Sharp MD-SR70H User Manual
PORTABLER MINI-DISC RECORDER
LECTEUR-ENREGISTREUR MINIDISC PORTABLE
GRABADOR/REPRODUCTOR MINIDISC PORTÁTIL
BÄRBAR MINISKIVINSPELARE
REGISTRATORE DI MINIDISCHI PORTATILE
DRAAGBARE MINIDISC RECORDER
PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MODELL MODELLO
MODÈLE MODEL
MODELO MODEL
MODELL
MD-SR70H
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MODE D’EMPLOI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
MANUAL DE MANEJO OPERATION MANUAL
BRUKSANVISNING
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
SVENSKA
ITALIANO
NEDERLANDS
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
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
SPECIAL NOTES .................................. 1
Page
ACCESSORIES ..................................... 1
PRECAUTIONS ..................................... 2
ABOUT THE RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY ........................................... 3
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS ...................................3-4
POWER SOURCE .............................. 5-6
BEFORE RECORDING ...................... 7-8
RECORDING USING THE
ANALOGUE CABLE .....................9-10
RECORDING USING THE
OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE.............. 11
RECORDING FROM THE
MICROPHONE ............................ 12-13
CONVENIENT RECORDING
FUNCTION .................................. 14-17
SPECIAL NOTES
● US and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
● The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-
SR70H must not be used with other
equipment.
ACCESSORIES
● Remote Control Unit x 1
● Earphones x 1
● AC Adaptor (RADPA7045AWZZ or
RADPA7038AWZZ) x 1
● Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride
Battery (AD-N70BT) x 1
● Battery Carrying Case x 1
● Analogue Cable (RCA Lead) x 1
● Optical Digital Cable x 1
● Carrying Bag x 1
ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS ............... 18
ABOUT THE TOC................................ 19
PLA YING A MINIDISC ....................20-21
CONVENIENT PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS ................................22-24
EDITING .........................................25-30
CONVENIENT OPERATION
OF THE UNIT ..............................31-33
USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT ... 34
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? .......................35
TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 35-36
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS...... 37
ERROR MESSAGES...................... 38-39
MAINTENANCE .................................. 39
SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 40
● The letters in brackets contained in the
model number indicate the colour of the
product only. Operation and specifications are unaffected.
Note:
● Parts and equipment mentioned in this
operation manual other than those detailed left are not included.
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PRECAUTIONS
■ Important
● Do not wear your earphones when you
are crossing streets or near traffic.
● Do not use your earphones whilst driving a motor vehicle, it may create a dangerous 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 advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
● If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
● No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
● Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
● The apparatus is designed for use in
moderate climate.
■ Volume setting
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, you may damage your hearing due to the high volume.
■ Concern for others when listen-
ing to MiniDiscs
If you are enjoying listening to music, the
sound escaping from your earphones may
annoy people around you.
If you are using the unit in particularly
crowded places (such as on trains or
buses), reduce the volume to avoid annoying people around you.
■ Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the
following places.
● 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 colour
or the unit may malfunction.)
● Places exposed to water.
● Places exposed to excessive dust.
● Places where temperatures are exces-
sively high or low.
● Places (bathrooms) where the humidity
is extremely high.
● Places with strong magnetic fields such
as TVs or loudspeakers.
● Places exposed to vibration.
● Places where sand can easily enter the
inside of the unit (beaches etc.).
● 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.
■ Precautions
To avoid accidental electric shock or
other possible problems, observe the
precautions listed below.
● Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
● Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
● Do not use the unit near open flames.
● Do not spill liquid on the unit.
● 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 use. Refer all servicing
to a SHARP authorised service centre.
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ABOUT THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
● A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
battery is the only kind that can be used.
Even if the battery is not used, you
should charge it at least once every
three months because of the special
quality of this battery.
● The rechargeable battery can be
charged approximately 300 times.
● Do not use any battery other than that
specified. Use of other batteries may
cause malfunctions.
● When the operating time is reduced to
about half the normal amount of time,
even after a full charge is performed,
replace the battery with a new one.
● When charging or when using the re
chargeable battery, use it within an ambient temperature range of 5°C - 35°C
(41°F - 95°F).
● If the rechargeable battery is used in a
cold environment, the operating time will
be reduced.
● Do not disassemble the battery.
Since the rechargeable battery is vulnerable to damage, please note the following.
● Do not carry the battery in your pocket
or a bag together with metal objects
(keys, coins, jewelry, etc.). The battery
may short out and generate significant
amounts of heat.
● Do not stand or store the battery on a
metal plate.
This may cause the battery to short-circuit,
and it is dangerous.
● Do not short-circuit the terminals as they
will become very hot and will damage
the battery.
● Do not charge any battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc.) other than a rechargeable one.
