PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL MD-MT90 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.
Remote Control x 1 (RRMCW0002AWSA) -Accessories- Important Introduction Accessories Rechargeable NickelMetal Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) x 1 (UBATM0003AWSA) Headphones x 1 (RPHOH0005AWZZ) Connection Cable (for analog recording) x 1 (QCNWG0029AWZZ) Notes: z Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. z The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing.
„ Advanced Features Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Titling a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-38 Listening through Another System . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Notes Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. -Special Notes- Important Introduction z 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. z "BATTERY DISPOSAL" CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
00/12/26 90SEC_02_08.fm -Special Notes- 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. Important Introduction Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Names of Controls and Indicators Important Introduction -Names of Controls and Indicators- „ Main unit 1. 5V DC Input Jack (10) 2. Optical/Line Input Jack (10, 11) 3. Microphone Input Jack (23) 4. Bass/Delete Button (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, 32, 33) 10.
„ Remote control unit 1. Headphones Jack (14) 2. Bass/Delete/Track Mark Button (15, 21, 33) 3. Volume Down/Cursor Button (15, 33) 4. Volume Up/Cursor Button (15, 33) 5. Hold Switch (30) 6. Play/Pause Button (12, 15) 7. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/Name Select Button (12, 16, 32) 8. Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/Name Select Button (12, 16, 32) 9. Stop/Power Off Button (13, 15) Important Introduction 1. Level Meter (12) 2. Record Indicator (12) 3. Remaining Recording Time Indicator (26) 4.
-Precautions- Important Introduction Precautions „ Important „ Storing the unit z Do not wear your headphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. z Do not use your headphones while 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. Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places. z Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment door. 2 3 4 Lift it up. Notes: z Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. Preparation Close the compartment door. z If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance 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. 9 00/12/26 90SEC_09_11.
Connections -Connections- Preparation You can record your favorite CDs or tapes to MD. 10 00/12/26 90SEC_09_11.
-Connections- Preparation 11 00/12/26 90SEC_09_11.
Recording 3 Press the or cording level. button to adjust the re- -Recording- Basic Operation Analog recording Adjust the recording level 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 setting remains even after the recording stops. (For cancellation instructions, see page 31.
6 Begin playback on the stereo system, and the output will be recorded. To interrupt recording Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. z To resume recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. z The track number will be increased by one each time the recording is interrupted. To stop recording Press the /:OFF button. z When recording stops, "TOC" appears. While "TOC" appears, the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet been updated.
-Playback- Basic Operation Playback 14 00/12/26 90SEC_12_15.
2 Plug the remote control into the REMOTE jack on the unit. 3 4 Insert a MiniDisc (page 9). Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. 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 PLAY/PAUSE button. To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. To stop playback Press the /:OFF button.
Advanced Playback „ 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: -Advanced Playback- Useful Features Press the button during playback. To locate the next track: Press the „ To locate the desired portion Press the For audible fast forward: Press and hold down the button during playback. For audible fast reverse: Press and hold down the button during playback.
„ Random play or repeat play During playback, press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to select the playback mode. RANDOM RANDOM Random play Repeat play of tracks in random order Press the ENTER/SYNC button while a MiniDisc recorded in the monaural long-play mode is being played. z If a track recorded in the stereo mode is reached during fast playback, the fast playback mode will be canceled. z Depending on the contents recorded on a MiniDisc, it may be difficult to hear them.
Advanced Recording „ Playback sound-actuated recording 3 Press the or button to adjust the recording level. (See page 12.) 4 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- Useful Features Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (Synchronized recording). 5 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. z "SYNC" will be displayed.
1 Press the MODE/CHRG button while the recording is paused. Stereo mode 2 Monaural long-play mode Start recording. Notes: z When the unit is stopped after a recording has 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 headphones while recording is in stereo, recording will be monaural.
Advanced Recording (continued) „ To start recording from the middle of a track -Advanced Recording- Useful Features 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. 1 During playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button at the point where you want to begin recording. 2 Press the REC button. To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF button. 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
While recording, press the REC button at the point where you want to create track numbers. The track number will be increased by one. z One track number will be added every time the REC button is pressed. z The BASS button on the remote control can also be used to add track numbers. „ 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.
Advanced Recording (continued) „ About track numbers „ About sampling rate converter -Advanced Recording- Useful Features 1. Track numbers are created automatically during recording via the analog 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 21.
Recording from a Microphone Press the or cording level. button to adjust the re- Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing between --- 4 dB and 0 dB. 5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Recording will start. To interrupt a recording Press the PLAY/PAUSE button while recording. To resume recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt a recording.
Recording from a Microphone (continued) Useful Features -Recording from a Microphone- „ Sound-actuated recording (Mic Synchronized recording) 1 2 3 Press the REC button. Press the or cording level. MIC SYNC L : 4 The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (The pause function does not work for approximately 10 seconds after a recording starts.) When the microphone picks up sound again, recording starts automatically.
„ Track intervals Example: Set to "5 minutes". 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. During a mic manual recording 1 When a recording is paused or while recording, press the EDIT button repeatedly.
„ To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track „ To check the remaining recording time and the total playing time During playback, press the DISP button. While in the stop mode, press the DISP button. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows.
