Sharp MD-DR470H, Operation Manual

Page 1: ... For the best performance read this manual carefully It will guide you in operating your SHARP product 0101 If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product please visit our web site www sharp co uk customersupport Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours or 01 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ed material is prop erly recorded SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record ing arising from malfunction of this unit NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U K AND IRELAND SERVICE INFORMATION In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring re pair please use the supplied postage paid label to send your unit to the Sharp repair centre or contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased Wher...

Page 3: ...stment as this may result in expo sure to hazardous radiation Laser Diode Properties Material GaAIAs Wavelength 785 nm Pulse time Read mode 0 8 mW Continuous Write mode max 10 mW 0 5S min cycle 1 5S Repetition Notes 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 ...

Page 4: ...ecording and Group Recording 17 Recording 18 22 Sound Control 23 Playback 24 26 Page Useful Features Group Playback 27 My Entry Playback favourite track playback 28 29 Advanced Playback 30 33 Advanced Recording 34 38 Recording from a Microphone 39 42 Checking Displays 43 45 Advanced Features Titling a MiniDisc 46 50 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc 51 56 Setting the Alarm 57 Changing Default Settings 5...

Page 5: ...vements in the sound resolution The speed and the smooth ness of rise of the sound are consequently ensured 122 hour playback and 57 hour recording The low power consumption LSI consisting of the ATRAC LSI and the high order Delta Sigma modula tion circuit enables extended hours of playback 4 pole plug headphone optimizes Mobile 1 bit digital amplifier SHARP has adopted 4 pole plug headphones and ...

Page 6: ...igital recording x 1 Connectioncable for analogue recording x 1 Connectioncable for PC analogue recording x 1 Output conversion cable 4 pole to 3 pole plug conversion x 1 4 pole plug 4 pole plug Notes You can hear the sound only from one earphone if you use the supplied earphones with other equipment Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not inc...

Page 7: ...y damage it SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised serv ice centre 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 ...

Page 8: ...DC Input Socket 10 10 Battery Connection Terminals 12 11 Optical Line Input Socket 14 12 Microphone Input Socket 39 13 Remote Control Earphones Line Output Socket 24 61 14 Open Lever 13 15 Rechargeable Battery Cover 10 16 Record Indicator 17 TOC Indicator 18 Level Meter 19 Repeat Random Indicators 20 Synchro Recording Indicator 21 Disc Group Track Information Indicators 22 Battery Indicator 23 Ala...

Page 9: ...tons 23 7 Stop Power Off Button 19 25 8 Fast Reverse Button 26 9 Play Pause Button 25 10 Fast Forward Button 26 11 Hold Switch 60 12 Disc Mode Indicator 13 Total Track Number Indicator 14 Track Number Indicator 15 Character Time Information Indicator 16 Random Indicator 17 Repeat Indicator 18 Synchro Recording Indicator 19 Record Indicator 20 Group Indicator 21 My Entry Indicator 22 Battery Indica...

Page 10: ...t slightly warm This is normal When the portable MD is turned on or operating the battery will not be charged For information about the battery life see the battery item in the Specifications on page 69 The battery will not be charged whilst the alarm is set 2 1 AC 230 V 50 60 Hz 1 Insert the rechargeable battery A rechargeable battery other than the AD N55BT cannot be charged 2 Plug the AC adapto...

Page 11: ...n Insert the plugs firmly When the unit is not in use for extended periods remove the AC adaptor from the wall socket Note 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 Charge the battery within the range of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F The unit can be left in the charg ing state after...

Page 12: ... when 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 replace the battery or the rechargeable battery during operation Do not use a rechargeable battery nickel cad mium battery etc in the battery case If the unit is not used for a long period of time remove the battery Even if the power is turn...

Page 13: ...he holder If any resistance is felt do not force the MiniDisc into the unit as it may cause damage to the unit If resist ance is felt remove the MiniDisc and reload it The lid cannot be opened if TOC is displayed refer to the instruction on page 21 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the com partment door 2 Insert a MiniDisc as shown 3 Close the compartment door 3 MD DR470H E TINSE0513AWZZ ...

Page 14: ...ite CDs or tapes to MD When recording it is recommended to use the AC adaptor and also install the battery Should the power failure occur the power source would be automatically switched to the battery Supplied connection cable for PC analogue recording Supplied connection cable for analogue recording to right to left AUDIO OUT ...