●
Do not dip the battery in water , do not dispose of it in a fire, and do not take it apart.
●
When you want to carry the rechargeable
battery, put it into the battery carrying
case.
To avoid damaging the battery and
shortening its service life, please note
the following.
● Do not drop or subject the battery to shock.
● Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the
battery compartment of this product or
into the rechargeable battery. Do not get
the terminals dirty. If the rechargeable
terminals are dirty, the operating time
may be shortened or it may not be possible to charge the battery.
● After the rechargeable battery is charged
or used, it will get slightly warm. This is
normal.
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
■ Remote control unit
1
3
2
6
5
4
9
8
7
1. Earphones Socket
2. Bass/Delete/Track Mark Button
3. Volume Down/Cursor Button
4. Volume Up/Cursor Button
5. Hold Switch
6. Play/Pause Button
7. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/
Name Select Button
8. Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/
Name Select Button
9. Stop/Power Off Button
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12
13
14
17
23
22
29
30
31
15 16
19
18
20
■ Main unit
1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator
2. Record Indicator
7
3. Level Meter
4. Fast Play Indicator
8
5. Repeat Indicator
9
6. TOC Indicator
7. Battery Indicator
10
8. Random Indicator
9. Track Number Indicator
10. Character/Time Information Indicator
21
28
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32
35
11. Synchro Recording Indicator
12. Disc Mode Indicator
13. Disc Name Indicator
14. Track Name Indicator
15. Remaining Recording Time Indicator
16. Total Track Number Indicator
17. Volume Down/Cursor Button
18. Volume Up/Cursor Button
19. Record/Track Mark Button
20. Stop/Power Off/Charge Button
21. Play/Pause Button
22. Display/Character Select Button
23. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button
24. Mode Button
25. Bass/Delete Button
26. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/
Name Select Button
27. Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/
Name Select Button
28. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button
29. Remote Control/Earphones Socket
30. Optical/Line Input Socket
31. Microphone Input Socket
32. Open Lever
33
34
33. 5V DC Input Socket
34. Battery Cover
35. Hold Switch
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POWER SOURCE
This unit can be used with the following power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC adaptor,
a commercially available alkaline battery, and a separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X).
■ Rechargeable battery power
1
2
3
4
To the
DC IN
5V
socket
Insert securely, all the way in.
AC 220-230V,
50/60 Hz
5
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.
1Open the battery cover.
● Slide the battery cover as far as it will go
to the outside and then lift to open it.
If the battery cover is lifted without be-
ing slid all the way out, it may break.
2Insert the rechargeable battery according
to the polarity marked on the bottom of the
unit.
3Close the battery cover.
4Plug the AC adaptor into the AC socket,
and then insert the plug on the AC adaptor
lead into the DC IN 5V socket.
5Press the :OFF/CHRG (• ■) button of
the main unit to begin charging.
● “ ” will appear, and the battery will
begin charging.
● After about 3.5 hours have passed,
“ ” will go out.
This indicates that the battery charging
is about 90% complete.
●
To charge the battery fully, continue
charging for about 2 more hours.
(In this case, you do not need to press
the :OFF/CHRG (• ■) button. Even if
the :OFF/CHRG (• ■) button is
pressed, “ ” will not appear.)
(See page 31.)
Notes:
● After charging has been completed, the AC
adaptor may be left connected.
(For example, when charging at night.)
● The battery will not be charged when the
power to the main unit is turned on.
●
Do not force the battery cover open too far.
● Do not use a rechargeable battery or an
AC adaptor other than those specified on
page 1 (ACCESSORIES).
● The charging time will vary, depending on
the condition of the battery.
● When the battery is charged for the first
time or is charged after not being used for
a long period, the operating time may be
shorter than normal. The battery life will
recover with normal use i.e. charging and
discharging.
● To avoid shortening the service life of the
battery only recharge the battery after it has
been completely discharged.
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1
2
3
■ Alkaline battery power
This unit can be used with an alkaline battery in place of a rechargeable battery.
● Use one commercially available alkaline
battery (LR6, “AA” size).
1Open the battery cover.
● Slide the battery cover as far as it will
go to the outside and then lift to open it.
If the battery cover is lifted without being slid all the way out, it may break.
2Insert one alkaline battery according to
the polarity marked on the bottom of the
unit.
● Installing the battery incorrectly may
cause the unit to malfunction.
3Close the battery cover.
Precaution for alkaline battery use:
● Remove the battery if it is weak or if the
unit is not in use for long periods to prevent potential damage due to battery
leakage.
Caution:
Do not use a nickel-cadmium battery, etc.
instead of an alkaline battery.
Caution:
● If the unit is not used for a long period of
time, remove the battery. (Even if the
power is turned off, the battery will drain
slowly but continuously .)
