MODE" by pressing the or
button and press the MENU button again.
7
Select the recording mode (step 3, p age 32) and
press the MENU button.
SP/STEREO
LP2
LP4
SP/MONO
Press the button.
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Begin playback on the stereo syste m, th e outp ut wi ll
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be recorded.
Notes:
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Changing the volume level whilst recording does not
affect the recording.
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You cannot adjust the bass or treble level whilst
recording.
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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.
Stereo recording.
2 times long recording.
4 times long recording.
Monaural recording.
To interrupt recording
Press the button.
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To resume recording, press the button again.
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The track number will be increased by one each time
the recording is interrupted.
To stop recording
Press the button.
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When recording stops, "TOC" appears. Whilst "TOC"
appears, the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet
been updated.
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To prevent the new recording from being lost, it is not
possible to remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed.
TOC display
To update the recorded contents of the
MiniDisc
Press the button whilst in the stop mode.
The power turns off after recorded contents have been
updated on the MiniDisc.
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Recording (continued)
[ GROUP ]
[ REC ]
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.
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12 dB
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4 dB
0 dB
0-30
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Recording level
1
Whilst recording or recording is paused, start
playback on the external equipment.
2
Adjust the recording level by pressing the or
button.
[ ]
[ MENU ]
The sound is interrupted momentarily when switching
between "MIC L 20" and "MIC H 21". This is not a malfunction.
Digital recording
You can adjust the level in 1 dB increments between -10
dB and +10 dB.
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10 dB to +10 dB
Once you adjust the digital recording level, the setting is
retained even after the recording stops. (For cancellation
instructions, see page 55.)
The sound from the earphones do es not change even if
the digital recording level is adjusted.
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Adding tracks to an existing group About the TOC
1
Press the REC button.
Recording is paused.
2
Hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or
more so tha t "GR" is lit.
3
Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
4
Select "GrSELECT" by pressing the or button and
press the MENU button.
5
Press the or b utton repeatedly to select
the group you want to add tracks to.
NEW GROUP
To create a new group.
GR01, GR02, GR03...
To add tracks to an existing group. (If the group name
has been recorded, the name will be displayed instead of "GR01".)
Non GROUP
To record tracks as non-group.
6
Press the MENU button.
7
Start recording.
After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of
Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing
function, turn the power off. During this process, "TOC"
will flash and "TOC EDIT" will be displayed. During any
recording or editing function, the MiniDisc unit lid is
locked, and the MiniDisc cannot be remov ed until the process is finalised.
Warning:
If the power is removed (Battery/AC adaptor) 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 c hanges
will be lost and your MiniDisc may become unusable.
Caution:
Whilst "TOC" or "TOC EDIT" is displayed, follow the
instructions below.
- Do not jerk or bump the unit.
- Do not unplug the AC adaptor.
- Do not remove the rechargeable battery or an alkaline
battery.
- Do not subject the unit to shock.
Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properl y.
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Basic Operation
Recording (continued)
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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.
To add a recording to such a MiniDisc, slide the accidental erase prevention tab back to its original position.
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Helpful tip when attaching a label
When attaching a label to an MiniDisc cartridge, be sure
-Recording-
to note the following. If the label is not attached properly,
the MiniDisc may jam inside the unit and you may not be
able to remove it.
!
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.
!
Attach the label only in the specified
location.
"
About sampling rate converter
This portable MD incor porates a sam pling rate converter
so that it can record from digital radios or DAT tape
recorders.
"
Note for digital recording
You cannot 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.
Digital signals Digitally recorded
MiniDisc
Cannot record
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Sound Control
"
Volume control
Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the
VOL- button to decrease the volume.
"
To adjust the bass
[On the remote control]
Select the bass strength by pressing the BASS button.
BASS 1:
BASS 2:
BASS 3:
BASS OFF:
[On the main unit]
1
Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
2
Select "BASS" by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.
3
Select the bass strength by
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button
again.
LEVEL 1:
LEVEL 2:
LEVEL 3:
OFF:
Emphasised slightly.
Emphasised more.
Emphasised fully.
Cancelled.
Emphasised slightly.
Emphasised more.
Emphasised fully.
Cancelled.
"
To adjust the treble
You cannot adjust when the bass setting is "BASS OFF".
The treble cannot be adjusted by the remote control.
1
Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
2
Select "TREBLE" by pressing the or button and
press the MENU button.
3
Select the treble strength by
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button
again.
LEVEL -2
LEVEL -1
NORMAL
LEVEL +1
LEVEL +2
Notes:
Reduce the volume before starting to play. MiniDiscs,
!
compared to ordinary cassette tapes, have very little
noise. If the volume is adjusted according to your usual
expectations of noise, high volume may damage your
hearing.
The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy
!
people around you. In particularly crowded places (such
as on trains or buses), reduce the volume.
If you set the volume to 23 or more, the bass boost will be
!
adjusted automatically.
Weakened more.
Weakened slightly.
Normal.
Emphasised slightly.
Emphasised more.
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Basic Operation
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Left
channel
L
Left
channel
L
Right
channel
R
-Playback-
Right
channel
R
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4-pole
plug
To the /REMOTE socket
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1
Plug the remote control and earphones into the
unit.
2
Insert a MiniDisc (page 10).
Inserting a group-recorded MD automatically sets the
unit to the group mode.
3
Start playback by pressing the 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 button.
Press the button again to resume playback.
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About 5 minutes after playback is paused, the unit will
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enter the stop mode and, 30 seco nds later, t urn off.
To stop playback
Press the button.
If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes whilst in the
stop mode, the power will shut off automatically.
To turn off the power
Press the button whilst in the stop mode.
Tracks will be automatically played back in the mode they
were recorded.
The recording modes are displayed as follows.
Remote con-
trol unit
"
To search a desired group
1
Press the GROUP button so that the "GR" flashes.
Remote control unit Main unit
2
Within 5 seconds, select the group by pressing
the or button.
For group playback, see page 24.
Main unit Recording mode
No display Stereo playback
MONO Monaural playback
LP2 2 times long playback
LP4 4 times long playback
(MDLP stereo)
(MDLP stereo)
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Playback (continued)
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To locate the desired portion
-Playback-
For audible fast forward:
Press and hold down the button during playback.
For audible fast reverse:
Press and hold down the button during playback.
!
Normal playback will resume when the or button 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.
"
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:
Press the button during playback.
To locate the next track:
Press the button whilst the unit is stopped.
To locate the previous track:
Press the button whilst the unit is stopped.
!
To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the
or button repeatedly until the desired track number
is shown.
!
When you press the button, playback starts from
the beginning of the track.
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Group Playback
Using a group-recorded MD, you can play back tracks by
the desired group (albums, artists, etc.).