While in the stop mode, press the or button to display the track number and track name. 2 Press the DISP button to display the playing time for that track. Each time the or button is pressed, the playing time of the previous or next track will be displayed. The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation. z When the battery is completely discharged, the battery indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or replace the alkaline battery with a new one.
Battery Power „ 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. Insert the rechargeable battery. A rechargeable battery other than the one supplied or the optional one (AD-N70BT) cannot be charged. -Battery Power- Useful Features 1 2 Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet, and then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V jack. 3 Press the MODE/CHRG button.
To charge the battery fully, continue charging for about 2 more hours. In this case, you do not need to press the MODE/CHRG button. Even if the MODE/CHRG button is pressed, " " will not appear. Notes: z Charge the battery within the range of 41°F - 95°F (5°C - 35°C). z Charging is completed when " " does not blink when you plug in the AC adaptor and press the MODE/CHRG button. z The unit can be left in the charging state after it is completed. Caution: z Use the specified battery AD-N70BT only.
Hold Function -Hold Function- Useful Features The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. 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 Press and hold down the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more while the unit is in the hold mode. "HOLD OFF" will be shown.
Changing Default Settings „ Beep sound With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODE/ CHRG button for 2 seconds or more. "SET UP" will appear. When you release the button, "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF" will appear. 2 Press the menu. or button to display the 3 Press the MODE/CHRG button to switch items. 4 Press the /:OFF button.
Titling a MiniDisc „ Creating disc and track names Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback-only or recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. While in the stop mode, press the EDIT button to select "DISC NAME". -Titling a MiniDisc- Advanced Features 1 3 Press the DISP button repeatedly to select the type of characters.
8 "TOC" will be displayed. To write the updated contents to the MiniDisc, press the /:OFF button. When the name has been completely entered, press the EDIT 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. You cannot remove the MiniDisc while "TOC" is displayed.
Titling a MiniDisc (continued) „ To add characters 1 Put the unit in the character input mode. 2 -Titling a MiniDisc- Advanced Features (Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 32.) Press the VOL+ or VOL--- button to move the cursor to the right of the character, where you want to add a new character.
Insert a master MiniDisc. 6 Load a MiniDisc for stamping. 7 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the target one. 2 3 While in the stop mode, press the EDIT button to select "NAME STAMP". Press the ENTER/SYNC button. The unit will finish recording the character information and enter the stop mode. To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF button. 4 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. 5 When the unit displays "CHANGE MD", remove the master MiniDisc.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc Advanced Features -Editing a Recorded MiniDisc- „ To erase tracks one at a time 1 Start playing the track to be erased, and press the PLAY/PAUSE button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select "ERASE". 3 „ To erase all of the tracks at once 1 While in the stop mode, press the EDIT button repeatedly to select "ALL ERASE". 2 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. Press the ENTER/SYNC button. To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF button.
1 Start playing the track to be divided into two. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button at the point where you want to divide the track. 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 "DIVIDE". 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select "COMBINE". 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF button. 4 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) Advanced Features -Editing a Recorded MiniDisc- „ To move a track When a track has a name before dividing: 1 Play the track to be moved, and press the PLAY/PAUSE button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select "MOVE". The two new tracks will have the same name. However, in the TOC FULL condition, the second track may not be named. Total number of tracks that can be divided: Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks.
„ Listening through a car stereo Notes: z It is recommended that the volume level of the MiniDisc unit be set to maximum when listening through a stereo system. z When recording with stereo system, eliminate the confirmation sound (page 31). Otherwise, it will also be recorded. z The recording will be made in the analog mode. z Character information will not be recorded. Notes: z Adjust the volume of both this portable MD and a car stereo. z Do not operate this portable MD while you drive a car.
References -Other Features and Caution- Other Features and Caution „ Resuming auto play „ Rechargeable battery When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc without removing it, playback starts from the point you stopped it. z A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used, you should charge it at least once every three months because of the special quality of this battery.
MiniDisc System Limitations The unit may have the following symptoms while 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.
Error Messages References -Error Messages- ERROR MESSAGES MEANING REMEDY BATT EMPTY z The battery is run down. z Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the alkaline battery (or use the AC adaptor for power). BLANK MD z Nothing is recorded. z Replace the disc with a recorded disc. Can't COPY z You tried to record from a copy prohibited MiniDisc. z Record using the analog cable. Can't EDIT z A track cannot be edited. z Change the stop position of the track and then edit it.
NO SIGNAL z Poor connection of the digital cable. z Connect the digital cable securely. z No output signal comes out from the connected unit to playback. z If the portable CD player has a function to prevent sound skips, deactivate it. z You tried to play back a track that can- z Play back another track. not be played with this equipment. PLAY MD z You recorded on a playback-only disc. z Replace it with a recordable disc. POWER ? z Improper power is being supplied.
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. PROBLEM 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 AC outlet. 2. Remove the battery. 3.
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. „ General Battery life: -Specifications- References Power source: DC 1.
Reference input level Input impedance MIC H 0.25 mV 10 k ohms MIC L 2.5 mV 10 k ohms LINE 100 mV 20 k ohms Output level: Specified output Maximum output level Load impedance Headphones - 10 mW + 10 mW 16 ohms LINE 250 mV (-12 dB) - 10 k ohms Dimensions: Width: 3-7/32" (81.1 mm) Height: 13/16" (19.9 mm) Depth: 3-21/32" (92.4 mm) Weight: 0.38 lbs.
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.
