PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER 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. 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 0990 274277 during office hour.
Accessories Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA8046AWZZ or RADPA8039AWZZ) x 1 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) 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 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.sharp.co.
Contents Important Introduction Advanced Features Special Notes ................................................ 4-5 Names of Controls and Indicators .............. 6-7 Precautions ....................................................... 8 Hold Function ................................................... 9 How to Use the Shuttle .................................. 10 Preparation Inserting a MiniDisc ....................................... 11 Connections ..............................................
Warnings NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. – Special Notes – Important Introduction Special Notes 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 0990 274277 during office hour. Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
pocket, as this may damage the product when sitting. ● At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo may damage the user’s hearing. This model complies with the law if used with the correct earphones (model number RPHOH0176AFZZ). If the earphones are damaged in any way, please order using the model number given above.
– Names of Controls and Indicators – Important Introduction Names of Controls and Indicators 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 13 14 15 16 6 7 17 19 18 6 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Main unit 1. Volume Up/Cursor Button (16, 35) 2. Volume Down/Cursor Button (16, 35) 3. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (23, 27, 34-39) 4. Display/Character Select Button (28, 29, 34) 5. Remote Control/Earphones/Line Output Socket (16) 6. Optical/Line Input Socket (12, 13) 7. Microphone Input Socket (25) 8.
2 5 3 6 4 Remote control unit 1. Earphones Socket (16) 2. Play/Pause/Fast Reverse/ Fast Forward Shuttle Switch (17, 18) 3. Play Mode Button (19) 4. Sound/Track Mark Button (17, 23) 5. Stop/Power Off Button (17) 6. Display/Volume Shuttle Switch (17, 28, 29) 7. Hold Switch (9) 7 Display panel [Main unit] 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7 8 9 [Remote control unit] 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 [Main unit] [Remote control unit] 01. Level Meter 02. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator 03.
Important Storing the unit ● Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. ● Do not use your earphones – Precautions – Important Introduction Precautions ● ● ● ● ● 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. Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
Orange mark Release Hold Orange mark Hold Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrow). (An orange mark appears.) DEUTSCH – Hold Function – The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. Important Introduction Hold Function ● To cancel the hold mode, move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the opposite direction of the arrow).
Press. – How to Use the Shuttle – Important Introduction How to Use the Shuttle Used to begin or pause playback. Move to the left. Move to the right. Used for fast forward or to locate the beginning of any track. Also used to select a track or to change each setting. Used for fast reverse or to locate the beginning of any track. Also used to select a track or to change each setting. If you move and hold it during playback, fast forward will be performed.
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. – Inserting a MiniDisc – 2 Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment door. Preparation 1 3 ● If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the Check that the erase-protection tab is in the recordable position. unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it.
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 12 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 – Connections – To the DC IN 5V socket Preparation AC 230-240V 50/60Hz 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 Check that the HOLD switch on the back is released. The unit does not work if the switch is set to HOLD. 1 2 Press the REC button. ● Record pause mode is entered. Begin playback on the stereo system connected to this unit. ● To enable the record level to be set. – Recording – Basic Operation Before recording 3 5 or 4) button Press the REC LEVEL (5 to adjust the recording level (analogue connection only).
Recording : continued ● The track number will be increased by one each time After any recording or editing function “TOC” (Table Of Contents) is displayed. To finalize the recording or editing function, press the • ■/:OFF button. During this process “TOC” will flash and “TOC EDIT!” will be displayed. During any recording or editing function the MiniDisc unit Lid is locked, the MiniDisc can not be removed until the process is finalized. the recording is interrupted.
Right channel – Playback – Basic Operation Playback Left channel Before Playback Check that the HOLD switch on the back is released. The unit does not work if the switch is set to HOLD. To the socket As for the details, see page 9. 16 Web-site: www.sharp.co.
Playback : continued Plug the remote control into the on the unit. 3 Insert a MiniDisc (page 11). 4 Press the 06 button. Volume control Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the VOL– button to decrease the volume. socket Volume (0 - 30) 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 move to the beginning of the next track: Press the 4 button during playback. – Advanced Playback – Useful Features To locate the beginning of a track To re-start the track being played: Press the 5 button during playback. To locate the next track: Press the 4 button whilst the unit is stopped. To locate the desired portion To locate the previous track: Press the 5 button whilst the unit is stopped.
Advanced playback : continued Random play or repeat play To play at double speed (Mono recording only) Press the ENTER/SYNC button 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 – Advanced Recording – Useful Features Playback sound-actuated recording (Synchronized recording) Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (Synchronized recording). 1 2 3 4 Press the REC button. Begin playback on the stereo system connected to this unit. Press the REC LEVEL ( 5 or 4 ) button to adjust the recording level (analogue connection only). 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 19. 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 – 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. 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/SYNC button.
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. Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the side of the MiniDisc, in the direction indicated by the arrow. ● The MiniDisc will then be protected against accidental erasure. ● One track number will be created every time the REC button is pressed.
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 23. 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 11). Press the REC button. Press the REC LEVEL ( 5 or 4 ) button 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. To the MIC IN socket 5 Stereo microphone (commercially available) Press the 06 button. ● Recording will start.
