Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL MD-MT290H OPERATION MANUAL PL POUG W IN ER 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).
Important Introduction -Accessories/Optional Accessories- MD-MT290H Accessories Remote Control x 1 Battery Carrying Case x 1 Earphones x 1 Connection Cable (for digital recording) x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA8058AWZZ) x 1 Connection Cable (for analogue recording) x 1 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (ADN70BT) x 1 Connection Cable (for PC analogue recording) x 1 Carrying Bag x 1 Notes: ! Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included.
Contents MD-MT290H Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 21 Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 27 Recording from a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 30 Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MD-MT290H Special Notes " Warnings -Special Notes- Important Introduction NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND IRELAND SERVICE INFORMATION In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, 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. Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
MD-MT290H ! 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 Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders. ! This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. ! US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
MD-MT290H Names of Controls and Indicators Important Introduction -Names of Controls and Indicators- " Main unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 Reference page 1. Open Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2. Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3. Menu/Enter/Charge Button . . . . . . . . 9, 17, 21, 34 4. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button . . . . . . . . . 14, 17, 18 5. Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18, 25 6. Volume/Cursor Buttons . .
MD-MT290H 4 5 6 7 8 14 9 10 11 2 3 12 13 4 1 5 6 7 1. Level Meter 2. Random Indicator 3. Repeat Indicator 4. Long-Play/Recording Mode Indicator 5. Monaural Mode Indicator 6. Battery Indicator 7. Play Indicator 8. Pause Indicator 9. Disc Name Indicator 10. Record Indicator 11. Synchro Recording Indicator 12. Character/Time Information Indicator 13. TOC Indicator 14. Track Number Indicator " Remote control unit Reference page 1. Earphones Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-Precautions- Important Introduction MD-MT290H Precautions " Important " Storing the unit ! 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 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.
Using with the Rechargeable Battery MD-MT290H Charging the rechargeable battery 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. 1 3 4 Insert the rechargeable battery according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment. A rechargeable battery other than the one supplied or the optional one AD-N70BT cannot be charged.
Using with the AC Adaptor MD-MT290H About charging time After about 3.5 hours have passed, " " will go out. The battery is charged up to 90% if it is completely discharged. Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V socket. AC 230V, 50/60 Hz Power Source -Using with the AC Adaptor- To charge the battery fully, continue charging for about 2 more hours. In this case, you do not need to press the CHARGE button.
Using with the Alkaline Battery 2 3 When inserting or removing the battery, push it towards the battery terminal. 4 4 1 2 Insert an alkaline battery according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment. Close the battery cover. Notes: z Do not replace the battery during operation. z Do not use a nickel-cadmium battery. z Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for long periods of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.
MD-MT290H Connections You can record your favourite 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.
MD-MT290H ■ To connect to a stereo system with a "DIGITAL OUT" or "OPTICAL OUT" socket (digital connection) OUT ITAL DIG To the wall socket Supplied connection cable To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket To the DC IN 5V socket -Connections- OUT ITAL DIG Preparation When compared with an analogue connection recording, using a digital connection will give higher quality. Some audio systems do not have a DIGITAL OUT socket. Check before connecting.
MD-MT290H Hold Function To prevent accidental operation, the unit can be locked in its present condition using the Hold function. When in Hold, no buttons are active. Remote control unit Main unit Orange mark -Hold Function- Preparation Hold Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrow). Press the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more. Hold Release If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected, you can set this function even when the power is turned off.
Before Recording TOC display 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. Your new recordings or edited changes will be lost and your MiniDisc may become unusable. Caution: Whilst "TOC" or "TOC EDIT!" is displayed, follow the instructions below. - Do not jerk or bump the unit. - Do not unplug the AC adaptor. - Do not remove the battery.
MD-MT290H Recording 3 Press the REC LEVEL or adjust the recording level. button to Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB. 0 - 30 -Recording- Basic Operation Analogue recording (connecting with analogue cable) Digital recording (connecting with digital cable) You can adjust the level in 1 dB increments between + 10 dB and - 10 dB.
MD-MT290H Press the or button repeatedly to select "REC MODE". ! Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting the menus. ! Changing the volume level whilst recording does not affect the recording. ! You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording. 7 8 Press the MENU/ENTER button. To interrupt recording Press the or button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 22).
MD-MT290H Playback Left channel L Right channel R 4 Press the button. Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against accidental erasure (Auto-play function). Press the button. To resume playback, press the button again. To stop playback -Playback- Basic Operation To interrupt playback Press the :OFF/HOLD button. The power will turn off automatically after 2 minutes if the unit is left in the stop mode.
Each time the BASS button on the remote control is pressed, the bass response will be switched as follows. BASS 1 Emphasised slightly. BASS 2 Emphasised more. BASS 3 Emphasised fully. BASS OFF Cancelled. (Default setting) 1 During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button. 2 Press the or button repeatedly to select "SOUND ADJ" and then press the MENU/ENTER button. 3 Press the or button repeatedly to select bass setting, and the VOL + or VOL - button to select "B3".
