Sharp MD-MT270H User Manual

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

MODELL MODÈLE MODELL

MODELLO MODEL MODEL

MD-MT270H

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING OPERATION MANUAL

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DEUTSCH ······ Siehe Seiten i bis vi und

D-1 bis D-38.

FRANÇAIS ······ Se reporter aux pages i à vi et

F-1 à F-38.

SVENSKA ······ Hänvisa till sidorna i till vi och

V-1 till V-38.

ITALIANO ······ Leggere le pagine i a vi e

I-1 a I-38.

NEDERLANDS ······ Raadpleeg de bladzijden i t/m vi en

N-1 t/m N-38.

ENGLISH ······ Please refer to pages i to vi and

E-1 to E-38.

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BESONDERE ANMERKUNGEN REMARQUES SPÉCIALES 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.

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.

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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 jännitelähteen 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 IFRÅN APPARATEN V.G. DRAG UT STICKPROPPEN.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EGRichtlinien 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Vorsicht:

Das Gerät weder Tropf- noch Spritzwasser aussetzen. Ansonsten besteht die Gefahr eines Brandes oder elektrischen Schlages. Es sollten keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Gegenstände wie Vasen auf dem Gerät abgestellt werden.

Attention:

Pour éviter un incendie ou une secousse électrique, mettre l’appareil à l’abri d’eau (éclaboussure, goutte). Ne pas poser sur l’appareil un récipient contenant du liquide.

Varning:

Utsätt inte enheten för dropp eller stänk för att förhindra brand eller elektriska stötar. Inga vätskefyllda föremål såsom vaser bör placeras på enheten.

Attenzione:

Per prevenire incendi o scosse elettriche, non fare gocciolare nessun liquido sull’apperecchio e non bagnarlo. Non collocarvi sopra nessun oggetto riempito d’acqua, come per esempio vasi.

Waarschuwing:

Stel het toestel niet bloot aan druipend of spattend water om brand en elektrische schokken te voorkomen. Met vloeistoffen gevulde voorwerpen, zoals vazen, mogen niet op het toestel geplaatst worden.

Warning:

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Advarsel:

Til at forbygge ild og stød risiko, lad vaere med at undsaette denne indretning for drypning eller overstaenkning. Der må ikke anbringes nogen genstande fyldt med vand, som for eksempel vaser, på dette apparat.

Advarsel:

For å unngå brann eller kortslutning, utsett ikke produktet for vann eller fuktighet. Gjenstander som inneholder væske, feks. en blomstervase, må ikke plasseres oppå apparatet.

Varoitus:

Älä vie laitetta sateeseen tai kosteisiin tiloihin. Jos laite on kostunut, anna sen kuivua ennen kuin käytät sitä verkkovirralla. Nestettä sisältäviä astioita kuten esim. kukkamaljakoita ei saa asettaa laitteen päälle.

VORSICHT:

Längeres Abspielen einer tragbaren Stereoanlage mit voller Leistung kann das Gehör des Benutzers beschädigen. Im Falle der Verwendung mit dem SHARP Ohrhörer (Modellnummer: RPHOH0011AWZZ) entspricht das Modell dem Gesetz. Bestellen 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˚ RPHOH0011AWZZ). Si ceuxci venaient à être endommagés, remplacez-les par des écouteurs appropriés.

VARNING:

Lyssna till personlig stereo med full volym under längre tid kan skada hörseln. Modellen överenstämmer med lagstadgade bestämmelser för användning med SHARP hörlurar (RPHOH0011AWZZ). 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 RPHOH0011AWZZ). Ordinare nuovi auricolari se quelli forniti si guastano.

LET OP:

Langdurig luisteren naar een stereo-geluidsinstallatie met een hoog volume kan het gehoor beschadigen. Dit model voldoet aan de legale vereisten bij gebruik met de SHARP hoofdtelefoon (modelnummer RPHOH0011AWZZ). 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 RPHOH0011AWZZ). Order proper earphones if it comes in to damage.

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Dieses Produkt ist ein Laserprodukt der Klasse 1. Ce produit est classifié comme étant un LASER DE CLASSE 1. Denna produkt klassificeras som KLASS 1 LASERPRODUKT. Questo prodotto è classificeto come CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Dit product is geclassificeerd als een KLASSE 1 LASER

PRODUCT. This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

Dette produktet er klassifisert som et KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT.

Dette produkt er klassificeret som et KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT.

Tämä laite on luokiteltu LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITTEEKSI. Denna produkt klassificeras som KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT.

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VORSICHT

Verwenden Sie den portablen Mini-Disc Recorder nur entsprechend den in dieser Anleitung angegebenen Anweisungen, 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 respectant les indications données dans ce manuel et éviter l’intervention sur le commutateur de verrouillage ou tout autre réglage. En cas de non-respect, on s’exposera à une radiation dangereuse.

OBSERVERA

Använd den bärbara miniskivinspelaren endast i enlighet med anvisningarna i denna bruksanvisning och försök inte påverka låsningsströmbrytaren eller göra andra inställningar som kan leda till risk för farlig strålning.

ATTENZIONE

Quando si usa il registratore di minidischi portatile, seguire le istruzioni di questo manuale. 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 andere onderdelen, daar dit mogelijk blootstelling aan gevaarlijke 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.

