PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL MD-MS702 OPERATION MANUAL MD-MS702 MD-R2
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. CONTENTS Page ACCESSORIES ...................................... 1 SPECIAL NOTES ................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS ................................... 3-4 NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .................................... 4-5 POWER SOURCE ............................... 6-7 BEFORE RECORDING .......................
SPECIAL NOTES ● 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. ● Contains Lithium-ion Battery. Must be Disposed of properly. Contact Local Environmental Officials for disposal instructions. ● US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
PRECAUTIONS ■ Important ■ Storing the unit ● Do not wear your headphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. ● Do not use your headphones while driving a motor vehicle, it may create a dangerous 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 play at high volume levels. ● If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
■ Notes about the rechargeable battery ● A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is the only kind that can be used. Even if the battery supplied with the unit is not used, you should charge it at least once every three months to maintain the battery. ● The rechargeable battery can be charged approximately 300 times. ● Do not use any battery other than that specified. Use of other batteries may cause malfunctions.
■ Main unit 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 14 15 16 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 17 18 19 20 21 15. 22 Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator Record Indicator Level Meter Repeat Indicator: TOC Indicator Battery Indicator: Random Indicator Track Number Indicator Character/Time Information Indicator Synchro Recording Indicator Disc Mode Indicator Disc Name Indicator Track Name Indicator Remaining Recording Time Indicator Total Track Number Display R 16. Record/Track Mark Button 17.
POWER SOURCE This unit can be used with 4 different power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC adaptor, an optionally available battery case (AD-M70BC), and an optionally available car adaptor (AD-CA20X). ■ Rechargeable battery power 1 When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you want to use it after a long period of non use, be sure to charge it fully. 1 Open the rechargeable battery compartment cover. 2 2 Insert the rechargeable battery.
■ Alkaline battery power 1 Use of the optionally available alkaline battery case combined with the rechargeable battery will result in extended playback times. ● Use two, commercially available alkaline batteries (LR6, “AA” size). 1 Insert 2 the batteries into the battery case. (1) Open the case cover. (2) Insert the batteries according to the polarity marked on the inside of the battery case. Then, close the case cover. Back of the MD recorder 2 Attach the battery case to the main unit.
BEFORE RECORDING ■ Type of recording Two types of recording are possible: “Digital recording” and “Analog recording”. There are different cables and connections for each type of recording, depending on the jacks on the equipment being connected to the unit. (1) Analog recording Connect the unit to equipment that has a line output jack, using the cable included with this unit.
■ Types of discs There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable discs. ● Playback-only MiniDisc: This type of MiniDisc usually contains commercially available pre-recorded music. This is the same kind of optical disc as CDs. Playback is performed using an optical pickup. (Recording and editing are not possible.) ● Recordable MiniDisc: This is a “raw disc” on which recording can be performed. This is a magnetooptical disc. Recordings are made using a laser and a modulated magnetic field.
RECORDING USING THE CABLE INCLUDED WITH THE UNIT ■ Recording from CDs or MDs (Synchro recording) ● Synchro recording is a method that detects the playback sound from the source equipment. When sound is present, it automatically starts the recording. When the source is silent, the recording will be paused. ● Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB. ● To record from a CD, first adjust the recording level.
automatically. (For details about the TOC, see page 20.) To stop recording: Press the ■/:OFF button. ● If the unit is left alone after the recording has stopped, the power will be turned off about 2 minutes later. To remove the MiniDisc: Turn off the power and move the EJECT lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. After recording: Press the ■/:OFF button while in the stop mode.
RECORDING USING AN OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE DIGITAL CABLE This is the method used to record digital signals from CDs or MDs exactly as they are stored on the original. Compared to recordings made from analog inputs, digital recordings have extremely high-quality sound. 1 Connect the external equipment. There are cases where digital recording may be impossible. (See page 8.) In the following cases digital recording is impossible, even if you are using digital cables. 2 Start recording.
RECORDING USING A MICROPHONE ■ Recording from the microphone (Mic synchro recording) The recording will begin automatically in response to a noise or a person speaking. When the sound stops, the recording will pause. This function is convenient when recording lectures, conferences, etc. Stereo microphone (commercially available) VOL / NAME To the MIC IN jack 1 Connect the stereo microphone to the 5 Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO MIC IN jack on the main unit. button to select the synchro recording level.
6 When ■ Recording from the microphone (Mic manual recording) a sound, such as a person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically. ● If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, the recording will be paused automatically. However, the unit will not pause for about the first 10 seconds after recording has started. ● You can start recording manually (any time you like). 1 Put the unit in the recording stand-by mode.
CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTION ■ Creating marks while making a mic recording (Timed auto mark function) Marks can be created at a fixed interval (every 5 minutes is the default setting) so that the beginning of any track can be found. The interval at which marks are created can be changed by the user. About the timed auto mark: Whenever a recording begins, a track number will be created automatically. ● : Track number which is created when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more during synchro recording.
■ To start recording from the middle of an existing track DISPLAY You can erase a portion of a track that has been already recorded and make a new recording. Warning: ● All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will be erased. MODE/INS 1 During playback, press the 06 button at the point where you want to begin re-recording. 2 Press the REC button. ● To cancel the operation, press the ■/:OFF button. 3 Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO ■ Recording tracks as a single track button.
■ To check the remaining disc time ■ Double time recording in monaural mode While recording, you can check the remaining time available on the disc. When recording in the monaural long-play mode, recordings will be approximately twice as long as the recording time available for a stereo recording. The monaural long-play mode is very useful for recording conferences or lectures. Press the DISPLAY button while recording or while in the recording pause mode.
■ To erase tracks To erase all of the tracks at once: 1 While in the stop mode, press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK button to select “ALL ERASE”. ● “ALL ERASE” can also be selected by holding down the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK button for at least 2 seconds. 2 Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO button. ● To cancel the operation, press the ■/:OFF button. To erase tracks one at a time: 1 Start 1 2 06 playing the track you want to erase, and press the button. ● The unit will enter the pause mode.
ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS When recording, track numbers will be created automatically. (Auto marker function/Synchro marker function) When recording from analog inputs: (Including digital inputs other than CDs or MiniDiscs) A new track number will be automatically created whenever 1 second or more of silence occurs in the source.
ABOUT THE TOC The TOC (an abbreviation for Table of Contents) is information about the track numbers and recorded areas that allow the unit to find musical selections or sounds. The entire MD is controlled by the information in this TOC, which enables the unit to find the beginning of a track quickly or to record automatically in a vacant area. ● The TOC is recorded in a specific area on a MiniDisc, which is not used for sound recording.
PLAYING A MINIDISC Headphones For the left (L) For the right (R) VOL / NAME BASS/DEL To the jack BASS Remote control unit 1 Insert the headphones plug firmly into ● When the recordable MiniDisc write protection tab is closed (page 9) ● When the auto-play function has been canceled (page 35) the headphones jack on the remote control unit. 2 Plug the remote control unit into the 4 Press jack on the main unit. Push the plug all the way in.
To interrupt playback: 06 To turn off the power: Press the ■/:OFF button while in the stop mode. ● If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes while in the stop mode, the power will be turned off automatically. 06 Press the button during playback. ● To resume playback, press the button again. To stop playback: Press the ■/:OFF button. ● When you press the button to resume playback, it will start at the point on the disc where playback was halted (Resume function).
CONVENIENT PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS ■ Cue and review 1 Load a MiniDisc and begin playback. 2 Press and hold down the 4 button for audible fast forward, or press and hold down the 5 button for audible fast reverse. 3 Normal playback will resume when the 5 or 4 button is released. ■ APSS (Auto Program Search System) APSS automatically locates the beginning of any track. To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the 4 button during playback.
PLAY MODE MODE/INS ■ To play at double speed (Mono recording only) ■ Random play or repeat play During playback or while in the stop mode, press the MODE/INS button repeatedly to select the playback mode. Press the ENTER/F. PLAY/SYNCHRO button while a MiniDisc recorded in the monaural long-play mode is being played. RANDOM ● The unit will display “FAST PLAY” and start fast playback.
DISPLAY ■ To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track DISPLAY During playback, press the DISPLAY button. ● Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows: Track number ■ To check the remaining recording time and the total playing time Track name While in the stop mode, press the DISPLAY button.
EDITING ■ What the editing function can do You can create original discs using the MD editing function, on which you can change the order of the tracks and you can create disc or track names. ● Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited. Move (Page 27) A designated track can be moved to any desired position. ● The numbers assigned to the tracks following the track which is moved will be adjusted automatically.
■ Move ■ Divide 1 Play the track to be moved, and press 1 Start playing the track you want to the 06 button. divide into two. Press the 06 button at ● The unit will enter the pause mode. the point where you want to divide the 2 Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK ● track. The unit will enter the pause mode. button to select “MOVE”. 2 Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK 2 1 button to select “DIVIDE”. 2 1 To move the fifth track 3 Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO To divide the fourth track button.