– Recording from a Microphone – Useful Features Recording from a Microphone : continued Sound-actuated recording (Mic Synchronized recording) 1 2 Press the REC button. Press the REC LEVEL ( 5 or 4 ) button to adjust the recording level. Level meter indicator 0dB 4dB 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC 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).
Recording from a Microphone : continued 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 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, press the 5 or 4 button to display the track number and track name. Track number Track name The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation. How to read the battery indicator When the battery level is high 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.
Battery Power Charging the rechargeable battery – Battery Power – Useful Features 1 2 When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you use it after a long period of disuse, be sure to charge it fully. 1 2 Lift the battery cover. ● Do not force the battery cover open too far. 3 Insert the rechargeable battery from the (+) marked side. ● A rechargeable battery other than the one sup- plied or the separately available one (AD-N70BT) cannot be charged.
Battery Power : continued Using with the rechargeable or alkaline battery To charge the battery fully, continue charging for about 2 more hours. In this case, you do not need to press the :OFF/CHRG (•■ ) button. Even if the :OFF/CHRG (•■ ) button is ” will not appear. pressed, “ Notes: ● This unit should only be used within the range of 0°C 40°C (32°F - 104°F). ● Charge the battery within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F).
– Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo System or a Car Stereo – Useful Features 32 Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo System or a Car Stereo Listening through a stereo system Listening through a car stereo To the LINE INPUT sockets Red: To the right Separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X) White: To the left To the socket Separately available cassette adaptor (AD-CT14) To the socket Connection cable Notes: ● When recording with stereo system, eliminate the confirmation sound (page 33
Changing Default Settings 1 With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODE button for 2 seconds or more. “SET UP” will appear. 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 you release the button, “BEEP ON (BEEP 1)” or “BEEP OFF (BEEP 0)” will appear. 2 When the unit is used in a place exposed to much vibration, sound skipping can be decreased by cancelling the auto power save function.
Titling a MiniDisc – Titling a MiniDisc – Advanced Features Creating disc and track names 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). 1 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 Press the VOL + or VOL – button to move the cursor to the character you want to erase, and then press the BASS button. 1 2 To enter a space Put the unit in the character input mode. (Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 34.) Press the VOL + or VOL – button to move the cursor to the right of the character, where you want to add a new character. Press the VOL + button to move the cursor to the right. 3 Space Select the character to add. (Perform steps 3 - 4 on page 34.
Titling a MiniDisc : continued Before stamping – Titling a MiniDisc – Advanced Features 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). 1. What is a master MiniDisc? A recordable MiniDisc that contains tracks and character information.
Titling a MiniDisc : continued 7 Load a MiniDisc for stamping. Press the ENTER/SYNC button. 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. If this happens, adjust the total number of tracks on the newly recorded MiniDisc using the edit operation. ● Use a MiniDisc that was recorded by this unit to make a MiniDisc for stamping.
– Editing a Recorded MiniDisc – Advanced Features Editing a Recorded MiniDisc To erase tracks one at a time To erase all of the tracks at once To divide a track 1 Start playing the track to 1 Whilst in the stop mode, 1 Start playing the track to be erased, and press the 06 button. press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “ALL ERASE”. be divided into two. Press the 06 button at the point where you want to divide the track. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “ERASE”.
To move a track 1 Start playing the last of 1 Play the track to be moved, the two tracks to be combined, and press the 06 button. and press the 06 button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeat- 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “MOVE”. edly 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 5 or 4 but● To cancel the operation, press ton to select the direction. the • ■/:OFF button.
Other Features and Caution – Other Features and Caution – References Resuming auto play Rechargeable battery ■ 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 LIMITATIONS “DISC FULL” or “TOC FULL” appears More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of the reeven though the MiniDisc still has re- cording time. cording time left. 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 ● The battery is run down. ● Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the alka- BLANK MD ● Nothing is recorded. ● Replace the disc with a recorded disc. Can’t COPY ● You tried to record from a copy pro- ● Record using the analogue cable. Can’t EDIT hibited MiniDisc. ● A track cannot be edited. ● Change the stop position of the track and then edit it.
Error Messages : continued MEANING REMEDY NO DISC ● A disc has not been loaded. ● Load a disc. NO SIGNAL ● Poor connection of the digital cable. ● No output signal comes out from the ● Connect the digital cable securely. ● If the portable CD player has a function to prevent sound connected unit to playback. skips, deactivate it. ● Playback with the connected unit. ● Replace it with a recordable disc. PLAY MD ● You recorded on a playback-only POWER ? ● 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 authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. 44 – Troubleshooting – References PROBLEM CAUSE The unit does not turn on. ● ● ● ● ● No sound is heard from the earphones.
Troubleshooting : continued Moisture condensation 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. When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly. In the following cases, condensation may form inside the unit.
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 46 – Specifications – References Power source: DC 1.2V: Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (AD-N70BT) x 1 DC 5V: AC adaptor (AC 230 - 240V, 50/60 Hz) DC 1.
Editing Connections ......................................... 12, 13 Insert a MiniDisc ......................................... 11 Disc name .................................................. 34 Stamping titles ...................................... 36, 37 To add characters ....................................... 35 To combine tracks ...................................... 39 To divide a track ......................................... 38 To erase a character ..................................
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