Sharp MD-MT80W, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...ORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product For the best performance read this manual carefully It will guide you in operating your SHARP product MODEL MD MT80W OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...logue recording x 1 Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing Rechargeable Nick el Metal Hydride Battery AD N70BT Car adaptor AD CA20X Cassette adaptor AD CT14 Connection Cable for digital record ing AD M1DC Connection Cable for digital record ing AD M2DC ...

Page 3: ... 15 Useful Features Advanced Playback 16 17 Advanced Recording 18 22 Recording from a Microphone 23 25 Checking Displays 26 27 Battery Power 28 29 Hold Function 30 Advanced Features Changing Default Settings 31 Titling a MiniDisc 32 35 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc 36 38 Listening through Another System 39 References Other Features and Caution 40 MiniDisc System Limitations 41 Error Messages 42 43 T...

Page 4: ...g No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus z Never use an AC adaptor other than the one specified Otherwise problems or serious hazards may be cre ated Caution z SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record ing arising from malfunction of this unit z When recording important selections make a prelimi nary test to ensure that the desired material is pro...

Page 5: ... you wish to record Copy ing or broadcasting such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is pro hibited by law SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and noth ing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving that authority For other countries Audio visual material may consist of copyrighted works ...

Page 6: ...tton 15 33 5 Edit Auto Mark Time Mark Button 21 25 32 6 Display Character Select Button 26 32 7 Mode Charge Button 17 28 8 Record Track Mark Button 12 21 9 Volume Cursor Fast Forward Fast Reverse Recording Level Name Select Button 12 15 16 31 32 10 Play Pause Button 12 15 11 Stop Power Off Hold Button 13 15 30 12 Enter Fast Play Synchro Button 17 18 20 13 Headphones Line Output Socket 14 39 14 Ope...

Page 7: ...tor 26 4 Monaural Long Play Mode Indicator 19 5 Repeat Indicator 17 6 TOC Indicator 13 7 Synchro Recording Indicator 18 8 Disc Mode Indicator 9 Disc Name Indicator 26 10 Track Name Indicator 26 11 Total Track Number Indicator 26 12 Fast Play Indicator 17 13 Battery Indicator 27 14 Random Indicator 17 15 Track Number Indicator 26 16 Character Time Information Indicator ...

Page 8: ...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 z 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 z It is not recommendable to put the MiniDisc into ...

Page 9: ...e 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 z The lid cannot be opened if TOC is displayed refer to the instruction on page 13 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the com partment door 2 Lift it up 3 Insert a MiniDisc as shown 4 Close the compartment door ...

Page 10: ...00 12 26 80SCA_09_11 FM 10 Preparation Connections Connections You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD ...

Page 11: ...00 12 26 80SCA_09_11 FM 11 Preparation Connections ...

Page 12: ...so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between 4 dB and 0 dB Digital recording You can adjust the level in 1dB increments within the range of 12 12dB Once you adjust the digital recording level the set ting remains even after the recording stops For cancellation instructions see page 31 4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys tem to enter the playback...

Page 13: ...OFF button During this process TOC will flash and TOC EDIT will be displayed Dur ing any recording or editing function the MiniDisc unit lid is locked the MiniDisc cannot be removed until the proc ess is finalised 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 You...

Page 14: ...00 12 26 80SCA_12_15 FM 14 Basic Operation Playback Playback ...

Page 15: ...y start automatically when electricity resumes z If you connect the AC adaptor without installing the rechargeable battery playback may start automati cally Be sure to turn off the power z 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 ...

Page 16: ...nit will enter the pause mode When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast reverse 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 the button whils...

Page 17: ...CHRG button repeat edly to select the playback mode Notes z If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped press the PLAY PAUSE button to start playback z When TOC is displayed random play or repeat play is impossible z In random play the unit will select and play tracks auto matically You cannot select the order of the tracks After all of the tracks have been played once each in random order the...

