Sharp MD-MT99C User Manual

PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
LECTEUR-ENREGISTREUR MINIDISC PORTABLE

MODEL
MODÈLE

MD-MT99C

OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI

ENGLISH ······ Please refer to pages E-1 to E-48.

FRANÇAIS ······ Se reporter aux pages F-1 à F-48.

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Introduction

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

Contents

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Important Introduction

Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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Preparation

Inserting a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

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Basic Operat ion

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

-Introduction/Contents-

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Important Introduction

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Useful Features

Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16

Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-22

Recording from a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26

Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28

Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30

Hold Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Advanced Features

Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Titling a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-36

Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-39

Listening through Another System. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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References

Other Features and Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

MiniDisc System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-44

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48

Special Notes

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US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

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The AC adaptor supp lied with th e MD-MT 99C mu st not be

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used with other equipment.
When recording important selections, make a preliminary

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test to ensure that the desired material is properly
recorded.
SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording

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arising from malfunction of this unit.

The letters in brackets contained in the model number

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

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works

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which must not be recorded without the authority of the
owner of the copyright. Please refer to the relevant laws in
your country.

Accessories

Remote Control x 1 Headphones x 1 AC Adaptor x 1 Battery Carrying Case x 1

Rechargeable Nickel­Metal Hydride Battery
(AD-N70BT) x 1

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.

Connection Cable
(for analogue recording)
x 1

Connection Cable
(for digital recording) x 1

Carrying Bag x 1

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-Special Notes/Accessories-

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Names of Controls and Indicators

Important Introduction

-Names of Controls and Indicators-

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Main unit

1.5V DC Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.Optical/Line Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8

3.Microphone Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.Bass/Delete Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 34

5.Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button . . . . . 21, 26, 33

6.Display/Character Select Button . . . . . . . . . 27, 33

7. Mode/Charge Button . . . . . . . . . . 10, 16, 17, 29, 32

8.Record/Track Mark Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 21

9.Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse/Recording Level/

Name Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 14, 15, 33, 34

10. Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 14

11. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button. . . . . . . . . . 10, 14, 31

12.Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button . . . . . . . 16, 19, 33

13.Remote Control/Headphones/

Line Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 40

14.Open Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

15.Battery Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Reference page

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Display panel

1.Level Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.Record Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator. . . . . . 10, 17

4.Monaural Mode Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

5.Repeat Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6.TOC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7.S ynchro Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

8.Disc Mode Indicator

9.Disc Name Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

10.Track Name Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

11.Rem aining Recording Time Indicator. . . . . . . . . 27

12. Total Track Number Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

13.Fast Play Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

14.Battery Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

15.Random Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

16. Track Number Indicat or . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

17.Character/Time Information Indicator

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Remote control unit

1.Headphones Socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.Bass/Delete/Track Mark Button. . . . . . . . 14, 21, 34

3.Volume Down/Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 34

4.Volume Up/Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 34

5.Hold Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

6.Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 14

7.Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/Name Select

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 15, 33

8.Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/Name Select

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 15, 33

9.Stop/Power Off Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 14

Reference page

Reference page

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Important Introduction

-Names of Controls and Indicators-

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Precautions

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Important

Do not wear your headphones when you are crossing

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streets or near traff i c.
Do not use your headphones whilst

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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.

Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts

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

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or discontinue use.
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.

Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

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-Precautions-

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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Important Introduction

use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service
centre.

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Storing the unit

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 sitti ng.

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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 11.

MD-MT99C

Preparation

-Inserting a MiniDisc-

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Connections

You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD.

-Connections-

Preparation

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-Connections-

Preparation

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Recording

-Recording-

Basic Operation

1
2

Press the REC button.

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 32.)

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4

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 17).

6

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

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Begin playback on the stereo system, 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. 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

-Recording-

Basic Operation

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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 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.

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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 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.

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About sampling rate converter

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

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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

MiniDisc

Cannot record

-Recording-

Basic Operation

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Playback

-Playback-

Basic Operation

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1

Insert the headphones plug firmly i nto the head­phones socket on the remote control.

2

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

3

Insert a MiniDisc (page 6).

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 whilst in
the stop mode, the power will shut off automatically.

To turn off the power

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

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Volume control

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

Volume (0-30)

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Bass control

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

BASS 1 Emphasised slightly
BASS 2 Emphasised more
BASS 3 Emphasised fully
BASS OFF Cancelled

Notes:

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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.

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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.

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-Playback-

Basic Operation

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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.

-Advanced Playback-

Useful Features

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Normal playback will resume when the or
button is released.

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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.

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To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the
or button repeatedly until the desired track num­ber is shown.