"
Playback of group-recorded MD
Example of group recording:
Setting the group mode
Inserting a group-recorded MD automatically sets the
unit to the group mode.
(The first group is displayed.)
Remote control unit Main unit
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Depending on the selection of the group mode, playback of a group-recorded MD changes as follows.
When the group mode is selected
("GR" lights up)
Tracks are played by the group, starting with the first track
of the group.
You can select a group to play back.
When the group mode is cancelled
("GR" goes out)
Tracks are numbered in the order they are recorded.
If you eject the MD, the group mode is cancelled.
To cancel the group mode
Whilst in the stop mode, hold down the GROUP button
for 2 seconds or more so that "GR" goes out.
Notes:
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If a group-recorded MD is played back w ith the equipment that does not support the group function, the
disc name will not be displayed correctly and the
group name will not be displayed at all. (Example:
0;BEST//1- 10; )
!
Whilst in the favourite track playback mode or
favourite track repeat playback mode, group playback cannot be performed. Favourite track playback or favourite track repeat playback is
prioritised.
!
The GROUP button does not work in the favourite
track playback mode (MY) or favourite track repeat
playback mode (MY ). Switch to other mode (page
27) to cancel or set the group mode.
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My Entry Playback (favourite track playback)
You can register up to 10 tracks per MiniDisc as favourite
tracks which remain in memory even after removing the
MiniDisc (up to 9 discs).
"
To play the registered favourite trac k
[On the remote control]
1
Whilst playing, press the
MODE button until "MY" or
"MY " is displayed.
MY : Favourite track playback
MY : Favourite track repeat playback
2
Press the or b utton t o
choose the registered track.
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"
To register favourite tracks
[On the remote control]
Whilst playing a track to be reg-
istered, hold down the button
for 2 seconds or more.
Repeat this to register mor e tracks.
Notes:
A playback-only MD can also be registered.
!
More than 10 tracks cannot be registered. "MY full"
!
appears then.
If more than 9 MDs are registered, the least frequently
!
used MD will be cancelled. (If the frequency of use is the
same, the oldest will be cancelled.)
Favourite registration on the MD will be cancelled if
!
recording or editing is performed on it.
-My Entry Playback (favourite track playback)-
Notes:
If a registered track is selected without entering the favou-
!
rite track playback mode, "MY" will flas h 3 times.
When an MD is inserted, "MY-entry" will appear on the
!
remote control and "MY-entryDISC" on the main unit. If
the MD is playback-o nly or erase-protec ted, the unit will
enter the favourite track playbac k mode automatically.
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To cancel each of the registered favourite
tracks
[On the remote control]
1
Press the MODE button until
"MY" is displayed.
2
Select the track you wish to cancel by pressing
the or button.
3
Whilst the selected track is
playing, hold down the
button on the remote control
for 2 seconds or more.
The selected track will be cancelled.
"
To cancel all favourite tracks
[On the main unit]
1
Insert a MiniDisc with "favourite tracks".
2
Whilst in the stop mode, press the M ENU button
on the main unit.
The unit enter s th e m en u select mode .
3
Select "SETUP" by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.
4
Select "MY DELETE" by
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button.
5
Press the MENU button.
Favourite track registration will be cancelled.
Notes:
If the favourite track playback mode is selected whilst
!
playing a normal track, the unit will enter the mode after
the playback.
Whilst in the favourite track playback mode, moving to the
!
beginning of track, fast forward and fast rewind can be
performed only on favourite tracks.
Whilst playing favourite tracks or during intro play, favou-
!
rite track registration cannot be cancelled.
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-My Entry Playback (favourite track playback)-
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Advanced Playback
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Random play or repeat play
You can enjoy a variety of playback styles by switching
the playback mode.
[On the remote control]
During playback, press the
MODE button repeatedly to
select the playback mode.
[On the main unit]
1
Press the MENU button during playback.
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
2
Select "PLAY MODE" by
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button.
3
Select the playback mode by pressing the o r
-Advanced Playback-
button and press the MENU button.
RANDOM RND REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1 REPEAT
NORMAL MY-REPEAT MY-NORMAL
Displays the play-
back mode
No display
Notes:
If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, press the
!
button to start playback.
When "TOC" is displayed, settings cannot be changed.
!
During random play, the unit cannot find the beginning of
!
any track whic h has been played.
Repeat play lasts until you stop the unit.
!
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 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.
Whilst in the favourite track playback mode or favourite
!
track repeat playback mode, the group mode cannot be
set or cancelled.
MY, MY , MY-NORMAL, MY-REPEAT are displayed only
!
when the favourite tracks are registered on MiniDisc.
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About playback mode
Display
RND (Random playback)
RND (Random repeat playback)
(All tracks repeat playback)
1 (1 group repeat playback/1 track
repeat playback)
MY* (Favourite track playbac k)
MY * (Favourite track repea t playback)
No display
(*) Displayed only when a registered MiniDisc is inserted.
When the group mode is se lect ed (" GR"
lights up).
Tracks are played back at random within
a group and playback sto ps automa tically after all tracks are ended.
Tracks are played back at random within
a group, and groups are played repeatedly in order.
All tracks are played back repeatedly in
order.
The selected group is played back repeatedly.
All tracks registered as "favourite tracks"
are played back.
All favourite tracks are played back repeatedly.
Normal group playback Normal playback
When the group mode is cancelled
("GR" goes out).
After all tracks are played back at random, playback stops automatically.
All tracks are played back at random repeatedly.
All tracks are played back repeatedly in
order.
The selected track is played back repeatedly.
All tracks registered as "favourite tracks"
are played back.
All favourite tracks are played back repeatedly.
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Advanced Playback (continued)
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Intro play
You can listen to the beginning of each track for 9 seconds in the recorded order.
1
Whilst playback is stopped,
hold down the button f or 2
seconds or more.
The unit plays back the first 9 seconds of the track
and advances to the next.
2
Press the button when you reach the track you
wish to listen.
Normal playback will resume.
Notes:
Intro play is available only when normal playback or all
!
track repeat playback is selected.
After intro playback of all tracks, normal playback starts.
!
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[
MENU
]
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To adjust playback speed
You can increase or decrease the playback speed.
[On the remote control]
1
During playback, hold down the MODE bu tton for
2 seconds or more.
2
Within 10 seconds, select the speed by pressing
the or button.
Move " " to adjust the speed.
Slow
30% 20% 10% 5% 15%
Normal
3
Press the MODE button to complete the setting.
To return to normal speed, move " " to the normal position.
Fast
"
[On the main unit]
1
During playback, press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
2
Select "PLAY SPEED" by
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button.
3
Select the speed by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.
To return to normal speed, select " 0%".