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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

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

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

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

Karakteristieken van laserdiode

Materiaal: GaAlAs Golflengte: 785 nm Pulstijden:

Leesfunctie: 0,8 mW Doorlopend Schrijffunctie: max. 10 mW 0,5 S

min. cycle 1,5 S

Herhaling

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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Warnung:

Im mitgelieferten Netzadapter sind keine vom Benutzer wartbare Teile vorhanden. Niemals Abdeckungen entfernen, außer wenn Sie dafür qualifiziert sind. Darin sind gefährliche Spannungen vorhanden. Vor Ausführung von irgendwelchen Kundendienstarbeiten oder bei längerer Nichtverwendung stets den Netzstecker aus der Netzsteckdose ziehen.

Attention:

L’adaptateur CA livré avec l’appareil contient des organes nonréparables par l’utilisateur. À moins d’être qualifié, on ne démontera pas l’appareil qui renferme des organes portés à haute tension. Débrancher l’appareil avant toute réparation ou en période de non-emploi prolongée.

Observera:

Medföljande nätadapter innehåller inga delar som kan åtgärdas av användaren. Tag aldrig bort höljet utan behörig kompetens. Det har farliga spänningar. Dra alltid ur stickproppen från nätuttaget före underhållsarbeten eller när apparaten inte ska användas under längre tid.

Avvertenza:

L’adattatore CA fornito in dotazione non contiene parti idonee al servizio da parte dell’utente. Non rimuovere mai le coperture se non si è qualificati a farlo. All’interno dell’adattatore è presente un voltaggio che può essere pericoloso. Rimuovere sempre la spina del cavo di alimentazione dalla presa di rete prima di eseguire qualsiasi operazione di assistenza tecnica o quando si prevede di non utilizzare l’apparecchiatura per un lungo periodo di tempo.

Waarschuwing:

De bijgeleverde netadapter bevat geen onderdelen die door de gebruiker kunnen worden gerepareerd. Verwijder nooit de behuizing. Dit mag alleen door erkend onderhoudspersoneel worden gedaan. Het inwendige van het toestel staat onder gevaarlijke spanning. Ontkoppel altijd de stekker van het netsnoer alvorens onderhoud aan het toestel uit te voeren of indien u het toestel voor langere tijd niet gebruikt.

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.

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MD-MT270H

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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

Important Introduction

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! Important Introduction

Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Names of Controls and Indi c a t o rs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

! Power Source

Using with the AC Ada pt or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using with the Alkaline Ba tt e ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

! Preparation

-Introduction/Contents-

Inserting a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Before Recordi ng. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

! Basic Operat ion

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 10

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 12

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! Useful Features

Page

Hold Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Advanced Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 14

Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 20

Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 - 22

! Advanced Features

Titling a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 26

Editing a Recorded Mi niDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 - 29

Changing Default Settin gs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Listening through Another System. . . . . . . . . .31 - 32

! References

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 33

MiniDisc System Limitati ons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 36

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 38

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Special Notes

" US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato-

ries.

" The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-MT270H must

not be used with other equipment.

" When recording important selections, make a prelimi-

nary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded.

Accessories

" SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record-

ing arising from malfunction of this unit.

" The letters in brackets contained in the model number

indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and specifications are unaffected.

MD-MT270H

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Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA7057AWZZ) x 1 Connection Cable (for analogue re-

Notes:

" Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. " The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing.

cording) x 1

Optional Accessories

" Car adaptor (AD-CA20X) " Cassette adaptor (AD-CT14)

" Connection cable (for digital recording) (AD-M1DC) " Connection cable (for digital recording) (AD-M2DC)

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Important Introduction

-Special Notes/Accessories/Optional Accessories-

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MD-MT270H

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Important Introduction

-Names of Controls and Indicators-

Names of Controls and Indicators

! Main unit

1.Open Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Menu/E nter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 14 , 23 , 30

4.Stop/Power Off/Hold Button . . . . . . . . . 10, 11, 13

5. Play/Pause Bu t ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11, 18

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6 7

91011 13

6.Bass/Delete/Synchro Button . . . . . . . . . 12, 17, 24

7.Earphones/Line Outp ut Socket . . . . . . . . . . 11, 31

8. Volume/Cursor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 25

9.Optical/Line Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

10. Record/T rack Mark Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 17, 19

11. 5 V DC Inp ut Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 31

12.Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ Recording L evel/Menu Selec t/

Name Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13, 15, 23

! Display panel

1.Level Meter

2.Random Indicator

3.Repeat Indicator

4.Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator

5.Monaural Mode Indicator

6.Battery Indicator

7.Play Indicator

8.Pause Indicator

9.Disc Name Indicator

10.Record Indicator

11.Synchro Recording Indicator

12.Character/Time Information Indicator

13.TOC Indicator

14.Track Number Indicator

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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 traf fic hazard and may be illegal. Remember to o bey 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.

" No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should

be placed on the apparatus.

" Attention should b e drawn to th e environmenta l aspects of

battery disposal.

" The apparatus is designe d for use in moderate climate. " This portable MD should only be used within the range of

0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).

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.

! Storing the unit

Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places.

" Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours (espe-

cially in cars with the doors and windows closed) or near heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change colour or the unit may malfunction.)

