Operation Manual PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MD-MT20H

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
accidentally drained.
34
CONVENIENT OPERATION OF THE UNIT
■ Checking the remaining amount
of battery charge
The remaining amount of battery charge
is shown by the battery indicator ( )
during operation.
< How to read the battery indicator >
● When the battery is completely discharged,
the battery indicator will flash. Recharge the
battery or replace the alkaline batteries with
a new one.
● When the battery has run completely out,
“BATT EMPTY” will appear. Then, the
power will be disconnected automatically.
Notes:
● When using the unit with an alkaline batter-
ies or a rechargeable battery, the battery
indicator will not correctly display the remain-
ing capacity for approximately 20 seconds
after the power has been turned on.
● When the AC adaptor included with this unit
or a separately available car adaptor is
used, the battery indicator will not be shown.
● The number of bars shown in the battery
indicator may increase or decrease, de-
pending on the operation being performed.
This is normal.
■ To prevent the unit from being
operated by mistake
To avoid accidental operation of the unit,
use the hold function.
Move the HOLD switch to the safety posi-
tion (direction indicated by the arrow).
● When the unit is in the hold mode, press-
ing the buttons will have no affect.
● To cancel the hold mode, move the
HOLD switch away from the safety po-
sition (the opposite direction of the ar-
row).
Battery indicator
Since the battery level is very low, you
cannot start recording or playback.
When the battery
level is high
Remote
control unit
Main
unit
Can be operated
from either the
remote control unit or
the main unit.
Can only be operated
from the remote
control unit.
Can only be operated
from the main unit.
Cannot be operated
from either the
remote control unit or
the main unit.
Cancel
Cancel
Cancel
Cancel
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold
When the battery
level is very low
* MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) 99.3.11, 2:30 PM35