In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, please contact the dealer
or supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact
the telephone number listed below. You will then be given details of how to obtain
service.
Please no te; all ca lls will b e cha rged a t loca l ra te.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts
distributor.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
MANCHESTER 0161-682-1415
READING 01189-876444
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period,
you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company.
Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase.
– 0345-12538 7 –
● Recording and playback of any mate-
rial may require consent, which
SHARP is unable to give. Please
refer particularly to the provisions of
the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic
and Musical Performers Protection
Act 1958, the Performers Protection
Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
● This equipment complies with the re-
quirements of Directives 89/336/EEC
and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC.
WARNING:
THIS AC ADAPTOR SUPPLIED WITH
THE MD-MS722H MUST NOT BE
USED WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT.
WARNING FOR THE AC
ADAPTOR:
THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. NEVER REMOVE
THE COVER UNLESS QUALIFIED TO
DO SO. THIS UNIT CONTAINS DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. ALWAYS REMOVE MAIN PLUG FROM THE
SOCKET BEFORE ANY SERVICE OPERATION AND WHEN NOT IN USE
FOR A LONG PERIOD.
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CAUTION
Use the portable minidisc recorder only in
accordance with the instructions given in
this manual and do not attempt to interfere
with the interlock switch or make any other
adjustment as this may result in exposure
to hazardous radiation.
● The letters in brackets contained in the
model number indicate the colour of the
product only. Operation and specifications are unaffected.
● US and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this appliance to dripping or
splashing.
● The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-
MS722H must not be used with other
equipment.
Warning:
The supplied AC adaptor contains no
user serviceable parts.
Never remove covers unless qualified
to do so. It contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from
the main outlet socket before any service operation or when not in use for
a long period.
CAUTION
At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo may damage the users hearing.
This model complies with the law if used
with the correct earphones (model number
RPHOH0176AFZZ).
If the earphones are damaged in any way,
please order using the model number
given above.
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MD-MS722H(SUK)
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.
Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above
are not included.
● Battery Case x 1
● Analogue Cable x 1
● Optical Digital Cable x 1
● Carrying Bag x 1
● Handstrap x 1
■ How to attach the handstrap
Toothpick etc.
Handstrap
Pull it tight.
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PRECAUTIONS
■ Important
● Do not wear your earphones when you
are crossing streets or near traffic.
● Do not use your earphones whilst driving a motor vehicle, it may create a
dangerous traffic hazard and may be
illegal. Remember to obey all of the
safety rules in your area.
● Do not play the unit at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
● If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
■ Volume setting
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, you may damage your
hearing due to the high volume.
■ Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the
following places.
● Places exposed to direct sunlight for
many hours (especially in cars with the
doors and windows closed) or near
heaters.
(The cabinet may deform, change colour or the unit may malfunction.)
● Places exposed to water.
● Places exposed to excessive dust.
● Places where temperatures are exces-
sively high or low.
● Places (bathrooms) where the humidity
is extremely high.
● Places with strong magnetic fields such
as TVs or loudspeakers.
● Places exposed to vibration.
● Places where sand can easily enter the
inside of the unit (beaches etc.).
● If the unit is used near radio tuners or
TVs, noise and/or picture interference
may result. If you experience these
problems, move the unit away from
such devices.
■ Concern for others when
listening to MiniDiscs
If you are enjoying listening to music, the
sound escaping from your earphones may
annoy people around you.
If you are using the unit in particularly
crowded places (such as on trains or
buses), reduce the volume to avoid annoying people around you.
■ Precautions
To avoid accidental electric shock or
other possible problems, observe the
precautions listed below.
● Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
● Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
● Do not use the unit near open flames.
● Do not spill liquid on the unit.
● Do not use an external power supply,
other than the 5V DC supplied with this
unit, as it may damage it.
● SHARP is not responsible for damage
due to improper use. Refer all servicing
to a SHARP authorised service centre.
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■ Notes about the rechargeable battery
● A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is the
only kind that can be used.
Even if the battery supplied with the unit
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.
● Do not use any battery other than that
specified. Use of other batteries may
cause malfunctions.
● 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.
● When charging or when using the rechargeable battery, use it within an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C.
● If the rechargeable battery is used in a
cold environment, the operating time will
be reduced.
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
2
1
1
REC
SYNC
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TOTAL
RANDOM
789
10
13
11
14
12
Since the rechargeable battery is vulnerable to damage, please note the following.
● 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 terminals as they
will become very hot and will damage the
battery.
● Do not dip the battery in water, do not
dispose of it in a fire, and do not take it
apart.
To avoid damaging the battery and shortening its service life, please note the following.
● Do not drop or subject the battery to
shock.
● Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the
battery compartment of this product or into
the rechargeable battery. Do not get the
terminals dirty. If the rechargeable terminals are dirty, the operating time may be
shortened or it may not be possible to
charge the battery.
● After the rechargeable battery is charged
or used, it will get slightly warm. This is
normal.
■ Remote control unit
1. Synchro Recording Indicator
2. Character/Time Information
3
4
5
Indicator
3. Record Indicator
4. Repeat Indicator:
5. Random Indicator
6. Disc Mode Indicator
7. Total Track Number Display
8. Track Number Indicator
9. Battery Indicator:
10. Earphones Socket
11. Display/Volume Shuttle Switch
12. Hold Switch
13. Play/Pause/Fast Reverse/Fast For-
ward Shuttle Switch
14. Stop/Power Off/Bass/Play
Mode Shuttle Switch
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11
12
13
14
1516
7
8
9
10
■ Main unit
1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator
2. Record Indicator
3. Index Indicator
4. Level Meter
5. Repeat Indicator:
6. TOC Indicator
7. Battery Indicator:
8. Random Indicator
9. Track Number Indicator
10. Character/Time Information
Indicator
11. Synchro Recording Indicator
12. Disc Mode Indicator
13. Disc Name Indicator
14. Track Name Indicator
15. Remaining Recording Time
Indicator
16. Total Track Number Display
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2019
21 22
23
24
34
36
37
38
17. Jog Dial
18. Record/Track Mark Button
19. Volume/Name Select Buttons: –
20. Display/Lowercase Characters But-
ton
21. Character Button
22. Volume/Name Select Buttons: +
23. Play/Pause Button:
24. Fast Reverse/Fast Forward/Record-
ing Level Control/Cursor Shuttle
Switch
25. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button
26. Mode/Insert Button
27. Bass/Delete Button
28. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button
29. Handstrap Attachment Eye
30. Stop/Power Off Button: ■/:OFF
31. Eject Lever
32. Optical/Line Input Socket
33. Microphone Input Socket
34. Hold Switch
35. Battery Case Connection Terminals
36. Earphones Socket
37. 5V DC Input Socket
38. Rechargeable Lithium-lon Battery
Compartment
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POWER SOURCE
This unit can be used with 4 different power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC
adaptor, a battery case, and a separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X).
■ Rechargeable battery power
1
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
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.
1Open the rechargeable battery com-
partment cover.
2
Mark
OPEN
4
To the DC
IN 5V
socket
DC IN
5V
Insert
securely,
all the
way in.
Notes:
● After charging has been completed, the
AC adaptor may be left connected.
(For example, when charging at night)
● If the rechargeable battery is in the unit,
it will be charged, even whilst operating
the unit. (Float charge)
AC 230-240V, 50/60 Hz
2Insert the rechargeable battery.
● Insert the side with the arrow first.
3Close the rechargeable battery com-
partment cover.
4Plug the AC adaptor into the AC
socket, and then insert the plug on the
AC adaptor lead into the DC IN 5V
socket.
● About 4 seconds late r, " " will flash,
and the battery will begin charging.
● Battery charging will be complete in 3.0
hours. When the charging is complete, “ ” will go out.
● Do not force open the rechargeable
battery cover too wide.
● When the AC adaptor plug is inserted
and a MiniDisc has already been inserted, playback may start automatically.
In this case, press the ■ / :OFF button
twice to turn the power off.
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2
Open.
➁
Press.
➀
3
Caution:
● 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.
● Do not replace the battery or the rechargeable battery during operation.