Page 15: ...R470H E TINSE0513AWZZ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Preparation Connections DIGITAL OUT Supplied connection cable for digital recording Optionally available connection cable AD M2DC DIGITAL OUT Compared to analogue connection recording it allows high quality recording ...

Page 16: ...isplay appears mark Item Setting 1 Press the MENU button Press the MENU button to enter the menu select mode Item name is displayed in the first line and menu settings in the second line 2 Select the item by pressing the or but ton and press the MENU button An item is selected 3 Select a setting option by pressing or button and press the MENU button An option is set and mark will be indicated at b...

Page 17: ... record tracks by the group of artists or albums etc That MD can be played by selecting the group When the group mode is selected for recording tracks are played by the group starting with the first track of the group When the group mode is cancelled tracks will be num bered sequentially from the beginning Setting the group mode To cancel the group mode Hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or ...

Page 18: ...ready to record a new group To select a group refer to page 21 When group recording is not performed hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that GR goes out Setting for group recording will not be changed un til a new setting is entered 3 Start playback on the external equipment and adjust the recording level by pressing the or button page 20 Adjust the recording level so that the max...

Page 19: ...ng Press the button When recording stops TOC appears Whilst TOC appears the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet been updated To prevent the new recording from being lost it is not possible to remove the MiniDisc whilst TOC is dis played To update the recorded contents of the MiniDisc Press the button whilst in the stop mode The power turns off after recorded contents have been updated on the M...

Page 20: ... and MIC H 21 This is not a mal function Digital recording You can adjust the level in 1 dB increments between 10 dB and 10 dB Once you adjust the digital recording level the setting is retained even after the recording stops For cancellation instructions see page 58 The sound from the earphones does not change even if the digital recording level is adjusted 1 Whilst recording or recording is paus...

Page 21: ... changes will be lost and your MiniDisc may become unusable Caution Whilst TOC or TOC EDIT is displayed follow the instructions below Otherwise tracks may not be recorded properly 1 Press the REC button Recording is paused 2 Hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that GR is lit 3 Press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 4 Select GrSELECT by pressing the or but ton an...

Page 22: ...e be sure to note the following If the label is not attached properly the MiniDisc may jam inside the unit and you may not be able to remove it About sampling rate converter This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter so that it can record from digital radios or DAT tape recorders Note for digital recording You cannot copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital inputs to another Min...

Page 23: ...our earphones may annoy people around you In particularly crowded places such as on trains or buses reduce the volume If you set the volume to 23 or more the bass boost will be adjusted automatically BASS 1 Emphasised slightly BASS 2 Emphasised more BASS 3 Emphasised fully BASS OFF Cancelled 1 Press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 2 Select BASS by press ing the or button and p...

Page 24: ...03 3 25 MD_DR470H_UK_3 fm 24 MD DR470H MD DR470H E TINSE0513AWZZ Basic Operation Playback Playback To the REMOTE socket 4 pole plug L R 60 Right channel Left channel ...

Page 25: ...they were recorded The recording modes are displayed as follows To search a desired group 1 Plug the remote control and earphones into the unit 2 Insert a MiniDisc page 13 Inserting a group recorded MD automatically sets the unit to the group mode 3 Start playback by pressing the button Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against ac cidental...

Page 26: ...t forward the unit will enter the pause mode When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast re verse the unit will enter the playback mode 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 ...

Page 27: ...group mode Whilst in the stop mode hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that GR goes out Notes If a group recorded MD is played back with the equip ment that does not support the group function the disc name will not be displayed correctly and the group name will not be displayed at all Example 0 BEST 1 10 Whilst in the favourite track playback mode or favourite track repeat playbac...

Page 28: ... be cancelled Favourite registration on the MD will be cancelled if recording or editing is performed on it To play the registered favourite track On the remote control Notes If a registered track is selected without entering the favourite track playback mode MY will flash 3 times When an MD is inserted MY entry will appear on the remote control and MY entryDISC on the main unit If the MD is playb...

Page 29: ...ite tracks Whilst playing favourite tracks or during intro play favourite track registration cannot be cancelled 1 Press the MODE button until MY is displayed 2 Select the track you wish to cancel by pressing the or button 3 Whilst the selected track is playing hold down the button on the remote control for 2 seconds or more The selected track will be cancelled 1 Insert a MiniDisc with favourite t...