MD-MT290H Advanced Playback ! To locate the desired portion ! To locate the beginning of a track To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the button during playback. To restart the track being played: button during playback. To locate the next track: -Advanced Playback- Useful Features Press the Press the button whilst the unit is stopped. To locate the previous track: Press the For audible fast forward: Press and hold down the button during playback.
MD-MT290H ! Random play or repeat play 4 Press the or button repeatedly to select the desired playback mode. RANDOM : Random play RANDOM REP :Repeat play of tracks in random order ALL REPEAT : Repeat play of all of the tracks 1Tr REPEAT : Repeat play of a single track NORMAL : Normal playback The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed. 1 2 3 During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "PLAY MODE".
MD-MT290H Advanced Recording ! Long-play recording 2 times and 4 times long recording Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible. 4 Stereo recording (SP) 2 times long recording (LP2) Monaural recording (MONO) 4 times long recording (LP4) -Advanced Recording- Monaural recording In monaural, you can record twice as long as the stereo recording. Useful Features Press the or button repeatedly to select the desired recording mode. 5 Press the MENU/ENTER button.
MD-MT290H The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) system compresses the sound data into 1/5 by cutting out the inaudible sound. Since the sound is selected based on psychoacoustics masking, the sound quality is not impaired. This unit is equipped with the ATRAC3 compressing system that can reduce the sound data to 1/10 or 1/20 of its original size. By employing this system, 2 times and 4 times long recordings are enabled in stereo mode.
MD-MT290H Advanced Recording (continued) ! Playback sound-actuated recording Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (synchronised recording). 7 8 Press the MENU/ENTER button. Select the recording mode (step 4, page 22) and press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. -Advanced Recording- Useful Features 9 10Press the or button repeatedly to select "SYNC ON". 11Press the MENU/ENTER button. 1 2 3 4 Press the REC button.
MD-MT290H ! To start recording from the middle of a track 1 You can erase a portion of a track and make a new recording. All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will be erased. 2 During playback, press the button at the point where you want to begin recording. Press the REC button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. All of the tracks and track names will be erased, following the point where the playback is paused. 4 5 6 7 8 Press the MENU/ENTER button again.
-Advanced Recording- Useful Features MD-MT290H Advanced Recording (continued) ! To create your own track numbers ! Recording tracks as a single track You can create your own track numbers at any point. You can record several pieces of music as a single track by disabling the auto marker function. Whilst recording, press the REC button at the point where you want to create track numbers. The track number will be increased by one. " One track number will be added every time the REC button is pressed.
MD-MT290H About 1 second Silence First track ! About sampling rate converter Second track 2. When recording from a CD or a MiniDisc using the digital connection, track numbers will be created at the same points as on the CD or MiniDisc (synchro marker function).
MD-MT290H Recording from a Microphone Press the REC button. Press the REC LEVEL or adjust the recording level. button to Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB. -Recording from a Microphone- Useful Features 3 4 L: 0 - 20 H: 21 - 30 To the MIC IN PLUG IN POWER socket ( ) Stereo microphone (commercially available) 1 Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket.
MD-MT290H 3 4 5 6 7 Press the REC button. Press the REC LEVEL or button to adjust the recording level. Select the recording mode (steps 5 - 9, page 17). Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "SYNC ON". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button to select the recording start level. MIC SYNC H :Recording starts when the unit detects - 24 dB or more (the unit can start recording from quiet sounds). MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit detects - 12 dB or more.
MD-MT290H Recording from a Microphone (continued) ! Track intervals Useful Features -Recording from a Microphone- When recording from the microphone, track numbers will be created automatically at regular intervals (default setting: approximately every 5 minutes). During a mic synchro recording, the unit pauses when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, and creates a track number. Changing intervals between tracks 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU/ENTER button.
Changing Default Settings ! Beep sound 4 5 You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when you press a button. When you release the button, "BEEP" will flash. You can make the unit not play automatically when you insert a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental erasure protected MiniDisc. Press the or button to select the menu. Press the MENU/ENTER button to display the setting item. Press the or button to select the setting items. Press the MENU/ENTER button.
MD-MT290H Checking Displays ! To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track 1 -Checking Displays- Useful Features 2 3 4 During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "DISPLAY". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button. Each time the or button is pressed, the display will change as follows.
MD-MT290H Whilst in the stop mode, press the or button to display the track number and track name. Track number Track name 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "DISPLAY". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the ing time. or button to select the play- Playing time 6 Press the MENU/ENTER button. The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation.
MD-MT290H Titling a MiniDisc ! Creating disc and track names Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. 2 -Titling a MiniDisc- Advanced Features 1 3 4 5 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ ENTER button.