Page 18: ...oes not work for approximately 10 seconds after a recording starts When the unit receives sound again recording auto matically starts z A new track number is created when the recording resumes 1 Press the REC button 2 Begin playback on the stereo system con nected to this portable MD 3 Press the or button to adjust the re cording level See page 12 4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys tem to ...

Page 19: ...been made in this mode the recording mode will return to the stereo mode automatically z If input is from a stereo source the sounds from the left and right channels will be combined z Although the monitor sound you hear in the head phones whilst recording is in stereo recording will be monaural z MiniDiscs recorded in the monaural long play mode may not play on other MiniDisc players 1 Press the ...

Page 20: ...k 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 38 1 During playback press the PLAY PAUSE button at the point where you want to be gin 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 fol lowing t...

Page 21: ...ll be created automati cally regardless of the setting of the auto marker function 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 acciden tal erase preventio...

Page 22: ...ing rate converter meaning 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 MiniDisc or DAT It is prevented by the SCMS Serial Copy Management System Recording from analogue inputs is not affected 1 Track numbers are created automatically during re cording via the analogue connection when ...

Page 23: ...h time you interrupt a recording To stop recording Press the OFF button To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc Press the OFF button whilst in the stop mode 1 Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket 2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc page 9 3 Press the REC button 4 Press the or button to adjust the re cording level Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source...

Page 24: ... properly z Use a microphone with a 3 5 mm 1 8 diameter stereo mini plug z If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted noises set the microphone input to MIC SYNC L z Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording 1 Press the REC button 2 Press the or button to adjust the re cording level 3 Press the ENTER SYNC button to select the recording sensitivity MIC SYNC H Recording sta...

Page 25: ...tween tracks 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 1 When a recording is paused or whilst re cording press the ED...

Page 26: ...If the disc name or the track name was not originally recorded on the MiniDisc NO NAME will be dis played 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 To check the remaining recording time and the total playing time Whilst in the stop mode press the DISP button Each time the ...

Page 27: ...ry 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 indicat...

Page 28: ...y 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 1 Insert the rechargeable battery A rechargeable battery other than the 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 MOD...

Page 29: ... battery terminal is dirty charging may not start In such a case wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth z Do not disassemble the battery Using with the rechargeable or alkaline battery Notes z Setting the volume level to 0 whilst recording with the rechargeable or an alkaline battery reduces the bat tery drain z When you do not use the unit for hours remove the battery The battery drains gradually eve...

Page 30: ... If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected you can set this function even when the power is turned off To cancel the hold mode If the hold function is active whilst the power is turned off the power cannot be turned on by mistake and the battery will not be drained Press and hold down the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more whilst the unit is in the hold mode HOLD OFF will be shown ...

Page 31: ...fix the sound skip memory to 10 seconds Psave OFF This will improve performance under difficult conditions but uses more power When the AC car adaptor is used the 10 second mode is always used Digital recording level D L MODE 1 The digital recording level you set will be kept even after cancelling recording D L MODE 2 Every time you cancel recording the level will return to D L 0dB Whilst in the s...

Page 32: ... to select DISC NAME Whilst in the pause mode press the EDIT button to select TRACK NAME 2 Press the ENTER SYNC button z The unit will enter the character input mode z To cancel the operation press the OFF but ton 3 Press the DISP button repeatedly to select the type of characters The first 3 characters in the group of the selected characters will be displayed for about 1 second 4 Press the or but...

Page 33: ...space Press the VOL button to move the cursor to the right Characters symbols 6 To enter more letters repeat steps 3 5 7 When the name has been completely en tered press the EDIT button 8 TOC will be displayed To write the up dated contents to the MiniDisc press the OFF button You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst TOC is displayed TOC will not disappear until the record ed contents have been updat...

Page 34: ...new character 3 Select the character to add Perform steps 3 4 on page 32 4 Press the ENTER SYNC button 5 Press the EDIT button 6 TOC will be displayed To write the up dated contents to the MiniDisc press the OFF button You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst TOC is displayed TOC will not disappear until the record ed contents have been updated 1 What is a master MiniDisc A recordable MiniDisc that c...

