Sharp MD-MT285E User Manual

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PORTABLE MINIDISC
RECORDER

MODEL

MD-MT285E

OPERATION MANUAL

If you require any advice or assistance regarding
your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/c
Customers without Internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or [phone]
if telephoning from Ireland).

ustomer

support.

Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.

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MD-MT285E

Accessories

Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA8058AWZZ) 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.

Optional Accessories

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-Accessories/Optional Accessories-

! FM/AM tuner remote control (AD-TRC1) ! Car adaptor (AD-CA20X)

cording) x 1

Connection cable (for digi tal re-

cording) x 1

! Cassette adaptor (AD-CT14)
! Connection cable (for digital recording) (AD-M2DC)

Carrying Bag x 1

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Contents

Page

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Important Introduction

Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5

Names of Controls and Indica tors . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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Power Source

Using with the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Using with th e A lk a line Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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Preparation

Inserting a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Hold Funct ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3

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Basic Operation

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15

MD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 18

Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 - 20

Memorising a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 22

You can listen to the radio by connecting the optional
FM/AM tuner remote control (AD-TRC1) to the main
unit.

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Useful Features

Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 24

Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 30

Checking Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 33

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Advanced Features

Titling a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 37

Editing a Rec o rde d M in iD isc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 40

Changing D e f a u lt Se ttings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Listening t hrough Anothe r S y s t e m . . . . . . . . . 42 - 43

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References

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 - 44

MiniDisc S y s te m Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 - 47

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Specificat ions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 - 50

TERMS OF GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

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Importa n t Introduction

Special Notes

NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND

IRELAND

SERVICE INFORMATION

In the unlikely event of your equipment requir ing re­pair, please use the supplied postage paid label to
send your unit to the Sharp repair centre or contact
the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased.
Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
Customers without internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or [phone]
if telephoning from Ireland).

Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessor ies may be

-Special Notes-

obtained from our main parts distributor.

WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.

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.

0121 766 5414

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Warnings

! The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable

parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so.
It contains dangerous voltages, always remove the
mains plug from the main outlet socket before any
service operation or when not in use for a long period.

! The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-MT285E must

not be used with other equipment.

! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this

appliance to dripping or splashing liquids. No objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.

! Never use an AC adaptor other than the one specified.

Otherwise, problems or serious hazards may be cre­ated.

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Caution

! When recording important selections, make a prelimi-

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

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

ing arising from malfunction of this unit.

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! At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo

may damage the user's hearing. This model complies
with the law if used with the correct earphones (model
number RPHOH0004AWZZ). If the earphones are
damaged in any way, please order using the model
number given above.

! This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER

PRODUCT.

! Use the Portable MiniDisc Recorder only in accord-

ance with the instructions given in this manual and do
not attempt to interfere with the interlock switch or
make any other adjustment as this may result in expo­sure to hazardous radiation.

Laser Diode Properties

! Material: GaAIAs
! Wavelength: 785 nm
! Pulse time:

Read mode: 0.8 mW Continuous
Write mode: max 10 mW 0.5S
min cy cle 1.5S
Repetition

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Notes

! 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.

! This equipment complies with the requirements of

Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended
by 93/68/EEC.

! US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato-

ries.

! The letters in brackets contained in the model number

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

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Names of Controls and Indicators

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Main unit

1.Open Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3. Menu/Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 24, 34, 41

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-Names of Controls and Indicators-

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91011 13

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4.Stop/Power Off/Hold Butto n . . . . . . . . . 12, 15, 17

5. Play/Pause Butt o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 , 17, 28

6.Bass/Delete/Synchro Button . . . . . . . . . 18, 27, 35

7.R emote Control/Earphones/

Line Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 42

8. Volume/Cursor Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 36

9.Optical/Line Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

10. Record/Track Mark Button . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 27, 29

11. 5 V DC Input S ocke t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 42

12.Fast Forward/Fast Rever se/ Recording Level/
Menu Select/Name Select Buttons

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Display panel

1.Level Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.Repeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.Long-play/Recording Mode Indica tor . . . . . . . . 25

5.Monaural Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

6.Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

7.Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

8.Pause Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

9.D isc Name Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

10.Record Indi c a tor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

11.Synchro Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

12.Character/Time Information Indicator . . . . 14, 31

13.TOC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

14.Track Number Indica t or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Reference page

