Sharp MD-MT90 User Manual

PORTABLE MINIDISC
RECORDER

MODEL

MD-MT90

OPERATION MANUAL

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

Accessories

-Accessories-

Important Introduction

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Remote Control x 1

(RRMCW0002AWSA)

Rechargeable Nickel­Metal Hydride Battery
(AD-N70BT) x 1
(UBATM0003AWSA)

Notes:

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Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation man­ual other than those detailed above are not included.

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The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the
drawing.

Headphones x 1

(RPHOH0005AWZZ)

Connection Cable (for
analog recording) x 1
(QCNWG0029AWZZ)

AC Adaptor

(RADPA3048AWZZ) x 1

Connection Cable (for
digital recording) x 1
(QCNWG0422AFZZ)

Battery Carrying Case x 1

(UBAGC0003AWZZ)

Carrying Bag x 1
(UBAGC0006AWSA)

Optional accessories

Rechargeable Nic k el-M etal Hy dride Battery (AD-N70BT)

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Car adaptor (AD -CA20X)

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Cassette adaptor (AD-CT14)

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For optional accessories, contact your local dealer, call
the Sharp Accessories and Supply Center at 1-800-

642-2122, or visit SHARP’s web site (http://
www.sharp-usa.com).

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Contents

Important Introduction

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

Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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

Preparation

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Inserting a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Basic Operation

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Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Useful Features

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Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-22

Recording from a Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25

Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

Hold Funct io n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Advanced Features

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Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Titling a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35

Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-38

Listening through Another System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

References

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Other Features and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

MiniDisc System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43

Trouble s ho oting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Specificat ions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . Back cover

-Contents-

Important Introduction

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Special Notes

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It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full
compliance with the copyright laws of the United
States and that prior permission be obtained from
copyright owners whenever necessary.

Caution - use of controls or adjustments or per­formance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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"BATTERY DISPOSAL"
CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.
MUST BE DISPOS ED O F PROPERLY. CON TACT LO­CAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECY­CLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA.

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US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato­ries.

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The letters in brackets contained in the model number

-Special Notes-

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

Important Introduction

FOR YOUR RECORDS

For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of
loss or theft, please record below the model number
and serial number which are located on the bottom of
the unit.

Please retain this information.

Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Place of purchase

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Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec­tion against harmful interference in a residential installa­tion.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accord­ance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer­ence to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol­lowing measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif­ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni­cian for help.

WARNING:

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.

-Special Notes-

Important Introduction

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Names of Controls and Indicators

Important Introduction

-Names of Controls and Indicators-

Main unit

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1.5V DC Input Jack (10)

2.Optical/Line Input Jack (10, 11)

3.Microphone Input Jack (23)

4.Bass/Delete Button (15, 33)

5.Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (21, 25, 32)

6.Display/Character Select Button (26, 32)

7.Mode/Charge Button (17, 28)

8.Record/Track Mark Button (12, 21)

9.Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/
Recording Level/Name Select Button
(12, 15, 16, 32, 33)

10.Play/Pause Button (12, 15)

11.Stop/Power Off/Hold Button (13, 15, 30)

12.Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button (17, 18, 20)

13.Remote Control/Headphones/Line Output Jack
(14, 39)

14.Open Lever (9)

15.Battery Cover (28)

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Display panel

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1.Level Meter (12)

2.Record Indicator (12)

3.Rem aining Recording Time Indicator (26)

4.Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator (19)

5.Repeat Indicator (17)

6.TOC Indicator (13)

7.Synchro Recording Indicator (18)

8.Disc Mode Indicator

9.Disc Name Indicator (26)

10.Track Name Indicator (26)

11.Total Track Number Indicator (26)

12.Fast Play Indicator (17)

13.Bat tery Indicator (27)

14.Random Indicator (17)

15.Track Number Indicator (26)

16.Character/Time Information Indicator

Remote control unit

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1.Headphones Jack (14)

2.Bass/Delete/Track Mark Button (15, 21, 33)

3.Volume Down/Cursor Button (15, 33)

4.Volume Up/Cursor Button (15, 33)

5.Hold Switch (30)

6.P lay/Pause Button (12, 15)

7.Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/Name Select
Button (12, 16, 32)

8.Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/Name Select
Button (12, 16, 32)

9.S top/Power Off Button (13, 15)

Important Introduction

-Names of Controls and Indicators-

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Precautions

Important

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Do not wear your headphones when you are crossing
streets or near traffic.