● Do not use rechargeable batteries
(nickel-cadmium battery etc.) in the
battery case.
● 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.)
● Be sure to hold the plug when removing
it. If you pull on the lead, it may break,
or the unit may malfunction.
● Do not use any car adaptor except for
the separately available AD-CA20X.
● For information about the battery life,
see the battery item in the SPECIFICATIONS on page 42.
● This unit should only be used within the
range of 0°C and 40°C.
Back of the
MD recorder
RELEASELOCK
■ Alkaline battery power
If you use the battery case and the rechargeable battery at the same time, the
MD can play much longer than with only
one source of battery power.
● Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, "AA" size).
1Make sure that a fully charged re-
chargeable battery is inserted.
● Do not use the unit if it only has an
alkaline battery in it.
2Insert the battery into the battery case.
(1)Open the case cover.
(2) Insert the battery according to the
polarity marked on the inside of the
battery case. Then, close the case
cover.
3Attach the battery case to the main unit.
(1)Match the convex part of the battery
case to the concave area in the
main unit.
(2)Turn the screw in the direction
marked “LOCK” to secure the battery case.
■ AC power
1Connect the lead from the AC adaptor
to the DC IN 5V socket on the main
unit.
2 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC socket.
Notes:
● When there is thunder or lightning in
your vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor
from the AC socket.
● When the unit is not in use for extended
periods, remove the AC adaptor from
the AC socket.
● Never use an AC adaptor other than
the one specified. Otherwise, problems
or serious hazards may be created.
● Do not bend, twist or tie the power lead
or put heavy objects on top of it.
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BEFORE RECORDING
■ Type of recording
Two types of recording are possible: “Digital recording” and “Analogue recording”. There
are different cables and connections for each type of recording, depending on the sockets
on the equipment being connected to the unit.
(1) Analogue recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has a
line output socket, using the analogue
cable included with this unit.
● Main equipment: CD player, MD player,
radio cassette player, etc.
● Cable required: Analogue cable included with this unit
AUDIO OUT
RL
Playback side
(2) Digital recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has an
optical output socket using the optical digital cable included with this unit. Using an
optical signal to transfer the music to a
MiniDisc allows very high quality recording.
● Main equipment: CS/BS tuner, CD
player, MD player, etc.
● Cable required: Optical digital cable
(Optical digital cable included with the
unit or optional optical digital cable ADM2DC)
Recording side
RIGHTLEFT
Analogue cable included
with this unit
To the
OPTICAL/LINE
IN socket
OPTICAL/
To the line output
sockets on a stereo
Recording side
LINE IN
To the
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
socket
Playback side
To the optical output
socket (square shaped
socket) on a stereo etc.
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OPTICAL/
DIGITAL OUT
LINE IN
Optical digital cable
(AD-M2DC, available
separately)
Optical digital
cable
(supplied)
To the optical output socket
(round shaped socket) on
an MD player etc.
OPTICAL OUT
Playback side
MD-MS722H(SUK)
■ Types of discs
There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable discs.
● Playback-only MiniDisc:
This type of MiniDisc usually contains
commercially available pre-recorded
music. This is the same kind of optical
disc as CDs. Playback is performed
using an optical pickup.
(Recording and editing are not possible.)
There will only
be a shutter on
one side (the back).
● Recordable MiniDisc:
This is a “raw disc” on which recording
can be performed. This is a magnetooptical disc.
Recordings are made using a laser and
a modulated magnetic field. Repeated
recording is possible.
Shutters can be
seen on both
sides of this
type of disc.
■ To prevent recorded discs from being erased accidentally
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab,
located on the side of the disc, in the direction indicated by the arrow.
● The disc will then be protected against
accidental erasure.
● To add a recording to such a disc, slide
the accidental erase prevention tab
Protected against
accidental erasure
back to its original position.
Notes:
● When making important recordings, it
is recommended that you use the AC
adaptor. A fully charged rechargeable
battery should be loaded into the unit.
Then, even if a power failure occurs,
the power source will switch over to the
rechargeable battery automatically.
● When using the rechargeable battery
or the alkaline battery, if the headphones volume level is set to “0", the
battery consumption will be less than
when listening to the recording whilst it
is being made.
● Insert each plug firmly. If the connections are poor, the recording may not
be made properly. Always keep the
plugs clean. If the plugs are dirty, electrical noise may be recorded.
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RECORDING USING THE ANALOGUE CABLE
■ Recording from CDs or MDs (Synchro recording)
● Synchro recording is a method that detects the playback sound from the source
equipment. When sound is present, it automatically starts the recording. When the
source is silent, the recording will be paused.
● Adjust the recording level so that the
REC
ENTER
SYNC
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB.
● To record from a CD, first adjust the
recording level. Then put the equipment connected to this unit into the
playback stand-by mode.
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 9.)
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
3Press the ● REC button.
● To record from a tuner, first tune in a
broadcast.
● To record from a CD, first start playing
the track you want to record.
4Whilst playing sound from external
equipment connected to this unit, move
the shuttle switch up or down to adjust
the recording level.
0dB
-4dB
Flashing
6Begin playback on the source equip-
ment.
● Recording will begin automatically.
To interrupt recording:
● When the source equipment is
stopped, the unit will enter the synchro
recording stand-by mode. When playback is resumed, a recording will be
resumed.
● If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more,
the recording will be paused.
● Pressing the 06 button on this unit
(when in this mode) will cause the unit
to enter the recording stand-by mode
and cancel the synchro recording
mode.
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To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
● If the unit is left alone after the record-
ing has stopped, the power will be
turned off about 2 minutes later.
After recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button whilst in the stop
mode.
● After the track number has been written
on the disc, the power will be turned off
automatically. (For details about the
TOC, see page 21.)
To remove the MiniDisc:
Turn off the power and move the EJECT
lever in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
■ Recording from a tuner or a CD (Manual recording)
● Manual recordings can be started and stopped as you like.
1Put the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Synchro recording” section.)
2 Press the
● Recording will start.
● To record from a CD, press the
button, and then start playback on the
equipment connected to this unit.
● Track numbers can be created whilst
recording. (Page 18)
06
button.
To interrupt recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
● The unit will enter the recording standby mode.
● To resume recording, press the
06
button again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a recording.
06
Recordings can not be made in the
following situations:
● Recording on a playback-only
MiniDisc (commercially available
music)
● If a Minidisc is protected against accidental erasure (page 10)
About the recording level:
● If the recording level is too low, the
playback sound volume may be too
low to hear well. If it is too high, the
playback sound may be greatly distorted. Since digitally recorded CDs
have a large dynamic range (the volume can vary tremendously from
very soft to extremely loud), do not
set the recording level any higher
than is necessary.
Precautions when recording:
● Do not jar or bump the main unit
whilst recording. Otherwise, the recording may be unusable.
● Depending on the strength and type
of playback signal in the original recording, the new recording may not
begin or pause at the correct point
when in the synchro mode. If this
happens, try making a manual recording.
Precautions when inserting a MiniDisc:
● To insert a Minidisc, push on the
middle of the edge of the disc whilst
holding it parallel to the main unit.
● If any resistance is felt, do not try to
force the MiniDisc into the unit. It
may cause more problems. If resistance is felt, remove the MiniDisc
and try reloading it.
Note:
● Whenever any button is pressed, the
remote control display will light for
about 7 seconds.
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RECORDING USING THE OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE
This is the method of recording digital signals from CDs or MDs exactly as they are stored
on the original. Compared to recordings made from analogue inputs, digital recordings
have extremely high-quality sound.
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 9.)
2Start recording.
Synchro recording: Page 11
Before starting a synchro recording,
perform the following steps on the
equipment connected to this unit.
(1) First, put it in the playback mode.
(2) Next, put it in the pause mode.
(3) Finally, position it at the beginning
of the track you want to record.
(1)Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and
then press the ● REC button.
(2)Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
(3)Start the playback on the equipment
connected to this unit.
Manual recording: Page 12
(1) Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and
then press the ● REC button.
(2)Press the 06 button.
● When recording from digital inputs,
it is not necessary to adjust the re-
cording level.