Page 35: ...t a Master MiniDisc Do not mistake the Master MiniDisc for the target one 2 Whilst in the stop mode press the EDIT button to select NAME STAMP 3 Press the ENTER SYNC button To cancel the operation press the OFF button 4 Press the ENTER SYNC button 5 When the unit displays CHANGE MD re move the master MiniDisc Remove it without turning off the power Or the op eration will be cancelled Operation of ...

Page 36: ...to be erased and press the PLAY PAUSE button 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select ERASE 3 Press the ENTER SYNC button To cancel the operation press the OFF button 4 Press the ENTER SYNC button again The track will be erased 5 To erase other tracks repeat steps 1 4 1 Whilst in the stop mode press the EDIT button repeatedly to select ALL ERASE 2 Press the ENTER SYNC button To cancel the oper...

Page 37: ...operation press the OFF button 4 Press the ENTER SYNC button again The track will be divided into two tracks and the unit will pause at the beginning of the second of the two new tracks 1 Start playing the last of the two tracks to be combined and press the PLAY PAUSE button 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select COMBINE 3 Press the ENTER SYNC button To cancel the operation press the OFF but...

Page 38: ... the MOVE function Then combine them using the COMBINE function When one or both tracks to be combined 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 com bined z Digital recorded track and analogue recorded track z Long play recorded track and stereo recorded track z Tracks ...

Page 39: ...the con firmation sound page 31 Otherwise it will also be recorded z The recording will be made in the analogue mode z Character information will not be recorded Listening through a car stereo Notes z Adjust the volume of both this portable MD and a car stereo z Do not operate this portable MD whilst you drive a car It may distract your attention and cause a traffic acci dent z Do not use any car ...

Page 40: ...with a new one AD N70BT z 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 z To avoid shortening the service life of the battery only recharge the battery after it has been completely dis charged z If the rechargeable battery i...

Page 41: ...ed portions that last 12 or fewer seconds to display the 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 r...

Page 42: ... Re record or replace it with another recordable disc Can t STAMP z Stamp function does not work z Check the number of tracks Can t WRITE z Cannot save the TOC information correctly to a MiniDisc A large portion of the disc has been damaged z Replace the disc with another recordable disc DEFECT z The disc is scratched z If the sound you hear is not right record again z Replace the disc with anothe...

Page 43: ...ab back to its original posi tion z You tried to record on a playback only disc z Replace it with a recordable MiniDisc SORRY z Since a track number is currently being located or updated the unit cannot ac cept your command z Wait for a while and try the operation again TEMP OVER z The temperature is too high z Turn off the power and wait for a while TOC FORM z There is an error in the recording s...

Page 44: ... a MiniDisc with data on it instead of a MiniDisc containing music When the operation buttons are pressed the unit does not respond z Is the unit in the hold mode z Is the battery exhausted z Is the headphones plug inserted firmly Some sounds are skipped z Is the battery exhausted z Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration The MiniDisc cannot be ejected z Has the track number or characte...

Page 45: ...properly Maintenance Cleaning Clean the plugs and the connecting socket If the plugs or sockets are dirty noise may be heard Cleaning will prevent noise Caution z Do not use chemicals for cleaning petrol paint thin ner etc It may damage the cabinet finish z Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit It may cause malfunctions 1 Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket 2 Remove the battery 3 Leave...

Page 46: ...r notice The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units There may be some deviations from these values in individual units DC 5V AC adaptor AC 110 240V 50 60 Hz DC 1 5V Commercially available AA size LR6 alkaline battery x 1 DC 1 2V Optional rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery AD N70BT x 1 DC 4 5V Optional car adaptor AD CA20X for cars with a 12 24V DC...

Page 47: ...tical digital microphone pow ered by the main unit Output sock et Headphones impedance 16 ohms Type Portable MiniDisc recorder Signal read out Non contact 3 beam semi conductor laser pick up Audio chan nels Stereo 2 channels monaural long play mode 1 channel Frequency response 20 20 000 Hz 3 dB Rotation speed Approx 400 900 rpm Error correc tion ACIRC Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code Co...

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