Slowest
-30%
Slower
-20%
Slow
-10%
Normal
0%
Faster
+ 5%
Fastest
+15%
Notes:
When you operate whilst in the stop mode, start playback
!
after setting is completed.
"s" will blink if you switch display to clock whilst playback
!
speed is not set to normal.
The playback speed is set to normal when you record or
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change discs.
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Advanced Recording
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Playback sound-actuated recording
Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound
from the stereo system (synchronised recording).
Cancel the setting for trace-back r ecording.
1
Press the REC button.
Recording is paused.
2
To perform group recording, hold down the
GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that
"GR" is lit.
When group recording is not performed, hold down the
GROUP button for 2 seconds o r more so t hat "GR" g oes
out.
3
Start playback on the external equipment and adjust the recording level by pressing the or
button (page 17).
4
Press the PAUSE button on t he stereo system to
enter the playback pause mode.
Select the starti ng point f or your r ecordi ng and p ress th e
PAUSE button.
5
Press the MENU button.
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The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
6
Select "REC MODE" by pressing the or
button and press the MENU button.
7
Select the recording mode (step 3, page 32) and
press the MENU button.
8
Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
9
Select "SYNC REC" by pressing the or button and
press the MENU button.
10
Select "ON" by pressing the
or button and press
the MENU button.
"SYNC" will flash.
"
To cancel the operation, press the button.
"
11
Begin playback on the stereo system.
Recording will begin automatically.
Notes:
"
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 star ts). When
the unit receives sound again, recording automatically
starts.
"
A new track number is created when the recording
resumes.
"
Synchronised recording cannot be set with traceback recording. Cancel trace-bac k reco rding (page
35).
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!
Long-play record ing
2 times and 4 times long recording
Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible.
Monaural recording
In monaural, you can record twice as long as stereo recording.
1
When recording is paused, press the MENU button.
The unit enter s th e m en u select mode .
2
Select "REC MODE" by
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button.
3
Select the desired recording mode by pressing
the or button and press the MENU button.
For an 80 minute MiniDisc.
Indication Recording mode Recording time
SP/STEREO Stereo MAX. 80 min.
LP2 2 times long (MDLP
LP4 4 times long (MDLP
SP/MONO Monaural MAX. 160 min.
4
Start recording.
stereo)
stereo)
MAX. 160 min.
MAX. 320 min.
Notes:
"
The recording mode remains unchanged until a new
mode is selected.
"
In monaural recording, the sound on the r ight and left
channels is mixed even if the input source is in stereo.
Although you can hear the stereo sound from the earphones, the recorded sound is monaural.
"
Tracks recorded in 2 times long recording and 4
times long recor di ng modes canno t be pl a y ed wi th
the unit that does not support these modes. On
such a unit, no so und is he ar d . (Th e op era tion ma y
vary depending on the unit.)
"
Tracks recorded in monaural cannot be played if
equipment do not support monaural playback.
"
Tracks can be recorded in stereo recording mode, 2
times long recording mode, and 4 times long recording
mode on one MiniDisc.
Caution for 4 times long recording (LP4)
Special compression methods are used to achieve 4
times long recording. This may cause some noise to be
recorded occasionally. When the highest quality is
required, stereo or LP2 recording is recommended.
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Advanced Recording (continued)
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About ATRAC
The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) system compresses the sound data into 1/5 by cutting out
the inaudible sound. Since the sound is selected based
on psychoacoustics masking, the sound quality is not
impaired. This unit is equipped with the ATRAC3 compressing system that can reduce the sound data to 1/10
or 1/20 of its original size. By employing this system, 2
times and 4 times long recordings are enabled in stereo
mode.
-Advanced Recording-
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About track numbers
1. Track numbers are created automatically during recording via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected (auto ma rker function). A series
of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto
marker function.
2. When reco rding from a CD or a MiniDisc using the digit al
connection, track numbers will be created at the same
points as on the CD or MiniDisc (synchro marker function).
Playback
side
Recording
side
Track numbers may not be created in proper places,
"
depending on the source to be recorded from, such as
signals with noise.
The track numbers on the play back side may not match
"
the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc.
When recording, if a programmed playback is performed
"
by the source or playback is performed by selectin g tracks
manually, the MiniDisc track numbers may not be the
same as on the source.
Track numbers may not be cr eate d prop erly, depending on
"
the connected stereo system.
First track Second track Third track
Track A Track B Track C
First track Second track Third track
Track A Track B Track C
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!
Creating track numbers automatically
When recording from a stereo system, track numbers will
be created automatically at regular intervals.
1
Whilst the recording or recording is paused,
press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
2
Select "MARK" by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.
3
Select the desired interval by
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button.
LEVEL-AUTO
TIME 10min
TIME 5min
TIME 3min
OFF
Note:
When making digital recordings using a CD player or a
MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created automatically regardless of the setting of the auto marker function.
Track numbers will be created automatically by detecting 1 secon d or more
of silence.
A new track number is created every 10
minutes.
A new track number is created every 5
minutes.
A new track number is created every 3
minutes.
No track numbers are created automa tically.
!
To create your own track numbers
You can create your own track numbers at any point.
Whilst recording, press the REC button at the point
where you want to create track numbers.
"
The track number will be increased by one.
"
You can perform the same operation by pressing the
BASS button on the remote control unit.
Numbering restriction
If you number tracks continuously in fixed time, "SORRY"
will be displayed and the operation will be disabled.
In that case, wait until the next operation can be
resumed.
In stereo recording Within 40 seconds
In 2 times long recording Within 80 seconds
In 4 times long recording Within 160 seconds
In monaural recording Within 80 seconds
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Advanced Recording (continued)
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Trace-back recording
When making a microphone or radio broadcasting, etc. (analogue) recording, you can trace back 5 - 30 seconds prior
and start recording.
When connected digitally, trace-back recording cannot be
operated.
1
Press the REC button.
Recording is paused.
2
Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
3
Select "TRACE BACK" by
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button.
4
Press the or bu tton to
select the trace back time.
TIME 5sec
TIME 10sec
TIME 30sec
OFF
-Advanced Recording-
5
Press the MENU button.
The above is displayed alternatively and trace-back r ecording is set to standby.
Traces back 5 seconds to record.
Traces back 10 seconds to record.
Traces back 30 seconds to record.
Cancelled.
6
Press the button at the desired point.
The unit traces back the time set in step 4 and starts recording.
To interrupt recordi ng
Press the button.
When it is pressed again, the unit traces back the set time
and resumes recording.
To cancel the trace-back recording
The setting for trace-back recording remains even if
you remove the MiniDisc.
To cancel trace-back recording, select "OFF" in step
4.
When the unit is digitally connected, trace-back recording
cannot be set or the setting cannot be cancelled. Remove
the digital cable and retry.