MD-MT290H " "TOC" will be displayed. To write the updated contents to the MiniDisc, press the :OFF/HOLD button. " You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed. "TOC" will not disappear until the recorded contents have been updated. Capital letters D L A B C D E F G H I J , / h i z . , j K L M N O P Q R Lower-case letters D L s a b c d e f t u v w x y g ! To enter a space Press the VOL+ button to move the cursor to the right.
MD-MT290H Titling a MiniDisc (continued) ! To add characters ! Stamping titles from another MiniDisc 1 Before stamping Put the unit in the character input mode. (Perform steps 1 - 5 on page 34.) Press the VOL + or VOL - button to move the cursor to the character before which you want to add a new character. When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks are recorded, you can transfer the character information (disc and track names) of the master MiniDisc to another MiniDisc (for stamping). 1.
MD-MT290H Master MiniDisc operation Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping 1 9 Insert a master MiniDisc. Load a MiniDisc for stamping. Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the target one. 4 5 6 Press the or button repeatedly to select "NAME STAMP". Press the MENU/ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button. 7 8 Press the MENU/ENTER button. 10Press the MENU/ENTER button. The unit will finish recording the character information and enter the stop mode.
MD-MT290H Editing a Recorded MiniDisc ! To erase one track at a time ! To erase all of the tracks at once 1 1 Advanced Features -Editing a Recorded MiniDisc- 2 3 4 5 Start playing the track to be erased, and press the button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or lect "ERASE". 2 3 4 button repeatedly to se- 5 6 Press the MENU/ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button.
MD-MT290H ! To divide a track ! To combine tracks 1 1 6 Press the or lect "DIVIDE". button repeatedly to se- 6 Press the or lect "COMBINE". button repeatedly to se- Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button. 7 4 5 Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the MENU/ENTER button again.
MD-MT290H Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) ! To move a track 1 Advanced Features -Editing a Recorded MiniDisc- 2 3 4 5 6 Play the track to be moved, and press the button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or lect "MOVE". button repeatedly to se- Press the MENU/ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button. 7 Press the tion. 8 Press the MENU/ENTER button again.
Listening through Another System White: to the left Red: to the right Separately available cassette adaptor (AD-CT14) Separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X) To the REMOTE /PHONES socket Notes: " It is recommended that the volume level of the MiniDisc unit be set to maximum when listening through a stereo system. " When recording with a stereo system, eliminate the confirmation sound (page 31). Otherwise, it will also be recorded. " The recording will be made in the analogue mode.
MD-MT290H Other Features and Caution Resuming auto play References -Other Features and Caution- When you stop and then restart playback without removing the disc, playback will resume from the point at which the disc was stopped. Once you remove the MiniDisc, playback starts from the first track.
MiniDisc System Limitations MD-MT290H The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order. "DISC FULL" or "TOC FULL" appears even though the MiniDisc still has recording time left. More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of the recording time. If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or if it has scratches (recording skips scratched parts), you may not be able to record the maximum tracks above.
MD-MT290H Error Messages ERROR MESSAGES MEANING BATT EMPTY z The battery has run down. BLANK MD z Nothing is recorded. (Replace the disc with a recorded disc.) References -Error Messages- Can't COPY z You tried to record from a copy prohibited MiniDisc. ERROR MESSAGES Can'tSTAMP Can'tWRITE (Change the stop position of the track and then edit it.) Can't LOCK Can't PLAY (If the recorded sound is not right, retry recording or replace the disc with a recordable one.
MD-MT290H z Poor connection of the digital cable. z No output signal comes out from the connected unit. (Use the AC power for the connected unit.) z The input signal has improper sampling frequency. PLAY MD POWER? z You tried to record on a playbackonly disc. z AC adaptor other than specified. PROTECTED z The write protection tab of a MiniDisc is set to the protected position. SORRY z Since a track number is currently being located or updated, the unit cannot accept your command.
MD-MT290H Troubleshooting Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. The unit does not turn on.
Cleaning When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction. When the unit becomes dirty Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external surfaces only). If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket. 2. Remove the battery. 3.
MD-MT290H Specifications -Specifications- References As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units. Power source: DC 1.2 V: DC 5 V: DC 1.5 V: DC 4.5 V: Power consumption: Output power: 7 W (AC adaptor) RMS: 20 mW (10 mW + 10 mW) (0.
MD-MT290H Battery life: 4 times long Continuous recording: Approx. 13 hours Continuous play: Approx. 29 hours Continuous recording: Approx. 17 hours Continuous play: Approx. 34 hours When using a commercially Continuous available, high capacity, "AA" recording: size (LR6), alkaline battery Approx. 8 hours Continuous play: Approx. 33 hours Continuous recording: Approx. 11 hours Continuous play: Approx. 44 hours Continuous recording: Approx. 16 hours Continuous play: Approx.
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