Sharp MD-MT888 User Manual

Quick Guide

PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER

MODEL

MD-MT888H

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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1 Inserting a MiniDisc

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1 Slide the OPEN lever to re-

lease the compartment door.

3 Close the compartment door.

Insert according to
the direction arrow.

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2 Insert a MiniDisc as shown.

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

Recordable

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Recording
prevented

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2 Connect the AC adaptor

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2

To the DC IN
2 V socket.

3

To the DC IN
5 V socket.

Set the lead in the
recess.

AC 230 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
To the wall socket.

Insert securely, all the way in.

1 Take out the lead from the

charger.

2 Connect the lead to the main

unit (at DC IN 2V socket).

3 Connect the AC adaptor.

Before using the unit with a rechargeable battery, the battery has to be charged.
Refer to “Using with the Rechargeable Battery”, pages 10 - 11 (operation manual)
for details.

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3 Connections

OPTICAL/

White: To Left

Red: To Right

LINE OUT

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

LINE IN

Note:

LEFTRIGHT

NOTE:

Refer to page 15 (operation manual) for connecting the unit to a stereo system
with “DIGITAL OUT” or “OPTICAL OUT” socket.

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

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Preparation for use

The unit does not work

if the unit is in the hold mode.

Move the HOLD switch away
from the safety position.

Press the ■ (HOLD) button for 2 seconds or more.

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.

Operating the remote control

1 Hold down the REC button for 2 sconds or more.
2 T o perform group recording, hold down the GROUP button for

1 second or more so that “ ” is lit.

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

table MD.

4 Move the M button toward

level.

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

You can check the level on the LCD of the main unit.

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

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Recording: continued

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

back pause mode.

Here you can search for the track to record.

6 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the recording mode.

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About the TOC

After any recording or editing function,
“TOC” (T able Of Contents) is displayed.
T o finalise the recording or editing func­tion, turn the power off. During this pro­cess “TOC” will flash and “T-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.

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.

7 Move the M button toward
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Begin playback on the stereo system, the output will be recorded
by starting.

To stop recording

Move the M button toward

● 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.

T o update the recorded contents
of the MiniDisc

Whilst in the stop mode, move the
M button toward ■.

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

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Playback

Operating the remote control

1 Insert the earphones plug firmly into the earphones socket on

the remote control unit.

2 Plug the remote control into the REMOTE socket on the unit.
3 Insert a MiniDisc.

Inserting a group-recorded MD automatically set the unit to the group mode.

4 Start playback by moving the M button toward

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

To stop playback

During playback, move the M button
toward ■.

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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To search a desired group
1Press the GROUP button so that

the “ ” flashes.

2Within 5 seconds, move the M

button toward 5 or 4 to se­lect the desired group.

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