Page 30: ...l of the tracks have been played once in ran dom order the unit will stop automatically During random random repeat or single track repeat play you can forward or reverse the MiniDisc only within the track being played Whilst in the favourite track playback mode or favourite track repeat playback mode the group mode cannot be set or cancelled MY MY MY NORMAL MY REPEAT are displayed only when the f...

Page 31: ...nd groups are played repeatedly in order All tracks are played back at random repeatedly All tracks repeat playback All tracks are played back repeatedly in order All tracks are played back repeatedly in order 1 1 group repeat playback 1 track repeat playback The selected group is played back re peatedly The selected track is played back re peatedly MY Favourite track playback All tracks registere...

Page 32: ...rded order Notes Intro play is available only when normal playback or all track repeat playback is selected After intro playback of all tracks normal playback starts MENU 1 Whilst playback is stopped hold down the button for 2 seconds or more The unit plays back the first 9 seconds of the track and advances to the next 2 Press the button when you reach the track you wish to listen Normal playback ...

Page 33: ...to normal when you record or change discs 1 During playback hold down the MODE but ton for 2 seconds or more 2 Within 10 seconds select the speed by pressing the or button Move to adjust the speed 3 Press the MODE button to complete the set ting To return to normal speed move to the normal po sition Normal Fast Slow 30 20 10 5 15 1 During playback press the MENU button The unit enters the menu sel...

Page 34: ...Press the REC button Recording is paused 2 To perform group recording hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that GR is lit When group recording is not performed hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that GR goes out 3 Start playback on the external equipment and adjust the recording level by pressing the or button page 20 4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys tem t...

Page 35: ...ording mode 2 times long recording mode and 4 times long recording mode on one MiniDisc Caution for 4 times long recording LP4 Special compression methods are used to achieve 4 times long recording This may cause some noise to be recorded occasionally When the highest quality is required stereo or LP2 recording is recommended 2 times and 4 times long recording Double or quadruple time of stereo re...

Page 36: ... track numbers on the playback side may not match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc When recording if a programmed playback is per formed by the source or playback is performed by selecting tracks manually the MiniDisc track numbers may not be the same as on the source Track numbers may not be created properly depend ing on the connected stereo system 1 Track numbers are created automatic...

Page 37: ...control unit Numbering restriction If you number tracks continuously in fixed time SORRY will be displayed and the operation will be disabled In that case wait until the next operation can be resumed 1 Whilst the recording or recording is paused press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 2 Select MARK by press ing the or button and press the MENU but ton 3 Select the desired interv...

Page 38: ...he button at the desired point The unit traces back the time set in step 4 and starts recording To interrupt recording Press the button When it is pressed again the unit traces back the set time and resumes recording To cancel the trace back recording The setting for trace back recording remains even if you remove the MiniDisc To cancel trace back recording select OFF in step 4 When the unit is di...

Page 39: ...ppear for 1 second if nothing is connected 4 To perform group recording hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that GR is lit When group recording is not performed hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that GR goes out 5 Press the or button to adjust the re cording level page 20 6 Press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 7 Select REC MODE by pressing th...

Page 40: ...le MD To use a microphone be sure it is a plug in power type microphone Insert the plug firmly If you don t the recording will not be made properly Use a microphone with a 3 5 mm 1 8 diameter stereo mini plug Group up recording You can shift to group recording whilst recording normally from a microphone For group recording see page 17 When a plug in power type microphone is plugged in the portable...

Page 41: ...e GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that GR is lit When group recording is not performed hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that GR goes out 3 Press the or button to adjust the re cording level page 20 4 Press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 5 Select REC MODE by pressing the or button and press the MENU button 6 Select the recording mode step 3 page 35 and...

Page 42: ...k is created Creating track numbers manually Press the REC button whilst recording You can perform the same operation by pressing the BASS button on the remote control unit For limitations on numbering tracks see page 37 as well 1 Whilst the recording or recording is paused press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 2 Select MARK by press ing the or button and press the MENU but to...

Page 43: ... the display will change as follows On the remote control Press the DISPLAY button On the main unit Press the DISP button Notes If the disc name or the track name was not originally recorded on the MiniDisc NO NAME will be dis played Remaining recording time varies depending on the set recording mode Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time may be different from the actual time A B C E D ...

Page 44: ...track When group playback and favourite track playback are set simultaneously will appear Notes Remaining recording time varies depending on the set recording mode Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a playback only MiniDisc A B D C E A B C D Normal play back mode Group play back mode Favourite track playback mode Lights up G Lights up main unit D Lights up main unit Total number o...