. . . 14, 23, 25, 34

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Optional FM/AM tuner remote control:
AD-TRC1

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7689

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Reference page

1.Earphones Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.Display/FM Mo d e Bu t ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 , 31

5.Tuner On/Band Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6.Play/Pause Butto n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17, 28

7.Stop/Power Off Butt on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17

8.Fast Reverse/Tuning Down/

Tuner Preset Down Button . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 21, 23

9.Fast Forward/Tuning Up/

Tuner Preset Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 21, 23

10.Bass/Memory Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 21

11.Play Indicator

12.Record Indicator

13.TOC Indicator

14.Total Track Number Indicator

15.Track Number/Tuner Preset Number Indicator

16.Character/ Time Information/Tuner Frequency
Indicator

17.Battery Indicator

18.Pause Indicator

19.Repeat Indicat or

20.Random Indicator

21.Recording Mode Indicators

(MONO: FM Monaural Indicator)

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-Names of Controls and Indicators-

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Precautions

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Important

! Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing

streets or near traffic.

! Do not use your earphones whilst driv-

ing a motor vehicle, it may create a 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 vol-

ume or discontinue use.

! No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,

should be placed on the apparatus.

! Attention should be drawn to the environmental as-

pects of battery disposal.

! The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.
! This portable MD should only be used within the range

of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).

-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.

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! 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 ser v­ice centre.

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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 excessive dust.
! Places exposed 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

loudspeakers.

! Places exposed to vibration.
! Places where sand can easily enter the inside of the

unit (beaches etc.).

! If the unit is used near another radio tuner or TV, noise

and/or picture interference may result. If you experi­ence these problems, move the unit away from such
devices.

It is not recommended to put the
portable MD into a rear pocket, as
this may damage the product when
sitting.

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

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Using with the AC Adaptor

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Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert
the plug on the other end into the DC IN 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.

To the DC IN 5V socket

AC 230V,
50/60 Hz

To the wall socket

Using with the Alkaline Battery

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

Push and slide the battery cover.

1

Open the battery cover.

2

Insert an alkaline battery according to the

3

direction indicated in the battery compartment.

When inserting or removing the battery, push it to­wards 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 the unit to

malfunction.

Note:

For information about the battery life, see "Specifications"
on page 49.

Power Source

-AC Adaptor/Alkaline Battery-

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Inser t in g a Min iDisc

Preparation

Slide the OPEN lever to release the com-

1

partment door.
Lift up the compartment door.

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Insert a MiniDisc.

3

Insert according to the direction arrow.

Close the compartment door.

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-Inserting a MiniDisc -

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 13.

! When you record on a MiniDisc, check that the erase

prevention tab is set to the "Recordable" position.

Recordable

Recording
prevented

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Connections

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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.

■ 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.

Red : to right
White : to left

RIGHT

RIGHT

LEFT

LEFT

Supplied
connection
cable

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DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL OUT

Supplied
connection cable

AC 230V,
50/60 Hz

To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket

To the DC IN
5V socket

To the
wall socket

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

Preparation

-Connections-

"OPTICAL OUT" socket (digital connection)

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Optional

AD-M2DC

connection cable

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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Hold Function

The operation can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. (T he main
unit and remote control operate independently.)

Optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD-TRC1

Move the HOLD switch to the safety position

Hold down the HOLD button for 3 seconds or more.

(direction indicated by the arrow).

Orange mark

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-Hold Function-

Preparation

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 3 seconds or
more whilst the unit is in the hold mode.
"HOLD OFF" will be shown.

Hold Release

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Hold

To cancel the hold mode

Move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the
opposite direction of the arrow).

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.

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Before Recording

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" 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, t he 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.

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.

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- 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.

Preparation

-Before Recording-

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Recording

Radio programmes can be received with the FM/AM
tuner remote control, however, they cannot be
recorded on MD.

-Recording-

Before recording

Cancel the hold mode.

The portable MD does not work whilst in the hold mode.
As for the details, see page 12.

Press the REC button.

1

Begin playback on the stereo system con-

2

nected to this portable MD.

Press the REC LEVEL or button to

3

adjust the recording level.

Analogue recording ( connecting with analogue
cable)

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 (co nne c ting with digital cabl e)

You can adjust the level
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 recording level, see
page 41.)