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Do not use your headphones while
driving a motor vehicle, it may cre­ate a traffic hazard and may be ille­gal. Remember to obey all of the
safety rules in your area.

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Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts
advise against extended listening at high volume lev­els.

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If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the vol­ume or discontinue use.

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This portable MD should only be used within the range
of 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C).

-Precautions-

To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible
problems, observe the precautions listed below.

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Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

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Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.

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Do not use the unit near open flames.

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Important Introduction

Do not spill liquid on the unit.

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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

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use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorized serv­ice center.

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Storing the unit

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Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following
places.

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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 color or the unit may
malfunction.)

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Places exposed to excessive dust.

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Places exposed to water.

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Places where temperatures are ex­cessively high or low.

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Places (bathrooms) where the humid­ity is extremely high.

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Places with strong magnetic fields
such as TVs or loudspeakers.

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Places exposed to vibration.

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Places where sand can easily enter
the inside of the unit (beaches etc.).

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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.

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

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Inserting a MiniDisc

1

Slide the OPEN lever to release the com­partment door.

2

Lift it up.

3

Insert a MiniDisc as shown.

4

Close the compartment door.

Notes:

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Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder.

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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.

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The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed.
Refer to the instruction on page 13.

Preparation

-Inserting a MiniDisc-

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Connections

You can record your favorite CDs or tapes to MD.

-Connections-

Preparation

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-Connections-

Preparation

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Recording

-Recording-

Basic Operation

1

Press the REC button.

2

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

3

Press the or button to adjust the re­cording level.

Analog recording

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

You can adjust the level in 1dB increments within
the range of +12 - 12dB.

Once you adjust the digital recording level, the set­ting remains even after the recording stops. (For
cancellation instructions, see page 31.)

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Press the PAUSE button on the stereo s ys­tem to enter the playback pause mode.

Here you can search for the track to record.

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5

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start the
MiniDisc unit recording.

6

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

To interrupt recording

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

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To resume recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button
again.

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The track number will be increased by one each time
the recording is interrupted.

To stop recording

Press the /:OFF button.

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When recording stops, "TOC" appears. While "TOC"
appears, the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet
been updated.

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To prevent the new recording from being lost, it is not
possible to remove the MiniDisc while "TOC" is dis­played.

To update the recorded contents of the
MiniDisc

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

About the TOC

After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of
Contents) is displayed. T o finalise the recording or editing
function, press the /:OFF button. 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.

Warning:

If the power is removed (Battery/AC adapt or) while "TOC"
is displayed, the MiniDisc unit lid will remain locked until
the battery/main power is restored and the unit is tur ned
on. Your new recordings or edited changes will be lost
and your MiniDisc may become unusable.

Caution:

While "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 rechargeable battery or an alka­line battery.

- Do not subject the unit to shock.

Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly.

Notes:

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Changing the volume level while recording does not
affect the recording.

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You cannot adjust the bass level while recording.

-Recording-

Basic Operation

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Playback

-Playback-

Basic Operation

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1

Insert the headphones plug firmly into the
headphones jack on the remote control

unit.

2

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

3

Insert a MiniDisc (page 9).

4

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

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

To interrupt playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button
again.

To stop playback

Press the /:OFF button.
If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes while in
the stop mode, the power will shut off automatically.

To turn off the power

Press the /:OFF button while in the stop mode.

Volume control

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Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the
VOL- button to decrease the volume.

Bass control

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Each time the BASS button is pressed, the tone will be
switched as follows.

BASS 1 Emphasized slightly
BASS 2 Emphasized more
BASS 3 Emphasized fully
BASS OFF Canceled

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

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If you connect the AC adaptor without installing the
rechargeable battery, playback may start automati­cally. Be sure to turn off the power.

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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.

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The sound escaping from your headphones may
annoy people around you. In particularly crowded
places (such as on trains or buses), reduce the vol­ume.

-Playback-

Basic Operation

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