Page 45: ...the battery has run out completely BATT EMPTY will appear Then the power will be discon nected automatically Notes If you use the battery which you stopped charging halfway may appear It does not mean that the battery is completely charged The battery indicator will not correctly display the remaining capacity for approximately 20 seconds after the power has been turned on When the AC adaptor or a...

Page 46: ...isc and cancel the group mode 2 Press the button to light the D 3 Press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 4 Select NAME by press ing the or button and press the MENU but ton 5 When DISC NAME ap pears press the MENU button The unit will enter the character input mode 6 Press the DISP button to select the type of characters 7 Select a character by pressing the or but ton and press...

Page 47: ...he unit will enter the character input mode 6 Enter the group name page 46 steps 6 7 7 After entering all characters hold down the MENU button for 2 seconds or more The group name will be created 1 Whilst in the stop mode or pause mode select the track by pressing the or button 2 Press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 3 Select NAME by press ing the or button and press the MENU ...

Page 48: ...Disc name page 46 steps 1 5 Group name page 47 steps 1 5 Track name page 47 steps 1 4 2 Press the VOL or VOL button to select the character you want to erase 3 Press the GROUP button 4 Hold down the MENU button for 2 seconds or more 1 Set the unit to character input mode Disc name page 46 steps 1 5 Group name page 47 steps 1 5 Track name page 47 steps 1 4 2 Press the VOL or VOL button to select th...

Page 49: ...yed Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Before stamping When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks are recorded you can transfer the character information disc group and track names of the master MiniDisc to another MiniDisc for stamping simultaneously Notes When information of the non grouped MD is stamped on the group recorded MD the disc and track names will be stamped properly Howev...

Page 50: ...on The unit enters the menu select mode 3 Select EDIT by pressing the or button and press the MENU button 4 Select NAME STAMP by pressing the or but ton and press the MENU button 5 Press the MENU button 6 When the unit displays CHANGE MD remove the master MiniDisc Remove it without turning off the power Or the oper ation will be cancelled 7 Load a MiniDisc for stamp ing 8 Press the MENU button The...

Page 51: ...To erase all of the tracks at once You can erase all tracks at once Caution Once a track has been erased it cannot be recov ered Check the track number before erasing it 1 Whilst in the stop mode select the track to erase by pressing the or button 2 Press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 3 Select EDIT by pressing the or button and press the MENU button 4 Select Tr ERASE by pres...

Page 52: ... use the GROUP CHANGE function Note To edit a group recorded MD select the group mode 1 During playback press the button at the point where you wish to divide the track Play back will be paused 2 Press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 3 Select EDIT by pressing the or button and press the MENU button 4 Select DIVIDE by pressing the or button and press the MENU button 5 Press the...

Page 53: ...ined have a name The first track name will be used However when the first track does not have a name the second track name will be used In the following cases tracks may not be combined 1 Whilst in the stop mode select the latter of the two tracks to be combined by pressing the or button 2 Press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 3 Select EDIT by pressing the or button and press ...

Page 54: ...but ton 3 Press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 4 Select GROUP by press ing the or button and press the MENU button 5 Select CHANGE by press ing the or button and press the MENU button 6 Select the destination group by pressing the or but ton 7 Press the MENU button The track will be moved and the unit will be stopped or paused at the beginning of the track Notes When all the ...

Page 55: ...wise you will not be able to create a group 6 Hold down the MENU button for 2 seconds or more The created group name will be displayed Note Even if you create a group using the GROUP RESERVE function it will not be played if no track is recorded in it Group name will not be displayed either To check the contents of the group refer to To search a desired group page 25 To record in the created group...

Page 56: ...ution The GROUP CANCEL function erases all the group information Check carefully before you erase it 1 Insert a group recorded MiniDisc 2 Whilst in the stop mode select the group to be erased page 25 3 Press the MENU button The unit enters the menu select mode 4 Select GROUP by press ing the or button and press the MENU button 5 Select Gr TrERASE by pressing the or but ton and press the MENU butto...

Page 57: ...Select ON by pressing the or button and press the MENU button 4 Select the time by pressing or button and press the MENU button You can set the time from 1 to 99 minutes When the set time comes The alarm beeps repeatedly for one minute from the ear phones To stop the beep sound Press any button on the remote control or the main unit To change the alarm time Repeat the operation from step 1 To canc...

