Sharp MD-MT190 User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Using with the Rechargeable Battery

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Charging the rechargeable battery

Do not force the
battery cover
open too far.

Insert the
– side first.

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.

1

Insert the rechargeable battery.

A rechargeable battery other than the AD-N55BT

cannot be charged.

2

Plug the AC adaptor into the w all socket, and
then insert the plug on the other end i nto the DC

IN 5V socket.

3

Press the MENU/CHRG button.

The battery indicator will scroll, and battery will be-

gin charging.

MD-MT190H

AC 230V,
50/60Hz

To the DC IN
5V socket

Using with the Alkaline Battery

Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6,
"AA" size).

Open

2

Press

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Back of the
portable MD

When using the alkaline battery, be sure to insert the
rechargeable battery also.

1
2
3

Caution:

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Scrolling

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After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it
will get slightly warm. This is normal.

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When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the
battery will not be charged.

Open the case cover.

Insert an alkaline battery into the battery case.

Attach the battery case to the portable MD.

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 r echargeable battery
during operation.

Do not use a rechargeable battery (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 batt ery
will be drained slowly but continuously.)

RELEASE LOCK

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MD-MT190H

Error Messages

ERROR MES-

SAGES
BATT EMPTY
BLANK MD

Can't COPY

Can't EDIT

Can't PLAY

Can't READ (*)

Can't REC

MEANING

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The battery has run down.
Nothing is recorded.

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(Replace the disc with a recorded disc.)

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You tried to record from a copy pr ohib­ited MiniDisc.

(Record using the analogue cable.)

You tried to record signals other than

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music (such as data).
A track cannot be edite d.

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(Change the stop posit ion of the track and
then edit it.)

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You tried to play back a tra ck that can ­not be played with this equipment.

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The disc data cannot be read because
the disc is damaged.

(Reload the Minidisc or rep lac e i t with an ­other one.)

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Recording cannot be performed cor­rectly due to vibration or shock.

ERROR MES-

SAGES

Can'tSTAMP

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Stamp function does not work.

MEANING

(Check the nu m b e r of tracks.)

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Can'tWRITE

DEFECT!

DISC FULL
Er-MD (**)

HOLD
LOCKED

NO DISC

Cannot save the TOC information cor­rectly to a MiniDisc.

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The disc is scratched.

(If the recorded sound is not right, retry
recording or replace the disc with a re­cordable one.)

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The disc is out of recording space.

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The microprocessor has reported a
system fault and the unit is out of or­der.

(To have it repaired, go to the distributor
where you purchased the un it.)

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The unit is in the hold mode.

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You removed a MiniDisc whilst record­ing or editing.

(Turn off the power before removing the
MiniDisc.)

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A disc has not been loaded.

Number or symbol appears in (*) position.

ERROR MES-

SAGES

NO SIGNAL

PLAY MD

PROTECTED

SORRY

MEANING

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Poor connection of the digital cable.

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No output signal comes out from the
connected unit to playback.

(Use the AC power for the connected
unit.)

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The input signal has improper sam­pling frequency.

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You tried to rec ord on a p layback -only
disc.

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The write protection tab of a MiniDisc
is set to the protected position.

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You tried to rec ord on a p layback -only
disc.

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Since a track number is currently be­ing located or updated, the unit cannot
accept your command.

(Wait for a while and try the operation
again.)

ERROR MES-

SAGES

TEMP OVER

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The temperature is too high .

MEANING

(Turn off the power, and wait for a while .)

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TOC FORM
(**)

TOC FULL

Tr. Protect

? DISC

There is an error in the recording sig­nal.

(Erase all of the tracks, and then record
again.)

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There is no space left for recording
character information (track names,
disc names, etc.).

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The track has be en prote cted f rom be­ing erased.

(Edit the track with the dev ice on wh ich it
was recorded.)

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A disc which contains data other than
music was played.

(A disc which contains nonmusic data
cannot be played.)

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There is an error in the sign al recorded
on the disc.

Number or symbol appears in (*) position.

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MiniDisc System Limitations

The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order.

SYMPTOM LIMITATIONS

"DISC FULL" or "TOC FULL" appears
even though the MiniDisc still has re­cording time left.

The remaining recording time does not
increase even though you erased
tracks.

The total of the recorded time and the
remaining time does not match the max­imum recordable time.

Combine function does not work.

Sound skips in fast reverse/forward.

A track number is created in the middle
of a track.

More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of
the recording time. If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or
if it has scratches (recording skips scratched parts), you may not be
able to record the maximum tracks above.

The unit does not count non-recorded portions that last 12 or fewer
seconds to display the remaining recording time. The time may not
increase even if you erase short tracks.

One cluster (approximately 2 seconds) is the minimum unit for re­cording. For example, a 3-second track uses 2 clusters (approxi­mately 4 seconds). Therefore, the actual recordable time may be
shorter than the displayed time.

(The number of seconds indicates that in the stereo recording mode
(SP). It varies depending on the recording mode.)