There are cases where digital
recording may be impossible.
In the following cases digital recording is
impossible, even if you are using digital
cables.
When you attempt to make a new digital
recording from a track that was digitally
recorded on a MiniDisc
● MiniDiscs are designed so that only
first generation digital copies can
made, further digital copies are prevented by the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).
Playback
CD player, MD
player, etc.
Playback
Digital cable
Digitally recorded MiniDisc
Digital cable
Analogue recording is
possible.
Recording
Recording
Notes:
● This unit incorporates a sampling rate converter.
When this unit is connected to digital equipment such as CS/BS tuners or DAT tape
recorders that use a different sampling frequency (32 kHz or 48 kHz), recordings can
still be made. (The sampling frequency of this unit is 44.1 kHz.)
● When recording from a portable CD player, if it has a dropout prevention function, turn
that feature off.
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RECORDING FROM THE MICROPHONE
■ Recording from the microphone (Mic synchro recording)
The recording will begin automatically in response to a noise or a person speaking. When
the sound stops, the recording will pause. This function is convenient when recording
lectures, conferences, etc.
Stereo microphone
(commercially available)
To the MIC IN socket
REC
ENTER
SYNC
1Connect the stereo microphone to the
MIC IN socket on the main unit.
● When a microphone is connected to
this unit, the unit will automatically
switch to input from the microphone.
2Insert a recordable Minidisc.
3Press the ● REC button.
● A monaural, long-play recording
mode is available. (Page 18)
● Timed identification marks can be
created whilst recording. (Page 16)
4Move the shuttle switch up or down to
adjust the recording level.
0dB
-4dB
● Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing between -4 dB and 0 dB.
● When the recording level display is
changed from “MIC H” to “MIC L”,
the sound will be interrupted momentarily. This is normal.
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button to se-
lect the synchro recording level. (This
level can be changed, even whilst recording.)
● Refer to the following table.
Synchro recording
level display
MIC SYNC H
MIC SYNC L
Mic input
● When the microphone input is set to
MIC SYNC H, recording will start
when the smallest noise is detected.
If the unit starts recording too often
from small unwanted noises, set the
microphone input to MIC SYNC L.
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Sound level at which
to start recording
-24dB
-12dB
MD-MS722H(SUK)
6When a noise, such as a person speak-
ing, is picked up by the microphone,
recording will begin automatically.
● If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more,
the recording will be paused automatically. However, the unit will not pause
for about the first 10 seconds after recording has started.
To interrupt a synchro recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
● The Mic synchro recording mode will
be cancelled, and the unit will enter the
recording stand-by mode.
● To resume synchro recording, press
the ENTER/SYNC button again.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
■ Recording from the microphone
(Mic manual recording)
● You can start recording manually (any
time you like).
1Put the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Mic
synchro recording” section.)
2Press the
● Recording will start.
To interrupt a recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
● The unit will enter the recording standby mode.
● To resume recording, press the
button again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a recording.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
06
button.
06
Notes:
● If you want 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 main unit 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 stereo mini plug.
● When a recording is made using a stereo microphone (available separately), an
analogue recording will be made.
● Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything to the LINE IN socket on the
main unit.
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CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTION
■ Creating marks whilst making a mic recording
(Timed auto mark function)
Marks can be created at a fixed interval
(every 5 minutes is the default setting) so
that the beginning of any track can be
found. The interval at which marks are created can be changed by the user.
Whilst in the recording stand-by mode or
whilst recording, press the EDIT/MARK
button.
● Each time the button is pressed, the
setting will change as follows:
(A mark is created
every 3 minutes.)
(No marks are
created.)
(A mark is created
every 10 minutes.)
(A mark is created
every 5 minutes.)
● The time between marks may vary
slightly when compared with the actual
recording time.
About the timed auto mark:
Whenever a recording begins, a track
number will be created automatically.
● : Track number which is created
when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or
more during synchro recording.
● _ _ : Track number which is created
by the timed auto mark function.
Example when the setting is for “5 minutes”:
When making a mic synchro recording
Track
number 1
2 minutes 5 minutes 1 min ute 5 minutes
Track
number 2
Track
number 3
Track
number 4
If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or
more, a timed auto mark will be
created 5 minutes after the
previously created track number.
When making a mic manual recording
Track
number 1
5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes
Track
number 2
Track
number 3
● A timed auto mark will be created every
5 minutes.
When the timed auto mark setting has
been changed
Track number 1
Track
number 5
Track
number 4
Track number 2
3 minutes
When the setting is changed to 10
minutes whilst recording, a timed
auto mark will be created 10 minutes
after the change is made.
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REC
EDIT
MARK
MODE
ENTER
SYNC
DISP
:OFF
■ Recording tracks as a
single track
You can record several pieces of music as
a single track, disable the auto marker
function.
1Press the EDIT/MARK button whilst the
recording is paused.
■ To start recording from the
middle of an existing track
You can erase a portion of a track that has
been already recorded and make a new
recording.
Warning:
● All of the tracks that follow the newly
recorded track will be erased.
1During playback, press the
at the point where you want to begin
re-recording.
06
button
2Press the ● REC button.
● To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
3Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
● All of the tracks and track names will be
erased, following the point where the
playback is paused.
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Number of the track
to be recorded next
(The display will be blanked
out immediately.)
2Press the
● Recording will start.
Note:
● When making digital recordings using a
CD player or an MD player, track numbers will be created automatically regardless of the setting of the auto
marker function.
06
button.
Making a track number
automatically:
Press the EDIT/MARK button whilst the
recording is paused.
● “AUTO MARK” will be displayed.
4Press the
● Recording will start.
Note:
● When there is a track that you don’t
want to erase after the point on the disc
where you want to make a new recording, use the move function to move the
track and then make your recording
after that point.
(See "EDITING", page 28.)
06
button.
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■ To check the remaining
disc time
Whilst recording, you can check the remaining time available on the disc.
Press the DISP button on the main unit or
the DISPLAY button on the remote control
unit whilst recording or whilst in the recording pause mode.
Remaining recordable time
● When the DISP button on the main unit
or the DISPLAY button on the remote
control unit is pressed again, the unit
will return to the initial display.
■ Double time recording in
monaural mode
When recording in the monaural long-play
mode, it can be about twice as long as the
recording time available for a stereo recording. The monaural long-play mode is
very useful for recording conferences or
lectures.
Press the MODE button whilst the recording is paused.
● Each time this button is pressed, the
display will switch between the stereo
mode and the monaural long-play
mode.
Lights up whilst in the
monaural long-play mode.
Note:
● The display of the remaining disc time
may vary slightly from the actual remaining time. (Page 40)
■ To create your own track
numbers whilst recording
You can create your own track numbers at
special points in a recording, so that these
points can easily be found later.
At any point where you want to create a
track number whilst recording, press the
● REC button on the main unit or move
the shuttle switch on the lower right of the
remote control unit up.
● The track number will be written on the
disc and the recording will continue uninterrupted.
Notes:
● If input is from a stereo source, the
sounds from the left and right channels
will be combined.
● Although the monitor sound you hear in
the earphones whilst recording is in
stereo, recording will be monaural.
● MiniDiscs recorded in the monaural
long-play mode may not be playable on
other MD players.
● When a recording is made in the monaural long-play mode, you will be able
to play back the MiniDisc twice as fast
as the normal playback speed. (Page
25)
● When the unit is stopped after a recording has been made in the monaural
long-play mode, the recording mode
will return to the stereo mode automatically.
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■ To erase tracks
EDIT
MARK
ENTER
SYNC
To erase tracks one at a time:
Jog dial
1Start playing the track you want to
erase, and press the 06 button.
● The unit will enter the pause mode.
2Press the EDIT/MARK button and turn
the jog dial to select "ERASE".
1
Number of the
paused track
2
3Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
● To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
4Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
● The track will be erased.
3
4
To erase all of the tracks at once:
1Whilst in the stop mode, press the
EDIT/MARK button and turn the jog dial
to select "ALL ERASE".
● “ALL ERASE” can also be selected by
holding down the EDIT/MARK button
for at least 2 seconds.
2Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
● To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
1
2
3Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
● All of the track numbers, track names,
and disc names will be erased.
Notes:
● Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered. Double-check the
track number before erasing it.
● When a track is erased, the numbers
assigned to the tracks following the
erased track will be automatically decreased by one.
● When a track is erased, the track name
will be erased at the same time.
5To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 -
4.
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ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS
When recording, track numbers will be created automatically.
(Auto marker function/Synchro marker function)
When recording from analogue inputs:
(Including digital inputs other than CDs
or MiniDiscs)
A new track number will be automatically
created whenever 1 second or more of
silence occurs in the source.
(Auto marker function)
About 1
Playback
side
Recording
side
First
track
second
Silence
Silence
Second
track
● If there is some noise in the “silent”
spaces from the source, the track numbers may not be created at the correct
position, depending on the contents of
the source being recorded.
● You can also record a series of tracks
without using the auto marker function.
When recording from digital inputs:
(CDs/MiniDiscs only)
Track numbers will be created automatically for each track at the same point
where track numbers already exist on the
CD or MiniDisc.
(Synchro marker function)
First track Second track Third track
Playback
side
Recording
side
Track A Track B Track C
First SecondThird
track track track
Track A Track B Track C
● The track numbers on the playback
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 selecting
tracks manually, the MiniDisc track
numbers may not be the same as on
the source.
● The track numbers can also be
changed after recording.
● Track numbers may not be created,
even when recording from digital inputs, depending on the CD player used
for the source.
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ABOUT THE TOC
The TOC (an abbreviation for Table of Contents) is information about the track numbers
and recorded areas that allow the unit to find musical selections or sounds. The entire
MD is controlled by the information in this TOC, which enables the unit to find the
beginning of a track quickly or to record automatically in a vacant area.
● The TOC is recorded in a specific area on a MiniDisc, which is not used for sound
recording.
■ About TOC recording
When you start recording or editing, “TOC”
will appear in the display.
TOC display
This indicates that information in the TOC
is now being changed according to recording or editing being performed.
● The changed TOC information will
not be recorded on the MiniDisc
right away.
Notes:
● Whilst “TOC” is displayed, the MiniDisc
should not be removed. Turn the power
off first, and then remove the MiniDisc.
● The edited contents can be stored on
the disc after several editing steps have
been performed.
■ When is the TOC recorded?
The revised TOC will be recorded on the
disc automatically when you press the
■/:OFF button whilst in the stop mode.
This will also turn the power to this unit off.
The power will be turned off after the TOC
has been recorded on the disc.
Caution:
● Whilst “TOC” or “TOC EDIT!” is displayed, do not do any of the following.
– Do not jar or bump the main unit.
– Do not unplug the AC adaptor.
– Do not remove the rechargeable bat-
tery or battery case.
If you do, the changes in the recorded
or edited contents will be lost if the TOC
information is not recorded properly.
● If the AC adaptor is unplugged or a
power failure occurs whilst recording
(before the TOC information has been
written on the disc), the new recording
will be erased.
When a new recording is added to a
MiniDisc in a position where TOC information already exists, the added recording will be erased.
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PLAYING A MINIDISC
Earphones
For the
For the
left (L)
right (R)
To the socket
Remote
control unit
1Insert the earphones plug firmly into the
earphones socket on the remote control unit.
2Plug the remote control unit into the
socket on the main un it. Push the
plug all the way in.
● Since the remote control unit plug has
only one correct orientation, plug it in
as shown in the drawing.
3Load a MiniDisc in the direction indi-
cated by the arrow on the MiniDisc,
with the label side facing up. (Insert the
MiniDisc firmly, until a click is heard.)
● The power will be turned on automatically, and playback will start from the
first track. (Auto-play function)
Track number
VOL
BASS
BASS
● When the recordable MiniDisc write
protection tab is closed (page 10)
● When the auto-play function has been
cancelled (page 37)
4From the main unit:
Press the + button to increase the volume and the - button to decrease the
volume.
From the remote control unit:
Move the shuttle switch up once to increase the volume, and move it down
once to decrease the volume.
Volume (0 - 30)
5Adjust the bass level.
Each time the BASS button is pressed,
the tone will be switched as follows:
Track name
(Nothing will be displayed for MiniDiscs
that do not contain track names.)
● After playback of the last track has finished, the unit will stop automatically.
Playback does not start when a
MiniDisc is inserted:
Press the 06 button.
In the following cases, the auto-play function will not work.
Bass sounds are emphasised slightly.
BASS 1
Bass sounds are emphasised more.
BASS 2
Bass sounds are emphasised even more.
BASS 3
BASS OFF
Bass emphasis is cancelled.
● When recording, it is impossible to adjust the bass level (Bass emphasis is
cancelled).
● The most recent volume or bass settings are saved when the power is
turned off.
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To interrupt playback:
Press the 06 button during playback.
● To resume playback, press the
button again.
06
To stop playback:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
● When you press the 06 button to re-
sume playback, it will start at the point
on the disc where playback was halted
(Resume function). However, if the
MiniDisc is removed and reinserted,
playback will start from the first track.
To turn off the power:
Press the ■/:OFF button whilst in the stop
mode.
● If the unit is not operated for at least 2
minutes whilst in the stop mode, the
power will be turned off automatically.
To remove the MiniDisc:
Turn off the power and move the EJECT
lever in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
Precautions when making connections:
● Do not use any remote control unit,
except for the one included with this
unit.
● Do not remove the rubber pads from
the earphones.
● Insert each plug securely, all the way
in.
● Be sure to hold the plug when removing it. If you pull on the lead, it
may break, or the unit may malfunction.
Interrupted sound:
● This product is designed to eliminate
interruptions in the sound which can
be caused by vibrations. However, if
the unit is continuously exposed to
vibrations or mechanical shock, the
sound may be interrupted momentarily.
When the sound is distorted:
● If the volume is too high whilst the
bass is being emphasised, the sound
may be distorted, depending on the
music on the track. If this happens,
decrease the bass level or lower the
volume level.
● If the volume is increased to “VOL
26" or higher, the bass level will be
adjusted automatically.
(This is done to reduce the distortion
in the sound.)
Caution:
● When the unit is not to be used immediately after a MiniDisc has been
inserted, or when you plan to carry
the unit, turn off the power or cancel
the auto-play function. Otherwise,
the auto-play function will be activated and the battery will run down.
● Since the main unit and the AC
adaptor can heat up during use, you
should avoid allowing the unit to be
in direct contact with your skin for
any length of time.
When using the unit with a car
adaptor:
● When you switch off the ignition key
during playback, the power to this
unit will also be turned off. Then,
when the ignition key is switched on,
playback will start from the beginning
of the track where playback was
halted (Resume auto-play function).
However, the power to the unit may
not be turned off when the ignition is
turned off, depending on the type of
car.
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CONVENIENT PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
■ Cue and review
1Load a MiniDisc and begin playback.
2 Move the shuttle switch up and hold it
there for audible fast forward. Or, move
the shuttle switch down and hold it
there for audible fast reverse.
3Normal playback will resume when the
shuttle switch is released.
■ APSS
(Auto Program Search System)
APSS automatically locates the beginning
of any track.
To move to the beginning of the
next track:
Move the shuttle switch up once during
playback.
To re-start the track being played:
Move the shuttle switch down once during
playback.
To skip a number of tracks at one time,
move the shuttle switch up or down repeatedly until the desired track number is
shown.
To begin playback at a desired track, move
the shuttle switch up or down repeatedly
whilst in the stop mode to select the track
number. Then, press the 06 button.
Note:
● If the first track on the disc is currently
selected and the shuttle switch is
moved down, the last track on the disc
will be located. When the last track is
currently selected and the shuttle
switch is moved up, the first track will
be located.
Notes:
● 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.
● When the unit is in the all track repeat
mode, the search will wrap around from
the last track to the first, or vice versa.
● Depending on the contents recorded
on a MiniDisc, some sounds may be
skipped whilst cueing and reviewing.
