Sharp MD-MT16H User Manual
PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
MD-MT16E
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SPECIAL NOTES
NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
SERVICE INFORMATION
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 note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
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.
– 0345-125387 –
● Recording and playback of any material
may require consent, which SHARP is
unable to give. Please refer particularly
to the provisions of the Copyright Act
1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972
and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
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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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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.
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
RPHOH0001AWZZ).
If the earphones are damaged in any way,
please order using the model number given
above.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES ..................................... 3
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................. 3
PRECAUTIONS ..................................... 4
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS ...................................... 5
POWER SOURCE .............................. 6-8
BEFORE RECORDING .................... 9-10
RECORDING USING THE
ANALOGUE CABLE ................... 11-12
RECORDING USING THE
OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE.............. 13
RECORDING FROM THE
MICROPHONE ............................ 14-15
CONVENIENT RECORDING
FUNCTION ..................................16-19
Page
ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS ............... 20
ABOUT THE TOC................................ 21
PLA YING A MINIDISC .................... 22-23
CONVENIENT PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS ................................ 24-26
EDITING ......................................... 27-32
USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT ... 33
CONVENIENT OPERATION
OF THE UNIT ..............................34-36
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ....................... 37
TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 37-38
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS...... 39
ERROR MESSAGES........................... 40
MAINTENANCE .................................. 41
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 41-42
TERMS OF GUARANTEE.....
ACCESSORIES
Page
Back caver
Carrying Bag x 1
Analogue Cable
(RCA Lead ) x 1
Earphones x 1
Note:
Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing
are not included.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Rechargeable NickelMetal Hydride Battery
(AD-T20BT)
Optical Digital Cable
(AD-M1DC)
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Car adaptor
(AD-CA20X)
Optical Digital Cable
(AD-M2DC)
Cassette adaptor
(AD-CT14)
AC Adaptor
(AD-T20APE)
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Car mounting unit
(AD-T20CU)
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 excessively
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
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4. Fast Play Indicator
5. Repeat Indicator
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6. TOC Indicator
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7. Battery Indicator
8. Random Indicator
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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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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 (ADT20APE) or car adaptor (AD-CA20X) which are available separately. (See page 3.)
■ Alkaline batteries power
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● 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
being slid all the way out, it may
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break.
2 Insert 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.
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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 41.
● 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).
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.
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To the DC IN 5V socket
Insert securely,
all the way in.
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AC 230-240V,
50/60 Hz
■ 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.
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.
2
Insert the rechargeable battery according to
the polarity marked on the bottom of the unit.
3 Close 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 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% complete.
●
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 3 (
● 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
in has been completely discharged.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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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
rechargeable 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
RL
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
Optical digital cable
(AD-M1DC, available
separately)
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL OUT
(AD-M2DC, available
separately)
Recording side
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
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To the optical out-
Analogue cable
included with this unit
put 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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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.
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 9.)
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
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1
OPEN
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3
3Press the REC button.
● To record from a tuner, first tune in a
broadcast.
● T o record from a CD, first start playing
the track you want to record.
4Whilst playing sound from the external
equipment connected to this unit, press
the 5 or 4 button to adjust the
recording level.
0dB
–4dB
● Adjust the recording level so that the
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.
Flashing
6Begin playback on the source equipment.
● 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.
● The track number will be increased by
one each time the recording is interrupted.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
● If the unit is left unattended after the
recording is complete, the power will
automatically shut off in approximately
2 minutes.
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To turn off the power:
Press the ■/:OFF button whilst in the stop
mode.
● After the track number has been
written on the disc, the power will
shut off automatically .
(For details about the TOC, see page
21.)
To remove the MiniDisc:
Turn off the power and move the OPEN lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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OPEN
■ Recording from a tuner or a CD
(Manual recording)
Manual recordings can be started and
stopped as you like.
1
Place the unit in the recording stand-by
mode.
(Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Synchro
recording” section.)
2 Press the 06 button.
● Recording will start.
● To record from a CD, press the 06
button, and then start playback on the
equipment connected to this unit.
● Track numbers can be created whilst
recording. (Page 18)
To interrupt recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
● The unit will enter the recording stand-by
mode.
● To resume recording, press the 06
button again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a recording.
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 sig
recording, the new recor
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,
as it may cause damage to the unit.
If resistance is felt, remove the
MiniDisc and try reloading it.
nal in the original
ding may
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RECORDING USING THE OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE
This is the method used for 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
recording 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 be made.
Further digital copies are prevented by
the SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System).
Playback
CD player, MD
player, etc.
MD player
Playback
Notes:
● This unit incorporates a sampling rate
converter.
When this unit is connected to digital
equipment such as Digital radios 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 making a digital recording from a
portable CD player (if the player has a
sound skip prevention function and this
function is turned on) the optical output
will drop out and digital recording will not
be possible. Be sure to turn the sound
skip prevention function off.
Digital cable
Digitally recorded MiniDisc
Digital cable
Analogue recording is
possible.
Recording
Recording
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