Sharp MD-MT99 User Manual

PORTABLE MINIDISC
RECORDER

MODEL

MD-MT99H

OPERATION MANUAL

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

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Accessories

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Important Introduction

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Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal
Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) x 1

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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.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15

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

Useful Features

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Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19

Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-25

Recording from a Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-29

Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33

Hold Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Advanced Features

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Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Titling a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-39

Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-42

Listening through Another System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

References

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Other Features and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

MiniDisc System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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

Trouble s ho oting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Specificat ions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51

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

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Special Notes

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Important Introduction

Warnings

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The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable
parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so.
It contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains
plug from the main outlet socket before any service
operation or when not in use for a long period.

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The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-MT99H must
not be used with other equipment.

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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.

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Never use an AC adaptor other than the one specified.
Otherwise, problems or serious hazards may be cre­ated.

Caution

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When recording important selections, make a prelimi­nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop­erly recorded.

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SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record­ing 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.

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This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.

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Use the Portable MiniDisc Recorder only in accord­ance with the instructions given in this manual and do
not attempt to interfere with the interlock switch or
make any other adjustment as this may result in expo­sure to hazardous radiation.

Laser Diode Properties

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Material: GaAIAs

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Wavelength: 785 nm

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Pulse time:
Read mode: 0.8 mW Continuous
Write mode: max 10 mW 0.5S
min cycle 1.5S
Repetition

Notes

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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.

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This equipment complies with the requirements of
Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended
by 93/68/EEC.

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US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato­ries.

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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

Important Introduction

-Names of Controls and Indicators-

Main unit

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1.5V DC Input Socket (10)

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

3.Microphone Input Socket (26)

4.Bass/Delete Button (17, 37)

5.Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (24, 29, 36)

6.Display/Character Select Button (30, 36)

7.Mode/Charge Button (13, 19, 20, 32, 35)

8.Record/Track Mark Button (12, 24)

9.Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/
Recording Level/Name Select Button (12, 17, 18,
35, 36)

10.Play/Pause Button (13, 17)

11.Stop/Power Off/Hold Button (13, 14, 17, 34)

12.Enter/Fast Play/ Synchro Button (19, 22, 23)

13.Remote Control/Earphones/Line Output Socket
(16, 43)

14.Open Lever (9)

15.Battery Cover (32)

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Display panel

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1.Level Meter (12)

2.Record Indicator (12)

3.Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator (20)

4.Monaural Mode Indicator (20)

5.Repeat Indicator (19)

6.TOC Indicator (13)

7.Synchro Recording Indicator (22)

8.Disc Mode Indicator

9.Disc Name Indicator (30)

10.Track Name Indicator (30)

11.Rem aining Recording Time Indicator (30)

12.Total Track Number Indicator (30)

13.Fast Play Indicator (19)

14.Bat tery Indicator (31)

15.Random Indicator (19)

16.Track Number Indicator (30)

17.Character/Time Information Indicator

Remote control unit

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1.Earphones Socket (16)

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2.Bass/Delete/Track Mark Button (17, 24, 37)

3.Volume Down/Cursor Button (17, 37)

4.Volume Up/Cursor Button (17, 37)

5.Hold Switch (34)

6.P lay/Pause Button (13, 27)

7.Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/Name Select
Button (12, 18, 36)

8.Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/Name Select
Button (12, 18, 36)

9.S top/Power Off Button (13, 17)

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Precautions

Important

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Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing

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streets or near traff i c.
Do not use your earphones whilst driv-

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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

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advise against exten ded listening at high volume lev els.
If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume

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or discontinue use.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should

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be placed on the apparat us.
Attention should be dr awn to the environmental aspec ts of

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battery disposal.

-Precautions-

The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.

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This portable MD should only be used within the range of

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0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).

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

Important Introduction

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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Do not spill li q u i d on the unit.

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Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5V

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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 serv icing to a SHARP authorised service
centre.

Storing the unit

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Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following
places.

Places exposed to direct sunlight for

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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.

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Places exposed to water.

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Places where temperature s are exces-

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sively high or low.

Places (bathrooms) whe re the humidity

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is extremely high.
Places with strong magnetic field s such

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as TVs or loudspeakers.
Places exposed to vibration.

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Places where sand can easily enter the

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inside of the unit (beaches etc.).
If the unit is used near radio tuners or TVs, noise and/or

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picture interference may result. If you experience these
problems, move the unit away from such devices.
It is not recommendable to put the MiniDisc into a rear

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pocket, as t his 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.

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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 14.

Preparation

-Inserting a MiniDisc-

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Connections

You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD.

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Preparation

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Recording

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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.

Analogue 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.

Level meter indicator

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 35.)

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

Here you can search for the track to record.

5

Press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly
to select the recording mode (page 20).

6

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

7

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

To interrupt recording

Press the PLAY/PA USE 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. Whilst "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 whilst "TOC" is dis­played.

Notes:

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

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You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording.

TOC display

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Recording (continued)

To update the recorded contents of the
MiniDisc

Press the /:OFF button whilst 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. To 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.

-Recording-

Basic Operation

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. 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 rechargeable battery or an alka­line battery.

- Do not subject the unit to shock.

Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly.

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To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from

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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.

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

Helpful tip when attaching a label

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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 it may not be
possible to remove it.

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If the label peels off or partially lifts
away, replace it with a new one.

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Do not put a new label on top of an ex­isting one.

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Attach the label only in the specified
location.

About sampling rate converter

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

Note for digital recording

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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

MiniDisc

Cannot record

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Playback

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