Sharp MD-MT15H User Manual

PORTABLER MINI-DISC RECORDER LECTEUR-ENREGISTREUR MINIDISC PORTABLE GRABADOR/REPRODUCTOR MINIDISC PORTÁTIL BÄRBAR MINISKIVINSPELARE REGISTRATORE DI MINIDISCHI PORTATILE DRAAGBARE MINIDISC RECORDER PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER

MODELL MODELLO MODÈLE MODEL MODELO MODEL MODELL

MD-MT15H

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

MODE D’EMPLOI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

MANUAL DE MANEJO OPERATION MANUAL

BRUKSANVISNING

DEUTSCH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

SVENSKA

ITALIANO

NEDERLANDS

ENGLISH

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BESONDERE ANMERKUNGEN REMARQUES SPÉCIALES NOTAS ESPECIALES SÄRSKILDA ANMÄRKNINGAR NOTE PARTICOLARI BIJZONDERE OPMERKINGEN SPECIAL NOTES

● Audio-visuelles Material kann Urheberrechte umfassen, die ohne Genehmigung des Eigentümers dieser Urheberrechte nicht aufgenommen werden dürfen. Siehe die entsprechenden nationalen Gesetze.

● Le matériel audio-visuel peut comporter des oeuvres faisant l’objet de droits d’auteur qui ne peuvent être enregistrées sans l’autorisation du possesseur du droit d’auteur, veuillez vous référer aux réglementations nationales en vigueur.

● El material audiovisual puede consistir en trabajos que tengan derechos de autor y que no deben grabarse sin la autorización del poseedor de dichos derechos de autor. Sírvase consultar las leyes aplicables en su país.

● Audiovisuellt material kan innehålla upphovsrättsarbete som inte skall mångfaldigas utan tillstånd av copyrightinnehavaren. Se den tillämpliga lagen i ditt land.

● Il materiale audio-visivo che fosse soggetto a copyright non può essere registrato senza l’autorizzazione del possessore del copyright. Si prega di attenersi alle leggi in vigore sul territorio nazionale.

● Audio-visueel materiaal kan worden beschermd door auteursrechten, in welk geval het niet mag worden opgenomen zonder de toestemming van de auteursrechthouder. Zie voor nadere informatie de betreffende wetten in het land van gebruik.

● Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant law in your country.

ønsker man at tilslutte en DC-adaptor så skal def vaere en godkendt type med indbygget sikring.

Vid anslutning till yttre likspänningskälla skall det alltid finnas en säkring i kretsen. Käytettäessä akkua tai mutta ulkopuolista tasajännitelähdettä on laitteen ja jännite-

lähteen välillä boltava sulakkeella varustettu adaptori. When connecting the appliance to an external DC-source, ensure that there is a fuse

protection in the circuit.

DENNA APPARAT ÄR ANSLUTEN TILL 230 V VÄXELSTRÖM NÄR STICKPROPPEN ÄR INSKJUTEN I VÄGGUTTAGET. FÖR ATT FULLSTÄNDIGT KOPPLA IFRÄN APPARATEN, V.G. DRAG UT STICKPROPPEN.

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● Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

● Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

● Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.

● Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillaeg nr. 93/68/EEC.

● Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

● Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

● Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

● Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.

● Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.

● Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

●

● This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and

73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

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Vorsicht:

Das Gerät weder Tropf- noch Spritzwasser aussetzen. Ansonsten besteht die Gefahr eines Brandes oder elektrischen Schlages.

Attention:

Ne pas exposer ce matériel aux éclaboussures et aux projections d’eau, qui pourraient provoquer le feu ou l’électrocution.

Advertencia:

Para prevenir incendio o sacudidas eléctricas, no exponga este aparato a gotas o salpicaduras.

Varning:

För att förhindra brand eller elektrtisk stöt, skydda apparaten mot fukt och väta.

Adversel:

Til at forbygge ild og stød risiko, lad vaere med at undsaette denne indretning for drypning eller overstaenkning.

Adversel:

For å unngå brann eller kortslutning, ulsett ikke produktet for varn oller fuktighet.

Varoitus:

Älä vie laitetta sateeseen tai kosteisiin tiloihin. Jos laite on kostunut, anna sen kuivua ennen kuin käytät sitä verkkovirralla.

Attenzione:

Onde prevenire incendi o scosse elettriche, non esponete questo apparecchio a fonti di umidita’ o acqua.

