PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL MD-MT877 OPERATION MANUAL 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 (RRMCW0011AWSA) Earphones x 1 (RPHOH0176AFSA) (RADPA3048AWZZ) Battery Carrying Case x 1 Connection Cable (for analog recording) x 1 Connection Cable (for digital recording) x 1 (UBAGC0005AWZZ) (QCNWG0029AWZZ) (QCNWG0422AFZZ) Remote Control x 1 AC Adaptor 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.
Contents Important Introduction 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 ..................... 15 Preparation Hold Function .......................
Special Notes – Special Notes – Important Introduction ● It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary. 4 Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Precautions Important ● Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing – Precautions – Important Introduction streets or near traffic. ● Do not use your earphones while driv- 6 ing 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. ● If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
Names of Controls and Indicators 9 10 5 6 1. Record/Track Mark Button (20, 34) 2. Mode Button (20, 29, 32, 41) 3. Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ Recording Level/Name Select Button (20, 26, 27, 30, 41-45) 4. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button (16, 22, 25, 41) 5. Open Lever (17) DEUTSCH 6. Display/Character Select Button (39, 40, 43) 7. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (34, 38, 43-50) 8. Play/Pause Button (20, 24) FRANÇAIS 9. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button (29, 43-50) 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Important Introduction – Names of Controls and Indicators – Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Main unit display panel 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Names of Controls and Indicators : continued 2 3 7 6 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 5 9 8 Earphones Jack (24) Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Button Display Button Play Mode Button (29) Sound/Track Mark Button (26, 34) Stop/Power Off Button (22, 25) Play/Pause Button Volume Button Hold Switch (16) Important Introduction 1 – Names of Controls and Indicators – Remote control unit DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS Remote control display panel 1 7 2 3 8 4 5 9 6 10 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10.
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 adaptor by attaching the portable MD to the battery charger. Setting 2 – Battery Charger – Important Introduction Names 10 3 1 Charge mode Face the top toward you. CHAR GE CHAR GE 2 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 When the remote control is not used, hang it on the holder for your convenience. For operations Operation Move it to the operation mode (LOCK) mode when playing back or recording (see “Using with the AC Adaptor” page 14). – Battery Charger – Charge For charging mode (RELEASE) Move it to the charge mode (see “Using with the Rechargeable Battery” page 12).
Using with the Rechargeable Battery Power Source – Using with the Rechargeable Battery – Charging 12 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 the charge mode. Place the portable MD into the battery charger and connect the AC adaptor.
About Power Source : continued Conditions Charging. Scrolling Turns off The charging is complete. When the portable MD is not inserted 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. The unit checks and, if necessary, discharge the rechargeable battery to recharge it automatically. (At this time battery indicator is flashing.) After about 3.5 hours have passed, “ ” will go out.
Using with the AC Adaptor Power Source – Using with the AC Adaptor – 1 2 3 Operation mode To the DC IN 5V jack AC 120V, 60Hz 14 Place the portable MD to the battery charger. Move the Charge/Operation switch to the operation mode. Plug the AC adaptor. Caution: ● If the Charge/Operation switch is not set to the 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 AC outlet.
Using with the Alkaline Battery 1 1 Press 2 3 Back of the portable MD Open the case cover. Power Source 2 Open – 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. Insert an alkaline battery into the batteryDEUTSCH case. FRANÇAIS Attach the battery case to the portable MD. ESPAÑOL Caution: Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium batSVENSKA tery 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 • ■ / –HOLD button for 2 seconds or more. Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrow). Orange mark 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.
Inserting a MiniDisc 4 1 2 Lift it up. 3 Insert a MiniDisc as shown. 4 Close the compartment door. Notes: ● Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. Preparation 2 Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment door. 3 Recordable Recording prevented When you record on a MiniDisc, check that the erase prevention tab is set to the “recordable” position. ● If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit.
Connections You can record your favorite CDs or tapes to an MD. Red : To Right – Connections – Preparation To connect to a stereo system with “LINE OUT” or “AUDIO OUT” jacks White : To Left To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN jack To the DC IN 5V jack To an AC outlet LINE OUT RIGHT 18 AC 120V, 60Hz LEFT To a stereo system with “LINE OUT” or “AUDIO OUT” jacks (See left, Analog connection.
Connections : continued To the DC IN 5V jack To an AC outlet AC 120V, 60Hz DIGITAL OUT To a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” jack (See left, Digital connection.) Compared to analog connection recording, it allows a high-quality recording. Note: Some audio systems do not have a DIGITAL OUT jack. Check before connecting.