The sound from the earphones does not change
even if the digital recording level is adjusted.

Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys-

4

tem to enter the playback pause mode.

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

+ 10 dB to - 10 dB

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Press the MENU/ENTER button.

5

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

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

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Press the or button repeatedly to se-

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lect the recording mode (page 25).

(Stereo recording)

SP

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

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

9

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

Press the button to start the MiniDisc

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unit recording.

Begin playback on the stereo system, the

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output will be recorded.

Notes:

! Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst select-

ing the menus.

! Changing the volume level whilst recording does not

affect 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 con-

tents are not yet updated.

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

possible 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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MD Playback

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Left
channel

L

Optional FM/AM tuner
remote control (AD-TRC1)

Right
channel

R

-MD Playback-

Basic Operation

Note:

To operate without the FM/AM tuner remote control, con­nect earphones to the REMOTE/PHONES socket.

To the REMOTE/
PHONES socket

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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 minutes if the
unit is left in the stop mode.

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To turn off the power

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

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Insert the earphone plug firmly into the ear-

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phone socket on the remote control.
Plug the remote control into the REMOTE/

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PHONES socket on the unit.
Insert a MiniDisc (page 10).

3

Press the button.

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

Notes:

! Reduce the volume before starting to play. MiniDiscs,

compared to ordinary cassette tapes, have ver y 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 increase the volume and the
VOL. - button to decrease the volume.

Volume (0 - 30)

6

7

8

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MD Playback (continued)

"

Bass control

Each time the BASS/SYNC button is pressed (Remote
control: BASS/MEMORY 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 customise low and high levels

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

Emphasising low ( Lo) a nd high (Hi) soun d of BASS 3.

Lo3

-MD Playback-

BASS 3

BASS 3

level

Sound

Lo

Frequency

Lo5 Hi5

level

Sound

Lo

Frequency

Hi3

Default

Hi

Hi

During playback, press the MENU/ENTER

1

button.
Press the or button repeatedly to se-

2

lect "SOUND ADJ" and then press the
MENU/ENTER button.

Press the or but-

3

ton repeatedly to select
bass setting, and the
VOL. + or VOL. - button
to select "B3".

After selecting "Lo" or

4

"Hi" with the or
button, press the VOL. +
or VOL. - button to adjust
the low or high sound
setting.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

5

Repeat steps 1 - 5 to change the other bass setting.

Notes:

! If you set the volume to 23 or more, the bass boost will

be adjusted automatically.

! When you make the setting of "To customise low and

high levels" with the volume level set to 23 or more,
the volume level will be reduced to 22 automatically.

B3

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Listening to the Radi o

You can listen to the radio by connecting the optional
FM/AM tuner remote control (AD-TRC1) to the main
unit.

Left
channel

L

Right
channel

R

"

Tuning

Press the TUNER ON/BAND button until

1

"FM" or "AM" appears in the display.

! The power turns on.
! If you switch to the tuner whilst playing MD, play-

back automatically stops.

! During MD recording or editing, the TUNER/

BAND button does not work.

Press the or button to tune in to the

2

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1

2

3

4

5

6

desired station.
Manual tuning:

Press the or button as many times as re­quired to tune in to the desired station.

Auto tuning:

When the or button is pressed for 1 second or
more, scanning wi ll sta rt aut om at ica lly a nd th e t uner
will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.

To the REMOTE/
PHONES socket

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In the tuner mode, you can use the remote control. But­tons on the main unit are disabled (except the :OFF,

and REC buttons).

Notes:

! When radio interference occurs, auto scan tuning may

stop automatically at that point.

! Auto scan tuning will skip weak signal stations.
! To stop auto tuning, press the or button again.

After use:

Press the :OFF button. The power turns off.

Basic Operation

-Listening to the Radio-

7

8

9

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FM/AM aerial:

! The earphone lead works as

an FM aerial. Keep it as
straight as possible.

! An AM aerial is installed in the

remote control. Change the di­rection for optimum reception.

Receiving FM stereo broadcasts in the monau­ral mode:

! If FM stereo signals are weak, press the DISPLAY/FM

MODE button to light the "MONO" indicator. The
reception changes to monaural, and the sound
becomes clearer.

Basic Operation

-Listening to the Radio-

FM monaural mode indicator

! To return to the F M stereo reception mode, press the

DISPLAY/ FM MODE button again. The "MONO" indi­cator goes out.

