PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL MD-MT866H OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support. Customers without internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
Accessories Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA8046AWZZ) x 1 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery (AD-N55BT) x 1 Battery Charger x 1 Battery Carrying Case x 1 Connection Cable (for analogue recording) x 1 Connection Cable (for digital recording) x 1 Carrying Bag x 1 Battery Case x 1 Notes: ● 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. 2 Web-site: www.
Contents Important Introduction Useful Features Special Notes ................................................ 4-5 Precautions ....................................................... 6 Names of Controls and Indicators .............. 7-9 Battery Charger ......................................... 10-11 Power Source Using with the Rechargeable Battery ..... 12-13 Using with the AC Adaptor ............................ 14 Using with the Alkaline Battery .....................
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 contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support. Customers without internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
● It is not recommendable to put the MiniDisc into a rear may damage the user’s hearing. This model complies with the law if used with the correct earphones (model number RPHOH0176AFSA). If the earphones are damaged in any way, please order using the model number given above.
Precautions Important Storing the unit ● Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing ● – Precautions – Important Introduction streets or near traffic. ● Do not use your earphones whilst 6 ● ● ● ● 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.
Names of Controls and Indicators Main unit 6 3 7 8 4 9 10 11 12 1. Volume/Cursor/Bass/Delete Left Shuttle Switch (24, 41) 2. Display/Character Select Button (36, 37, 40) 3. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button (16, 20, 24, 38) 4. Rechargeable Battery Cover (12) 5. Mode Button (27, 29, 38) DEUTSCH 6. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (31, 35, 40-46) 7. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro/Fast Forward/Fast ReFRANÇAIS verse/Recording Level/Name Select Right Shuttle Switch (20, 26-28, 38-46) 8. Handstrap Holder ESPAÑOL 9.
Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) Important Introduction – Names of Controls and Indicators – Main unit display panel 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Names of Controls and Indicators : continued 3 7 6 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 5 9 8 Earphones Socket (24) Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Button Display Button Play Mode Button (27) Sound/Track Mark Button (25, 31) Stop/Power Off Button (22, 25) Play/Pause Button Volume Button Hold Switch (16) 6 3 7 DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS Remote control display panel 1 2 Important Introduction 2 1 – Names of Controls and Indicators – Remote control unit 4 5 8 9 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09.
Battery Charger There are two different ways to use the battery charger one is to use it as a normal battery charger, the other is to use it with an AC adapter by attaching the portable MD to the battery charger. – Battery Charger – Important Introduction Names 10 Setting 2 3 Charge mode Face the top toward you. CHAR GE 1 2 CHAR GE OPER ATIO N OPER ATIO N 3 1 4 4 5 6 1. Remote Control Holder (11) (You can hang the remote control on it.) 2. Lock Detector 3. Hook For Fixing The Main Unit 4.
About the Battery Charger : continued Operation mode (LOCK) When the remote control is not used, hang it on the holder for your convenience. For operations Move it to operation mode when playing back or recording (see “Using with the AC Adaptor” page 14). – Battery Charger – Charge For charging mode (RELEASE) Move it to charge mode (see “Using with the Rechargeable Battery” page 12). Setting the battery charger and hanging the remote control.
Using with the Rechargeable Battery Power Source – Using with the Rechargeable Battery – Charging Do not force the battery cover open too far. 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 2 3 Insert the rechargeable battery. Move the Charge/Operation switch to charge mode. Place the portable MD into the battery charger and connect the AC adaptor.
About Power Source : continued Conditions ● Charging. Scrolling ● The charging is complete. ● When the portable MD is not in- Turns off serted correctly to the battery charger, or Rechargeable terminal is dirty, it may not be possible to charge the battery. (Wipe the terminal by cotton swab.) ● Refreshing (see page 38). The unit checks and, if necessary, discharge the rechargeable battery to recharge it automatically. (At this time battery indicator is flashing.) After about 3.
Using with the AC Adaptor Power Source – Using with the AC Adaptor – 1 2 3 Place the portable MD to the battery charger. Move the Charge/Operation switch to operation mode. Plug the AC adaptor. Operation mode Caution: ● If the Charge/Operation switch is not set to operation mode, no operation is possible. (See “How to use the Charge/Operation switch”, page 11) ● When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove the AC adaptor from the wall socket. ● Insert the plugs firmly.