– Recording – Basic Operation Recording Before Recording Cancel the hold mode. The portable MD does not work while in the hold mode. As for the details, see page 16.
Recording : continued The record pause mode is entered. Begin playback on the stereo system connected to this portable MD. To enable the record level to be set. 3 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. 5 Press the 5 or 4 button to adjust the recording level. Analog recording Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 32).
Recording (continued) To interrupt recording Press the 06 button. About the TOC ● To resume recording, press the 06 button again. ● 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). While “TOC” appears the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet been updated.
Recording The MiniDisc will then be protected against accidental erasure. This portable MD incorporates a sampling 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 analog inputs is not affected.
Playback Cancel the hold mode. The portable MD does not work while in the hold mode. Remote control unit Main unit Release As for the details, see page 16.
Playback : continued Plug the remote control into the the unit. 3 Insert a MiniDisc (page 17). 4 Press the 06 button. jack on Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against accidental erasure (Auto-play function). To interrupt playback Press the 06 button. ● To resume playback, press the 06 button again. To stop playback Press the • ■ / :OFF button.
Playback (continued) Volume control Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the press the VOL– button to decrease the volume. Remote control unit – Playback – Basic Operation Main unit Bass control Each time the BASS button is pressed (Remote control: the SOUND button is pressed), the tone will be switched as follows.
Advanced Playback To locate the beginning of a track To locate the next track: Press the 4 button while the unit is stopped. To locate the desired portion To locate the previous track: Press the 5 button while the unit is stopped. ● To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the 5 For audible fast forward: Press and hold down the 4 button during playback. or 4 button repeatedly until the desired track number is shown. ● When you press the 06 button, playback starts from the beginning of the track.
Advanced playback (continued) Intro play – Advanced Playback – Useful Features You can listen to each track for approximately 5 seconds. 28 When stopped or paused, press the 06 button for 2 seconds or more. When the playback mode is set as random playback, random repeat playback, or one-track repeat playback, the intro scan is not possible. In this case, the playback is started in the normal mode. The duration that “INTRO PLAY” is displayed is not fixed.
Advanced playback : continued Random play or repeat play During playback, press the MODE button repeatedly to select the playback mode. Repeat play of tracks in random order Repeat play of all of the tracks 1 No display To play at double speed (Mono recording only) Press the ENTER button while 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 canceled.
Playback sound-actuated recording (Synchronized recording) 3 Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (Synchronized recording). 4 – Advanced Recording – Useful Features Advanced Recording Press the 5 or 4 button to adjust the recording level. Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to enter the playback pause mode. Select the starting point for your recording and press the PAUSE button.
Advanced Recording (continued) All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will be erased. 1 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 ENTER button. All of the tracks and track names will be erased, following the point where the playback is paused. 4 5 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 32). Press the 06 button.
Advanced Recording (continued) Long-play recording 1 – Advanced Recording – Useful Features 2 times and 4 times long recording Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible. When a recording is paused, press the MODE button repeatedly to select the recording mode. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows: Monaural recording In monaural, you can record twice as long as the stereo recording (SP/STEREO).
Advanced Recording : continued You can select the recording mode from stereo recording, 2 times long recording, 4 times long recording, and monaural recording. Recordable time varies depending on the recording mode. If the tracks are recorded on an 80-minute MiniDisc, you can record them in the following 4 modes: Indication SP/STEREO LP2 REC LP4 REC SP/MONO Recording mode Recording time Stereo Max. 80 min. 2 times long (stereo) Max. 160 min. 4 times long (stereo) Max. 320 min. Monaural Max. 160 min.
Advanced Recording (continued) To create your own track numbers You can create your own track numbers at any point. – Advanced Recording – Useful Features While recording, press the REC button at the point where you want to create track numbers. 34 The track number will be increased by one. Recording tracks as a single track You can record several pieces of music as a single track by disabling the auto marker function. When a recording is paused or while recording… Press the EDIT button.
Advanced Recording (continued) ● When recording, if a programmed playback is performed Silence First track 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). First track Second track Third track Playback side Track A Track B Track C by the source or playback is performed by selecting tracks manually, the MiniDisc track numbers may not be the same as on the source.
Recording from a Microphone Useful Features – Recording from a Microphone – To record from a microphone 3 4 Press the REC button. Press the 5 or 4 button to adjust the recording level. Level meter 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 6 To the MIC IN jack Stereo microphone (commercially available) Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 32). Press the 06 button.