● Do not use any car adaptor except for
the separately available AD-CA20X.
● For information about the battery life, see
the battery item in the SPECIFICATIONS on page 40.
● This unit should only be used within the
range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).
● Do not use any alkaline battery other
than that specified (LR6, “AA” size).
■ AC power
1Connect the lead from the AC adaptor
to the DC IN 5V socket on the main unit.
2Plug the AC adaptor into an AC socket.
Notes:
● When there is thunder or lightning in
your vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor from
the AC socket.
● When the unit is not in use for extended
periods, remove the AC adaptor from the
AC socket.
● Never use an AC adaptor other than the
one specified. Otherwise, problems or
serious hazards may be created.
● Do not bend, twist or tie the power lead
or put heavy objects on top of it.
● Be sure to hold the plug when removing
it. If you pull on the lead, it may break,
or the unit may malfunction.
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BEFORE RECORDING
■ Type of recording
Two types of recording are possible: “Analogue recording” and “Digital recording”.
There are different cables and connections
for each type of recording, depending on
the sockets on the equipment being connected to the unit.
(1) Analogue recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has a
line output socket using the analogue cable
included with this unit.
● Main equipment:
● Cable required:
Playback side
To the line output
sockets on a stereo
AUDIO OUT
RL
RIGHT
LEFT
CD player, MD player,
radio cassette player, etc.
Analogue cable included
with this unit.
(2) Digital recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has an
optical output socket using the optical digital
cable. Using an optical signal to transfer the
music to a MiniDisc allows very high quality
recording.
● Main equipment: CD player, MD player ,
CS/BS tuner, etc.
● Cable required: Optical digital cable
included with this unit
or optional optical
digital cable ADM2DC.
Recording side
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
Optical digital cable
included with this
cable
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL OUT
Optical digital cable
(AD-M2DC, available
separately)
Recording side
with this unit
Analogue cable included
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
To the
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
socket
Playback side Playback side
To the optical output socket (square
shaped socket) on
a stereo etc.
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To the optical output socket (round
shaped socket) on
an MD player etc.
Notes:
● When making important recordings, it is
recommended that you use the AC
adaptor. A fully charged rechargeable
battery or an alkaline battery should be
loaded into the unit. Then, even if a
power failure occurs, the power source
will switch over to the battery automatically.
● When recording using the rechargeable
battery or alkaline battery, set the earphone volume level to “0”. This will conserve battey power. Listening whilst recording will reduce the battery life.
● Insert each plug firmly. If the connections
are poor, the recording may not be made
properly. Always keep the plugs clean.
If the plugs are dirty, electrical noise may
be recorded.
■ Types of discs
There are two types of discs: playback-only
and recordable discs.
● Playback-only MiniDisc:
This type of MiniDisc usually contains
commercially available pre-recorded
music. This is the same kind of optical
disc as CDs. Playback is performed using an optical pickup.
(Recording and editing are not possible.)
● Recordable MiniDisc:
This is a “raw disc” on which recording
can be performed.
This is a magneto-optical disc.
Recordings are made using a laser and
a modulated magnetic field. Repeated
recording is possible.
Shutters can be
seen on both
sides of this
type of disc.
■ To prevent recorded discs from
being erased accidentally
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab,
located on the side of the disc, in the direction indicated by the arrow.
● The disc will then be protected against
accidental erasure.
Protected against
accidental erasure.
There will only
be a shutter on
one side (the back).
● To add a recording to such a disc, slide
the accidental erase prevention tab back
to its original position.
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RECORDING USING THE ANALOGUE CABLE
■ Recording from CDs or MDs
(Synchro recording)
Synchro recording is a method that detects
the playback sound from the source equipment. When sound is present, it automatically starts the recording. When the source
is silent, the recording will be paused.
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 7.)
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
2
1
OPEN
4
3
3Press the REC button.
● To record from a CD or an MD, first
start playing the track you want to
record.
4Whilst playing sound from the external
equipment connected to this unit, press
the 5 or 4 button to adjust the recording level.
0dB
–4dB
● Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing
somewhere between –4 dB and 0 dB.
● To record from a CD or an MD, first
adjust the recording level. Then put
the equipment connected to this unit
into the playback stand-by mode.
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
Flashing
6Begin playback on the source equip-
ment.
● Recording will begin automatically.
To interrupt recording:
● When the source equipment is stopped,
the unit will enter the synchro recording
stand-by mode. When playback is resumed, a recording will be resumed.
● If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more,
the recording will be paused.
● Pressing the 06 button on this unit
(when in this mode) will cause the unit
to enter the recording stand-by mode
and cancel the synchro recording mode.
● The track number will be increased by
one each time the recording is interrupted.
To stop recording:
Press the • ■/:OFF button.