About contrast adjustment:

In the tuner mode, display contrast gets darker or weaker

AMFM

by temperature changes. If this should happen, you can
adjust the contrast.

Whilst holding down the DISPLAY/FM MODE button,
press the or button to adjust the contrast.

0 - 15

Note:

Contrast adjustment is not possible during MD playback.
According to temperature changes, contrast is adjusted
for best visibility.

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Memorising a station

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You can store 10 AM and 30 FM stations in m emor y and
recall them at the push of a button.

Whilst holding down the BASS/MEMORY

2

button, press the button for 1 second or

1

2

more. Auto scan starts.

1 The preset number flashes

and scanning starts.

2 When a station is found, the

preset number appears for 1
second and it is stored.
Scanning resumes.

Optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD-TRC1

"

Presetting stations with auto scan

The unit automatically stores the strongest stations in
memory, from preset number 1.

Press the TUNER ON/BAND button un-

1

til "FM" or "AM" appears in the dis­play.

Make sure the preset number is turned off be­fore scanning. If the preset number remains lit,

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press the BASS/MEMORY button to turn it off.

3 When scanning reaches the

end, the preset number re­turns to "P1" and remains
displayed.

! Auto scan stops when memory number reaches

10 (AM stations) or 30 (FM stations), or when the
last frequency is reached.

To save stations in another band, perform

3

steps 1 and 2.

The stations previously stored are cleared and new
ones are memorised.

Basic Operation

-Memorising a station-

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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22

"

Presetting stations manually

You can manually save stations which are not received
with auto scan. It is also possible to change the stored
stations.

Tune in to the desired station. (Perform

1

steps 1 - 2 in "Tuning" on page 16.)
Hold down the BASS/MEMORY button for 1

2

second to enter the preset tuning saving
mode.

Within 10 seconds,

3

press the or but­ton to select the preset
channel number.

Within 10 seconds,

4

press the BASS/MEM-

Basic Operation

-Memorising a station-

ORY button to store
that station in memo ry.

If the preset number indicator goes out before the
station is memorised, repeat the operation from step

2.

Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other preset sta-

5

tions, or to change a preset station.

When a new station is stored in memory, the station
previously memorised will be erased.

"

To recall a memorised station:

Press the TUNER ON/BAND button.

1

Press the BASS/MEMORY button.

2

Press the or button to select the de-

3

sired station.

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Advanced Playback

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! 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 track:

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 track.

Useful Features

-Advanced Playback-

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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! Random play or repeat play

[On the main unit]

During playback, press the MENU/ENTER

1

button.
Press the or button repeatedly to se-

2

lect "PLAY MO DE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

3

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

4

lect the desired playback mode.

RANDOM : Random play
RANDOM REP :Repeat play of tracks in random or-

ALL REPEAT : Repeat play of all of the tracks
1Tr REPEAT : Repeat play of a single track
NORMAL : Normal playback

-Advanced Playback-

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

5

Useful Features

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

Note:

Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting
the menus.

der

[On the optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD­TRC1]
During playback, hold down the DISPLAY/FM MODE
button for 2 seconds or more.

Playback mode changes each time you press the DIS­PLAY/FM MODE button for 2 seconds or more.

RND: Random play
RND : Repeat play of tracks in random order

: Repeat play of all of the tracks
1 : Repeat play of a single track
No display: Normal playback

Notes:

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

automatically. (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 r epeat

"

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 track which has been played.

" Repeat play lasts until you stop the unit.

When you stop and resume random play, the rest of

"

tracks are played starting from the last played track. If
you turn the power off and resume random play, all the
tracks are played in random order starting from the
interrupted track.

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Advanced Recording

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! 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, pres s the MEN U/

1

ENTER button.
Press the or button repeatedly to se-

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2

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

3

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

4

lect the desired recording mode.

Stereo recording (SP)

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

5

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

Start recording.

6

Notes:

Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst select-

"

ing 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)

Useful Features

-Advanced Recording-

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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Notes:

In monaural recording, the sound on the r ight 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 sound is hear d . (T he op er ation 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

-Advanced Recording-

Useful Features

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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! Playback s ound-actuated recording

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

Press the REC button.