Waarschuwing:

Om brand of een gevaarlijk elektrische schok te voorkomen, stel dit toestel niet bloot aan spatten en vochtdruppels.

Warning:

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.

VORSICHT:

Längeres Abspielen einer tragbaren Stereoanlage mit voller Leistung kann das Gehör des Benutzers beschädigen. Im Falle der Verwendung mit dem SHARP Ohrhörer ( entspricht das Modell Sie richtigen Ohrhörer, wenn es zur Beschädigung kommt.

ATTENTION:

A pleine puissance, l’écoute prolongée du baladeur peut endommager l’oreille de l’utilisateur. Le produit est en conformité avec la loi quand il est utilisé avec les écouteurs SHARP (modèle n˚ RPHOH0001AWZZ). Si ceux-ci venaient à être endommagés, remplacez-les par des écouteurs appropriés.

PRECAUCIÓN:

La audición prolongada a alta potencia de un equipo estéreo personal puede causar daños en los oídos del usuario. El modelo satisface la ley relacionada con el empleo de los auriculares SHARP (número de modelo RPHOH0001AWZZ). En caso de avería, pida unos auriculares adecuados.

VARNING:

Lyssna till personlig stereo med full volym under längretid kan skada hörseln. Modellen överenstämmer med lagstadgade bestämmelser för användning med SHARP hörlurar (RPHOH0001AWZZ) Vid skador beställ riktiga hörlurar.

AVVERTENZA:

L’ascolto prolungato ad alto volume di uno stereo personal può danneggiare l’udito. ll modello è in conformità di legge se usato con gli auricolari SHARP (numero di modello RPHOH0001AWZZ. Ordinare nuovi auricolari se quelli forniti si guastano.

LET OP:

Langdurig luisteren naar een stereogeluidsinstallatie met een hoog volume kan het gehoor beschadigen. Dit model voldoet aan de legale vereisten bij gebruik met de SHARP hoofdtelefoon (modelnummer RPHOH0001AWZZ). Vervang de bijgeleverde hoofdtelefoon indien beschadigd door een voor dit toestel geschikte hoofdtelefoon.

CAUTION:

At full power prolonged listening to a personal stereo may damage the user’s hearing. The model is in compliance with the law in case of using it with the SHARP earphones (model number RPHOH0001AWZZ). Order proper earphones if it comes in to damage.

Modellnummer: RPHOH0001AWZZ

dem Gesetz. Bestellen

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● VORSICHT

Verwenden Sie den portablen Mini-Disc Recorder nur ent-sprechend den in dieser Anleitung angegebenen Anwei-sungen, und versuchen Sie nicht, den Verriegelungsschalter zu beeinträchtigen, oder machen Sie keine andere Einstellung, da dies dazu führen kann, gefährlicher Ausstrahlung ausgesetzt zu werden.

● ATTENTION

Utiliser le lecteur-enregistreur minidisc portable en respec-tant les indications données dans ce manuel et éviter l’in-tervention sur le commutateur de verrouillage ou tout autre réglage. En cas de non-respect, on s’exposera à une radi-ation dangereuse.

● PRECAUCIÓN

Utilice el grabador/reproductor portátil minidisc sólo de acuerdo con las instrucciones dadas en este manual y no intente interferir el interruptor de bloqueo ni realizar ningún otro ajuste porque podría ocasionar la exposición a radia-ción peligrosa.

● OBSERVERA

Använd den bärbara miniskivinspelaren endast i enlighet med anvisningarna i denna bruksanvis-ning och försök inte påverka låsningsströmbrytaren eller göra andra inställnin-gar som kan leda till risk för farlig strålning.

● ATTENZIONE

Quando si usa il registratore di minidischi portatile, seguire le istruzioni di questo. Non cercare di interferire con l’interruttore interbloccato e non effettuare altre regolazioni, poiché ciò potrebbe provocare un’esposizione a pericolose radiazioni.

● LET OP

Gebruik deze draagbare MiniDisc-recorder alleen zoals in de aanwijzingen in deze gebruiksaanwijzing staat vermeld. Maak geen veranderingen in de interlockschakelaar of an-dere onderdelen, daar dit mogelijk blootstelling aan ge-vaarlijke stralingen veroorzaakt.

● 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.

LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

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Eigenschaften der Laserdiode

●Material: GaAlAs

●Wellenlänge: 785 nm

●Impulszeit:

Lesemodus: 0,8 mW, kontinuierlich Schreibmodus: max. 10 mW, 0,5 S

min. Zyklus 1,5 S Wiederholung

Karakteristieken van laserdiode

●Materiaal: GaAlAs

●Golflengte: 785 nm

●Pulstijden:

Leesfunktie: 0,8 mW Doorlopend Schrijffunktie: max. 10 mW 0,5 S

min. cycle 1,5 S Herhaling

Caractéristiques de la diode laser

●Matière: GaAlAs

●Longueur d’onde: 785 nm

●Durées de l’impulsion:

Mode de lecture: 0,8 mW (ininterrompue) Mode d’écriture: 10 mW (maxi), 0,5 s

Cycle mini 1,5 s Répétition

Propiedades del diodo láser

●Material: GaAlAs

●Longitud de onda: 785 nm

●Tiempos del pulso:

Modo de lectura: 0,8 mW continuo Modo de escritura: máx. 10 mW 0,5s

Ciclo mín. 1,5s Repetición

Laserdiodens egenskaper

●Material: GaAlAs

●Våglängd: 785 nm

●Impulstider:

Läsfunktion: 0,8 mW kontinuerlig Skrivfunktion: max. 10 mW 0,5 S

min. cykel 1,5 S Repetition

Proprietà del diodo laser

●Materiale: GaAlAs

●Lunghezza d’onda: 785 nm

●Tempo di impulso:

Modo di lettura: 0,8 mW Continua Modo di scrittura: max 10 mW 0,5 S

ciclo minimo 1,5 S Ripetizione

Laserdiodens egenskaber

●Materiale: GaAlAs

●Bolgelaengde: 785 nm

●Impulstider:

Laesemodus: 0,8 mW kontinuerlig Skrivemodus: max 10 mW 0,5 S

min cyklus 1,5 S Repetition

Laserdiodens egenskaper

●Material: GaAlAs

●Bølgelengde: 785 nm

●pulstid:

Lese-modus: 0,8 mW kontinuerlig Skrive-modus: maks. 10 mW 0,5 S

min. syklus 1,5 S Gjentakelse

Laser Diode Properties

●Material: GaAlAs

●Wavelength: 785 nm

●Pulse time:

Read mode: 0.8 mW Continuous Write mode: max 10 mW 0.5S

min cycle 1.5S Repetition

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VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VARNING - OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERAS. KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.

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ENGLISH

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

SPECIAL NOTES .................................. 1

ACCESSORIES .....................................1

PRECAUTIONS ..................................... 2

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND

INDICATORS...................................... 3

POWER SOURCE ..............................4-6

BEFORE RECORDING ......................7-8

RECORDING USING THE

ANALOGUE CABLE ..................... 9-10

RECORDING USING THE

OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE .............. 11

RECORDING FROM THE

MICROPHONE ............................12-13

CONVENIENT RECORDING

FUNCTION .................................. 14-17

SPECIAL NOTES

Page

ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS ...............18

ABOUT THE TOC................................ 19

PLA YING A MINIDISC .................... 20-21

CONVENIENT PLAYBACK

FUNCTIONS ................................ 22-24

EDITING .........................................25-30

CONVENIENT OPERATION

OF THE UNIT .............................. 31-33

USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT ... 34

MAINTENANCE ..................................34

WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ....................... 35

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................35-36

MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS...... 37

ERROR MESSAGES........................... 38

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...............39

SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 39-40

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● US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

● The letters in brackets contained in the model number indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and specifications are unaffected.

ACCESSORIES

Carrying Bag x 1

Note:

Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing are not included.

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Analogue Cable

(RCA Lead ) x 1

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Earphones x 1

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.

■ Concern for others when listen-

ing 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.

■ 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.

■ 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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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator

2. Record Indicator

3. Level Meter

4. Fast Play Indicator

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 Indicator

17. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button

18. Mode Button

19. Display/Character Select Button

20. Bass/Delete Button

21. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button

22. Volume Up/Cursor Button

23. Volume Down/Cursor/Charge Button

24. Record/Track Mark Button

25. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/

Name Select Button

26. Stop/Power Off Button

27. Play/Pause Button

28. Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/

Name Select Button

29. Open Lever

30. Earphones Socket

31. Optical/Line Input Socket

32. Microphone Input Socket

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34 35

33. Hold Switch

34. 5V DC Input Socket

35. Battery Cover

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POWER SOURCE

You can power this unit with commercially available alkaline batteries (LR6, “AA” size). You can also power this unit with a rechargeable battery (AD-T20BT), AC adaptor (ADT20APH) or car adaptor (AD-CA20X) which are available separately. (See page 39.)