Using with the Alkaline Battery 1 2 3 Back of the portable MD Open the case cover. Power Source 1 Press – Using with the Alkaline Battery – Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, “AA” size). When using the alkaline batteries, make sure the rechargeable battery is inserted. 2 Open Insert a alkaline battery into the batteryDEUTSCH case. FRANÇAIS Attach the battery case to the portable MD. ESPAÑOL Caution: ● Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery etc.
Hold Function The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. Remote control unit – Hold Function – Preparation Main unit Press the • ■ / :OFF button for 2 seconds or more. Hold Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrow). Orange mark Release ● If the alkaline batteries are inserted or the AC adaptor is connected, you can set this function even when the power is turned off.
Inserting a MiniDisc 4 2 Lift it up. 3 Insert a MiniDisc as shown. 4 Close the compartment door. Notes: ● Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. 1 Preparation 2 Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment door. 3 When you record on a MiniDisc, check that the Check that the erase-protection erase prevention tab is Recordable Recording tab is in the position. setrecordable to the “recordable” prevented position.
Connections You can record your favorite CDs or tapes to an MD. To connect to a stereo system with “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT” sockets – Connections – Preparation AC 230-240V 50/60Hz To the DC IN 5V socket To the wall socket White : To Left To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket Red : To Right AUDIO OUT RIGHT 18 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support LEFT To a stereo system with “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT” sockets. (See left, Analogue connection.
Connections : continued To connect to a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” or “OPTICAL OUT” socket To the wall socket To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket To a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” socket. DIGITAL OUT (See left, Digital connection.) Compared to analogue connection recording, it allows high-quality recording. Note: Some audio systems do not have a DIGITAL OUT socket. Check before connecting. Web-site: www.sharp.co.
– Recording – Basic Operation Recording Before Recording Cancel the hold mode. The portable MD does not work whilst in hold mode. As for the details, see page 16. 20 Web-site: www.sharp.co.
Recording : continued ● Record pause mode is entered. ● The REC button does not light. Begin playback on the stereo system connected to this portable MD. ● To enable the record level to be set. 3 Move the right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 to adjust the recording level. Analogue recording Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to enter the playback pause mode at the point you wish to start recording. ● Here you can select the track to be recorded.
Recording (continued) To interrupt recording Press the 06 button. About the TOC ● The track number will be increased by one each time To stop recording Press the • ■ / :OFF button. ● When recording stops, “TOC” appears (Table Of Con- – Recording – Basic Operation the recording is interrupted. tents). 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 displayed.
Recording ● If the label peels off or partially lifts ● The MiniDisc will then be protected against accidental erasure. away, replace it with a new one. ● Do not put a new label on top of an existing one. ● Attach the label only in the specified location. Recordable Recording prevented To add a recording to such a MiniDisc, slide the accidental erase prevention tab back to its original position. Web-site: www.sharp.co.
Playback – Playback – Basic Operation Before Playing back Cancel the hold mode. The portable MD does not work whilst in hold mode. Remote control unit Main unit Release As for the details, see page 16. To the 24 Right channel socket Web-site: www.sharp.co.
Playback : continued Plug the remote control into the on the unit. 3 Insert a MiniDisc (page 17). 4 Press the 06 button. Volume control Move the left shuttle switch to VOL+ to increase the volume and the left shuttle switch to VOL– to decrease the volume. socket Volume (0 - 30) Bass control Each time the left shuttle switch is pressed toward “BASS” (Remote control: the SOUND button is pressed), the tone will be switched as follows.
Advanced Playback To locate the beginning of a track – Advanced Playback – Useful Features To move to the beginning of the next track: Move the right shuttle switch to 4 during playback. To re-start the track being played: Move the right shuttle switch to 5 during playback. To locate the next track: Move the right shuttle switch to 4 whilst the unit is stopped. To locate the desired portion For audible fast forward: Move and hold the right shuttle switch to 4 during playback.
Advanced playback : continued Random play or repeat play To play at double speed (Mono recording only) Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC” whilst a MiniDisc recorded in the monaural long-play mode is being played. ● If a track recorded in the stereo mode is reached during fast playback, the fast playback mode will be cancelled. ● Depending on the contents recorded on a MiniDisc, it may be difficult to hear them. To interrupt fast playback Press the 06 button during playback.