Page 58: ...press ing the or button and press the MENU but ton 4 Select the menu by press ing the or button and press the MENU but ton 5 Select the item by press ing the or button and press the MENU but ton Menu Item BEEP ON Beep on Beep sound OFF Beep off AUTO PLAY ON Set Auto play OFF Cancelled POWER SAVE AUTO Set Auto power save OFF Cancelled DIGI LEVEL AUTO SAVE Setting retained Digital record ing level N...

Page 59: ...ion automatically adjusts the storage time between 5 and 40 seconds to reduce the power consumption If this func tion is cancelled the storage time cannot be adjusted If this unit is used with the AC adaptor the storage time will be 40 seconds regardless of the settings The storage time varies depending on the recording mode Digital recording level AUTO SAVE The digital recording level you set wil...

Page 60: ...own the button for 2 seconds or more whilst the unit is in the hold mode HOLD OFF will be shown To cancel the hold mode Move the HOLD switch away from the safety position the opposite direction of the arrow The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train If the hold function is active whilst the power is turned off the p...

Page 61: ...tage of the optional car adaptor AD CA20X is 4 5 volt direct current It can be connected to the DC IN 5 V socket of the unit Adjust the volume of both this portable MD and a car stereo Do not operate this portable MD whilst you drive a car It may distract your attention and cause a traffic acci dent Place the unit in a stable area not to hinder driving It may cause an accident from falling or movi...

Page 62: ...formed replace the battery with a new one AD N55BT 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 bat tery 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 is completely discharged If the recharge...

Page 63: ...control unit plug or the earphones plug inserted firmly Some sounds are skipped Is the battery exhausted Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibra tion The MiniDisc cannot be ejected The compart ment does not open Has the track number or character information been written on the disc yet Is the unit in the recording or editing mode Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power fail ure occur whi...

Page 64: ...s excessive steam or moisture When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm place To remove condensation Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approxi mately 1 hour The condensation should evaporate and the unit will work properly Maintenance Cleaning Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets If the plugs or sockets are dirty noise may be heard Cleaning will prevent noise Caution Do not...

Page 65: ...he remaining recording time The time may not increase even if you erase short tracks The total of the recorded time and the remaining time does not match the max imum recordable time One cluster approximately 2 seconds is the minimum unit for re cording For example a 3 second track uses 2 clusters approxi mately 4 seconds Therefore the actual recordable time may be shorter than the displayed time ...

Page 66: ...n t READ The disc data cannot be read be cause the disc is damaged Reload the Minidisc or replace it with another one Can t STAMP Stamp function does not work Check the number of tracks ERROR MES SAGES MEANING Can t WRITE Cannot save the TOC information correctly to a MiniDisc DISC FULL D FULL The disc is out of recording space DEFECT The disc is scratched If the recorded sound is not right retry ...

Page 67: ... specified Abnormal voltage detected PROTECTED The write protection tab of a Mi niDisc is set to the protected posi tion SORRY Sorry Cannot operate this unit whilst searching updating groups and track numbers Wait for a while and try the operation again ERROR MES SAGES MEANING TOC FORM There is an error in the recording signal Erase all of the tracks and then record again TOC FULL T FULL There is ...

Page 68: ...7 W AC adaptor Output power RMS 16 mW 8 mW 8 mW 0 2 T H D Charging time Approx 3 5 hours 90 Approx 5 5 hours fully charged Dimensions Width 78 9 mm 3 1 8 Height 17 8 mm 23 32 Depth 71 9 mm 2 27 32 Weight 140 g 0 31 lbs with rechargeable battery Input socket Line optical digital microphone powered by the main unit Output socket Earphones impedance 32 ohms remote control unit Type Portable MiniDisc ...

Page 69: ...e commercially available high capacity AA size LR6 alkaline battery with the rechargeable battery fully charged Continuous recording Approx 28 hours Continuous play Approx 72 hours Continuous recording Approx 42 hours Continuous play Approx 100 hours Continuous recording Approx 57 hours Continuous play Approx 122 hours Reference input level Input impedance MIC H 0 25 mV 10 k ohms MIC L 2 5 mV 10 k...

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Page 72: ... misuse fair wear and tear neglect tampering with the equipment or any attempt at ad justment or repair other than by a Service Facility ap pointed by Sharp 5 In the unlikely event of a defect occuring the product must be returned to the Company s repair centre with proof of purchase A postage paid label and a fault re port form are supplied with the product for this purpose It is your responsibil...