1

Begin playback on the stereo system con-

2

nected to this portable MD.
Press the or button to adjust the re-

3

cording level (see page 14).
Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys-

4

tem to enter the playback pause mode.

Select the starting point for your recording and press

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the PAUSE button.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

5

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

6

lect "REC MODE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

7

Select the recording mode (step 4, page 25)

8

and press the MENU/ENTER button.

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

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

9

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

10

lect "SYNC ON".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

11

The BASS/SYNC button can be used instead of

"

steps 9 - 11.
"SYNC" will flash.

"

To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD

"

button.

Begin playback on the stereo system.

12

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 star ts). When the
unit receives sound again, recording automatically
starts.
A new track number is created when recording

"

resumes.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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! To start recording from the middle of a

track

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.

-Advanced Recording-

Useful Features

During playback, press the button at the

1

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

2

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

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

3

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

Press the MENU/ENTER button again.

4

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

5

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

6

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

7

lect the recording mode (step 4, page 25).
Press the button.

8

Recording will start.

Notes:

Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst select-

"

ing 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 40.)

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! 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 ever y 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

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! 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.

1

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

2

lect "MARK".
Press the MENU/ENTER button.

3

Press the or button to select "MARK

4

OFF".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

5

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 marker
function.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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Advanced Recording (continued)

! About track 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 29).

About

1 second

Silence

First track

2. 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 function).

Playback
side

First track

Track A

Second track Third track

-Advanced Recording-

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

Track B

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 incor porates a sam pling 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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Checking Displays

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! To check the elapsed time and remain-

ing time of the track

[On the main unit]
1 During playback or whilst in the pause mode,

press the MENU/ENTER button.

2 Press the or button repeatedly to select

"DISPLAY".
3 Press the MENU/ENTER button.
4 Press the or button.

Each time the or button is pressed, the display

will change as follows.

AB

D

[On the optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD­TRC1]

During playback or whilst in the pause mode, each time
the DISPLAY/FM MODE button is pressed, the display
will change as follows.

A B C

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D

C

Track number
Track name
Elapsed playback time
Remaining playback time

Notes:

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.

Useful Features

-Checking Displays-

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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! To check the remaining recording time

and the total playing time

[On the main unit]
1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ENTER

button.

2 Press the or button repeatedly to select

"DISPLAY".
3 Press the MENU/ENTER button.
4 Press the or button.

Each time the or button is pressed, the display

will change as follows.

BA

C

[On the optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD-

-Checking Displays-

Useful Features

TRC1]

Whilst in the stop mode, each time the DISPLAY/FM
MODE button is pressed, the display will change as fol­lows.

B C A

D

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

Notes:

Remaining recording time varies depending on the set

"

recording mode.
Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a

"

playback only MiniDisc.

D

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! To display the playing time of an indi-

vidual track

[On the main unit]
1 Whilst in the stop mode,

press the or button
to display the track
number and track name.

2 Press the MENU/ENTER button.
3 Press the or button repeatedly to select

"DISPLAY".
4 Press the MENU/ENTER button.
5 Press the or button

to select the playing time.

6 Press the MENU/ENTER button.
[On the optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD-

TRC1]
1 Whilst in the stop mode, select a track by press-

ing the or button.
2 Press the DISPLAY/FM MODE button.

A B C

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Track name
Track number
Playing time

BA

C

! Checking the remaining amount of bat-

tery 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 very 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 optional 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.

" In the tuner mode, the battery indicator does not light.

When the battery
level is very low

Useful Features

-Checking Displays-

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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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.

<Disc name> <Track name>

1

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

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

2

lect "EDIT".
Press the MENU/ENTER button.

3

<Disc name> <Track name>

4

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

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

5

-Titling a MiniDisc-

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

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

Advanced Features

Cursor

The unit will enter the character input mode.

"

" To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD

button.

Press the button repeatedly to select the

6

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 se-

7

lect the letter.

Press the MENU/ENTER button to enter it.

8

Position where the next letter will be entered

Note:

Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting
the menus.

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1

To enter more letters, repeat steps 6 - 8.

9

When the name is completely entered,

10

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

D

A C D E F G H

B

L

S U V W X Y ZT

Lower-case letters

D

a c d e f g h

b

L

s u v w x y zt

Numbers and symbols

D

1 3 4 5 6 7 8

2

L

+

)

*

D
L

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(Delete) : erases a character.