About trace-back recording
Trace-back recording is a function to temporarily store
music of a selected period of time into the memory to perform recording. The stored memory is transferred to a
MiniDisc when the button is pressed for recording.
Music starts to be stored when a period of time is selected
(in step 5).
Notes:
"
When a recording level is set within the selected traceback time, recording will be performed at the level you
set.
"
Synchronised recording cannot be performed if traceback recording is set.
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Recording from a Microphone
!
To record from a microphone
To the MIC IN
socket
1
Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket.
2
Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 10).
3
Press the REC button.
Recording is paused.
"
"DISCONNECT" will appear for 1 second if nothing is
"
connected.
4
To perform group recording, hold down the
GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that "GR"
is lit.
When group recording is not performed, hold down the
GROUP button for 2 sec onds or more so that "GR" goes
out.
5
Press the or button to adjust the recording
level (page 17).
6
Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
7
Select "REC MODE" by pressing the or button and press the MENU button.
8
Select the recording mode (step 3, page 32) and
press the MENU button.
9
Press the button at the desired point.
Recording will start.
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Recording from a Microphone (continued)
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.
To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc
Press the button whilst in the stop mode.
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.
- 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.
"
Insert the plug firmly. If you don't, the recording will not
be made properly.
"
Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter st ereo mini plug.
-Recording from a Microphone-
!
You can shift to group recording whilst recording normally
from a microphone.
1
2
For group recording, see page 14.
Group-up recordin g
Start recording.
Press the GROUP button.
Group recording will be activated.
Press the GROUP button.
GROUP1
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The track numbers will also be changed.
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!
Sound-actuated recordin g (Mic
Synchronised recording)
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.
Cancel the setting for trace-back recording.
1
Press the REC button.
Recording is paused.
2
To perform group recording, hold down the
GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that
"GR" is lit.
When group recording is not performed, hold down the
GROUP button for 2 sec onds or mor e so tha t "GR" goes
out.
3
Press the or button to adjust the recording
level (page 17).
4
Press the MENU button.
The unit enter s th e m en u select mode .
5
Select "REC MODE" by pressing the or
button and press the MENU button.
6
Select the recording mode (step 3, p age 32) and
press the MENU button.
7
Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
8
Select "SYNC REC" by pressing the or button and
press the MENU button.
9
Select the recording start level by pressing the or
button and press the MENU
button.
MIC SYNC H (High):
Recording st ar ts wh en the unit detect s -2 4 dB or m or e
(the unit can start recording from quiet sounds).
MIC SYNC L (Low):
Recording st ar ts wh en the unit detect s -1 2 dB or m or e .
SYNC will flash.
"
To cancel the operation, press the button.
"
10
When a sound, such as person speaking, is
picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically.
Notes:
"
Synchronised recording cannot be set with traceback recording. Cancel trace-back recording (page
35).
"
If the unit starts recording from low unwanted noises
too often, set the microphone input to "MIC SYNC L
(Low)".
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Recording from a Microphone (continued)
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Track intervals
When recording from a microphone, track numbers will
be created automatically at regular intervals.
1
Whilst the recording or recording is paused,
press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
2
Select "MARK" by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.
3
Select the desired interval by
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button.
OFF
TIME 10min
TIME 5min
TIME 3min
No track numbers are created aut omatically.
A new track number is creat ed every 10
minutes.
A new track number is created every 5
minutes.
A new track number is created every 3
minutes.
-Recording from a Microphone-
Example: Se t to "5 minutes".
During mic manual recording
Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.
During 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.
Creating track numbers manually
Press the REC button whilst recording.
You can perform the same operation by pressing the
BASS button on the remote control unit.
For limitations on numbering tracks, see page 34 as well.
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Checking Displays
!
Switching displays during playback or
whilst in the pause mode
Switching the display for the remote control and the unit
can be done separately .
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change
as follows.
[On the remote control]
Press the DISPLAY button.
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Track number
Track name
Playing time
Remaining time of the current track
Disc name
Total remaining playback time
A B
E D
[On the main unit]
Press the DISP button.
B
A
E F
C
C
D
Notes:
"
If the disc name or the track name was not originally
recorded on the MiniDisc, "NO NAME" will be displayed.
"
Remaining recording time varies depending on the set
recording mode.
"
Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time
may be different from the actual time.
-Checking Displays-
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Checking Displays (continued)
!
Switching displays whilst in the stop mode
Switching the display for the remote control and the unit
can be done separately .
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change
as follows.
Checking all tracks
[On the remote control]
Press the DISPLAY button.
A B
[On the main unit]
Press the DISP button.
-Checking Displays-
A B
D
C
The display varies according to the play mode (group,
favourite track).
Normal playback mode
Lights up "G" Lights up
Total number of
tracks
DC
E
Total playing
time
Disc name Group name * Disc name
Remaining re-
cording time
When group playback and favourite track playback are
set simultaneously, (*) will appear.
Notes:
"
Remaining recording time varies depending on the set
recording mode.
"
Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a
playback only MiniDisc.
Group playback mode
(main unit) *
Total number of
tracks in the
group
Total playing
time of the group
Remaining recording time
Favourite track
playback mode
"D" Lights up
(main unit)
Total number of
favourite tracks
registered *
Total playing
time of favourite
tracks *
Remaining recording time
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Checking track by track
[On the remote control]
1 Select a track by pressing the or button.
2 Press the DISPLAY button.
!
Checking the remaining amount of battery
level
The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the
battery indicator ( ) during operation.
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A B
[On the main unit]
Select a track by pressing the or button.
Disappears
Track number
Playing time
Track name
Lights up
To check all tracks, press the button.
C
B
D
C
E
D
"
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, "BATT
EMPTY" will appear. Then, the power will be disconnected automatically.
Notes:
"
If you use the battery which you stopped charging
halfway, " " m ay 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 or a separately available car
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
being performed. This is normal.
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Titling a MiniDisc
"
Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or
recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited.
"
The group-recorded MD may not be edited properly
with other equipment.
Editing can be done only on the main unit.
!
Creating a disc name
1
Insert a recorded MiniDisc and cancel the group
mode.
2
Press the button to light the
"D".
3
Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
4
Select "NAME" by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.
-Titling a MiniDisc-
Advanced Features
5
When "DISC NAME" appears,
press the MENU button.
The unit will enter the character
input mode.
6
Press the DISP button to select the type of characters.
7
Select a character by pressing the or button and
press the MENU button.
Repeat the operation to enter other characters.
8
After entering all characters, hold down the
MENU button for 2 seconds or more.
The disc name will be created.
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Creating a group name
1
Insert a group-recorded
MiniDisc.
2
Whilst in the stop mode, choose the group to be
named (page 22).
3
Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
4
Select "NAME" by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.
5
When "GROUP NAME" appears, press the MENU but-
ton.
