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-MT99H 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).
Remote Control x 1 -Accessories- Important Introduction Accessories Earphones x 1 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA8046AWZZ) x 1 Connection Cable (for analogue recording) x 1 Battery Carrying Case x 1 Connection Cable (for digital recording) x 1 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. Web-site: www.sharp.co.
„ Advanced Features Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Titling a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-39 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-42 Listening through Another System . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Notes 4 z The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. It contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from the main outlet socket before any service operation or when not in use for a long period. z The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-MT99H must not be used with other equipment. z To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing liquids.
z 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. z This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. z US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
Names of Controls and Indicators 6 1. 5V DC Input Socket (10) 2. Optical/Line Input Socket (10, 11) 3. Microphone Input Socket (26) 4. Bass/Delete Button (17, 37) 5. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (24, 29, 36) 6. Display/Character Select Button (30, 36) 7. Mode/Charge Button (13, 19, 20, 32, 35) 8. Record/Track Mark Button (12, 24) 9. Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ Recording Level/Name Select Button (12, 17, 18, 35, 36) 10. Play/Pause Button (13, 17) 11.
„ Remote control unit 1. Earphones Socket (16) 2. Bass/Delete/Track Mark Button (17, 24, 37) 3. Volume Down/Cursor Button (17, 37) 4. Volume Up/Cursor Button (17, 37) 5. Hold Switch (34) 6. Play/Pause Button (13, 27) 7. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/Name Select Button (12, 18, 36) 8. Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/Name Select Button (12, 18, 36) 9. Stop/Power Off Button (13, 17) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_1.fm Important Introduction 1.
-Precautions- Important Introduction Precautions „ Important „ Storing the unit z Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. z 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. 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 14. Web-site: www.sharp.co.
Connections -Connections- Preparation You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD. 10 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_2.
Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_2.fm -Connections- Preparation Web-site: www.sharp.co.
Recording 3 Press the or cording level. button to adjust the re- Level meter indicator -Recording- Basic Operation Analogue 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. 1 2 12 Once you adjust the digital recording level, the setting remains even after the recording stops.
Here you can search for the track to record. 5 Press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 20). 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. Whilst "TOC" appears, the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet been updated.
Recording (continued) To update the recorded contents of the MiniDisc Press the /:OFF button whilst in the stop mode. The power turns off after recorded contents have been updated on the MiniDisc. -Recording- Basic Operation About the TOC 14 After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing function, press the /:OFF button. During this process "TOC" will flash and "TOC EDIT!" will be displayed.
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 analogue inputs is not affected.
-Playback- Basic Operation Playback 16 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_3.
1 Insert the earphones plug firmly into the earphones socket on the remote control unit. 2 Plug the remote control into the REMOTE socket on the unit. 3 4 Insert a MiniDisc (page 9). „ Volume control Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the VOL- button to decrease the volume. Each time the BASS button is pressed, the tone will be switched as follows. Press the PLAY/PAUSE 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 whilst a MiniDisc recorded in the monaural mode is being played. z If a track recorded in the stereo mode is reached during fast playback, the fast playback mode will be cancelled. z Depending on the contents recorded on a MiniDisc, it may be difficult to hear them.
Advanced Recording „ Long-play recording -Advanced Recording- Useful Features 2 times and 4 times long recording Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible. 1 Monaural recording In monaural, you can record twice as long as the stereo recording. A track recorded in monaural can be played back in double speed, see page 19. When a recording is paused, press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to select the recording mode. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows.
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.
Advanced Recording (continued) „ Playback sound-actuated recording Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (Synchronised recording). 4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to enter the playback pause mode. -Advanced Recording- Useful Features Select the starting point for your recording and press the PAUSE button. 22 5 Press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 20). 6 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
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. All of the tracks and track names will be erased, following the point where the playback is paused. 4 Press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 20). 5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. -Advanced Recording- You can erase a portion of a track and make a new recording.
-Advanced Recording- Useful Features Advanced Recording (continued) 24 „ 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. z One track number will be added every time the REC button is pressed.
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). Playback side First track Track A Second track Third track Track B Track C Recording side First track Track A Second track Third track Track B Track C -Advanced Recording- 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).
Recording from a Microphone Useful Features -Recording from a Microphone- „ To record from a microphone 26 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.
2 3 4 Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 9). Press the PLAY/PAUSE button whilst recording. To resume recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt recording. Press the REC button. To stop recording Press the or cording level. To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc Press the /:OFF button. button to adjust the re- Press the /:OFF button whilst in the stop mode.
Recording from a Microphone (continued) Useful Features -Recording from a Microphone- „ Sound-actuated recording (Mic Synchronised recording) 1 2 Press the or cording level. The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (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". During a mic manual recording Changing intervals between tracks 1 When a recording is paused or whilst recording, press the EDIT button repeatedly. The interval between marks may vary slightly compared with the actual recording time. 2 During a mic synchro recording If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, a timed auto mark will be created 5 minutes after the previous mark is created. Useful Features Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.
-Checking Displays- Useful Features Checking Displays 30 „ 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. Whilst 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.
Whilst in the stop mode, press the or button to display the track number and track name. The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation. Track number Track name 2 Press the DISP button to display the playing time for that track. Playing time Each time the or button is pressed, the playing time of the previous or next track will be displayed. z When the battery is completely discharged, the battery indicator will flash.
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 32 2 Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V socket.
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 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F). z Charging is completed if " " 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. 34 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 Move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the opposite direction of the arrow).
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. Whilst 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 charactor 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 whilst "TOC" is displayed. "TOC" will not disappear until the recorded contents have been updated.
Titling a MiniDisc (continued) „ To add characters 1 „ Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Put the unit in the character input mode. 2 -Titling a MiniDisc- Advanced Features (Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 36.) Press the VOL + or VOL - button to move the cursor to the character before which 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 Whilst 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 again. 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 1 Whilst 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. 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
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". Total number of tracks that can be divided: Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks. However, even if the number of assigned tracks has not reached 254, it might not be possible to make any further divisions of 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 35). Otherwise, it will also be recorded. z The recording will be made in the analogue 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 whilst you drive a car.
References -Other Features and Caution- Other Features and Caution 44 „ 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 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.
Error Messages ERROR MESSAGES MEANING BATT EMPTY z The battery has run down. BLANK MD References -Error Messages- z Cannot save the TOC information correctly to a MiniDisc. DEFECT z The disc is scratched. (If the recorded sound is not right, retry recording or replace the disc with a recordable one.) z You tried to record from a copy prohibited MiniDisc. z You tried to record signals other than music (such as data). DISC FULL z The disc is out of recording space.
ERROR MESSAGES z Poor connection of the digital cable. TEMP OVER z No output signal comes out from the connected unit to playback. (Use the AC power for the connected unit.) MEANING z The temperature is too high. (Turn off the power, and wait for a whilst.) TOC FORM (**) z The input signal has improper sampling frequency. z There is an error in the recording signal. (Erase all of the tracks, and then record again.) NOT PLAY z You tried to play back a track that cannot be played with this equipment.
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. Some sounds are skipped.
„ 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.
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.
Battery life: 4 times long Continuous recording: Approx. 10.5 hours Continuous play: Approx. 15.5 hours Continuous recording: Approx. 13.5 hours Continuous play: Approx. 17.5 hours When using a commercially Continuous available, high capacity, "AA" recording: size (LR6), alkaline battery Approx. 3 hours Continuous play: Approx. 15 hours Continuous recording: Approx. 4.5 hours Continuous play: Approx. 17.5 hours Continuous recording: Approx. 7 hours Continuous play: Approx.
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