Recording from a Microphone (continued) Press the REC button. Press the 5 or 4 button to adjust the recording level. Level meter indicator 0dB 4dB 3 4 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 32). Press the ENTER button 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). MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit detects –12 dB or more.
Recording from a Microphone (continued) Example: Set to “5 minutes”. Useful Features – Recording from a Microphone – Track intervals 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. Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.
Checking Displays During playback, press the DISP button. While in the stop mode, press the DISP button.
Checking Displays (continued) To display the playing time of an individual track – Checking Displays – Useful Features 1 While in the stop mode, press the 5 or 4 button to display the track number and track name. The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation.
Changing Default Settings With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODE button for 2 seconds or more. “SET UP” will appear. When you release the button, “BEEP ON” or “BEEP OFF” will appear. 2 3 4 Press the 5 or 4 button to display the menu. Press the MODE button to switch items. Press the • ■ / :OFF button.
Changing Default Settings (continued) Beep sound You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when you press a button. Useful Features – Changing Default Settings – Auto play You can make the unit not play automatically when you insert a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental erasure protected MiniDisc. Auto power save When the unit is used in a place exposed to much vibration, sound skipping can be decreased by canceling the auto power save function. (Battery will drain faster.
Titling a MiniDisc 1 Disc name Track name While in the pause mode with “DISC” displayed, press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “DISC NAME”. While in the pause mode, press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “TRACK NAME”. 3 (Capital letters) (Lower-case letters) (Numbers and symbols) The first 3 characters in the group of the selected characters will be displayed for about 1 second. 4 If “DISC” is not displayed, you cannot select “DISC NAME.
Titling a MiniDisc (continued) – Titling a MiniDisc – Advanced Features 7 8 When the name has been completely entered, press the EDIT button. “TOC” will be displayed. To write the updated contents to the MiniDisc, press the • ■ / :OFF button. To erase a character Press the VOL + or VOL – button to move the cursor to the character you want to erase, and then press the BASS button. To enter a space Press the VOL + button to move the cursor to the right.
Titling a MiniDisc : continued To add characters Put the unit in the character input mode. (Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 43.) Press the VOL + or VOL – button to move the cursor to the right of the character, where you want to add a new character. 6 “TOC” will be displayed. To write the updated contents to the MiniDisc, press the • ■ / :OFF button. You cannot remove the MiniDisc while TOC is displayed. TOC will not disappear until the recorded contents have been updated. 3 4 Select the character to add.
Titling a MiniDisc (continued) Stamping titles from another MiniDisc 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 46 Master MiniDisc operation 1 1. What is a master MiniDisc? A recordable MiniDisc that contains tracks and character information.
Titling a MiniDisc : continued When the unit displays “CHANGE MD”, remove the master MiniDisc. 7 Press the ENTER button. The unit will finish recording the character information and enter the stop mode. Remove it without turning off the power. Or, the operation will be canceled. Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping 6 Note: 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.
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 While in the stop mode, press the EDIT but- Advanced Features – Editing a Recorded MiniDisc – press the 06 button. ton repeatedly to select “ALL ERASE”. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “ERASE”. 2 Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button.
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 ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. 4 Press the ENTER 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. 3 Press the ENTER button.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) To move a track 1 Play the track to be moved, and press the Advanced Features – Editing a Recorded MiniDisc – 06 button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “MOVE”. 3 Press the ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. 4 Press the 5 or 4 button to select the direction. 5 Press the ENTER button again. The track will be moved, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the track.
Listening through a stereo system Listening through a car stereo Red: To the right White: To the left Connection cable 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 stereo system, eliminate the confirmation sound (page 41). Otherwise, it will also be recorded. ● The recording will be made in the analog 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 while 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 analog 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 authorized SHARP dealer or service center. References – Troubleshooting – PROBLEM CAUSE The unit does not ● Is the AC adaptor disconnected? turn on.
Troubleshooting : continued Maintenance 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 AC outlet. 2.
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 Battery life When using the rechargeable battery (fully charged) included with the unit When using one, commercially available, high capacity, “AA” size (LR6), alkaline battery (The rechargeable battery is in the unit, discharged.) When using one, commercially available, high capacity, “AA” size (LR6), alkaline battery with the rechargeable battery (fully charged) Stereo Continuous Continuous recording: play: Approx. Approx. 6.5 hours 12 hours Continuous Continuous recording: play: Approx.
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.