" Places expo sed to excessive dust . " Places expo sed to water. " 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 loud-

speakers.

" 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.

It is not recommen de d to pu t th e p ortable MD into a rear pocket, as this may damage the product when s itting.

Using this unit near mobile phones may cause noise pickup. If it occurs, move it away from them.

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-Precautions-

Important Introduction

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Using with the AC Adaptor

Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert the plug on the other end into th e DC I N 5V socket.

Caution:

! Insert the plugs firmly. ! When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove

the AC adaptor from the wall socket.

Note:

If power failure occurs whilst playing a disc using the AC adaptor, disconnect it from the wall socket. Otherwise, playback may start automatically when electricity resumes.

Using with the Alkaline Battery

AC 230V, 50/60 Hz

To the DC IN 5V socket

P ower Source

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

Push and slide the battery cover.

Open the battery cover.

Insert an alkaline battery.

When inserting or removing the battery, push it to-

-AC Adaptor/Alkaline Battery-

wards the battery terminal.

Close the battery cover.

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Caution:

! Do not replace the battery during operation. ! Do not use a rechargeable battery (nickel-cad-

mium battery etc.).

! Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for long

periods of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.

! Installing the battery incorrectly may cause t he un it to mal-

function.

Note:

For information about the battery life, see "Specifications" on page 38.

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Inserting a MiniDisc

Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment

door. Lift up the compartment door.

Insert a MiniDisc.

Insert according to the direction arrow.

Close the compartment door.

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Notes:

! Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder.

! If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into

the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it.

! The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed; refer

to the instruction on page 8.

! When you record on a Mini-

Disc, check that the erase prevention tab is set to the "Recordable" position.

Recordable

Recording prevented

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Preparation

-Inserting a MiniDisc -

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Connections

You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD. When recording, it is recommended to use the AC adaptor and also install the battery. Should the power failure occur, the power source would be automatically switched to the battery.

Red : to right White : to left

-Connections-

Preparation

DIGITAL OUT

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RIGHT

Supplied connection cable

LEFT

Separately available connection cable

AD-M1DC

AD-M2DC

■ To connect to a stereo system with "LINE OUT" or "AUDIO OUT" sockets (analogue connection)

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

To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket

To the DC IN 5V socket

To the wall socket

AC 230V, 50/60 Hz

■ To connect to a stereo system with a "DIGITAL OUT" or

"OPTICAL OUT" socket (digital connection)

When compared with an analogue connection recording, using a digital connection will give higher quality.

Some audio systems do not have a DIGITAL OUT socket. Check before connecting.

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Before Recording

" About the TOC

After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing function, turn the power off. During this process, "TOC" will flash and "TOC EDIT!" will be displayed. During any recording or editing function, the MiniDisc unit lid is locked, and the MiniDisc cannot be removed until the process is finalised.

TOC display

Warning:

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

Caution:

Whilst "TOC" or "TOC EDIT!" is displayed, follow the instructions below.

- Do not jerk or bump the unit.

- Do not unplug the AC adaptor.

- Do not remove the battery.

- Do not subject the unit to shock. Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly.

" To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from being

erased accidentally

Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the side of the MiniDisc, in the direction indicated by the arrow. The MiniDisc will then be protected against accidental erasure.

Recordable

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

Recording prevented

" Helpful tip when attaching a label

When attaching a label to an MiniDisc cartridge, be sure to note the following. If the label is not attached properly, the MiniDisc may jam inside the unit and you may not be able 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 ex-

isting one.

! Attach the label only in the specified

location.

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-Recording-

Basic Operation

Recording

Before recording

Cancel the hold mode.

The portable MD does not work whilst in the hold mode. As for the details, see page 13.

Press the REC button.

Begin playback on the stereo system connected to

this portable MD.

Press the REC LEVEL or button to adjust the

recording level. Analogue recording (connecting with analogue ca-

ble)

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

Digital recording (connecting with digital cable)

You can adjust the leve l in 1 dB increments between + 10 dB and - 10 dB.

Once you adjust the recording level, the setting is retained even after the recording stops. (For cancellation instructions for the digital rec ording lev el , see pag e 30.)

The sound from the earphones do se not change even the digital recording level is adjusted.

Press the PAUSE button on the stereo s ystem to en-

ter the playback pause mode.

Here, you can search for the track to be recorded.

0 - 30

+ 10 dB

- 10 dB

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Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly t o selec t "REC

MODE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select the

recording mode (page 15).

(Stereo recording)

(2 times long recording) (4 times long recording) (Monaural recording)

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

The mode will be set automatically aft er 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed.

Press the button to start the MiniDisc unit re-

cording.

Begin playback on the stereo system, the output

will be recorded.

Notes:

! Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting

the menus.

! Changing the volu me level whilst recording does not a ffect

the recording.

! You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording.

To interrupt recording

Press the button.

! To resume recording, press the button again. ! The track number will be increased by one each time the

recording is interrupted.

To stop recording

Press the :OFF/HOLD button.

Notes:

! Whilst "TOC" is displayed, the MiniDisc recorded contents

are not yet updated.

! To prevent the new recording from being lost, it is not pos-

sible to remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed.

TOC display

To update the recorded contents of the MiniDisc

Press the :OFF/HOLD button whilst in the stop mode. The power turns off after recorded contents have been updated on the MiniDisc.