To search very quickly:
When fast forward or fast reverse is used
whilst in the pause mode, the search will
be performed more quickly than during audible fast forward or fast reverse playback.
● In this mode, no sound is heard. Therefore, you should refer to the time display.
● When you lift your finger, the unit will
re-enter the pause mode.
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ENTER
SYNC
MODE
PLAY
MODE
■ To play at double speed
(Mono recording only)
Press the ENTER/SYNC button whilst a
MiniDisc recorded in the monaural longplay mode is being played.
● The unit will display “FAST PLAY” and
start fast playback.
● When the ENTER/SYNC button is
pressed again, the unit will return to
normal play.
Notes:
● Depending on the contents recorded
on a MiniDisc, it may be difficult to hear
them.
● If a track recorded in the stereo mode
is reached during fast playback, the
fast playback mode will be cancelled.
● To reenter the fast playback mode,
press the ENTER/SYNC button.
To interrupt fast playback:
Press the 06 button during playback.
● When the 06 button is pressed again,
the unit will resume fast playback.
■ Random play or repeat play
During playback or whilst in the stop mode,
press the MODE button on the main unit
repeatedly, or move the shuttle switch on
the lower right of the remote control unit
down to select the playback mode.
RANDOM
1
No display
● If the playback mode is selected whilst
stopped, press the 06 button to start
playback.
Notes:
● When “TOC” is displayed, repeat play
is impossible.
● In random play the unit will select and
play tracks automatically. (You cannot
select the order of the tracks.)
After all of the tracks have been played
once each in random order, the unit will
stop automatically.
● During random play or repeat play of a
single track, cue and review of the previous or next tracks is not possible.
● During random play, the unit cannot
find the beginning of any track which
has been played.
Random play
Repeat play of all of the tracks
Repeat play of a single track
Normal playback
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DISP
DISPLAY
■ To check the elapsed time
and remaining time of the
track
During playback, press the DISP button on
the main unit or the DISPLAY button on
the remote control unit.
● Each time the button is pressed, the
displa y wil l ch ange as fol low s:
■ To check the remaining
recording time and the total
playing time
Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP
button on the main unit or the DISPLAY
button on the remote control unit.
● Each time the button is pressed, the
display will change as follows:
Total number of
tracks
Disc name
Remaining recording time
Total playing time
Note:
If character information was not originally
recorded on the MiniDisc, nothing will be
displayed.
Track number
Track name
Elapsed playback time
Remaining play time
To display the playing time of an individual track:
Whilst in the stop mode, turn the jog dial
to display the track number and track
name, and then press the DISP button on
the main unit or the DISPLAY button on
the remote control unit to display the playing time for that track.
● Turn and hold the jog dial to display the
playing time of the next track.
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Jog dial
ENTER
SYNC
■ To look for the track you want
to listen to whilst in the stop
mode
When the jog dial is turned whilst in the
stop mode, the track number and track
name of the next (or previous) track will be
displayed. When you find the track you
want, you can start listening from that
track.
1Turn the jog dial to select the track num-
ber and track name.
To display the previous track name (the
track number will be decreased) ... Turn
the jog dial anti-clockwise.
To display the next track name (the
track number will be increased) ... Turn
the jog dial clockwise.
● When the last disc track has been selected, if the jog dial is turned clockwise
again the first track on the disc will be
selected.
● When the first disc track has been selected, if the jog dial is turned anti-clockwise again the last track on the disc will
be selected.
2Press the
lected track.
0
/ 6 button to play the se-
■ To look for another track you
want to listen to during playback
When the jog dial is turned during playback, the next (or previous) track number
and track name will be displayed. You can
start listening from any track you want.
(Index (track name) search)
1Turn the jog dial to select a track num-
ber and a track name.
To display the previous track name (the
track number will be decreased) ... Turn
the jog dial anti-clockwise.
To display the next track name (the
track number will be increased) ... Turn
the jog dial clockwise.
2Press the ENTER/SYNC button to play
the selected track.
■ To look for the point at which
you want to begin listening
whilst in the pause mode
When the jog dial is turned whilst in the
pause mode, the elapsed time will be displayed, and you can begin listening from
any point you like. (Time search)
1Turn the jog dial to change the elapsed
time.
To decrease the elapsed time ... Turn
the jog dial anti-clockwise.
To increase the elapsed time ... Turn
the jog dial clockwise.
2Press the
from the selected point.
0
/ 6 button to start playing
Note:
● When no track names have been stored
on a MiniDisc, no track names will be
available for display.
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EDITING
■ What the editing function can do
You can create original discs using the MD editing function, on which you can change
the order of the tracks and you can create disc or track names.
● Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited.
Move (Page 29)
A designated track can be moved to any desired
position.
● The numbers assigned to the tracks following
the track which is moved will be adjusted automatically.
1234
ABCD
1234
CABD
Divide (Page 29)
A single track can be divided into two at any
desired position.
● The numbers of the tracks which come after the
newly divided track will be automatically increased by one.
123
ABC D
1234
ABCD
Combine (Page 30)
Two consecutive tracks can be combined into
one track.
● The numbers assigned to the tracks following
the combined tracks will be decreased by one
automatically.
123
123
4
CCAB
CAB
Disc/Track name (Page 30)
Discs and tracks (up to 255 tracks per disc) can be named.
Since track names are displayed when the beginning of each track is located
or during playback, you can quickly check the name of each track.
● Letters (capital letters/lowercase letters), numbers and symbols can be used.
Name/stamp (Page 32)
● All of the characters and data on a recorded MD (master MD with tracks and
character information) can be transferred onto a recordable MD.
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■ Move
■ Divide
1Play the track to be moved, and press
the 06 button.
● The unit will enter the pause mode.
2Press the EDIT/MARK button and turn
the jog dial to select "MOVE".
1
To move the
fifth track
2
3Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
● To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
4Turn the jog dial to select the direction
to move.
● To increase the track number ... Turn
the jog dial clockwise.
● To decrease the track number ... Turn
the jog dial anti-clockwise.
3
(Checking the
movement)
4
(To move it to the
third track)
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
● The track will be moved, and the unit
will be paused at the beginning of the
track.
Note:
● When a track has been moved, the
other tracks which are affected by the
move will be assigned new track numbers automatically.
Example: Whe n mo ving the f ifth trac k to
the third track, the old third track will
become the new fourth track and the
old fourth track will become the new
fifth track.
1Start playing the track you want to di-
vide into two. Press the 06 button at
the point where you want to divide the
track.
● The unit will enter the pause mode.
2Press the EDIT/MARK button and turn
the jog dial to select "DIVIDE".
1
To divide the
fourth track
2
3Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
● To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
3
(Confirming the split)
4Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
● The track will be divided into two tracks,
and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the second of the two tracks.
● The numbers of the tracks which come
after the divided track will be increased
by one automatically.
Notes:
● When a track that has a name is divided, the two new tracks will have the
same name. However, in the TOC
FULL condition, the second track may
not be named.
● Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks.
However, even if the number of assigned tracks has not reached 254, it
might not be possible to make any further divisions of tracks.
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■ Combine
1Start playing the last of the two tracks you
want to combine, and press the 06 button.
● The unit will enter the pause mode.
2Press the EDIT/MARK button and turn the
jog dial to select "COMBINE".
1
To combine the fifth
and sixth tracks
2
3Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■/:OFF
button.
3
(Confirming the combination)
4Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
● The two tracks will be combined, and the
unit will be paused at the beginning of the
combined track.
● The numbers assigned to the tracks following the combined track will be decreased by one automatically.
To combine two non-adjacent tracks:
First, put the two tracks next to each other in
the order you want using the MOVE function
(page 29). Then combine them using the
COMBINE function.
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 cannot be
combined.
● Tracks recorded in the monaural long-play
mode and tracks recorded in the stereo
mode.
● Tracks recorded from digital inputs and
tracks recorded from analogue inputs.
● Tracks whose recording time is less than
12 seconds.
■ Disc name
● Discs can be named using a maximum of
100 characters.
● Up to 1,700 characters (approximately)
can be used in the disc and track names
on a single MiniDisc.