The unit will enter the character
input mode.
6
Enter the group name (page 43, steps 6 - 7).
7
After entering all characters, hold down the
MENU button for 2 seconds or more.
The group name will be created.
!
Creating a track name
1
Whilst in the stop mode or
pause mode, select the track
by pressing the or button.
2
Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
3
Select "NAME" by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.
4
When "TRACK NAME" appears, press the MENU but-
ton.
The unit will enter the character
input mode.
5
Enter the track name (page 43, steps 6 - 7).
6
After entering all characters, hold down the
MENU button for 2 seconds or more.
The track name will be created.
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Titling a MiniDisc (continued)
!
To erase a character
!
To add characters
1
Set the unit to character input mode.
Disc name : page 43, steps 1 - 5
Group name : page 44, steps 1 - 5
Track name : page 44, steps 1 - 4
2
Press the VOL. - or VOL. + button to select the
character you want to erase.
3
Press the GROUP button.
4
Hold down the MENU button for 2 seconds or
more.
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1
Set the unit to character input mode.
Disc name : page 43, steps 1 - 5
Group name : page 44, steps 1 - 5
Track name : page 44, steps 1 - 4
2
Press the VOL. - or VOL. + button to select the
character before which you wish to add another
character.
3
Select the character you wish to add (page 43,
steps 6 - 7).
4
Hold down the MENU button for 2 seconds or
more.
To change a character:
Erase the character you want to change, and then add a
new one.
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To enter a space
Press the VOL . + button to move the cursor to the right.
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Characters (symbols )
A C D E F G H
B
S U V W X Y ZT
a c d e f g h
b
s u v w x y zt
1 3 4 5 6 7 8
2
+
)
Notes:
"
One disc name and up to 99 group names and 255
track names can be created per disc. (A maximum of
:
/.,
I J K L M
.,
/
i j k l m
.,
/
! " #
9 0
<; =
40 characters for each disc, group and track name,
and a total of about 1,700 characters can be entered
per disc.)
"
You cannot use "/" in a name successively.
"
The MD that has been group recorded with this unit
should not be named using other equipment. The disc
may not be played properly.
"
If the number of characters entered as a disc, group or
track name exceeds 40, "NAME FULL" will be displayed.
"
When a disc, group, or track name that contains 40
characters is changed, "NAME CUT" will be displayed.
In this case, delete all the characters and reenter the
names.
"
If you enter "LP:" at the beginning of a name, "LP:"
may not be displayed.
O
$
'
%
&
_
`
@>?
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Stamping titles from another MiniDisc
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RNQP
Before stamping
When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks
are recorded, you can transfer the character information
rn o qp
(disc, group, and track names) of the master MiniDisc to
another MiniDisc (for stamping) simultaneously.
1 What is a master MiniDisc?
(
A recordable MiniDisc that contains tracks and character information. (You cannot transfer the information
from a playback-only MiniDisc.)
2 What is a MiniDisc for stamping?
A MiniDisc that contains the same tracks in the same
order as the master MiniDisc. (Make sure that the total
number of tracks of the master MiniDisc and the one for
stamping are the same.)
Notes:
When information of the non-grouped MD is stamped on
"
the group-rec orded MD, the disc an d track names w ill be
stamped properly. However, the group information will be
erased.
When information of the group-recorded MD is stamped
"
on the non-grouped MD, tracks will be grouped automatically.
-Titling a MiniDisc-
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Titling a MiniDisc (continued)
Master MiniDisc operation Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping
Insert a master MiniDisc.
1
Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the target one.
Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.
2
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
Select "EDIT" by pressing the
3
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select "NAME STAMP" by
4
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button.
5
-Titling a MiniDisc-
When the unit displays
6
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"CHANGE MD", remove the
master MiniDisc.
Remove it wit ho u t turning off the power. Or, the op eration will be cancelled.
Load a MiniDisc for stamping.
7
Press the MENU button.
8
The unit will finish recording the
character information and enter
the stop mode.
Note:
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, ad just t he to tal n umber of tracks on the newly
recorded MiniDisc using the edit operation.
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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc
!
To erase one track at a time
You can erase one track at a time.
Whilst in the stop mode, select the track to erase by
1
pressing the or button.
Press the MENU button.
2
The unit enter s th e m en u select mode .
Select "EDIT" by pressing the
3
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select "Tr.ERASE" by pressing
4
the or button and press
the MENU button.
Press the MENU button.
5
The track will be erased.
Caution:
Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered. Check the track number before erasing it.
Notes:
"
When all the tracks in a group have been erased, the
group and the group name will also be erased.
"
A track in the pause mode can also be erased.
"
To cancel the operation, press the button.
!
To erase all of the tracks at once
You can erase all tracks at once.
Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.
1
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
Select "EDIT" by pressing the
2
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select "ALL ERASE" by press-
3
ing the or button and
press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button.
4
All of the tracks will be erased.
Caution:
Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered. Check the track number before erasing it.
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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued)
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To divide a track
You can divide a track into 2 tracks.
During playback, press the button at the point
1
where you wish to divide the track. Playback will be
paused.
Press the MENU button.
2
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
Select "EDIT" by pressing the
3
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select "DIVIDE" by pressing the
4
or button and press the
MENU button.
Press the MENU button.
5
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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When a track has a name before dividing:
-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-
The two new trac ks will h ave the same name. However, in the
"TOC FULL" co ndition, the second track may not be named.
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 255, it might not
be possible to make any further divisions of tracks.
!
To move a track
You can move a track to the desired position.
Whilst in the stop mode or pause mode, select the
1
track to move by pressing the or button.
Press the MENU button.
2
The unit enters the menu select mode.
Select "EDIT" by pressing the
3
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select "MOVE" by pressing the
4
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select the new po sition for th e
5
track by pressing the or
button.
Press the MENU button.
6
The track will be moved, and the unit will be stopped or
paused at the beginning of the track.
Moving a track to another group
Group-recorded tracks can be moved within the group . To
move them to a different group, use the GROUP
CHANGE function.
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To combine tracks
Two adjacent tracks can be combined.
Whilst in the stop mode, select the latter of the two
1
tracks to be combined by p ressing the or button.
Press the MENU button.
2
The unit enter s th e m en u select mode .
Select "EDIT" by pressing the
3
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select "COMBINE" by pr essing
4
the or button and press
the MENU button.
Press the MENU button.
5
The two tracks will be combined,
and the unit will stop at the beg inning of the combined track.
"
A track in the pause mode can also be combined.
To com bine two non-adjacent tracks:
"
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.
"
For group-recorded tracks, only those in the same
group can be combined. To combine tracks in different
groups, move one track using the GROUP CHANG E
function before combining them.
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.