■ Alkaline batteries power

● Use two commercially available alkaline batteries (LR6, “AA” size).

1Open the battery cover.

●

Slide the battery cover as far as it will go to the outside and then lift to open it. If the battery cover is lifted without be-

ing slid all the way out, it may break.

2Insert two alkaline batteries according

to the polarity marked on the bottom of the unit.

● Installing the batteries incorrectly may

cause the unit to malfunction.

3Close the battery cover.

Precautions for alkaline battery use:

● Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.

● Do not mix old and new batteries.

● Remove the batteries if they are weak

or if the unit is not in use for long periods to prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.

Caution:

Do not use nickel-cadmium battery, etc. instead of alkaline batteries.

Caution:

● 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 drain slowly but continuously .)

● 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 39.

● This unit should only be used within the range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).

● Do not use alkaline batteries other than those specified (LR6, “AA” size).

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To the DC IN 5V socket

Insert securely, all the way in.

■ Rechargeable battery power

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.

AC 220-230V, 50/60 Hz

1Open the battery cover.

● Slide the battery cover as far as it will go

to the outside and then lift to open it. If the battery cover is lifted without being slid all the way out, it may break.

2Insert the rechargeable battery accord-

ing to the polarity marked on the bottom of the unit.

3Close the battery 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.

5Press the CHARGE (VOLUME down)

button to begin charging.

● “ ” will appear, and the battery will begin charging.

●After about 4 hours have passed, “ ” will go out. This indicates that the battery charging is about 90% compleate.

●

To charge the battery 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:

● After charging has been completed, the AC adaptor may be left connected. (For example, when charging at night)

● The battery will not be charged when the power to the main unit is turned on.

●

Do not force open the battery cover too wide.

● Do not use a rechargeable battery or an AC adaptor other than those specified on page 39 (OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES).

● The charging time will vary, depending on the condition of the battery.

● 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 service life of the battery only recharge the battery after it has been completely discharged.

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■ About the 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.

● 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 re chargeable battery, use it within an ambient temperature range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F).

● If the rechargeable battery is used in a cold environment, the operating time will be reduced.

● Do not disassemble the battery.

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 stand or store the battery on a metal plate. This may cause the battery to short-circuit, and it is dangerous.

● 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.

● When you want to carry the rechargeable battery, put it into the accessory case included with the separately available AD-T20BT .

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.

■ AC power

1Connect the lead from the AC adaptor

to the DC IN 5V socket on the unit.

2Plug 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.

● Be sure to hold the plug when removing

it. If you pull on the lead, it may break, or the unit may malfunction.

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BEFORE RECORDING

■ Type of recording

Two types of recording are possible: “Analogue recording” and “Digital 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:

● Cable required:

Playback side

CD player, MD player, radio cassette player, etc. Analogue cable included with this unit.

To the line output sockets on a stereo

AUDIO OUT

RIGHT LEFT

(2) Digital recording

Connect the unit to equipment that has an optical output socket using the optical digital cable. Using an optical signal to transfer the music to a MiniDisc allows very high quality recording.

● Main equipment: CD player, MD player,

Digital radio, etc.

● Cable required: Optional optical digi-

tal cable AD-M1DC or AD-M2DC.

Recording side

To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket

OPTICAL/

LINE IN

Optical digital cable

(AD-M1DC, available

separately)

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL OUT

Optical digital cable

(AD-M2DC, available

separately)

Recording side

OPTICAL/

LINE IN

To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket

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with this unit

Analogue cable included

To the optical output socket (square shaped socket) on a stereo etc.

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Playback side Playback side

To the optical output socket (round shaped socket) on an MD player etc.

Notes:

● When making important recordings, it is recommended that you use the AC adaptor. A fully charged rechargeable battery or alkaline batteries should be loaded into the unit. Then, even if a power failure occurs, the power source will switch over to the battery automatically.

● When using the rechargeable battery or the alkaline batteries, if the 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.

■ 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.)

● Recordable MiniDisc:

This is a “raw disc” on which recording can be performed. This is a magneto-optical 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.

Protected against accidental erasure

There will only be a shutter on one side (the back).

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● To add a recording to such a disc, slide the accidental erase prevention tab back to its original position.

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