A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not al­low the combine function.

If one track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeat­edly recorded or edited MiniDisc, sound may skip.

A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the
MiniDisc.

MD-MT190H

Tr oubl eshooting

Many potential "problems " can be resolved by the owner wit hout calling a service techn ician. If so mething seems to be wrong
with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.

The unit does not turn on.

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Is the AC adaptor disconnected?

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Is the battery exhausted?

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Is the unit in the hold mode?

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Has condensation formed inside the unit?

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Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or b y
static electricity?

No sound is heard from the earphones.

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Is the volume set too low?

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Are the earphones plugged in?

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Are you trying to pl ay a MiniDisc with data on it instead
of a MiniDisc containing music?

When the operation buttons are pressed, the unit does
not respond.

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Is the unit in the hold mode?

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Is the battery exhausted?

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Is the earphones plug inserted firmly?

Some sounds are skipped.

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Is the battery exhausted?

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Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?

The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.

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Has the track number or character information been
written on the disc yet?

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Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?

Recording and editing are impossible.

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Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure?

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Is the unit connect ed prope rly to the other equipment?

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Is the AC adaptor unplug ged or did a power f ailure oc­cur whilst recording or editing?

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Is the unit in the hold mode?

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Is an optical signal being output from the stereo sys­tem? Read the operation manual for the stereo sys­tem.

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MD-MT190H

2

Connect the AC adaptor

AC 230V, 50/60 Hz

To wall socket.

2

Insert the plug on the other
end into the DC IN 5V socket.

1

Plug the AC adaptor into the
wall socket.

To the DC IN 5V socket.

Before using the unit with a rechargeable battery, the battery has to be charged.

Caution:

Insert the plugs firmly.
When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remov e the AC adaptor from
the wall socket.

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Hold

Orange mark

Move the HOLD switch to the safety position
(direction indicated by the arrow).

Remote control unit

Preparation for use

The unit does not work

if the HOLD button is set to HOLD.

Hold

Released

CAUTION:

It is not recommendable to put the
MiniDisc into a rear pocket, as this
may damage the product when sitting.

Press the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more.

1

Insert a MiniDisc

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2

1

1

Slide the OPEN lever to re­lease the compartment door.

2

Lift it up.

Insert according to
the direction arrow.

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3

Insert a MiniDisc as shown.

4

Close the compartment door.

When you record on a MiniDisc,
check that the erase prevention tab
is set to the “recordable” position.

Recordable

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Connections

To connect to a stereo system with "LINE OUT" or "AUDIO OUT"

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sockets (Analogue connection)

If the audio system has only one pair of sockets,they are usualy for
input only and recording via this connection is not possible.

Recording
prevented

To the DC IN
5V socket

LINE IN

Supplied
connection
cable

RIGHT

LEFT

Red: To right
White: To Left

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MD-MT190H

Recording

Check that the unit is connected to the stereo system.

1

Press the REC button.

Record pause mode is entered.

2

Begin playback on the stereo system connected to this portable MD.

To enable the record level to be set.

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3

Press the REC LEVEL

Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing somewhere between –4 dB and 0 dB.

This unit can adjust the digital recording level just the same as the ana­logue recording.

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5 or

4 button

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Level meter indicator

to adjust the recording level.

Recording: continued

4

Press the P AUSE b utton on the stereo system to enter the play­back pause mode.

Here you can select the track to be recorded.

5

Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to select “REC MODE”.

6

Press the ENTER/SYNC button.

7

Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to select recording mode.

8

Press the ENTER/SYNC button.

The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the
ENTER/SYNC button is not pressed.

9

Press the

10

Begin playback on the stereo system, the output will be recorded.

To stop recording

Press the :OFF/HOLD button.

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When recording stops, “T OC” (Table
Of Contents) appears. Whilst “TOC”
appears, the MiniDisc recorded
contents have not yet been up­dated.

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To prevent the new recording from
being lost, it is not possible to re­move the MiniDisc whilst “TOC” is
displayed.

0606

06 button to start the MiniDisc unit recording.

0606

To update the recor ded contents

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TOC display

of the MiniDisc

Press the :OFF/HOLD button
whilst in the stop mode.

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Warning:

If the power is removed (Battery/AC
adaptor) whilst “TOC” is display ed, the
MiniDisc unit lid will remain locked until
the battery/main power is restored and
the unit is turned on. Your new record­ings or edited changes will be lost and
your MiniDisc may become unusable.

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The power turns off after recorded
contents have been updated on the
MiniDisc.

Playback

R

Right
channel

1

Insert the earphones plug firmly into the earphones socket on
the remote control unit.

2

Plug the remote control into the REMOTE socket on the unit.

3

Insert a MiniDisc.

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06 06

06 button.

06 06

4

Press the

Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc
which is protected against accidental erasure (Auto-play function).

To stop playback

Press the :OFF/HOLD button.

If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes whilst in the stop mode, the pow er will
shut off automatically .

L

Left
channel

To the REMOTE
socket

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