Examples:
"
Digital recorded track and analogue recorded track.
"
Different recording modes (stereo recording, 2 times
long recording, 4 times long recording, monaural recording).
"
Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds.
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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued)
!
Moving a track to another group
On a group-recorded MD, you can move a track to a different
group. (Group change)
Insert a group-recorded MiniDisc.
1
Whilst in the stop mode or pause mode, select the
2
track to move by pressing the or button.
Press the MENU button.
3
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
Select "GROUP" by pressing the
4
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select "CHANGE" by pressing
5
the or b utton and press
the MENU button.
Select the destination group by
6
pressing the or button.
Press the MENU button.
7
The track will be moved, and the
unit will be stopped or paused at
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the beginning of the track.
-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-
Notes:
When all the tracks in a group are moved to different
"
groups, the group and the group name will be era se d.
Non-group tracks can also be moved to a group using the
"
GROUP CHANGE function.
!
Moving a group to the top
On a group-recorded MD, group-recorded tracks can be
moved to the beginning of the MiniDisc. (Group top
move)
Insert a group-recorded Mi ni Disc.
1
Whilst in the stop mode, select the group to be moved
2
(page 22).
Press the MENU button.
3
The unit enters the menu select mode.
Select "GROUP" by pressing the
4
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select "TOP MOVE" by pressing
5
the or button and press
the MENU button.
Press the MENU button.
6
The group will be move d to the top
of the MD.
Notes:
If the group name has been recorded, the group name will
"
not be changed even if the GROUP TOP MOVE function
is performed.
The GROUP TOP MOVE function cannot be performed
"
with non-group tra cks or groups without tracks.
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Creating a group before recording
You can create a group in advance and record tracks in it.
(Group reserve)
Insert a MiniDisc.
1
Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.
2
The unit enter s th e m en u select mode .
Select "GROUP" by pressing the
3
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select "RESERVE" by pressing
4
the or button a nd press
the MENU button.
The unit will enter the character input mode.
Enter the group name (page 43, steps 6 - 7).
5
Otherwise, you will not be able to create a group.
Hold down the MENU button for
6
2 seconds or more.
The created group name will be displayed.
Note:
Even if you create a group using the GROUP RESERVE func tion, it will not be played if no track is recorded in it. (Group
name will not be displayed either.) To check the contents of
the group, refer to "To search a desired group" (page 22).
To record in the created group:
Refer to "Adding tracks to an existing group" (page 18).
!
Moving non-group tracks to after grouprecorded tracks
If non-group tracks are found in the middle of a grouprecorded MD, they can be moved to after group-recorded
tracks . (Group arrange)
Insert a group-recorded MiniDisc.
1
Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.
2
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
Select "GROUP" by pressing the
3
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select "ARRANGE" by pressing
4
the or button and press the
MENU button.
Press the MENU button.
5
Non-group tracks are moved to after
group-recorded tracks.
Caution:
All non-group tracks are moved to after group-recorded
tracks by "GROUP ARRANGE".
The track order of moved tracks will not be maintain ed.
Perform this after consideration.
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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued)
!
Erasing a group
On a group-recorded MD, you can erase all tracks in a
group at once. (Group erase)
Insert a group-recorded MiniDisc.
1
Whilst in the stop mode, select the group to be
2
erased (page 22).
Press the MENU button.
3
The unit enters the menu selec t mode.
Select "GROUP" by pressing
4
the or button and press
the MENU button.
Select "Gr TrERASE" by
5
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button.
6
The selected group will be
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erased.
-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-
Caution:
Once a group has been erased, it cannot be recovered. Check carefully before you erase it.
Note:
The GROUP ERASE function erases the group and
group name.
!
Erasing group information
You can erase the entire group information of a grouprecorded MD. By er asing the group information of a MD, it
will be a non-group MD. (Group cancel)
Insert a group-recorded Mi ni Disc.
1
Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.
2
The unit enters the menu select mode.
Select "GROUP" by pressing
3
the or button and press
the MENU button.
Select "CANCEL" by pressing
4
the or button and press
the MENU button.
Press the MENU button.
5
The group information will be
erased.
Caution:
The GROUP CANCEL function erases all the group
information. Check carefully before you erase it.
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Setting the Alarm
When the timer is set, the alarm will sound at the desired
time.
[On the remote control]
During playback or whilst in the stop mode, press
1
the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds or more.
Within 10 seconds, select "ALARMon" by pressing
2
the or button and press the DISPLAY button
again.
Within 10 seconds, select the time by pressing the
3
or button and press the DISPLAY button.
You can set the time from 1 to 99 minutes.
!
[On the main unit]
During playback or whilst in the stop mode, press
1
the MENU button.
The unit enter s th e m en u select mode .
Select "ALARM" by pressing
2
the or button and press
the MENU button.
Select "ON" by pressing the
3
or button and press the
MENU button.
Select the time b y pressing
4
or button and press the
MENU button.
You can set the time from 1 to 99 minutes.
When the set time comes
The alarm beeps repeatedly for one minute from the earphones.
To stop the beep sound
Press any button on the remote control or the main unit.
To change the alarm time
Repeat the operation from step 1.
To cancel the alarm setting
[On the remote control]
Select "ALARMoff" in step 2.
[On the main unit]
Select "OFF" in step 3.
Notes:
Press the button after setting the alarm. The remaining
"
time will be displayed for about 1 second.
Turn the power off after setting the alarm. The remaining
"
time will appear and the alarm beeps at the time you set.
When the battery r uns out, the alarm beeps an d the setting
"
is cancelled.
If recording is performed, the alarm setting will be can-
"
celled.
When the alarm setting is set, the unit canno t be charged.
"
Cancel the setting for charging.
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Changing Default Settings
[On the main unit]
1
Insert a MiniDisc.
2
Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
3
Select "SETUP" by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.
4
Select the menu by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.
5
Select the item by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.
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-Changing Default Settings-
Menu Item
BEEP ON* Beep on
Beep sound
AUTO PLAY ON* Set
Auto play
POWER SAVE AUTO* Set
Auto power save
DIGI LEVEL AUTO SAVE Setting retained
Digital recording
level
REMOTE LCD NORMAL* See the next
Backlight on the
remote control
(*) indicates default setting.
OFF Beep off
OFF Cancelled
OFF Cancelled
NOT SAVE Cancelled
ALL TIME
AUTO OFF
page.
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!
Beep sound
You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when
you press a b utton.
!
Auto play
You can make the unit not play automatic ally when you insert
a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental erasure protected
MiniDisc.
!
Auto powe r save
When the unit is used in a place exposed to much vibration,
sound skipping can be decreased by cancelling the auto
power save function. (Battery will drain faster.)
What is auto power save function?