● If the unit is left unattended after the
recording is complete, the power will
automatically shut off in approximately
2 minutes.
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To turn off the power:
Press the • ■/:OFF button whilst in the stop
mode.
● After the track number has been written
on the disc, the power will shut off automatically. (For details about the TOC,
see page 19.)
To remove the MiniDisc:
Turn off the power and move the OPEN
lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
2
1
OPEN
■ Recording from a tuner or a CD
(Manual recording)
Manual recordings can be started and
stopped as you like.
1Place the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Synchro recording” section.)
2 Press the 06 button.
● Recording will start.
● To record from a CD, press the 06
button, and then start playback on the
equipment connected to this unit.
● Track numbers can be created whilst
recording (page 16).
Recordings can not be made in the
following situations:
● Recording on a playback-only
MiniDisc (commercially available
music).
● If a MiniDisc is protected against accidental erasure (page 8).
About the recording level:
● If the recording level is too low, the
playback sound volume may be too
low to hear well. If it is too high, the
playback sound may be greatly distorted. Since digitally recorded CDs
have a large dynamic range (the volume can vary tremendously from very
soft to extremely loud), do not set the
recording level any higher than is
necessary.
Precautions when recording:
● Do not jar or bump the main unit whilst
recording. Otherwise, the recording
may be unusable.
● Depending on the strength and type
of playback signal in the original recording, the new recording may not
begin or pause at the correct point
when in the synchro mode. If this happens, try making a manual recording.
Precautions when inserting a
MiniDisc:
● To insert a MiniDisc, push on the
middle of the edge of the disc whilst
holding it parallel to the main unit.
● If any resistance is felt, do not try to
force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it
may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is felt, remove the MiniDisc
and try reloading it.
To interrupt recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
● The unit will enter the recording standby mode.
● T o resume recording, press the 06 but-
ton again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a recording.
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RECORDING USING THE OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE
This is the method used for recording digital signals from CDs or MDs exactly as they
are stored on the original. Compared to recordings made from analogue inputs, digital recordings have extremely high-quality
sound.
■ Synchro recording
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 7.)
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and then
press the REC button.
3Put the equipment connected to this unit
into the playback stand-by mode.
4Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
5Start the playback on the equipment
connected to this unit.
■ Manual recording
1Place the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 3 in the “Synchro recording” section.)
2Press the 06 button, and then start
playback on the equipment connected
to this unit.
There are cases where digital recording
may be impossible.
In the following cases digital recording is
impossible, even if you are using digital
cables.
When you attempt to make a new digital
recording from a track that was digitally recorded on a MiniDisc.
● MiniDiscs are designed so that only first
generation digital copies can be made.
Further digital copies are prevented by
the SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System).
Playback
CD player, MD
player, etc.
MD player
Playback
Digital cable
Digitally recorded MiniDisc
Digital cable
Analogue recording is
possible.
Recording
Recording
● When recording from digital inputs, it is
not necessary to adjust the recording
level.
Notes:
● This unit incorporates a sampling rate
converter.
When this unit is connected to digital
equipment such as CS/BS tuners or DAT
tape recorders that use a different sampling frequency (32 kHz or 48 kHz), recordings can still be made. (The sampling frequency of this unit is 44.1 kHz.)
● When making a digital recording from a
portable CD player (if the player has a
sound skip prevention function and this
function is turned on) the optical output
will drop out and digital recording will not
be possible. Be sure to turn the sound
skip prevention function off.
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RECORDING FROM THE MICROPHONE
■ Recording from the microphone
(Mic synchro recording)
The recording will begin automatically in
response to a noise or a person speaking.
When the sound stops, the recording will
pause. This function is convenient when
recording lectures, conferences, etc.
Stereo microphone
(commercially available)
To the MIC IN
socket
3Press the REC button.
● A monaural, long-play recording mode
is available (page 16).
● Timed identification marks can be cre-
ated whilst recording (page 14).
4Press the 5 or 4 button to adjust
the recording level.
0dB
–4dB
● Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing between –4 dB and 0 dB.
● When the recording level display is
changed from “MIC H 21” to “MIC L
20”, the sound will be interrupted momentarily.
This is normal.
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button to se-
lect the synchro recording level. (This
level can be changed, even whilst recording.)
● Refer to the following table.
Synchro
recording level
display
Sound level at which
to start recording
1Connect the stereo microphone to the
MIC IN socket.
● When a microphone is connected to
this unit, the unit will automatically
switch to input from the microphone.
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
(See page 9.)
MIC SYNC H
Mic input
MIC SYNC L
● When the microphone input is set to
“MIC SYNC H”, recording will start
when the lowest noise is detected. If
the unit starts recording too often from
low unwanted noises, set the microphone input to “MIC SYNC L”.
Continued to the next page.
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–24dB
–12dB
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