Advanced Recording Playback sound-actuated recording (Synchronised recording) – Advanced Recording – Useful Features Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (Synchronised recording). 1 2 3 4 Press the REC button. Begin playback on the stereo system connected to this portable MD. Move the right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 to adjust the recording level. Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to enter the playback pause mode.
Advanced Recording : continued 1 When recording in long-play mode, the available recording time will be doubled. Long-play recordings can be replayed at double speed, see page 27. Press the MODE button whilst the recording is paused. Stereo mode Long-play mode ● “MONO” appears whilst in the long-play mode. 2 Start recording. Notes: ● When the unit is stopped after a recording has been made in this mode, the recording mode will return to the stereo mode automatically.
Advanced Recording (continued) To start recording from the middle of a track 1 You can erase a portion of a track and make a new recording. – Advanced Recording – Useful Features ● All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will be erased. 2 During playback, press the 06 button at the point where you want to begin recording. Press the REC button. ● To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. 3 Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”.
Advanced Recording : continued Whilst recording, press the REC button at the point where you want to create track numbers. The track number will be increased by one. You can record several pieces of music as a single track by disabling the auto marker function. When a recording is paused or whilst recording… Press the EDIT button. ● One track number will be created every time the REC button is pressed. ● The SOUND button on the remote control can also be used to create track numbers.
Advanced Recording (continued) ● When recording, if a programmed playback is performed – Advanced Recording – Useful Features About track numbers 1. Track numbers are created automatically during recording via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected (Auto marker function). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto marker function see page 31. About 1 second Silence First track About sampling rate converter Second track 2.
Recording from a Microphone 2 3 4 Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket. Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 17). Press the REC button. Move the right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 to adjust the recording level. Level meter indicator 0dB 4dB ● Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between –4 dB and 0 dB. 5 To the MIC IN socket Press the 06 button. ● Recording will start.
Recording from a Microphone (continued) Useful Features – Recording from a Microphone – Sound-actuated recording (Mic Synchronised recording) 1 2 Move the right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 to adjust the recording level. Level meter indicator 0dB 4dB 3 Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC” to select the recording sensitivity. MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit detects –24 dB or more (The unit can start recording from quiet sounds).
Recording from a Microphone : continued Example: Set to “5 minutes”. Changing intervals between tracks 1 When a recording is paused or whilst recording, press the EDIT button repeatedly. (A new track number is created every 5 minutes.) (A new track number is created every 3 minutes.) During a mic manual recording ● Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.
Checking Displays – Checking Displays – Useful Features To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track 36 To check the remaining recording time and the total playing time During playback, press the DISP button. Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button.
Checking Displays : continued Whilst in the stop mode, move the right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 to display the track number and track name. The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation. How to read the battery indicator Track number When the battery level is high Track name When the battery level is very low ● When the battery is completely discharged, the battery 2 Press the DISP button to display the playing time for that track.
Changing Default Settings Whilst in the stop mode ... Useful Features – Changing Default Settings – 1 ● When you release the button, “BEEP ON” or “BEEP OFF” will appear. 2 3 4 38 MENU With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODE button for 2 seconds or more. “SET UP” will appear. Move the right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 to display the menu. Press the MODE button to switch items. Press the • ■ / :OFF button.
Changing Default Settings Display backlight on the remote control “EL ON 1” When any button is pressed, the backlight will remain lit for about 10 seconds. “EL ON 2” When the rechargeable battery, alkaline battery or car adaptor is used, the backlight will remain lit for about 10 seconds. When the battery charger is used and the power is turned on, the backlight will always be lit. “EL OFF” Light will not be turned on.
Titling a MiniDisc Creating disc and track names 1 – Titling a MiniDisc – Advanced Features One disc name and up to 255 track names can be created per disc (A maximum of 100 characters for the disc and each track name and a total of 1,700 characters can be entered). 2 Disc name Track name Whilst in the pause mode, press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “DISC NAME”. Whilst in the pause mode, press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “TRACK NAME”.