1Whilst in the stop mode, press the
EDIT/MARK button and turn the jog dial to
select "DISC NAME".
2Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
● The unit will enter the character input
mode.
● To cancel the operation, press the ■/:OFF
button.
1
3Press the CHARACTER button repeatedly
to select the type of characters.
● The first 3 characters in the group of the
selected characters will be displayed for
about 1 second.
(Symbols)
!"#
(Capital letters)
ABC
4Turn the jog dial to select the first letter in
the name.
● When the jog dial is held turned continu-
ously, the displayed characters will
change rapidly.
3
2
Cursor
4
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5When the letter you want is displayed,
move the shuttle switch up once.
● To enter more letters in the name, repeat
steps 3 - 5.
6When the disc name has been completely
entered, press the ENTER/SYNC button
again.
5
Position where the next
letter will be entered
6
Lights
up
If an incorrect letter is entered:
To erase a character:
Move the shuttle switch to move the cursor
to the character you want to erase. Then
press the BASS button.
■ Track name
Up to 100 characters can be entered for
each name.
1Play the track which you want to name,
and press the 06 button.
● The unit will enter the pause mode.
2Press the EDIT/MARK button and turn
the jog dial to select "Tr NAME".
● When "Tr NAME" is selected whilst in
the stop mode, the track numbers can
be selected using the jog dial.
1
2
To correct a character:
Move the shuttle switch to move the cursor
to the character you want to correct. Then
enter the correct character.
● Even after all the letters have been entered, you can still go back and correct
any mistakes.
When you want to enter lowercase
letter:
Enter capital letters as described in step 4
and press the DISP button to change them
to the lowercase letters.
If you press this button again, the letters
will be changed back to capital letters.
To enter a space:
Move the shuttle switch to move the cursor
to the right. Then, press the DISP button
to enter a space.
Type of
characters
Capital letters
Symbols
indicates a space.
(They are selected using the jog dial.)
AC D EV W X Y Z
B
13 4 58 920
/. ,
?!" #
;
Track number that you
want to give a track name
3Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
● The unit will enter the character input
mode.
● To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
4Perform steps 3 - 5 in the “Disc name”
section.
5When the track name is completely en-
tered, press the ENTER/SYNC button
again.
Characters <symbols>
.
.
–: ( )+
$
Returns to
< >'
&
_
`
= @%
*
Returns to
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■ To change track names or
disc names
Some MiniDiscs created on other equipment may have more than 100 characters
in a track name or disc name. The characters from the 101st character and on cannot be corrected or changed.
To change characters:
1Put the unit in the character input
mode.
● To change characters in a disc name,
perform steps 1 - 2 on page 30.
● To change characters in a track name,
perform steps 1 - 3 on page 31.
2Move the shuttle switch to move the
cursor to the character you want to
change.
3Enter the new character you want, and
press the ENTER/SYNC button.
To delete characters:
1Put the unit in the character input
mode.
● To delete characters in a disc name,
perform steps 1 - 2 on page 30.
● To delete characters in a track name,
perform steps 1 - 3 on page 31.
2Move the shuttle switch to move the
cursor to the character you want to delete.
3 Press the BASS button.
● The character will be erased.
4Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
To add characters:
1Put the unit in the character input
mode.
● To add characters to a disc name, perform steps 1 - 2 on page 30.
● To add characters to a track name, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 31.
2Move the shuttle switch to move the
cursor to the right of the character,
where you want to add a new character.
3Press the MODE button.
● A space will be inserted.
4 Enter the new character you want, and
press the ENTER/SYNC button.
■ Name/stamp
Master MiniDisc
(Prerecorded
MiniDisc)
1. The so und is re c or ded.
2. The ch aracter i nforma tion, such as the disc
name and track
names is transferred.
Recordable
MiniDisc
1Record the sound from the master
MiniDisc onto a recordable MiniDisc.
Playback unit
The sound
is recorded.
Recording unit
Master MiniDisc
● Refer to the standard recording
method. (Pages 9 to 13)
● At this point, only the sound is recorded. No character information is
transferred.
Recordable MiniDisc
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● Check whether the total number of
tracks on the newly recorded MiniDisc
matches the total number of tracks on
the master MiniDisc. If they do not
match each other, combine or divide
tracks using the edit operation. (Pages
29–30)
● This function can not be performed
from playback only MiniDisc.
2When the recording is complete, re-
move the newly recorded MiniDisc and
load the master MiniDisc into the MDMS722H.
● Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for
the newly recorded MiniDisc.
3Whilst in the stop mode, press the
EDIT/MARK button and turn the jog dial
to select “NAME STAMP”.
4Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
● To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
3
4
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
● The character information of the master
MiniDisc is being read.
6When the unit displays “CHANGE MD”,
remove the master MiniDisc.
● Remove the master MiniDisc without
turning off the power. If you do, the
operation will be cancelled.
7Load the newly recorded MiniDisc into
the MD-MS722H.
● To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
8Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
● 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 the total
number of tracks on the newly recorded
MiniDisc, the unit will display “Can’t
WRITE” and the power will be turned
off.
If this happens, adjust the total number
of tracks on the newly recorded
MiniDisc using the edit operation, and
then try again from step 2.
5
6
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MD-MS722H(SUK)
USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT
● Before connecting any other equipment, turn off the power to all units.
● Connect the plugs securely.
Improper connections may cause noise or malfunctions.
■ Listening through a stereo or a radio cassette player or recording on
a cassette tape
To the right (R), Red
To the left (L), White
To the line input sockets
Analogue cable
included with this
unit
To the socket
■ Listening through a car stereo
Separately
available cassette
adaptor (AD-CT14)
● The recording will be made in the analogue mode.
● When you want to listen to a disc using
a separate stereo system or radio cassette player, it is recommended that
you adjust the volume on the MiniDisc
unit to maximum.
● The separately available cassette
adaptor may not work, depending on
your car’s stereo.
To the socket
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MD-MS722H(SUK)
CONVENIENT OPERATION OF THE UNIT
■ Checking the remaining
amount of battery charge
The remaining amount of battery charge is
shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation.
< How to read the battery indicator >
When the battery is
completely charged
When the battery needs charging, it is
impossible to start recording or editing.
● When the battery is completely dis-
charged, the whole battery indicator will
flash. Recharge the battery or replace the
alkaline battery with a new one.
● When the battery has run completely out,
“BATT EMPTY” (main unit) and “Lo BATT”
(remote control unit) will appear. Then, the
power will be disconnected automatically.
Notes:
● When you are using the unit with a rechargeable battery and an alkaline battery
and you want to check the remaining capacity of the battery, the remaining battery
charge display may not be stable for about
20 seconds after the power is first turned
on.
● When the AC adaptor included with this
unit 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.
● When the rechargeable battery and the
alkaline battery are used at the same time,
the rechargeable battery is used first, and
then the alkaline battery.
Since the battery indicator shows the remaining amount of the particular battery
being used, the number of bars will increase when the unit switches to the alkaline battery.
Battery indicator
Charging is
needed.
■ To prevent the unit from
being operated by mistake
To avoid operations being started by accidentally pressing the buttons, use the hold
function.
Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrow).
● When the unit is in the safety mode,
pressing the buttons will have no affect.
● To cancel the safety mode, move the
HOLD switch away from the safety position (the opposite direction of the
arrow).
Remote
control unit
Can be operated
from either the
remote control unit or
the main unit.
Can only be operated
from the remote
control unit.
Can only be operated
from the main unit.
Cannot be operated
from either the
remote control unit or
the main unit.
CancelCancel
CancelHold
HoldCancel
HoldHold
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 accidentally drained.
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Main
unit
MD-MS722H(SUK)
Jog dial
:
OFF
MODE
:OFF
PLAY
MODE
■ To eliminate the confirmation
sound
Every time a button is pressed, a “beep”
will be heard in the earphones.
To silence the “beep” sound, do the following:
1Whilst in the stop mode ...
Hold down the MODE button on the
main unit or move the shuttle switch on
the lower right of the remote control unit
down until "SET UP" appears.
● When you release the button, “BEEP
1 (BEEP ON)” will appear.