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Basic Operation

Playback

To the PHONES socket

Left channel

Insert the earphones p lu g into the PHON E S socket.

Right channel

Press the button.

Playback starts automa ti cally wit h a playba ck only Min iDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected agains t accidental erasure (Auto-play function).

To interrupt playback

Press the button. To resume playback, press the button again.

To stop playback

Press the :OFF/HOLD button. The power will turn off automatically after 2 min utes if t he u nit is left in the stop mode.

To turn off the power

Press the :OFF /HOLD button whilst in the sto p mo d e.

Notes:

! 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, high volume may damage your hearing.

! The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy

people around you. In particularly crowded places (such as on trains or buses ), reduce the volume.

" Volume control

Press the VOL + button to incr ease the volume and the VOL - button to decrease the volume.

Volume (0 - 30)

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" Bass control

Each time the BASS/SYNC button is pressed, the bass response will be switched as follows.

BASS 1 Emphasised slightly. BASS 2 Emphasised more. BASS 3 Emphasised fully. BASS OFF Cancelled. (Default setting)

" To adjust the bass response

You can set 3 types of bass settings (BASS 1 - BASS 3) by adjusting low (Lo) and high (Hi) boost for each setting.

During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"SOUND ADJ".

Press the MENU/ENTER

button.

Press the or button

repeatedly to select bass setting.

B: bass selection

Press the VOL + or VOL -

button to select the bass selection from "B1" to "B3".

(Example: to change "BASS 3")

B1 to B3

Press the or button

repeatedly to select "Lo".

Press the VOL + or VOL -

button to adjust the low sound setting.

Press the or button

repeatedly to select "Hi".

Press the VOL + or VOL -

button to adjust the high sound setting.

Repeat steps 4 - 9 to change the other bass setting.

When the bass selection is entered, press the

MENU/ENTER button.

Notes:

! If you set the volume more than 23, the bass boost will be

adjusted automatically.

! When the bass sound is emphasised with the volume

level set higher than 23, the volume level will be reduced to 22 automatically.

Lo: low sound setting

1 to 5 (default setting:3)

Hi: high sound setting

1 to 5 (default setting:3)

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Useful Features

-Hold Function/Advanced Playback-

Hold Function

To prevent accidental operation, the unit can be locked in its present condition using the Hold function. When in Hold, no buttons are active.

Press the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more.

Hold Release

If the battery is inser ted or the AC adaptor is connected, you can set this function even when the power is turned off.

To cancel the hold mode

Press and hold down the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more whilst the unit is in the hold mode. "HOLD OFF" will be shown.

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 drained.

Advanced Playback

! To locate the desired portion

For audible fast forward:

Press and hold down the button during playback.

For audible fast reverse:

Press and hold down the button during playback.

" Normal playback will resume when the or but-

ton is released.

" 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.

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! To locate the beginning of a track

To move to the beginning of the next track:

Press the button during playback.

To restart the track being played:

Press the button during playback.

To locate the next track:

Press the button whilst the unit is stopped.

To locate the previous trac k:

Press the button whilst the unit is stopped.

" To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the or

button repeatedly until the desired track number is

shown.

" When you press the button, playback starts from the

beginning of the trac k.

! Random play or repeat play

During playback, press the MENU/ENTER butto n.

Press the or button re-

peatedly to select "PLAY MODE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select the de-

sired playback mode.

RANDOM : Random play RANDOM REP : Repeat play of tracks in random order ALL REPEAT : Repeat play of all of the tracks 1Tr REPEAT : Repeat play of a single track NORMAL : Normal playback

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

The mode will be set automatica lly after 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed.

Notes:

" Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting

the menus.

" If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, press the

button to start playback.

" When "TOC" is displayed, random play or repeat play is

impossible.

" In random play, the unit will select and play tracks auto-

matically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.) After all of the tracks are played once in random order, the unit will stop automatically.

" During random, random repeat, or single track repeat

play, you can forward or reverse the MiniDisc only within the track being played.

" During random play, the unit cannot find the beginning of

any trac k which has been played.

" Repeat play lasts unt il you stop the unit.

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-Advanced Recording-

Advanced Recording

! Long-play recording

2 times and 4 times long recording

Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible.

Monaural recording

In monaural, you can record twice as long as the stereo recording.

When recording is paused, press the MENU/EN-

TER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select

"REC MODE". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select the

desired recording mode.

Stereo recording (SP)

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

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

Start recording.

Notes:

" Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting

the menus.

" The recording mode remains unchanged until a new

mode is selected.

2 times long recording (LP2)

4 times long recording (LP4)Monaural recording (MONO)

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Notes:

" In monaural recording, the sound on the right and left

channels is mixed even if the input source is in stereo. Although you can hear the stereo sound from the earphones, the recorded sound is monaural.

" Tracks recorded in 2 times long recording and 4

times long recording modes cannot be played with the unit that does not support these modes. On such a unit, no soun d is heard. (The operation ma y vary depending on the unit .)

" Tracks recorded in monaural cannot be played if

equipment do not support monaural playback.