/.,

.,

.,

:

I J K L M

/

i j k l m

/

! " #

9 0

<; =

O

$

'

%

&

_

`

@>?

! 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

Notes:

One disc name and up to 255 track names can be cre-

"

RNQP

rn o qp

(

ated per disc (a maximum of 100 characters for the
disc and each track name and a total of about 1,700
characters can be entered).
If you enter "LP:" at the beginning of a name, "LP:"

"

may not be displayed.

Advanced Features

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

-Titling a MiniDisc-

9

(Space) : indicates a space.

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Advanced Features

Titling a MiniDisc (continued)

! To add characters ! Stamping titles from another MiniDisc

Put the unit in the character input mode.

1

(Perform steps 1 - 5 on page 34.)

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

2

the cursor to the char acter befo re whic h you
want to add a new character.

Select the character to add.

3

(Perform steps 6 - 8 on page 34.)

Press and hold down the MENU/ENTER but-

4

ton for 2 seconds or more.

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

"

-Titling a MiniDisc-

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.

1

Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the target one.

Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/

2

ENTER button.

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

3

lect "EDIT".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

4

Press the or but-

5

ton repeatedly to se-

lect "NAME STAMP".

Press the MENU/EN-

6

TER button.

To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD but-

ton.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

7

Load a MiniDisc for stamping.

9

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

10

The unit will finish recording the character information
and enter the stop mode.

Note:

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

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

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

-Titling a MiniDisc-

9

When the unit displays "CHANGE MD", re-

8

move the master MiniDisc.

Remove it without turning off the power. Or, the oper-

ation will be cancelled.

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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc

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

Advanced Features

38

Start playing the track to be erased, and

1

press the button.
Press the MENU/ENTER button.

2

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

3

lect "EDIT".
Press the MENU/ENTER button.

4

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

5

lect "ERASE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

6

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

Press the MENU/ENTER button again.

7

-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-

The track will be erased.

To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - 7.

8

Note:

Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting
the menus.

Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/

1

ENTER button.
Press the or button repeatedly to se-

2

lect "EDIT".
Press the MENU/ENTER button.

3

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

4

lect "ALL ERASE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

5

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

Press the MENU/ENTER button again.

6

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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! To divide a track ! To combine tracks

Start playing the tr ack to be d ivided into two.

1

Press the button at the point where you

want to divide the track.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

2

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

3

lect "EDIT".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

4

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

5

lect "DIVIDE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

6

Start playing the latter of the two tracks to be

1

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

2

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

3

lect "EDIT".
Press the MENU/ENTER button.

4

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

5

lect "COMBINE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

6

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1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD but-

To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD but-

ton.

Press the MENU/ENTER button again.

7

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.

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ton.

Press the MENU/ENTER button again.

7

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

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-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-

9

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Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued)

! To move a track

Play the track to be move d, a nd press the

1

button.
Press the MENU/ENTER button.

2

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

3

lect "EDIT".
Press the MENU/ENTER button.

4

Press the or button repeatedly to se-

5

lect "MOVE".

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

6

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

Press the or button to select the direc-

7

Advanced Features

-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-

tion.

Press the MENU/ENTER button again.

8

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

MD-MT285E

Whilst in the stop mode ...

With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MENU/

1

ENTER button 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.

2

Press the MENU/ENTER button to display

3

the setting item.

Press the or button to select the set-

4

ting items.

Press the MENU/ENTER button.

5

! Beep sound

You can 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?

MENU SETTING ITEM

BEEP (Confirmation
sound)

AUTO PLAY (Auto
play)

POWER SAVE (Auto
power save)

D-LEVEL (Digital re-

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cording level)

(*) indicates default setting.

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

tained.

D.L MODE 2 Cancelled.

During playback, maximum 40 seconds (in stereo) of
musical 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 the 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].

Advanced Features

-Changing Default Settings-

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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Listening through Anothe r Syst em

Advanced Features

42

! Listening through a stereo system

To the LINE INPUT sockets

Optional FM/AM
tuner remote control
(AD-TRC1)

Notes:

" It is recommended that the volume level of the

MiniDisc unit be set to maximum when listening

-Listening through Another System-

through a stereo system.