2Press the MODE button on the main
unit or move the shuttle switch on the
lower right of the remote control unit
down.
● “BEEP 0 (BEEP OFF)” will appear,
and the confirmation sound will disappear.
● To restore the confirmation sound,
select “BEEP 1 (BEEP ON)”.
3Press the ■/:OFF button.
● The normal display will reappear.
■ To turn off the display
backlight
Whenever you press a button, the display
will light for about 7 seconds, so that you
can read it in the dark. You can turn off the
backlight.
1Whilst in the stop mode ...
Hold down the MODE button on the
main unit or move the shuttle switch on
the lower right of the remote control unit
down until "SET UP" appears.
● When you release the button, “BEEP
1 (BEEP ON)” or “BEEP 0 (BEEP
OFF)” will appear.
2Turn the jog dial until "EL on 1 (EL ON
1)" appears.
3Press the MODE button on the main
unit or move the shuttle switch on the
lower right of the remote control unit
down.
● Whenever the button is pressed
EL ON 1 (EL on 1) → EL ON 2 (EL on 2)
EL OFF (EL off)
"EL OFF ( EL of f)" w ill go out.
To turn the backlight on:
"EL ON 1 (EL on 1)"
When any button is pressed, the backlight
will remain lit for about 7 seconds.
"EL ON 2 (EL on 2)"
When the rechargeable battery or alkaline
battery is used, the backlight will remain lit
for about 7 seconds.
When the AC adaptor or a car adaptor is
used and the power is turned on, the backlight will always be lit.
(However, the brightness may be a little
less than when using the battery.)
4Press the ■/:OFF button.
● The normal display will reappear.
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MD-MS722H(SUK)
Jog dial
:
OFF
MODE
:OFF
PLAY
MODE
■ To cancel the auto-play
function
When a MiniDisc is inserted, the power will
be turned on automatically, and playback
will begin. You can cancel automatic playback.
1Whilst in the stop mode ...
Hold down the MODE button on the
main unit or move the shuttle switch on
the lower right of the remote control unit
down until "SET UP" appears.
● When you release the button, “BEEP
1 (BEEP ON)” or “BEEP 0 (BEEP
OFF)” will appear.
2Turn the jog dial until "auto PL (A-PLAY
ON)" appears.
3Press the MODE button on the main
unit or move the shuttle switch on the
lower right of the remote control unit
down.
● “PL off (A-PLAY OFF)” will appear,
and the auto-play function will be
cancelled.
● To restore the auto-play function, select “auto PL (A-PLAY ON)”.
4Press the ■/:OFF button.
● The normal display will reappear.
■ To cancel the auto power
save function
Power consumption can be reduced by
controlling the memory storage time. You
can cancel the auto power save function.
1Whilst in the stop mode ...
Hold down the MODE button on the
main unit or move the shuttle switch on
the lower right of the remote control unit
down until "SET UP" appears.
● When you release the button, “BEEP
1 (BEEP ON)” or “BEEP 0 (BEEP
OFF)” will appear.
2Turn the jog dial until "auto PS (AUTO
Psave)" appears.
3Press the MODE button on the main
unit or move the shuttle switch on the
lower right of the remote control unit
down.
● “PS off (Psave off)” will appear, and
the auto power save function will be
cancelled.
● To restore the auto power save function, select “auto PS (AUTO Psave)”.
4Press the ■/:OFF button.
● The normal display will reappear.
About the sound skip guard memory:
During playback, approximately 40 seconds
of information is stored in the semiconductor
memory. Therefore, even when the pickup
cannot read information for a second or two
due to an external shock, the sound will continue without interruption because the information stored in memory is used.
About the auto power save function:
This is a function used to save power when
using the unit with the rechargeable battery or
the alkaline battery. Whilst in the auto power
save mode, 10 - 40 seconds of sound information is stored in memory. When the unit is
used in places exposed to excessive vibration, cancel the auto power save function.
When the auto power save function is disabled, 40 seconds of sound information is
always stored in memory. (When the AC
adaptor or a car adaptor is used, the information storage time is always 40 seconds, regardless of the auto power save mode.)
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MD-MS722H(SUK)
WHAT IS A MINIDISC?
A MiniDisc is a disc inside a protective
cartridge. You can handle it freely without
worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc.
However, if dust enters the opening of the
cartridge, or there is excessive dirt on the
cartridge, or the cartridge becomes
warped, you may experience malfunctions. Please note the following.
■ Handling the MiniDisc
Do not touch the disc directly!
Do not open the shutter or touch the disc
directly.
If the shutter is opened forcibly, it may
break.
Disc
Shutter
● Never disassemble a MiniDisc.
Cartridge
■ Where not to store discs
Do not store discs in places with high temperatures or humidity. Specifically, do not
leave discs in places exposed to direct
sunlight or in cars with the doors and windows closed.
Do not leave discs in places where sand
can get into the cartridge easily (e.g.,
beaches).
■ Helpful tip when attaching a
label
When attaching a label to an MD cartridge,
be sure to note the following. If the label is
not attached properly, the MiniDisc may
jam inside the unit and it may not be possible 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. (If it is not within the specified
area, it may cause the disc to jam in the
unit.)
■ Regular cleaning
If the surface of the cartridge becomes
dusty or dirty, clean it with a dry cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING
■ Moisture condensation
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.
When the unit has condensation inside,
the disc signals cannot be read, and the
unit may not function properly.
● If this happens, remove the disc.
The condensation should evaporate in
approximately 1 hour. The unit will then
function properly.
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MD-MS722H(SUK)
Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before
calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
PROBLEMCAUSE
● Is the AC adaptor disconnected?
The unit does not turn
on.
No sound is heard
from the earphones.
When the operation
buttons are pressed,
the unit does not
respond.
Some sounds are
skipped.
The MiniDisc cannot
be ejected.
Recording and editing
are impossible.
● Is the battery exhausted?
● Is the unit in the safety mode?
● Has condensation formed inside the unit?
● Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by
static electricity?
● Is the volume set too low?
● Is the remote control unit or the earphones plugged in?
● Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it
instead of a MiniDisc containing music?
● Is the unit in the safety mode?
● Is the battery exhausted?
● Is the remote control unit plug or the earphone plug
inserted firmly?
● Is the battery exhausted?
● Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?
● Has the track number or character information been
written on the disc yet?
● Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?
● Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure?
● Is the unit connected properly to the other equipment?
● Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure
occur whilst recording or editing?
● Is the unit in the safety mode?
● Is an optical signal being output from the external
equipment?
Read the operation manual for the external equipment.
■ 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 AC
socket.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Leave the unit completely unpowered
for approximately 30 seconds.
4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the AC
socket and retry the operation.
If strange sounds, smell or smoke come
out of the unit or an object is dropped into
the unit, remove the AC adaptor from the
AC socket immediately and contact an authorised SHARP service centre.
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MD-MS722H(SUK)
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
MiniDiscs are recorded using a different system than is used for cassette tapes or DAT
recordings. Therefore, the following conditions may be encountered, depending on how
the disc has been recorded or edited. These are due to system limitations, and should
be considered normal.
Even if the maximum recording
time of a MiniDisc has not been
reached, “DISC FULL” or “TOC
FULL” may be displayed.
Even if the number of tracks and
the recording time have not
reached the limit, “DISC FULL” may
be displayed.
Even if several short tracks are
erased, the remaining recording
time may not show an increase.
Two tracks may not be combined in
editing.
The total of the recorded time and
time remaining on a disc may not
add up to the maximum possible
recording time.
When recorded tracks are played
back using the cue and review
operations, some sounds may be
skipped.
A track number can be created in
the middle of a track.
When the number of tracks used
reaches the limit, regardless of the
remaining recording time, further
recording will be impossible.
(Maximum number of tracks: 254)
If a MiniDisc has been recorded or
edited repeatedly or if a MiniDisc has
scratches on it, it may not be possible
to record the maximum number of
tracks on it.
If there are scratches on a disc, the
unit will automatically avoid recording
in those areas. The recording time will
be reduced.