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When you press the PLAY/PAUSE button, playback
starts from the beginning of the track.

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To play at double speed

Press the ENTER/SYNC button whilst a MiniDisc
recorded in the monaural mode is being played.

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If a track recorded in the stereo mode is reached dur­ing fast playback, the fast playback mode will be can­celled.

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Depending on the contents recorded on a MiniDisc, it
may be difficult to hear them.

To interrupt fast playback

Press the PLA Y /PAUSE button during playback.
When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed again, the unit
will resume fast playback.

To return to normal playback

Press the ENTER/SYNC button.

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Random play or repeat play

During playback, press the MODE/CHRG button repeat­edly to select the playback mode.

RANDOM Random play

RANDOM Repeat play of tracks in rand om order

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

Notes:

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If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, press
the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback.

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When "TOC" is displayed, random play or repeat play
is impossible.

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In random play the unit will select and pla y trac ks auto­matically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.)
After all of the tracks have been played once each in
random order, the unit will stop automatically.

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During random, random repeat, or single track repeat
play, you can forward or reverse the MiniDisc only
within the track being played.

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During random play, the unit cannot find the beginning
of any track which has been played.

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Repeat play lasts until you stop the unit.

MD-MT99C

Useful Features

-Advanced Playback-

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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.
A track recorded in monaural can be played back in dou­ble speed, see page 16.

Useful Features

-Advanced Recording-

1

When a recording is paused, press the MODE/
CHRG button repeatedly to select the recording

mode.

Each time the button is pressed, the display will
change as follows.

2

Start recording.

The recording mode remains unchanged until a new
mode is selected.

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Notes:

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Tracks can be recorded in stereo recording mode, 2
times long recording mode, and 4 times long recording
mode on one MiniDisc.

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In monaural recording, the sound on the right and left
channels is mixed even if the input source is in stereo.
Although you can hear the stereo sound from the
headphones, the recorded sound is monaural.

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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,
"LP" is displayed at the beginning of the track and no
sound is heard. (The operation and the display may
vary depending on the unit.)

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Tracks recorded in monaural cannot be played if
equipment does not support the monaural playback.

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About ATRAC

The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) sys ­tem 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
or 1/20 of its original size. By employing this system, 2
times and 4 times long recordings are enabled in stereo
mode.

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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

No display 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.

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Caution for 4 times long recording (LP4)

Special compressing method allows the 4 times long
recording to realise long-time stereo recording. There­fore, some noise is recorded occasionally. If sound qual­ity should be emphasised, stereo recording or 2 times
long recording is recommended.

time

Useful Features

-Advanced Recording-

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Advanced Recording (continued)

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Playback sound-actuated recording

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

Useful Features

-Advanced Recording-

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. (See page 9.)

4

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

Select the starting point for your recording and
press the PAUSE button.

5

Press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to se­lect the recording mode (page 17).

6

Press the ENTER/SYNC button.

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"SYNC" will be displayed.

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

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Begin playback on the stereo system. Record­ing will begin automatically.

To interrupt recording

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When the stereo system is stopped, the unit will enter
the synchro recording pause mode. When playback is
resumed, the recording will be resumed.

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If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, the recording
will be paused (pause function does not work for
approximately 10 seconds after a recording starts).
When the unit receives sound again, recording auto­matically starts.

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A new track number is created when the recording
resumes.

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To start recording from the m id dle of a tra ck

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.

1

During playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button
at the point where you want to begin recording.

2

Press the REC button.

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

3

Press the ENTER/SYNC button.

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

4

Press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to se­lect the recording mode (page 17).

5

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

Recording will start.

Note:

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 39.)

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Useful Features

-Advanced Recording-

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Advanced Recording (continued)

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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.

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One track number will be added every time the REC
button is pressed.

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The BASS button on the remote control can also be
used to add track numbers.

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

Useful Features

In 4 times long recording Within 160 seconds

-Advanced Recording-

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 a recording is paused or whilst recording...

Press the EDIT button.

Note:

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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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 21.

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).

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Track numbers may not be created in proper places,
depending on the source to be recorded from, such as
signals with noise.

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The track numbers on the playback side may not
match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc.

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When recording, if a programmed playback is per­formed by the source or playback is performed by
selecting tracks manually, the MiniDisc track numbers
may not be the same as on the source.

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Track numbers may not be created properly, depend­ing on the connected stereo system.

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Useful Features

-Advanced Recording-

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Recording from a Microphone

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To record from a microphone

Useful Features

-Recording from a Microphone-

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MD-MT99C

1

Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN
socket.