Titling a MiniDisc : continued To add characters 1 2 Put the unit in the character input mode. (Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 40.) Move the left shuttle switch to VOL + or VOL – to move the cursor to the right of the character, where you want to add a new character. To enter a space Move the left shuttle switch to VOL + to move the cursor to the right. 3 Select the character to add. (Perform steps 3 - 4 on page 40.
Titling a MiniDisc (continued) Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Master MiniDisc operation 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). – Titling a MiniDisc – Advanced Features Before stamping 42 1 Insert a Master MiniDisc. ● Do not mistake the Master MiniDisc for the target one.
Titling a MiniDisc : continued 5 When the unit displays “CHANGE MD”, remove the master MiniDisc. ● Remove it without turning off the power. Or, the Notes: ● If the total number of tracks on the master MiniDisc does not match that on the MiniDisc for stamping, the unit will display “Can't STAMP” and turn off the power. 6 7 Load a MiniDisc for stamping. If this happens, adjust the total number of tracks on the newly recorded MiniDisc using the edit operation.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc To erase tracks one at a time To erase all of the tracks at once 1 Start playing the track to be erased, and 1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “ALL ERASE”. Advanced Features – Editing a Recorded MiniDisc – press the 06 button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “ERASE”. 2 Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”. 3 Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”.
Editing a recorded MiniDisc : continued To divide a track To combine tracks 1 Start playing the track to be divided into 1 Start playing the last of the two tracks to 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “COMBINE”. “DIVIDE”. 3 Press the right shuttle switch toward 3 Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”. “ENTER/SYNC”. ● To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. ● To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) To move a track 1 Play the track to be moved, and press the 5 Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC” again. Advanced Features – Editing a Recorded MiniDisc – 06 button. 46 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “MOVE”. at the beginning of the track. 3 Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”. ● To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF but- ton. 4 Move the right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 to select the direction.
Listening through a stereo system Listening through a car stereo White: To the left Red: To the right Separately available cassette adaptor (AD-CT14) Separately available car adaptor (AD-CA55X) Connection cable Notes: ● When recording with stereo system, eliminate the confirmation sound (page 38). Otherwise, it will also be recorded. ● The recording will be made in the analogue mode. ● Character information will not be recorded.
Other Features and Caution Resuming auto play Rechargeable battery References – Other Features and Caution – ■ When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc without removing it, playback starts from the point you stopped it. Stopping ● Stopped track First track Playing ● ■ Once you remove the MiniDisc, playback starts from the first track.
MiniDisc System Limitations The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order. LIMITATIONS The remaining recording time does not The unit does not count non-recorded portions that last 12 or fewer seconds increase even though you erased tracks. 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 One cluster (approximately 2 seconds) is the minimum unit for recording.
Error Messages ERROR MESSAGES BATT EMPTY MEANING ● The battery is run down. (LoBATT) BLANK MD ● Nothing is recorded. REMEDY ● Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the alkaline battery (or use the AC adaptor for power). ● Replace the disc with a recorded disc. (BLANK) Can’t COPY (Can’tC) References – Error Messages – Can’t EDIT ● You tried to record from a copy prohibited MiniDisc. ● A track cannot be edited. ● Record using the analogue cable.
Error Messages : continued MEANING REMEDY ● A disc has not been loaded. ● Poor connection of the digital cable. ● No output signal comes out from the connected unit to playback. ● The input signal has improper sampling frequency. ● You recorded on a playback-only disc. ● Load a disc. ● Connect the digital cable securely. ● If the portable CD player has a function to prevent sound skips, deactivate it. ● Playback with the connected unit. POWER ? ● The battery charger is defective.
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. References – Troubleshooting – PROBLEM 52 CAUSE The unit does not turn on. ● ● ● ● ● No sound is heard from the earphones.
Troubleshooting : continued Maintenance 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. Leave the unit completely unpowered for approximately 30 seconds. 4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the wall socket and reoperate the unit. Clean the plugs and the connecting socket.
Specifications 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. – Specifications – References Power source DC 1.2V: DC 5V: DC 1.5V: DC 1.
Specifications Input sensitivity MIC H: reference input level MIC L: reference input level LINE: reference input level input impedance input impedance input impedance Output level Earphones: maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW LINE: specified output 250 mV (-12 dB) Dimensions Width: 72.0 mm (2-27/32”) Height: 19.5 mm (25/32”) Weight 137 g (0.30 lbs.
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