When the remaining recording time of
a disc is displayed, short tracks less
than 12 seconds long may not be
included in the total.
For MiniDiscs on which repeated
recording and editing operations were
performed, the COMBINE function
may not work.
A cluster (about 2 seconds) is
normally the minimum unit of
recording. So, even if a track is less
than 2 seconds long, it will use about
2 seconds of space on the disc.
Therefore, the time actually available
for recording may be less than the
remaining time displayed.
If there are scratches on discs, those
sections will be automatically avoided
(no recording will be placed in those
sections). Therefore, the recording
time will be reduced.
For MiniDiscs on which repeated
recording and editing were performed,
some sounds may be skipped whilst
cueing and reviewing.
If there are scratches or dust on a
MiniDisc, the track numbers following
that track will be increased by one.
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MD-MS722H(SUK)
ERROR MESSAGES
Error messagesMeaningRemedy
BATT EMPTY
(Lo BATT)
BLANK DISC
(BLANK)
Can’t COPY
(Not REC)
Can’t EDIT
Can’t REC
(Not REC)
Can’t WRITE●Editing is impossible.●Check the number of tracks.
DEFECT
(DEFECT)
Din UNLOCK
(UNLOCK)
DISC ERROR
(E-DISC)
DISC FULL
HOLD
(HOLD)
LOCKED
LOCK ERROR
NO DISC●A disc has not been loaded.● Load a disc.
PB DISC
PROTECTED
POWER ?
SORRY
(SORRY)
SYSTEM ERR
(E-SYS)
TEMP OVER
(E-TEMP)
TOC ERROR
(E-TOC)
TOC FULL
Tr. Protect
U TOC ERROR
(E-UTOC)
? DISC
(?DISC)
( ): Error messages seen on the re-
mote control.
●The battery run down.●Charge the rechargeable battery or
●Nothing is recorded.● Replace the disc with a recorded
●No copy can be made because of
the SCMS copyright system.
●A track cannot be edited.●Change the stop position of the
●Recording cannot be performed
correctly due to vibration or shock
in the unit.
●The disc is scratched. ●If the sound you hear is not right,
●Poor connection of the digital cable. ● Connect the digital cable securely.
●The disc is damaged.● Reload the disc or replace it.
●The disc is out of recording space.● Replace it with another recordable
●The unit is in the safety mode.●Return the HOLD switch to its
●The EJECT lever was moved
during recording or editing.
●The disc is write protected.
●You tried to record on a playback-
only disc.
●Improper power is being supplied.●Use one of the specified power
●Since a track number is currently
being located or written to, the unit
cannot accept your command.
●You have come to the conclusion
that the unit is out of order.
●The temperature is too high.● Turn off the power, and wait for a
●A large portion of the disc has been
damaged.
●There is no space left for recording
character information (track names,
disc names, etc.).
●The track has been protected from
being erased.
●A large portion of the disc has been
damaged.
●There is an error in the recorded
signal.
●A disc which contains data other
than music was played.
●There is an error in the signal from
the disc.
replace the alkaline battery (or use
the AC adaptor for power).
disc.
●Record using the analogue cable.
track and then try editing it.
●Re-record or replace it with another
recordable disc.
try recording again.
●Replace the disc with another
recordable disc.
disc.
original position.
●Turn off the power and remove the
MiniDisc.
●Move the write protection knob
back to its original position.
●Replace it with a recordable disc.
sources.
●Wait for a while and try the
operation again.
●To have it repaired, go to the
distributor where you purchased the
unit.
while.
●Replace it with another recorded
disc.
●Replace it with another recordable
disc.
●Edit the track with the device on
which it was recorded.
●Replace it with another recorded
disc.
●Erase all of the signal errors, and
then try recording again.
●A disc which contains non-music
data cannot be played.
●Replace it with another recorded
disc.
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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 earphone plug and the connecting cable plug.
This will prevent noise.
Notes:
● Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.)
It may affect the quality or colour.
● Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit.
It may cause malfunctions.
SPECIFICATIONS
As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to
make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.
The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production
units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
■ General
Power source:DC 3.6V (rechargeable lithium-ion battery x 1)
Power consumption: 7 W (AC adaptor)
Output power: RMS; 20 mW (10 mW + 10 mW)
Charging time:Approx. 3 hours
Battery life:
When using the
rechargeable battery (fully
charged) included with
the unit
Continuous recording:
Approx. 8 hours
Continuous play:
Approx. 10 hours
DC 5V (AC adaptor)
AC 230 - 240V, 50/60 Hz
DC 3.4V: Battery case
(commercially available, “AA” size, alkaline
battery x 1)
DC 4.5V: Separately available car adaptor, AD-CA20X
(for cars with a 12-24V DC negative earth
electrical system)
(0.2% T.H.D.)
(When using the AC adaptor included with the unit)
When using one, commercially
available, high capacity, "AA"
size, alkaline battery (in the
battery case)
Continuous recording:
Approx. 3 hours
Continuous play:
Approx. 6 hours
When using one, commercially
available, high capacity, “AA”
size battery with the rechargeable battery (fully charged)
Continuous recording:
Approx. 11 hours
Continuous play:
Approx. 16 hours
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● The continuous recording time is for analogue inputs when the volume level is set to
“VOL 0”.
● The continuous play time shows the value 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 20°C.
● The operating time when using an alkaline battery may be different, depending on the
type and manufacturer of the battery, and on the operating temperature.
Input sensitivity:
Output level:
Dimensions: Width: 87.0 mm (3-7/16″)
Height: 26.7 mm (1-1/16″)Depth: 81.5 mm (3-1/4″)
Weight: 22 0 g (0.4 9 l bs.) w ith r echa rgeab le batte ry
Input socket: Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit)
Output socket: Earpho nes (i mp edan ce: 32 oh ms)/
MIC H0.25 mV10 k ohms
MIC L 2.5 mV10 k ohms
LINE 100 mV20 k ohms
Specified
output
Earphones—10 mW + 10 mW32 ohms
LINE
remote control unit
300 mV
(-12dB)
Maximum
output level
—10 k ohms
Load
impedance
■ MiniDisc Recorder
Type: Portable MiniDisc recorder
Signal readout: Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up
Audio channels: Stereo 2 ch anne ls/m onau ral ( lon g-p lay m ode) 1 ch anne l
Frequency response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (± 3 dB)
Rotation speed: Approx. 400 – 900 r pm
Error correction: ACIRC (Advan ced C ross In terl eave Ree d-So lom on Co de )
Coding: ATRAC (Ada ptive TRa nsfor m Ac ousti c Co ding), 24 -bit
Recording method: Ma gnet ic m odu lati on ov erwri te m etho d
Sampling frequency: 44.1 k Hz (3 2 kHz a nd 48 kH z si gnals are conv ert ed t o
Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable (less than ±0.001% W. peak)
computed type
44.1 kHz, and then recorded.)
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MEMO
MEMO
MEMO
TERMS OF GUARANTEE
Subject to the terms listed below, Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. (hereinafter called
"the Company") guarantee to provide for the repair of, or at its option replace this
Sharp Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than batteries), which is faulty
or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.
The conditions of this guarantee are:
1. The guarantee shall only apply to defects which occur within one year from the
date of purchase, provided that this equipment is sent to the repair address within
this period.
2. This guarantee covers equipment intended for private domestic use only. This
guarantee does not apply to equipment used in the course of a business, trade
or profession.
3. This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accident, misuse,
fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at
adjustment or repair other than by the Company’s MiniDisc or telephone service
centre.
4. In the unlikely event of a defect occuring, the product must be returned to the
Company’s repair centre with proof of purchase. A postage paid label and a fault
report form are supplied with the product for this purpose. It is your responsibility
to ensure that the packaging is adequate, and to obtain proof of posting.
Further details of the repair service, which is available after the guarantee period
on a chargeable basis, and additional report forms and labels can be obtained
by telephoning 01623 413800.
5. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.
6. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to the consumer’s statutory
rights and does not affect these rights in any way.
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE
SHARP CORPORATION
TINSE1604AFZZ
Printed in Japan
A9809.3.0MNS.SM
MD-MS722H(SUK)
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