" When recording with a stereo system, eliminate the

confirmation sound (page 41). Otherwise, it will also
be recorded.

" The recording will be made in the analogue mode.

Character information will not be recorded.

"

To operate without AD-TRC1 (option), connect the

"

cable to the REMOTE/PHONES socket.

To the
REMOTE
/PHONES socket

White:

To the left

Red:

To the right

! Listening through a car stereo

Optional cassette
adaptor (AD-CT14)

Optional
FM/AM tuner
remote control
(AD-TRC1)

Optional
car adaptor
(AD-CA20X)

To the
REMOTE
/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 c ause a traffic accident.
Do not use any car adaptor except for the optional AD-

"

CA20X.
Remove the battery when you power the unit from the

"

car battery.
To operate without AD-TRC1 (option), connect the

"

cable to the REMOTE/PHONES soc ket.

To the DC IN 5V socket

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Troubleshooting

MD-MT285E

! Resuming auto play

When you stop and then re-start playback, without
removing the disc, playback will resume from the point at
which the disc was stopped.

Stopping

First track

Once you remove the MiniDisc, playback starts from the
first track.

First track

Playing

The unit provides the following functions when you
use it with the optional car adaptor (AD-CA20X)
(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.

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First track

Stopped track

Playing

Stopping

Stopped track

Stopping

Stopped track

Playing

Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner
without calling a service technician. If something seems
to be wrong with this product, check the following before
calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.

The unit does not turn on.

Is the AC adaptor disconnected?

"

Is the battery exhausted?

"

Is the unit in the hold mode?

"

Has condensation formed inside the unit?

"

Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or

"

by static electricity?

No sound is heard from the earphones.

Is the volume set too low?

"

Is the earphones plugged in?

"

Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it in-

"

stead of a MiniDisc containing music?

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

Is the unit in the hold mode?

"

Is the battery exhausted?

"

" Is the earphones plug inserted firmly?

References

-Troubleshooting-

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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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 character 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 eras-

"

ure?

" Has the recording level been properly adjusted?

Is the unit connected properly to the other equip-

References

"

-Troubleshooting-

ment?
Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure

"

occur whilst recording or editing?

" Is the unit in the hold mode?

Is an optical signal being output from the stereo sys-

"

tem? Read the operation manual for the stereo sys­tem.

The radio makes unusual noises continuously.

" Is a TV or computer near the unit?

! 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

MD-MT285E

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 no t w or k . A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not al-

Sound skips in fast reverse/forward.

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

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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.
If one track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeat-

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

MiniDisc.

References

-MiniDisc System Limitations-

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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Error Messages

ERROR MES-

SAGES
BATT EMPTY "
BLANK MD "

Can't COPY "

Can't EDIT "

Can't LOCK "

References

-Error Messages-

Can't PLAY "

Can't READ
(*)

Can't REC " Recor ding canno t be performed cor-

The battery has run down.
Nothing is recorded.

(Replace the disc with a recorded disc.)

You tried to record from a copy pro­hibited MiniDisc.

(Record using the analogue cable.)

You tried to record signals other than

"

music (such as data).
A track cannot be edited.

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

You tried to remove the MD whilst re­cording or editing.

You tried to play back a track that
cannot be played with this equip­ment.

The disc data cannot be read be-

"

cause the disc is damaged.

(Reload the Minidisc or replace it with
another one.)

rectly due to vibration or shock.

MEANING

ERROR MES-

SAGES

Can'tSTAMP "

Can'tWRITE "

DEFECT! "

DISC FULL "
Er-MD (**) " The microprocessor has reported a

HOLD "
LOCKED "

NO DISC " A disc has not been loaded.

A number or symbol appears in (*) position.

Stamp function does not work.

(Check the number of tracks.)

Cannot save the TOC information
correctly to a MiniDisc.

The disc is scratched.

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

The disc is out of recording space.

system fault and the unit is out of or­der.

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

The unit is in the hold mode.
You removed a MiniDisc whilst re-

cording or editing.

(Turn off the power before removing the
MiniDisc.)

MEANING

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ERROR MES-

SAGES

NO SIGNAL "

PLAY MD " You tried to record on a playback-

POWER ? "
PROTECTED "

SORRY " Since a t rack number is currently be-

Poor connection of the digital cable.
No output signal comes out from the

"

connected unit.

(Use the AC power for the connected
unit.)

