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ACCESSORIES
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SPECIAL
NOTES
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PRECAUTIONS
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
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POWERSOURCE
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BEFORERECORDING
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RECORDING USING THE ANALOG
CABLE
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10-11
RECORDING USING THE OPTICAL
DIGITAL
CABLE
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RECORDING FROM THE
MICROPHONE
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13-14
CONVENIENT RECORDING
FUNCTION
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ABOUT TRACK
NUMBERS..............
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ABOUT
THE
TOC..
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PLAYINGA MiniDiscC
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CONVENIENT PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS
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EDITING
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USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT . . 32
CONVENIENT OPERATION OF THE
UNIT...........................................
33-35
WHATIS AMINIDISC?
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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MINIDISC
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS..
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ERROR
MESSAGES..
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MAINTENANCE
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Remote Control Unit x 1
(RRMCW0043AFSD)
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Headphones (RPHOH0185AFZZ) x 1
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AC Adaptor
(RADPA3489AFZZ)
x 1
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Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
(AD-T51 BT) x 1
(UBATl0088AFSA)
Note:
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Battery Case (GCASZ0086AFSA) x 1
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Analog Cable
(QCNWG0382AFZZ)
x 1
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Optical Digital Cable x 1
(QCNWG0422AFZZ)
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Carrying Bag
(UBAGCOO83AFSA)
x 1
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Handstrap
(UBNDT0086AFSA)
x 1
Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above
are not included.
For optional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp
Accesories
and Supply Center at l-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP’s web site (http:/’
www.sharp-usa.com).
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How to attach the
handstrap
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It is the intent of Sharp that this product
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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 adjust-
herein may result in hazardous
Contains Lithium-ion Battery. Must be
Disposed of properly. Contact Local Environmental Officials for disposal instructions.
US and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
The letters in brackets contained in the
model number indicate the color of the
product only. Operation and specifications are unaffected.
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
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 in-
stalled 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re-
ceiver is connected.
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.
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lmportant
Do not wear your headphones when you
are crossing streets or near traffic.
Do not use your headphones while driv-
ing 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 ex-
tended listening at high volume levels.
If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
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Volume setting
If the volume is adjusted according to your
usual expectations of noise, you may damage your hearing due to the high volume.
Reduce the volume before starting to play.
MiniDiscs,
compared to ordinary cassette
tapes, have very little noise.
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Concern for others when listen-
ing to
MiniDiscs
While listening to music, the sound escap-
ing from your headphones 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 disturbing people around you.
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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 heat-
ers.
(The cabinet may deform, change color
or 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.
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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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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 power supply
packaged unit.
SHARP is not responsible for damage
due to improper use. Refer all servicing
to a SHARP authorized service center.
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Notes about the
rechargeable
batterv
A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is the
only kind that can be used. Even if the
battery supplied with the unit is not used,
you should charge it at least once every
three months to maintain the 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, re-
place the battery with a new one.
When charging or when using the re
chargeable battery, use it within an am-
bient temperature range of 41
“F(5”C)
to
95”F(35”C).
If the rechargeable battery is used in a
cold environment, the operating time
will
be reduced.
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 short-circuit the terminals as they
will become very hot and will damage
the battery.
Do not dip the battery in water, do not dis-
pose of it in a fire, and do not take it apart.
To avoid damaging the battery and
shortening its service life, please
note the followina.
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.
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Remote control unit
1. Synchro Recording Indicator
2. Character/Time Information Indicator
3. Record Indicator
4. Repeat Indicator
5. Random Indicator
6. Disc Mode Indicator
7. Total Track Number Indicator
8. Track Number Indicator
9. Battery Indicator
10. Headphones Jack
11. Display/Volume Shuttle Switch
12. Hold Switch
13. Play/Pause/Fast Reverse/
Fast Forward Shuttle Switch
14. Stop/Power Off/Bass/Play Mode
Shuttle Switch
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Main unit
1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator
2.
Record Indicator
3.
Level Meter
4.
Repeat Indicator
5.
TOC Indicator
6.
Battery Indicator
7.
Random Indicator
8. Track Number Indicator
9.
Character/Time Information
Indicator
10. Synchro Recording Indicator
11. Disc Mode Indicator
12. Disc Name Indicator
13. Track Name Indicator
14. Remaining Recording Time
Indicator
15. Total Track Number Indicator
16. Record/Track Mark Button
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17. Mode Button
18. Bass/Delete Button
19. Enter/Fast
Play/Synchro Button
20. Volume/Cursor Up Button
21. Volume/Cursor Down Button
22. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button
23. Display/Character Select button
24. Fast Reverse/Fast Forward/Recording Level Control/Name Select
Shuttle Switch
25. Stop/Power Off Button
26. Play/Pause Button
27. Open Lever
28. Headphones Jack
29. Optical/Line Input Jack
30. Handstrap Holder
31. Hold Switch
32. Battery Case Connection Terminals
33. Microphone Input Jack
34.
