Sharp MD-MT80 User Manual

Quick Guide

PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER

MODEL

MD-MT80H

Quick Setup Guide

Follow the setup procedure (1-3)
before you use this unit.

Quick Operation Guide

Explains basic recording and playback
procedures.

Refer to the operation manual for details.

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Inserting a MiniDisc

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Insert according to
the direction arrow.

1

1 Slide the OPEN lever to re-

lease the compartment door.

2 Lift it up.

Recordable

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Recording
prevented

3 Insert a MiniDisc as shown.
4 Close the compartment door.

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

2

Connect the AC adaptor

AC 230-240V,
50/60 Hz

1

To the wall socket.

2

To the DC IN 5V socket.

Insert securely, all the way in.

1 Plug the AC adaptor into the

wall socket.

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2 Insert the plug on the other

end into the DC IN 5V socket.

3

Connections

White: To Left

Red: To Right

OPTICAL/

LINE IN

LINE OUT

LEFTRIGHT

NOTE:

Refer to page 11 (operation manual) for connecting the unit to a stereo system
with “DIGITAL OUT” or “OPTICAL OUT” socket.

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T o a stereo system with “LINE OUT” or “AUDIO
OUT” sockets.

Note:

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

Preparation for use

The unit does not work

if the unit is in the hold mode.

Press the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more.

Hold

Release

CAUTION:

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

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Recording

Check that the unit is connected to the stereo system.

1 Press the REC button.

Record pause mode is entered.

2 Begin playback on the stereo system connected to this por-

table MD.

To enable the record level to be set.

3 Press the

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

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

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4 button

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Level meter indicator

to adjust the recording level.

0dB
4dB

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Recording: continued

4 Press the P AUSE button on the stereo system to enter the play-

back pause mode.

Here you can seach for the track to record.

5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start the MiniDisc unit re-

cording.

6

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

To stop recording

Press the ■ / :OFF button.

● When recording stops, “TOC” ap-

pears. Whilst “TOC” appears the
MiniDisc recorded contents have
not yet been updated.

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

TOC display

T o update the recorded contents
of the MiniDisc

Press the ■ / :OFF button whilst in

About the TOC

After any recording or editing function
“TOC” (T able Of Contents) is displayed.
T o finalise the recording or editing func­tion, press the
this process “TOC” will flash and “TOC
EDIT!” will be displayed.
During any recording or editing func­tion the MiniDisc unit lid is locked, the
MiniDisc can not be removed until the
process is finalised.

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.

■ / :OFF button. During

the stop mode.

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

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Playback

1 Insert the earphones plug into the PHONES socket.
2 Insert a MiniDisc.
3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE

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

To stop playback

Press the ■ / :OFF button.

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

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