! About ATRAC

The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) system compresses the sound data into 1/5 by cutting out the inaudible sound. Since the sound is selected based on psychoacoustics masking, the sound quality is not impaired. This unit is equipped with the ATRAC3 compressing system that can reduce the sound data to 1/10 or 1/20 of its original size. By employing this system, 2 times and 4 times long recordings are enabled in stereo mode.

! About the recording mode

You can select the recording mode from stereo recording, 2 times long recording, 4 times long recording, and monaural recording. Recordable time varies depending on the recording mode. If the tracks are recorded on an 80minute MiniDisc, its recording time changes as follows:

Indication Recording mode Recording

time

SP Stereo MAX. 80 min. LP2 2 times long (stereo) MAX. 160 min. LP4 4 times long (stereo) MAX. 320 min. MONO Monaural MAX. 160 min.

! Caution for 4 times long recording (LP4)

Special compression methods are used to achieve 4 times long recording. This may cause some noise to be recorded occasionally. When the highest quality is required, stereo or LP2 recording is recommended.

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-Advanced Recording-

Advanced Recording (continued)

! Playback sound-actuated recording

Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (Synchronised recording).

Press the REC button.

Begin playback on the stereo system connected to

this portable MD. Press the or button to adjust the re cordi ng le v-

el (see page 9). Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to en-

ter the playback pause mode.

Select the starting point for your recording and press the PAUSE button.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select "REC

MODE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Select the recording mode (step 4, page 15) and press

the MENU/ENTER button. Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"SYNC ON".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

" The BASS/SYNC button can be used inste ad of steps

9 - 11.

" "SYNC" will flash. " To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD but-

ton.

" The mode will be set automat i cally after 7 seconds

even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed.

Begin playback on the stereo system.

Recording will begin automatically.

To interrupt recording

" When the stereo system is stopped, the unit will enter the

synchro recording pause mode. When playback is resumed, recording will also resume.

" If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, recording will be

paused (pause function does not work for approximately 10 seconds after recording starts). When the unit receives sound again, recording automatically starts.

" A new track number is created when recording resumes.

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! To start recording from the m id dle of a tra ck

You can erase a portion of a track and make a new recording. All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will be erased.

During playback, press the button at the point

where you want to begin recording. Press the REC button.

To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

All of the tracks and track names will be erased, following the point where the playback is paused.

Press the MENU/ENTER button again.

Press the or button repeatedly to select "REC

MODE". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to sel ect the re-

cording mode (step 4, page 15). Press the button.

Recording will start.

Notes:

" Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting

the menus.

" To keep a track after the point you want to make a new

recording, move the track and then make recording after that point. (See "Editing a Recorded MiniDisc", page 29.)

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-Advanced Recording-

Advanced Recording (continued)

! To create your own track numbers

You can create your own track numbers at any point.

Whilst recording, press the REC button at the point where you want to create track numbers.

The track number will be increased by one. One track number will be added every time the REC button is pressed.

Numbering restriction

If you try to number more than 10 tracks in certain amount of time, "SORRY" will be displayed and the operation will be disabled. In that case, wait until the next operation can be resumed.

In stereo recording Within 40 seconds In 2 times long recording Within 80 seconds In 4 times long recording Within 160 seconds In monaural recording Within 80 seconds

! Recording tracks as a single track

You can record several pieces of music as a single track by disabling the auto marker function.

When recording is paused or whilst recording...

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"MARK". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button to select "MARK OFF".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Notes:

" Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst select-

ing the menus.

" When making digital recordings using a CD player or

an MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created automatically regardless of the setting of the auto mar ker function.

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! About tr ack numbers

1. Track numbers are created automatically during recording via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected (Auto marker function). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto marker function (see page 19).

About

1 second

Silence

First track

When recording from a CD or a MiniDisc using the digital

connection, track numbers will be created at the same points as on the CD or MiniDisc (Synchro marker fu nction).

Playback side

Recording side

" Track numbers may not be created in proper places,

depending on the source to be recorded from, such as signals with noise.

" The track numbers on the playback side may not

match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc.

First track

Track A

First track

Track A

Second track Third track

Track B

Second track

Track C

Third trackSecond track

Track C

" When recording, if a programmed playback is per-

formed by the source or playback is performed by selecting tracks manually, the MiniDisc track numbers may not be the same as on the source.

" Track numbers may not be created properly, depend-

ing on the connected stereo system.

! About sampling rate converter

This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter so that it can record from digital radios or DAT tape recorders.

! Note for digital recording

You cannot copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital inputs to another MiniDisc or DAT. It is prevented by the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System). Recording from analogue inputs is not affected.

Digital signals Digitally recorded

CD player, MiniDisc player, etc.

MiniDisc

Digital

connection

Cannot record

Digital

connection

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Useful Features

Checking Displays

! To check the elapsed tim e and remaining

time of the track

During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select "DIS-

PLAY". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button.

Each time the or button is pressed, the display will change as follows.

Track number Track name Elapsed playback time Remaining playback time

Notes:

" Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting

the menus.

" If the disc name or the track name was not originally

recorded on the MiniDisc, "NO NAME" will be displayed.

" Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time may

be different from the actual time.

" The selected display will not change even after the disc is

replaced.

A B

! To check the remaining recording time and

the total playing time

Whilst in the stop mode, press the ME NU/E NTER but-

ton. Press the or button repeatedly to select "DIS-

PLAY". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button.