During playback, maximum 40 seconds (in stereo) of
musical information is stored. Auto power save function
automatically adjusts the storage time between 5 and 40
seconds to reduce the power consumption. If this function is cancelled, the storage time cannot be adjusted.
"
If this unit is used with the AC adaptor, the storage
time will be 40 seconds regardless of the settings.
"
The storage time varies depending on the recording
mode.
!
Digital recording leve l
"A U TO SAVE"
The digital recordi ng level you set will be kept even after cancelling recording.
"NOT SAVE"
Every time you cancel recording, the level will return to [D.L
0dB].
!
Backlight on the remote control
"NORMAL"
Display
Backlight
"ALL TIME"
Display
Backlight
"AUTO OFF"
Display
Backlight
Always displayed
Lit for approx. 10 seconds dur-
ing operation
Always displayed
Lit for approx. 10 seconds dur-
ing operation
(Always lit if used with AC
adaptor)
Displayed for approx. 10 seconds during operation
Lit for approx. 10 seconds during operation
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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.
-Hold Function-
If the battery is inser ted or the AC adaptor is connected,
you can set this function even when the power is turned
off.
Advanced Features
To cancel the hold mode
Press and hold down the button for 2 seconds or more
whilst the unit is in the hold mode.
"HOLD OFF" will be shown.
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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Listening through Another System
When connecting with other equipment, turn off the
power or turn down the volume to "0".
!
Listening through a stereo system
Supplied
connection cable
To the /REMOTE
socket
Notes:
"
It is recommended that the volume level of the
MiniDisc unit be set to maximum when listening
through a stereo system.
"
When recording with a stereo system, eliminate the
confirmation sound (page 55). Otherwise, it will also
be recorded.
"
Recording will be made in the analogue mode.
"
Character information will not be recorded.
4-pole
plug
Supplied output
conversion cable
(4-pole to 3-pole
plug conversion)
!
Listening through a car stereo
Notes:
"
Output voltage of the optional car adaptor (ADCA20X) is 4.5 volt direct current. It can be connected
to the DC IN 5V socket of the unit.
"
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.
"
Place the unit in a stable area not to hinder driving. It
may cause an accident from falling or moving if placed
in unstable area.
"
Do not use any car adaptor except for the separately
available AD-CA20X.
"
Remove the battery when you power the unit from the
car battery.
"
Do not leave the unit in the place of high temperature
such as in a car.
DC IN 5 V
4-pole
plug
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Supplied output
conversion cable
(4-pole to 3-pole
plug conversion)
Advanced Features
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References
Other Features and Caution
!
Resuming auto play
When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc
without removing it, playback starts from the point
you stopped it.
Once you remove the MiniDisc, playback starts from
the first track.
The unit provides the following functions when you
use it with the separately available car adaptor (ADCA20X) (when the rechargeable or alkaline batter y is
removed):
1. When you turn off the engine, the power of this porta-
ble MD also turns off. (It may not work with some types
of cars.)
2. When you restart the engine, playback starts from the
-Other Features and Caution-
beginning of the stopped track.
!
Rechargeable battery
"
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 performed, replace the battery with a new one (ADN55BT).
"
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 ser vice life of the battery only
recharge the battery after it is completely discharged.
"
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 battery may short out and generate significant
amounts of heat.
"
Do not short-circuit the term inals 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 batter y c ompartment of this product or into the rec hargeable battery.
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Troubleshooting
Many potential "problems" can be resolve d by the owner without calling a service technician. If something seems to be wron g
with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
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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 earphones.
Is the volume set too low?
"
Is the remote control u nit or the earphones plugged
"
in?
Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it in-
"
stead of a MiniDisc containing music?
When the operation buttons are pres sed, the unit
does not respond.
Is the unit in the hold mode?
"
Is the battery exhausted ?
"
Is the remote control unit plug o r the earph ones plug
"
inserted firmly?
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 charact er informat ion been
"
written on the di sc yet?
Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?
"
Recording and editing are impossible.
Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental era-
"
sure?
Has the recording level been properly adju sted?
"
Is the unit connected properly to the other equip-
"
ment?
Is the AC adaptor unplugge d or did a power failure
"
occur whilst recording or editing?
Is the unit in the hold mode?
"
Is an optical signa l being out put f rom the ste reo sys-
"
tem? Read the operation manual for the stereo system.
The battery cannot be charged.
Is the rechargeable batt ery in the unit?
"
Group functions cannot be used with the group-recorded MD.
TOC information may have been c hanged with oth er
"
equipment.
References
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References
Troubleshooting (continued)
!
If trouble occurs
When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity,
abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is
operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.
If such a problem occurs, do the following:
1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Leave the unit completely unpowered for approxi-
mately 30 seconds.
4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the wall socket and re-
operate the unit.
!
Moisture condensation
When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals
cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly.
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.
To remove condensation:
-Troubleshooting/Maintenance-
Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approximately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and
the unit will work properly.
Maintenance
!
Cleaning
When the unit becomes dirty
Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively
dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external surfaces only).
Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets.
If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard.
Cleaning will prevent noise.
Caution:
"
Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish.
"
Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause
malfunctions.
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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 recording
time left.
The remaining recording time does not increase even though you erased tracks.
The total of the recorded time and the remaining time does not match the m aximum recordable time.
Combine function does not work.
Sound skips in fast reverse/forward.
A track number is created in the middle of
a track.
Even if "LP :" is entered at the top of the
name, "LP :" is not displayed.
More than the limited numbe r of tra cks ( 255 ) cann ot be rec orded reg ardless of the recording time. If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly
or it has scratche s (recording ski ps scratched part s), you may no t be able
to record the maximum number of tr acks described above. If the t otal
number of character informatio n (disc, group, and trac k names) exceeds
1,700, the MD cannot be edite d.
The unit does not count non-recorded portions that last 12 or fewer seconds to display the remaining rec ording time . The time may n ot increa se
even if you erase short tracks.
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 re cordab le time may b e shorter than the d isplayed time.
(The number of seconds indicates that in the stereo recording mode
(SP). It varies depending on the recording mode.)
A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repe ated may not allow the
combine function.
If one track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeated ly
recorded or edited MiniDisc, sound may skip.
A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the
MiniDisc.
If "LP :" is entered at the top of the 2 times/4 times long recorded tr ack
(LP2/LP4), "LP :" will not be displayed. Enter symb ols other than ": " after
"LP".
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References
-MiniDisc System Limitations-
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References
Error Messages
ERROR MES-
SAGES
BLANK MD
BUSY
Can't COPY
Can't EDIT
Can't LOCK
Can't PLAY
Can't REC
Can't READ (*)
-Error Messages-
Can't STAMP
"
Nothing is recorded.
(Replace the disc with a recorded disc.)
A track is being moved.