■ Combine ■ Disc name 1 Start playing the last of the two tracks you want to combine, and press the 06 but- ● Discs can be named using a maximum of 100 characters. ● Up to 1,700 characters (approximately) can be used in the disc and track names on a single MiniDisc. ton. ● The unit will enter the pause mode. 2 Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK button to select “COMBINE”. 1 While in the stop mode, press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK button to select “DISC NAME”. 2 1 2 Press the ENTER/F.
5 When the letter you want is displayed, press the 4 button. ■ Track name ● To enter more letters in the name, repeat Up to 100 characters can be entered for each name. steps 3 - 5. 6 When the disc name has been completely 1 Play the track which you want to name, entered, press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNand press the 06 button. CHRO button. ● The unit will enter the pause mode. 5 2 Press the EDIT/A. MARK/TIME MARK 6 Lights up button to select “Tr NAME”.
■ To change track names or disc names To add characters: 1 Put the unit in the character input mode. ● To add characters to a disc name, perform steps 1 - 2 on page 28. ● To add characters to a track name, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 29. Some MiniDiscs created on other equipment may have more than 100 characters in a track name or disc name. The characters from the 101st character and on cannot be corrected or changed. 2 Press the 1 Put the unit in the character input mode.
7 Load the newly recorded MiniDisc into ● Check whether the total number of tracks on the newly recorded MiniDisc matches the total number of tracks on the master MiniDisc. If they do not match each other, combine or divide tracks using the edit operation. (Pages 27–28) ● This function can not be performed from pre-recorded (playback only) MiniDiscs. the MD-MS702. ● To cancel the operation, press the ■/:OFF button.
USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT ● Before connecting any other equipment, turn off the power to all units. ● Connect the plugs securely. Improper connections may cause noise or malfunctions. ■ Listening through a stereo or a radio cassette player or recording on a cassette tape ● The recording will be made in the analog mode. ● When you want to listen to a disc using a separate stereo system or radio cassette player, it is recommended that you adjust the volume on the MiniDisc unit to maximum.
CONVENIENT OPERATION FEATURES ■ Checking the remaining amount of battery charge ■ To prevent the unit from being operated by mistake The remaining amount of battery charge is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation. To prevent accidental operation, use the hold function. Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrow). Battery indicator ● When the unit is in the "hold" mode, pressing the buttons will have no effect.
PLAY MODE ■ To turn off the display backlight MODE/INS Whenever you press a button, the display will light for about 4 seconds, so that you can read it in the dark. You can turn off the backlight. 1 While in the stop mode ... :OFF Hold down the PLAY MODE button or the MODE/INS button until “SET UP” appears. ● When you release the button, “BEEP 1 (BEEP ON)” or “BEEP 0 (BEEP OFF)” will appear.
PLAY MODE ■ To cancel the auto power save function MODE/INS Power consumption can be reduced by changing the anti shock memory storage time. The auto power save function can be canceled for maximum anti shock memory. :OFF 1 While in the stop mode ... Hold down the PLAY MODE button or the MODE/INS button until “SET UP” appears. ● When you release the button, “BEEP 1 (BEEP ON)” or “BEEP 0 (BEEP OFF)” will appear.
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ■ Where not to store discs A MiniDisc is a disc inside a protective cartridge. You can handle it freely without worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc. However, if dust enters the opening of the cartridge, or there is excessive dirt on the cartridge, or the cartridge becomes warped, you may experience malfunctions. Please note the following. Do not store discs in places with high temperatures or humidity.
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 CAUSE The unit does not turn on.
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS MiniDiscs are recorded using a different system than is used for cassette tapes or DAT recordings. Therefore, the following conditions may be encountered, depending on how the disc has been recorded or edited. These are due to system limitations, and should be considered normal. Even if the maximum recording time of a MiniDisc has not been reached, “DISC FULL” or “TOC FULL” may be displayed.
ERROR MESSAGES Error messages Meaning ● The battery has run down. BATT EMPTY BLANK DISC Can’t COPY Can’t EDIT Can’t REC Can’t WRITE ● Nothing is recorded. ● No copy can be made because of the SCMS copyright system. ● A track cannot be edited. ● Recording cannot be performed correctly due to vibration or shock in the unit. ● Editing is impossible. ● The disc is scratched.
MAINTENANCE ■ Cleaning 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) Notes: ● Do not use chemicals for cleaning (gasoline, paint thinner, etc.) It may affect the quality or color. ● Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions. Clean the headphone plug and the RCA cord plug. This will prevent noise.
● The continuous recording time is for analog inputs when the volume level is set to “VOL 0”. ● The continuous play time shows the value when the volume level is set to “VOL 15”. ● The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an ambient temperature of 68˚F (20°C). ● The operating time when using alkaline batteries may be different, depending on the type and manufacturer of the batteries, and on the operating temperature.
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