Each time the or button is pressed, the display will change as follows.

Total number of tracks Disc name Remaining recording time Total playing time

" Remaining recording time varies depending on the set re-

cording mode.

" Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a pl ay-

back only MiniDisc.

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! To display the playing time of an individual

track

Whilst in the stop mode, press the or but-

ton to display the track number and track name.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"DISPLAY". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button to se lect the playing

time.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Track number Track name

Playing time

! Checking the remaining amount of battery

level

The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation.

How to read the battery indicator

When the battery level is high

" When the battery level is v ery low, the battery indicator

will flash. Replace the alkaline battery with a new one.

" When the battery has run out completely, "BATT

EMPTY" will appear. Then, the power will be disconnected automatically.

Notes:

" The battery indicator will not correctly display the

remaining capacity for approximately 10 seconds after the power has been turned on.

" When the AC adaptor 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 battery level is very low

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Titling a MiniDisc

! Creating disc and track names

Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited.

2 3

Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select "DISC NAME".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

-Titling a MiniDisc-

Advanced Features

" The unit will enter the character input mode. " To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD

button.

Cursor

Whilst in the pause mode, press the MENU/ ENTER butt o n.

Press the or button repeatedly to select "TRACK NAME".

Press the button repeatedly to select the type

of characters.

(Capital letters) (Lower-case letters) (Numbers and symbols)

The first 3 characters in the group of the selected characters will be displayed for about 1 second.

Press the or button repeatedly to select the

letter.

Press the MENU/ENTER button to enter it.

Position where the next letter will be entered

Note:

Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting the menus.

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To enter more letters, repeat steps 6 - 8.

When the name is completely entered, press and

hold down the MENU/ENTER but ton for 2 seconds or more.

" "TOC" will be displayed. To write the updated con-

tents to the MiniDisc, press the :OFF/HOLD button.

" You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is

displayed. "TOC" will not disappear until the recorded contents have been updated.

! Characters (symbols )

Capital letters

A C D E F G H

S U V W X Y ZT

Lower-case letters

a c d e f g h

s u v w x y zt

Numbers and symbols

1 3 4 5 6 7 8

)

D L

(Delete) : erases a character.

/.,

(Space) : indicates a space.

I J K L M

i j k l m

9 0 <; =

! " #

@>?

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! To erase a character

Press the VOL + or VOL - button to move the cursor to the character you want to erase, and then press the BASS/SYNC button. You can also erase a character by selecting "DL" and pressing the MENU/ENTER button.

! To enter a space

Press the VOL+ button to move the cursor to the right.

Space

Note:

One disc name and up to 255 track names can be created per disc (a maximum of 100 characters for the disc and each track name and a total of 1,700 characters can

RNQP

be entered. However, if any tracks are recorded in the 2 times or 4 times long recording mode, the number of characters to be entered is decreased, since the informa-

rn o qp

tion of the recording mode is stored by the track).

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! To add characters ! Stamping titles from another MiniDisc

Put the unit in the character input mode.

(Perform steps 1 - 5 on page 23.)

Press the VOL + or VOL - button to move the cur-

sor to the character before which you want to add a new character.

Select the character to add.

(Perform steps 6 - 8 on page 23.)

Press and hold down the MENU/EN TER but ton f or

2 seconds or more.

" "TOC" will be displayed. To write the updated con-

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tents to the MiniDisc, press the :OFF/HOLD button.

" You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is

displayed. "TOC" will not disappear until the recorded contents have been updated.

Before stamping

When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks are recorded, you can transfer the character information (disc and track names) of the Master MiniDisc to another MiniDisc (for stamping).

1. What is a master MiniDisc?

A recordable MiniDisc that contains tracks and character information. (You cannot transfer the information from a playback-only MiniDisc.)

2. What is a MiniDisc for stamping?

A MiniDisc that contains the same tracks in the same order as the master MiniDisc. (Make sure that the total number of tracks of the master MiniDisc and the one for stamping are the same.)

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Master MiniDisc operation Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping

Insert a master MiniDisc.

Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the target one.

Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ENTER but-

ton. Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button

repeatedly to sele ct "NAME STAMP".

Press the MENU/ENTER

button.

To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

When the unit displays "CHANGE MD", remove the

master MiniDisc.

Remove it without turning o ff the power. O r, the operatio n will be cancelled.

Load a MiniDisc for stamping.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

The unit will fini sh recording t he character inf ormation and enter the stop mode.

Note:

If the total number of tracks on the master MiniDisc does not match that on the MiniDisc for stamping, the unit will display "Can'tSTAMP" and tur n off.

If this happens, adjust the total number of tracks on the newly recorded MiniDisc using the edit operation.

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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc

! To erase one track at a time ! To erase all of the tracks at once

Start playing the track to be erased, and press the

button.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"ERASE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button.

Press the MENU/ENTER button again.

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The track will be erased.

-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-

To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - 7.

Note:

Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting the menus.

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Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ENTER

button. Press the or button repeatedly to select

"EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"ALL ERASE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button.

Press the MENU/ENTER button again.

All of the tracks will be erased.

Caution: Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered. Check the track number before erasing it.

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Start playing the track to be divided into two.

Press the button at the point where you want to divide the track.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"DIVIDE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button.

Press the MENU/ENTER 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 new tracks.