5v DC Input Jack
35. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Compartment
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This unit can be used with 4 different power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC
adaptor, a battery case, and a separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X).
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Mark
To the DC IN 5V jack
Insert securely, all the
way
In.
AC
12OV,
60 Hz
To an AC outlet
Notes:
00After charging has been completed, the
AC adaptor may be left connected.
(For example, when charging at night)
If the rechargeable battery is in the unit,
it will be charged, even while operating
the unit. (Float charge)
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Rechargeable battery power
When the rechargeable battery IS used for
the
first time
or when you want to use it af-
ter a long period of non use, be sure to
charge it fully.
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2
3
4
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Open the rechargeable battery compart-
ment cover.
Insert the rechargeable battery.
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Insert the side with the arrow first.
Close the rechargeable battery compart-
ment cover.
Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet,
and then insert the plug on the AC adap-
tor cord into the DC IN 5V jack.
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About 4 seconds later, "
B "
will
flash, and the battery will
begin
charg-
ing.
l Battery charging will be complete
in
3.0 hours. When the charging IS complete,
" B " will
go out.
Do not force open the rechargeable battery cover too far.
When the AC adaptor plug is inserted
and a MiniDisc has already been in-
serted, playback may start automatically.
In this case, press the
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:OFF button
twice to turn the power off.
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Backof
the
MD recorder
While you are using the rechargeable
battery and the alkaline battery at the
same time, do not remove either of them.
If you do, while the unit is in the play
mode, playback will stop. When in the
recording mode, the recorded contents
will be erased, and the power may be
disconnected.
Do not use rechargeable batteries
(nickel-cadmium battery etc.) in the battery case.
If the unit will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery. (Even
if the power is turned off, the battery will
drain slowly but
continuously.)
Be sure to hold the plug when removing
it. If you pull on the cord, it may break,
or the unit may malfunction.
Do not use any car adaptor except for
the separately available AD-CA20X.
For information about the battery life, see
the battery section in the SPECIFICATIONS on page 40.
This unit should only be used within the
range of
32”F(O”C)
and 104”F(40°C).
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Alkaline battery power
If you use the battery case and the rechargeable battery at the same time, the
MD can play much longer than with only
one battery power source.
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Use one commercially available alkaline
battery (LR6, “AA” size).
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Make sure that a fully charged rechargeable battery is inserted.
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Do not use the unit if it only has an
alkaline battery in it.
2
Insert the battery into the battery case.
(1) Open the case cover.
(2) Insert the battery according to the
polarity marked on the inside of the
battery case. Then, close the case
cover.
3
Attach the battery case to the main unit.
(1) Match the bumps on the battery case
to the holes in the main unit.
(2) Turn the screw in the direction
marked “LOCK” to secure the battery case.
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AC power
1
Connect the cord from the AC adaptor
to the DC IN 5V jack on the main unit.
2
Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
Notes:
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When there is thunder or lightning in your
vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor from the
AC outlet.
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When the unit is not in use for extended
periods, remove the AC adaptor from the
AC outlet.
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Never use an AC adaptor other than the
one specified. Otherwise, problems or
serious hazards may be created.
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Do not bend, twist or tie the power cord
or put heavy objects on top of it.
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Type of recording
Two types of recording are possible: “Digital recording” and “Analog recording”. There are
different cables and connections for each type of recording, depending on the jacks on the
equipment being connected to the unit.
(1)
Analog
recording
(2) Digital recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has a
Connect the unit to equipment that has an
line output jack, using the analog cable
in
optical output jack using the optical digital
cluded with this unit.
cable included with this unit. Usinq an opti-
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Main equipment: CD player, MD player,
radio cassette player, etc.
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Cable required: Analog cable included
cal signal to transfer the music to
a Minidisc
allows very high quality recording.
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Main equipment: CD player, MD player,
with this unit
To the line output
jacks on a stereo
DSS tuner, etc.
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Cable required: Optical digital cable
included with the unit.
Optical digital cable
included with this unit
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Playback side
To the optical output
jack (square shaped
jack) on a stereo etc.
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Types of discs
There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable discs.
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Playback-only
MiniDisc:
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Recordable
MiniDisc:
This type of MiniDisc usually contains
This is a “raw disc” on which recording
commercially available pre-recorded
can be performed.
music. This is the same kind of optical
This is a magnetooptical disc.
disc as CDs. Playback is performed
us-
Recordings are made using a laser and
ing an optical pickup.
a modulated magnetic field. Repeated
(Recording and editing are not possible.)
recording is possible.
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There will only
Shutters can be
be a shutter on
seen on both
one side (the back).
sides of this
type of disc.
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To prevent recorded discs from being erased accidentally
Notes:
Protected against
accidental erasure
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab,
located on the side of the disc, in the direction indicated bv the arrow.