2

Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 6).

3

Press the REC button.

4

Press the or button to adjust the record­ing level.

Level meter indicator

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

5

Press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to se­lect the recording mode (page 17).

6

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

Recording will start.

To interrupt recording

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button whilst recording.

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To res ume recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button
again. The track number will be increased by one each
time you interrupt recording.

To stop recording

Press the /:OFF button.

To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc

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

Useful Features

-Recording from a Microphone-

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Recording from a Microphone (continued)

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Sound-actuated recording (Mic Synchro­nised recording)

1

Press the REC button.

2

Press the or button to adjust the recording
level.

Level meter indicator

3

Press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to select
the recording mode (page 17).

4

Press the ENTER/SYNC button to select the re-

Useful Features

-Recording from a Microphone-

cording sensit iv it y .

MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit de-

MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit de-

5

When a sound, such as person speaking, is picked
up by the microphone, recording will begin auto-

matically.

tects -24 dB or more (the unit can
start recording from quiet sounds).

tects -12 dB or more.

About pause function

The unit automatically pauses when the microphone
does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more.
(Pause function does not work for approximately 10 sec­onds after a recording starts.) When the microphone
picks up sound again, recording starts automatically.

Notes:

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Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect any­thing to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable
MD.

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To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power
type microphone.

- When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged in,
the portable MD will provide power for the micro­phone's operation.

- If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may
not operate properly or it may cause the unit to mal­function.

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Insert the plug firmly. If you don't, the recording will not
be made properly.

z

Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter ste­reo mini plug.

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If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted
noises, set the microphone input to "MIC SYNC L".

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Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording.

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Track intervals

When recording from the microphone, track numbers will
be created automatically at regular intervals (default set­ting: approximately every 5 minutes). During a mic syn­chro recording, the unit pauses when a silence lasts for 3
seconds or more, and creates a track number.

Changing intervals between tracks

1

When a recording is paused or whilst recordi ng,
press the EDIT button repeatedly.

The interval between marks may vary slightly com­pared with the actual recording time.

2

Track numbers will be created automatically at
regular intervals.

Example: Set to "5 minutes".

During a mic manual recording

Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.

During a mic synchro recording

If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, a timed auto
mark will be created 5 minutes after the previous mark is
created.

Creating track numbers manually

Press the REC button whilst recording.

Useful Features

-Recording from a Microphone-

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Checking Displays

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To check the elapsed time and remaining
time of the track

During playback, press the DISP button.

Each time the button is pressed, the display will change
as follows.

A
B

C

Track number Elapsed playback time
Track name Remaining playback time

-Checking Displays-

Notes:

Useful Features

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If the disc name or the track name was not originally
recorded on the MiniDisc, "NO NAME" will be dis­played.

z

Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a
playback only MiniDisc.

z

Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time
may be different from the actual time.

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To check the remaining recording time and
the total playing time

Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button.

Each time the button is pressed, the display will change
as follows.

A
B

D

C

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

Remaining recording time varies depending on the set
recording mode.

D

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To display the playing time of an individual
track

1

Whilst in the stop mode, press the or but ­ton to display the track number and track name.

Track number
Track name

2

Press the DISP button to display the playing
time for that track.

Playing time

Each time the or button is pressed, the play­ing time of the previous or next track will be dis­played.

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Checking the remaining amount of battery
level

The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the
battery indicator ( ) during operation.

z

When the battery is completely discharged, the bat­tery indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or
replace the alkaline battery with a new one.

z

When the battery has run completely out, "BATT
EMPTY" will appear. Then, the power will be discon­nected automatically.

Notes:

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If you use the battery which you stopped charging
halfway, " " may appear. It does not mean that the
battery is completely charged.

z

The battery indicator will not correctly display the
remaining capacity for approximately 10 seconds after
the power has been turned on.

z

When the AC adaptor or a separately available car
adaptor is used, the battery indicator will not be
shown.

z

The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may
increase or decrease, depending on the operation
being performed. This is normal.

Useful Features

-Checking Displays-

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Battery Power

-Battery Power-

Useful Features

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Charging the rechargeab le batte ry

When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time
or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse,
be sure to charge it fully.

1

Insert the rechargeable battery.

A rechargeable battery other than the one supplied
or the optional one (AD-N70BT) cannot be charged.

2

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

IN 5V socket.

3

Press the MODE/CHRG button.

" " will flash, and battery will begin charging.

z

After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it
will get slightly warm. This is normal.

z

When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the
battery will not be charged.

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