The input signal has improper sam-

"

pling frequency.

only disc.
AC adaptor other than specified.
The write protection tab of a MiniDisc

is set to the protected position.

ing located or updated, the unit can­not accept your command.

(Wait a while and try the operation
again.)

MEANING

ERROR MES-

SAGES

TEMP OVER "

TOC FORM
(**)

TOC FULL " There is no space left for recording

Tr. Protect "

? DISC "

The temperature is too high.

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

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.).

The track has been protected from
being erased.

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

A disc which contains data other
than music was played.

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

There is an error in the signal record-

"

ed on the disc.

MEANING

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References

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

-Error Messages-

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Maintenance

Specifications

! 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.

References

Note:

When the battery cover comes

-Maintenance/Specifications-

off, attach the cover back as
shown below.

2

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.

! Portable MiniDi sc recorder: MD-MT285E

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

DC 1.5 V: Commercially availa-

DC 4.5 V: Optional car adaptor,

Power consumption:
Output power: RMS: 20 mW (10 mW + 10 mW)

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

1

Weight: 110 g (0.24 lbs.) without battery
Input socket: Line/optical digital
Output socket: Earphones (impedance: 32

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

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

Depth: 77 mm (3-1/32")

ohms)/remote control

ductor laser pickup

V, 50/60 Hz)
ble, "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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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 Cros s 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 100 mV 20 k ohms

Output level:

Specified

output

Ear-

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phones
LINE 250 mV (-12

- 10 mW + 10 mW32 ohms

dB)

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
level

Maximum
output level

- 10 k ohms

Input impedance

Load imped­ance

Battery life:

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

Stereo Continuous recording: Approx. 8.5 hours

Continuous play: Approx. 33 hours

2 times
long

4 times
long

"

"

"

"

Continuous recording: Approx. 12 hours
Continuous play: Approx. 44 hours
Continuous recording: Approx. 18 hours
Continuous play: Approx. 52 hours

The continuous recording time is for analogue inputs
when the volume level is set to "V OL 0".
The continuous play time shows the value when the
volume le vel 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.

References

-Specifications-

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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References

Specifications (continued)

! Optional FM/AM tuner remote control:

AD-TRC1

The following values are obtained with the FM/AM tuner
remote control connected to MD-MT285E.

Radio output power: RMS: 10 mW (5 mW + 5 mW)
Dimensions: Width: 92 mm (3 - 5/8")

Weight: 34 g (0.07 lbs.)
Frequency range: FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

Preset channel: FM 30 / AM 10 preset memory
Battery li fe when tuning in t he r a di o:

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

-Specifications-

FM 41 hours (Continuous recept ion)
AM 74 hours (Continuous reception)

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.

(5 % T.H.D.)
Height: 21 mm (27/32")

Depth: 20 mm (13/16")

AM: 522 - 1,620 kHz

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MEMO

MD-MT285E (TINSE0539AWZZ)

TERMS OF GUARANTEE

Subject to the terms listed below, Sharp Electronics (U.K.)
Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Company”) guarantee to pro­vide for the repair of, or at its option replace this Sharp
Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than bat­teries), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of
inferior workmanship or materials.

The conditions of this guarantee are:

1. The guarantee shall only apply to defects which occur
within one year from the date of purchase, provided
that this equipment is sent to the repair address within
this period.

2. This guarantee covers equipment intended for private
domestic use only. This guarantee does not apply to
equipment used in the course of a business, trade or
profession.

3. The guarantee does not cover MiniDiscs or batteries.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.

Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE

This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects

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caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect,
tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at ad­justment or repair other than by a Service Facility ap­pointed by Sharp.

5. In the unlikely event of a defect occuring, the product
must be returned to the Company’s repair centre with
proof of purchase. A postage paid label and a fault re­port form are supplied with the product for this purpose.

It is your responsibility to ensure that the packaging is

adequate, and to obtain proof of posting.

Further details of the repair service, which is available

after the guarantee period on a chargeable basis, and
additional report forms and labels can be obtained by
telephoning 0870 738 0000.

No person has any authority to vary the terms or condi-

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tions of this guarantee.

7. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to
the consumer’s statutory rights and does not affect
these rights in any way.

SHARP CORPORATION

TINSE0539AWZZ

03G R AO 1

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