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When making important recordings, it is
recommended that you use the AC
adaptor. A fully charged rechargeable
battery should be loaded into the unit.
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Then, even if a power failure occurs, the
power source will switch over to the re-
chargeable battery automatically.
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When using the rechargeable battery or
the alkaline battery, if the headphones
volume level is set to
“o”, the battery
The disc
will
then be protected against
accidental erasure.
To add a recording to such a disc, slide
the accidental erase prevention tab back
to its original position.
consumption will be less than when lis-
tening to the recording while it is being
made.
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.
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Recording from CDs or MDs (Synchro recording)
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Svnchro recording is a method that detects the playback sound from the source equip-
ment. When
sound
is present, it automatically
starts
recording. When the sour&is
silent, the recordina will be paused
1. connect the external equipment.
(See page 8.)
. Insert a recordable
MiniDisc.
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3
Press the REC button.
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To record from a tuner, first tune in a
broadcast.
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To record from a CD, first start play-
ing the track you want to record.
4
While
playing sound from the external
equipment connected to this unit, move
the
H1
REC LEVEL H shuttle switch
to adjust the recording level.
5
6
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Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing
somewhere between -4
dB
and 0
dB.
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To record from a CD, first adjust the
recording level. Then put the equipment connected to this unit into the
playback stand-by mode.
Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
Begin playback on the source equipment.
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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
HI
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.
To stop recording:
Press the
U:OFF
button.
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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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-4dB
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After recording:
Press the
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/:OFF button while in the stop
mode.
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After the track number has been written
on the disc, the power will shut off auto-
matically. (For details about the TOC,
see page 20.)
To remove
the MiniDisc:
Turn
off the power and move the OPEN
lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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Recording from a tuner or a CD
(Manual recording)
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Manual recordings can be started and
stopped as you like.
1
Place the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1
--
4 in the “Syn-
chro recording” section.)
2
Press the
)I1
button.
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Recording will start.
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To record from a CD, press the
)I1
button, and then start playback on the
equipment connected to this unit.
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Track numbers can be created while
recording. (Page 17)
To interrupt recording:
Press the
)II
button while recording.
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The unit will enter the recording stand-
by mode.
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To resume recording, press the HI but-
ton again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a recording.
Recordings
can not be made in the
following situations:
B
Recording on a playback-only MiniDisc
(commercially available music)
D
If a MiniDisc is protected against acci-
dental erasure (page 9)
about
the recording level:
B
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 dy-
namic 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:
B
Do not jar or bump the main unit while
recording. Otherwise, the recording
may be unusable.
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Depending on the strength and type 01
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:
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To insert a MiniDisc, push on the middle
of the edge of the disc while holding it
parallel to the main unit.
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If any resistance is felt, do not try to
force the
MiniDisc
into the unit. It may
additional more problems. If resistance
is felt, remove the MiniDisc and try reloading it.
Notes:
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remote control display will light for ap
proximately 7 seconds.
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The REC button does not light.
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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 analog inputs, digital
recordings have extremely high-quality sound.
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Connect the external equipment.
(See page 8.)
Synchro recording: Page 10
perform the following steps on the
equipment connected to this unit.
(1) First, put it in the playback mode.
(2) Next, put it in the pause mode.
(3) Finally, position it at the beginning
(1) Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and
then press the REC button.
(2) Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
(3) Start the playback on the equipment
connected to this unit.
Manual recording: Page 11
(1) Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and
then press the REC button.
(2) Press the
)[I
button.
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When recording from digital inputs,it
is not necessary to adjust the recording level.
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.
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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).
fFGj%aq
Digital cable
-1
E=5
CD player, MD
Digitally recorded
MiniDisc
lPlaybackl
Digital cable
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Analog recording is
possible.
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Notes:
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This unit incorporates a sampling rate converter.
When this unit is connected to digital equipment such as a DSS tuner or DAT tape
recorder 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 (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 jack
1
Connect the stereo microphone to the
MIC IN jack on the main unit.
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When a microphone is connected to
this unit, the unit will automatically
switch to input from the microphone.
2
Insert a recordable
MiniDisc.
(See page 10.)
3
Press the REC button.
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A monaural, long-play recording mode
is available. (Page 17)
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Timed identification marks can be cre-
ated while recording. (Page 15)
4
Move the
t++
REC LEVEL w shuttle
switch to adjust the recording level.
OdB
-4dB
0 Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing be-
tween -4
dB
and 0
dB.
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When the recording level display is
changed from “MIC H 21” to “MIC L
20”,
the sound will be interrupted mo-
mentarily.
This is normal.
5
Press the ENTER/SYNC button to select the synchro recording level. (This
level can be changed, even while recording.)
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Refer to the following table.
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Synchro
recording level
Sound level at which
display
to start recording
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When the microphone input is set to
“MIC SYNC
H”,
recording will start
when the smallest noise is detected.
If the unit starts recording too often
from small unwanted noises, set the
microphone input to “MIC SYNC L”.
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