Start playing the latter of the two tracks to be com-

bined, and press the button. Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"COMBINE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button.

Press the MENU/ENTER button again.

The two tracks will be combined, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the combined track.

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! To move a track

Play the track to be moved, and press the but-

ton. Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to select

"MOVE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button.

Press the or button to select the direction.

Advanced Features

-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-

Press the MENU/ENTER button again.

The track will be moved, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the track.

When a track has a name before dividing:

The two new tracks wil l ha v e t he same name. Ho wever, in the "TOC FULL" condition, the second track may not be named.

Total number of tracks that can be divided:

Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks. Howev er, even if the number of assigned tracks has not reached 255, it might not be possible to make any further divisions of tracks.

To combine two non-adjacent tracks:

First, put the two tracks next to each other in the order you want using the MOVE function. 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 may not be combined.

" Tracks recorded by different input modes/sources can-

not be combined.

Example:

Digital recorded track and analogue recorded track. Different recording modes (stereo recording, 2 times long recording, 4 times long recording, monaural recording).

" Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds.

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Changing Default Settings

Whilst in the stop mode ...

With a MiniDisc inserted , press the MENU/ENTER but-

ton for 2 seconds or more. "SET UP" will appear.

When you release the button, "BEEP" will flash.

Press the or button to select the menu.

Press the MENU/ENTER button to display the setting

item. Press the or button to select the setting items.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

MENU SETTING ITEM

BEEP (Confirm a ti o n sound)

AUTO PLAY (Auto play) A-PLAY ON* Set.

POWER SAVE (Auto power save)

D-LEVEL (Digital recording level)

(*) indicates default setting.

BEEP ON* Beep BEEP OFF Silent

A-PLAY OFF Cancelled. AUTO Psave* Set. Psave OFF Cancelled. D.L MODE 1* Setting re-

D.L MODE 2 Cancelled.

tained.

! Beep sound

You c an eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when you press a button.

! Auto play

You can make the unit not play automatically when you insert a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental erasure protected MiniDisc.

! Auto power save

When the unit is used in a place exposed to much vibration, sound skipping can be decreased by cancelling the auto power save function. (Battery will drain faster.)

What is auto power save function?

During playback , maxim um 40 second s (in stereo) of mu si cal information is stored. Auto power save function automatically adjusts the storage time between 5 and 40 seconds to reduce the power consumption. If this function is cancelled, the storage time cannot be adjusted. " If this unit is used with the AC adaptor, the storage time

will be 40 seconds regardless of th e settings.

" The storage time varies depending on the recording

mode.

! Digital recording level

"D.L MODE 1"

The digital recording level you set will be kept even after cancelling recording.

"D.L MODE 2"

Every time you cancel recording, the level will return to [D.L 0dB].

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Listening through Another System

! Listening through a stereo system

! Listening through a car stereo

To the LINE INPUT sockets

Notes:

Advanced Features

" It is recommended that the volume level of the Mini-

Disc unit be set to maximum when listening through a stereo system.

-Listening through Another System-

" When recording with a stereo system, eliminate the

confirmation sound (page 30). Otherwise, it will also be recorded.

" The recording will be made in the analogue mode. " Character information will not be recorded.

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White:

To the left

Red:

To the right

To the PHONES socket

Separately available cassette adaptor (AD-CT14)

Separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X)

To the PHONES socket

Notes:

" Adjust the volume of both this portable MD and a car

stereo.

" Do not operate this portable MD whilst you drive a car.

It may distract your attention and cause a traffic accident.

" Do not use any car adaptor except for the separately

available AD-CA20X.

" Remove the batter y when you power the unit from the

car battery.

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! Resuming auto play

When you stop and then restart playback, without removing the disc, playbac k will resume from the point at which the disc was stopped.

Once you remove the MiniDisc, playback star ts from the first track.

The unit provides the following functions when you use it with the separately available car adaptor (ADCA20X) (when the battery is removed):

1. When you turn off the engine, the power of this portable

MD also turns off. (It may not work with some types of cars.)

2. When you restart the engine, playback starts from the

beginning of the stopped track.

First track

Playing

Stopped track

Playing

Stopping

Stopped track

Playing

Stopping

Stopped track

Stopping

Troubleshooting

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 auth orised SHA R P d ealer or serv ice centre.

The unit does not turn on.

" Is the AC adaptor disconnected? " Is the battery exhausted? " Is the unit in the hold mode? " Has condensation fo rmed inside the unit? " Is the unit being influ enced by mec hanic al shoc k or by

static electricity?

No sound is heard from the earphones.

" Is the volume set too low? " Are the earphones plugged in? " Are you trying t o play a MiniDisc wit h data on it ins tead

of a MiniDisc containing music?

When the operation buttons are presse d, the unit does not respond.

" Is the unit in the hold mode? " Is the battery exhausted?

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Some sounds are skipped.

" Is the battery exhausted? " Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?

The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.

" Has the track number or chara cter information been

written on the disc yet?

" Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?

Recording and editing are impossible.

" 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 oc-

cur whilst recording or editing?

" Is the unit in the hold mode? " Is an optical signal be ing output from the stereo sys-

tem? Read the operati on manual fo r the stereo s ystem.

! 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 wall socket.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Leave the unit completely unpowered for approximately 30 seconds.