"
You tried to record f rom a co py prohib-
"
ited MiniDisc.
You tried to record signals other than
"
music (such as data).
(Record using the analogue cab l e.)
A track cannot be edited.
"
(Change the stop positi on of the track and
then edit it.)
You tried to record or edit the MD
"
whilst operating the OPEN lever.
Cannot play the MD.
"
Recording cannot be performed cor-
"
rectly due to vibration or shock.
The disc data cannot be read be cause
"
the disc is damaged.
(Reload the Minidisc or replac e it with another one.)
Stamp function does not work.
"
(Check the number of tracks.)
A number or symbol appears in (*) position.
MEANING
ERROR MES-
SAGES
Can't WRITE
DISC-FULL
(D-FULL)
DEFECT!
Er-MD (**)
GROUP FULL
HOLD
BATT EMPTY
(LoBATT)
LOCKED
(LOCKED)
MEANING
Cannot save the TOC information cor-
"
rectly to a MiniDisc.
The disc is out of recording space.
"
The disc is scratched.
"
(If the recorded sound is not right, retry
recording or replace the disc with a recordable one.)
The microprocessor has reported a
"
system fault and the unit i s out of or-
der.
(To have it repaired, go to the distributor
where you purchased the unit.)
The total number of groups exceeds
"
99.
(Erase unnecessary groups.)
The unit is in the hold mode.
"
The rechargeable or alkaline battery
"
has run down.
You removed a MiniDisc whilst record-
"
ing or editing.
(Turn off the power before re moving the
MiniDisc.)
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ERROR MES-
SAGES
NAME FULL
NO DISC
(NoDISC)
NO SIGNAL
(noSIG.)
NO TRACK
(NoTRACK)
PLAY MD
(PLAYmd)
POWER?
PROTECTED
SORRY
(Sorry)
MEANING
The number of a disc, group, or track
"
name exceeds 40.
(Shorten the name.)
A disc has not been loaded.
"
Poor connection of the digital cable.
"
No output signal comes out from the
"
connected unit to play back.
(Use the AC power for the connected
unit.)
The input signal has improper sam-
"
pling frequency.
There is no track to be played.
"
You tried to record on a p layback -only
"
disc.
AC adaptor other than specified.
"
Abnormal voltage detected.
"
The write protection tab of a MiniDisc
"
is set to the protected position.
Cannot operate this unit whils t search-
"
ing/updating groups and t r ack num-
bers.
(Wait for a while and try the operation
again.)
ERROR MES-
SAGES
TOC FORM
(**)
TOC FULL
(T-FULL)
TEMP OVER
Tr. Protect
?DISC
? Gr Form
"
A number or symbol appears in (*) position.
"
Messages shown in the brackets are shown on the
There is an error in the recording sig-
"
nal.
(Erase all of the tracks, and then record
again.)
There is no space left for recording
"
character information (trac k names,
disc names, etc.).
The temperature is too high.
"
(Turn off the power, and wait for a while.)
The track has been protected from be-
"
ing erased.
(Edit the track with the device on whic h it
was recorded.)
A disc which contains data other than
"
music was played.
(A disc which contains nonmusic data
cannot be played.)
The group recording or the GROUP
"
RESERVE function cannot be per-
formed.
(Erase the disc name and retry th e same
operation.)
MEANING
remote control.
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References
-Error Messages-
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Specifications
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and spe cification 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.
References
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Power source:
Power consumption:
Output power:
Charging time:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Input socket:
Output socke t :
Type:
Signal readout:
Audio channels:
Frequency response:
Rotation speed:
Error correction:
Coding:
Recording method:
Sampling frequency:
Wow and flutter:
DC 5 V: AC adaptor (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz)
DC 1.5 V: Commercially available, "AA" size (LR6), alkaline battery x 1
DC 1.2 V: Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery AD-N55BT x 1
DC 4.5 V: Optional car adaptor, AD-CA20X (for cars with a 12 - 24 V DC negative
7 W (AC adaptor)
RMS: 16 mW (8 mW + 8 mW)
(0.2 % T.H.D.)
Approx. 3.5 hours (90 %)
Approx. 5.5 hours (fully charged)
Width: 78.9 mm (3-1/8") Height: 17.8 mm (23/32")Depth: 71.9 mm (2-27/32")
140 g (0.31 lbs.) with rechargeable battery
Line/optical digital, micr ophone (powered by the main unit)
Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms)/remote control unit
Portable MiniDisc recorder
Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup
Stereo 2 channels/monaural 1 channel
20 - 20,000 Hz ( 3 dB)
Approx. 400 - 1,800 rpm
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon Code)
ATRAC/ATRAC3 (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)
Magnetic modulation overwrite method
44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals are converted to 44.1 kHz, and then recorded.)
Unmeasurable (less than 0.001 % W. peak)
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Battery life:
Stereo 2 times long 4 times long
When using the rechargeable
battery (fully charged) included
with the unit
When using one, commercially
available, high capacity, "AA"
size (LR6), alkaline bat tery (The
rechargeable battery is in the
unit, discharged.)
When using one, commercially
available, high capacity, "AA"
size (LR6), alkaline batter y with
the rechargeable battery (fully
charged)
Input sensitivity: Output level:
Reference input
level
MIC H 0.25 mV 10 k ohms
MIC L 2.5 mV 10 k ohms
LINE 100 mV 20 k ohms
The continuous recording time is for analogue inputs when the volume level is set to "VOL 0".
"
The continuous play time shows the v alue when the volume level is set to "VOL 15".
"
The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
"
The operating time when using an alkalin e batt ery may be diffe rent, de pending on the type a nd manufac turer of the b attery,
"
and on the operating temperature.
The setting for the REMOTE LCD is set to "AUTO OFF" (page 55).
"
Continuous
recording:
Approx. 10.5
hours
Continuous
recording:
Approx. 13
hours
Continuous
recording:
Approx. 28
hours
Input impedance
Continuous
play: Approx.
27 hours
Continuous
play: Approx.
41 hours
Continuous
play: Approx.
72 hours
Continuous
recording:
Approx. 15
hours
Continuous
recording:
Approx. 22
hours
Continuous
recording:
Approx. 42
hours
Earphones - 8 mW + 8 mW32 ohms
LINE 250 mV (-12
Continuous
play: Approx.
35 hours
Continuous
play: Approx.
59 hours
Continuous
play: Approx.
100 hours
Specified
output
dB)
Continuous
recording:
Approx. 22
hours
Continuous
recording:
Approx. 30
hours
Continuous
recording:
Approx. 57
hours
Maximum
output level
- 10 k ohms
Continuous
play: Approx.
42 hours
Continuous
play: Approx.
71 hours
Continuous
play: Approx.
122 hours
Load impedance
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