Sharp MD-DR470H User Manual
1-BIT PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
Quick start guide
for recording (front)
MODEL
useful tips (back)
MD-DR470H
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Recording from other audio equipment
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Step
Insert a recordable MiniDisc
1
Insert according to
the direction arrow.
3
2
1
Recording from a microphone
Connect a microphone
1
Slide the OPEN lever to release
the compartment door.
Insert a MiniDisc as shown.
2
3
Close the compartment door.
Close Open
Recordable
When you record on a MiniDisc,
check that the erase prevention tab is
set to the "Recordable" position.
Recording prevented
Step
Connect the equipment
1
Stereo etc.
Supplied
connection
cable
To the
wall socket
To the DC IN
5 V socket
AC 230 V,
50/60 Hz
This is a connection for analogue recording.
For connections to other equipment or for digital recording, refer to pages 14 and
15 in the manual.
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
Red : to right
White : to left
Step
Record on a recordable MiniDisc
2
When recording from a CD or MiniDisc
Press the REC button.
1
Begin playback on the
2
stereo system connected
to this portable MD.
Press the or button
3
to adjust the recording level.
-12dB -4dB 0dB
0-30
Adjust the recording level so
that the maximum sound volume from the source makes
the reading swing somewhere
between -4 dB and 0 dB.
Press the PAUSE button on
4
the stereo system to enter
the playback pause mode.
Here you can search for the
track to be recorded.
Select the recording mode.
5
1
Press the MENU button.
2
Press the or button repeatedly to select
"REC MODE".
3
Press the MENU button.
4
Press the or button repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
(Stereo recording)
SP
(2 times long recording)
(4 times long recording)
(Monaural recording)
5
Press the MENU button.
Press the button to start
6
recording.
Begin playback on the
7
stereo system, the output
will be recorded.
To stop recording, press
8
the button.
Stereo
To the
wall socket
To the
AC 230 V,
50/60 Hz
About the microphone
Any plug-in-power type microphones can be used.
If the microphone is not a plug-in-power type, it may malfunction or be damaged.
Plug-in-power type microphone
There are different types of microphones.
Power is automatically supplied to the plug-in-power type microphone when connected to the unit. Other types are battery-powered or self-powered.
To the DC IN
5 V socket
MIC IN
socket
microphone
(commercially
available)
Step
Record on a recordable MiniDisc
2
Press the REC button.
1
Press the or button
2
to adjust the recording level.
-12dB -4dB 0dB
MIC L0 - MIC H30
Adjust the recording level so
that the maximum sound volume from the source makes
the reading swing somewhere
between -4 dB and 0 dB.
Make sure the hold function is deactivated before recording.
Hold down the button for 2 seconds
or more.
The display changes every time you
press the button.
(For details, refer to page 60 of the manual.)
Select the recording mode.
3
1
Press the MENU button.
2
Press the or button repeatedly to select
"REC MODE".
3
Press the MENU button.
4
Press the or button repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
(Stereo recording)
SP
(2 times long recording)
(4 times long recording)
(Monaural recording)
5
Press the MENU button.
Press the button.
4
Recording will start.
To stop recording, press
5
the button.
Hold Release
When recording stops, "TOC" appears. Whilst "TOC" appears, the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet been updated.
To prevent the new recording from being lost, it is not possible to remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is 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.
Refer to page 21 for details on TOC.
Press the button.
1
To stop playback, press the
2
button.
Playback
Left
channel
L
To the /REMOTE
socket
Right
channel
R
4-pole
plug
Useful tips
NOTES
Recording from a radio cassette recorder or stereo system without
audio output sockets (LINE OUT, AUX OUT, REC OUT, etc.)
Use a headphone socket.
Supplied connection cable
To the headphone socket
Radio cassette recorder
This is analogue recording. Adjust the recording level manually.
Recording TV sound
Check the output terminal of your TV and connect to the unit as follows.
< Recording from an audio output socket >
Supplied connection cable
White : to the left
Red : to the right
To the AUDIO OUTPUT socket
TV
< Recording from a headphone socket >
Supplied connection cable
TV
Digital and analogue recording
The differences are described below.
Digital recording
A digital signal from a CD or MiniDisc is recorded as it is
on the original.
Compared with analogue connection recording, a digital
connection will ensure higher quality.
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL OUT
Analogue recording
Sound from a stereo system or radio cassette recorder
(analogue signals) can be recorded.
RL
AUDIO/LINE OUT socket Headphone socket
Adjusting the recording level
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound
volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB.
0dB-4dB-12dB
Recording monitor
To the headphone socket
The above are analogue connections. Adjust the recording level manually.
Recording from an optical digital socket
High quality sound can be ensured.
Use a
supplied connection cable or a commercially available optical digital cable.
Optional accessory: AD-M2DC
Stereo system, CD player, etc.
Supplied connection cable
Optionally available
optical digital cable
To the OPTICAL/DIGITAL OUTPUT socket
Listening to music through another system
< With an audio input socket >
Supplied output conversion
cable (4-pole to 3-pole plug
conversion)
Supplied connection cable
White : to the left
Red : to the right
To the LINE INPUT
socket
Stereo system
< With an input socket for a 3.5mm mini plug >
Supplied connection cable
Supplied output conversion
cable (4-pole to 3-pole plug
conversion)
Long time recording
Since this MD portable recorder adopts the 4 times 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).
Group recording
You can record tracks by the group of artists or albums, etc. That MD can be played by selecting the
group.
Radio cassette recorder
To the AUX socket
Recording monitor appears when adjusting the recording
level.
<Connecting with a digital cable >
The recording monitor displays D.L. -10dB to D.L.
+10dB.
If recording from a CD, set to "D.L. 0dB". Set to around
"D.L. +8dB" if it is a CS tuner or other equipment.
< Connecting with an analogue cable >
The recording monitor displays LINE 0 to LINE 30.
If using a headphone socket of external equipment, set
the volume on the equipment (avoid creaking noise)
and then adjust the recording level on the unit.
< Connecting with a microphone >
The recording monitor displays MIC L 0 to MIC H 30.
If the recording level is set too low, recorded sound may
not be audible.
MiniDisc recorded in a long-recording mode
Tracks recorded in 2 times long recording and 4 times
long recording modes cannot be played with the unit that
does not support these modes.
Play back the MiniDisc on the equipment compatible
with .
"4-pole plug headphone" optimizes
"Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier"
SHARP has adopted "4-pole plug" headphones and a
remote control that completely separate the right and left
channels. Enjoy the high quality sound of the "Mobile 1bit digital amplifier".
L+ R+ L- R4-pole plug for mobile
1-bit digital amplifier
Conventional 3-pole plug
LRGND
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