4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the wall socket and reoperate the unit.

! Moisture condensation

When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly.

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.

To remove condensation:

Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approximately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and the unit will work properly.

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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. A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not al-

Sound skips in fast reverse/forward. If one track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeat-

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.

low the combine function.

edly recorded or edited MiniDisc, sound may skip. A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the

MiniDisc.

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-Error Messages-

Error Messages

ERROR MES-

SAGES

BATT EMPTY " The battery has run down. BLANK MD " Nothing is recorded.

(Replace the disc with a recorded disc. )

Can't COPY " You tried to record from a copy prohib-

Can't EDIT " A track cannot be edited.

Can't PLAY " You tried to play back a track that can -

Can't READ (*) " The disc data cannot be read because

Can't REC " Recording cannot be performed cor-

ited MiniDisc. (Record using the analogue cable. ) " You tried to record signals other than

music (such as data).

(Change the stop posi tion of t he tra ck and then edit it.)

not be played with this equipment.

the disc is damaged. (Reload the Minidisc or replace it with an-

other one.)

rectly due to vibration or shock.

MEANING

ERROR MES-

SAGES

Can'tSTAMP " Stamp function does not work.

(Check the num b e r of tracks.)

Can'tWRITE " Cannot save the TOC information cor-

DEFECT! " The disc is scratched.

DISC FULL " The disc is out of recording spac e. Er-MD (**) " The microprocessor has reported a

HOLD " The unit is in the hold mode. LOCKED " You removed a MiniDisc whilst record-

NO DISC " A disc has not been loaded.

rectly to a MiniDisc.

(If the recorded sound is no t r ight , ret ry re cording or replace the disc with a recordable one.)

system fault and the unit is out of or der.

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

ing or editing.

(Turn off the power before removing the MiniDisc.)

MEANING

A number or symbol appears in (*) position.

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ERROR MES-

SAGES

NO SIGNAL " Poor connection of the digital cable.

" No output signal comes out from the

connected unit. (Use the AC power for the c onnected u nit.) " The input signal has i mproper sampling

frequency.

PLAY MD " You tried to record on a playback-only

PROTECTED " The write protection tab of a MiniDisc is

SORRY " Since a track number is curre ntly being

disc.

set to the protected position. " You tried to record on a playback-o nly

disc.

located or updated, the unit cannot ac-

cept your command. (Wait for a while and try the operation

again.)

MEANING

ERROR MES-

SAGES

TEMP OVER " The temperature is too high.

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

TOC FORM (**)

TOC FULL " There is no space left for recording

Tr. Protect " The track has been protected from be-

? DISC " A disc which contains data other than

" There is an error in the recording sig-

nal.

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

character information (track names, disc names, etc.).

ing erased.

(Edit the track with the device on whic h it was recorded.)

music was played.

(A disc which contains nonmusic dat a cannot be played.)

" There is an error in the signal rec orded

on the disc.

MEANING

A number or symbol appears in (*) position.

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-Maintenance/Specifications-

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 plugs and the connecting sockets.

If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard. Cleaning will prevent noise.

Caution:

" Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thin-

ner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish.

" 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.

Power source: DC 5 V: AC adaptor (AC 230

DC 1.5 V: Commercially avail-

DC 4.5 V: Optional car adaptor,

Power consumption: 7 W (AC adaptor) Output power: RMS: 20 mW (10 mW + 10 mW)

Dimensions: Width: 83 mm (3-9/32")

Weight: 107 g (0.24 lbs.) without battery Input socket: Output socket: Earphones (impedance: 32

(0.2 % T.H.D.) Height: 28 mm (1-1/8")

Depth: 77 mm (3-1/32") Line/optical digital ohms)

V, 50/60 Hz) able, "AA" size

(LR6), alkaline battery x 1

AD-CA20X (for cars with a 12-24 V DC negative earth electrical system)

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Type: Portable MiniDisc recorder Signal readout: Non-contact, 3-beam semicon-

Audio channels: Stereo 2 channels/monaural 1 Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz ( 3 dB)

Rotation speed: Approx. 400 - 1,800 rpm CLV Error correction: ACIRC (Advanced Cross Inter-

Coding: ATRAC/ATRAC3 (Adaptive

Recording method: Magnetic modulation overwrite Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz sig-

Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable (less than 0.001

Input sensitivity:

LINE

ductor laser pickup channel

leave Reed-Solomon Code) TRansform Acoustic Coding),

24-bit computed type method nals are converted to 44.1 kHz,

and then recorded.) % W. peak)

Reference input

Input impedance

level

100 mV 20 k ohms

Output level:

Specified output

Earphones

LINE 250 mV (-12

Battery life:

When using a commercially available, high capacity, "AA" size (LR6), alkaline battery

Stereo Continuous recording: Approx. 8.5 hours

2 times long

4 times long

" 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 vol-

ume level is set to "VOL 15".

" The above values are the standard values when the unit is

used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

" 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.

- 10 mW + 10 mW32 ohms

dB)

Continuous play: Approx. 33 ho urs Continuous recording: Approx. 12 hours Continuous play: Approx. 44 ho urs Continuous recording: Approx. 18 hours Continuous play: Approx. 52 ho urs

Maximum output level

- 10 k ohms

Load impedance

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