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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
PORTABLE MINIDISC
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
RECORDER
MODEL
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MD MT877W
OPERATION MANUAL
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Accessories Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor x 1 Battery Charger x 1 Hydride Battery (AD-N55BT) x 1 Connection Cable Connection Cable Battery Carrying (for analogue (for digital Carrying Bag x 1 Battery Case x 1 Case x 1 recording) x 1 recording) 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
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Contents Important Introduction Useful Features Special Notes ................................................ 4-5 Advanced Playback.................................. 27-29 Precautions .......................................................6 Advanced Recording ............................... 30-35 Names of Controls and Indicators .............. 7-9 Recording from a Microphone ................ 36-38 Battery Charger .........................................10-11 Checking Displays .................
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Special Notes Warnings The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. It con- tains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from the main outlet socket before any service opera- tion or when not in use for a long period. The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-MT877W must not be used with other equipment. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this ap- pliance to dripping or splashing liquids. No objects filled with liquids, su
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Special Notes (continued) Laser Diode Properties Notes Material: GaAIAs Wavelength: 785 nm US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Pulse time: Note for users in Australia Read mode; 0.8 mW Continuous Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copy- Write mode; max. 10 mW 0.5S ing or broadcasting such material without permission of min. cycle 1.5S the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohib- Repetition ited by law. SHARP i
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Precautions Important Storing the unit Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places. streets or near traffic. Places exposed to direct sunlight Do not use your earphones whilst for many hours (especially in cars driving a motor vehicle, it may create a with the doors and windows traffic hazard and may be illegal. closed) or near heaters. Remember to obey all of the safety rules (The cabinet may deform, change in your area. colour or the
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Names of Controls and Indicators Main unit 8 4 1. Record/Track Mark Button (20, 34) 3 9 2. Mode Button (20, 29, 32, 41) 2 3. Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ 1 10 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) 5 FRANÇAIS 9. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button (29, 43-50) 6 10. Bass
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Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) Main unit display panel 1 7 01. Level Meter 02. Record Indicator 2 8 03. Synchro Recording Indicator 04. Operation Indicator 05. Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator 3 9 6. Character/Time Information Indicator 7. Repeat Indicator 4 10 8. Battery Indicator 9. Random Indicator 5 11 10. Track Number Indicator 11. TOC Indicator 6 12 12. Disc Name Indicator 3-colour LED Various modes are indicated with three colours of lights. Yellow- Charging Lighting start
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Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) Remote control unit 1. Earphones Socket (24) 1 23 4 5 2. Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Button 3. Display Button 4. Play Mode Button (29) 5. Sound/Track Mark Button (26, 34) 6. Stop/Power Off Button (22, 25) 7. Play/Pause Button DEUTSCH 8. Volume Button 9. Hold Switch (16) 6 7 8 9 FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Remote control display panel 01. Record Indicator SVENSKA 02. Track Number Indicator 4 12 3 56 03. Operation Indicator 04. Character/Time Information Indicator
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CHARGE OPERATION CHARGE OPERATION 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. Names Setting 2 Charge Face the top mode toward you. 3 3 1 1 2 4 4 5 6 1. Remote Control Holder (11) Caution: (You can hang the remote control on it.) Before setting the portable MD to the battery charger, make 2. Lock Detector sure the battery charger
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Battery Charger (continued) Setting the battery charger and hanging the How to use the Charge / Operation switch remote control. Charge For charging When the remote control is not used, hang it on the holder mode Move it to charge mode (see for your convenience. (RELEASE) “Using with the Recharge- able Battery” page 12). For operations Operation DEUTSCH mode Move it to operation mode (LOCK) when playing back or record- ing (see “Using with the AC FRANÇAIS Adaptor” page 14). ESPAÑOL Removing For
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Using with the Rechargeable Battery Charging Do not force the When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time battery cover or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse, open too far. be sure to charge it fully. 1 Insert the rechargeable battery. 2 Move the Charge/Operation switch to charge mode. 3 Place the portable MD into the battery charger and connect the AC adaptor. AC 110-240V 50/60Hz After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it will get slightly warm. This i
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Using with the Rechargeable Battery (continued) About the liquid crystal display (LCD) About charging time The condition of the portable MD will be shown on the LCD After about 3.5 hours have passed, “ ” will go out. when inserting it into the battery charger. The battery is charged up to 95% if it is completely discharged. Display Conditions Notes: Charging. Charge the battery within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F). The unit can be left in the charging state after it is com- DEUTSCH plet
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Using with the AC Adaptor 1 Place the portable MD to the battery charger. 2 Move the Charge/Operation switch to operation mode. 3 Plug the AC adaptor. Operation mode Caution: To the DC IN If the Charge/Operation switch is not set to operation 5V socket 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, re- move the AC adaptor from the wall socket. Insert the plugs firmly. Note: When power failure occurs whilst
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Using with the Alkaline Battery Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, “AA” size). When using the alkaline batteries, make sure the recharge- 2 Open able battery is inserted. 1 Open the case cover. 1 Press DEUTSCH 2 Insert a alkaline battery into the battery case. FRANÇAIS 3 Attach the battery case to the portable MD. ESPAÑOL Caution: Back of the Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium bat- portable MD SVENSKA tery etc.) in the battery case. ITALIANO NEDERLANDS RELEASE L
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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 Main unit Press the • / –HOLD button for 2 seconds Move the HOLD switch to the safety position or more. (direction indicated by the arrow). Orange mark Hold Release Hold If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected, To cancel the hold mode: you can set this function even when the power is turned Move the HOLD switch away f
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Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the com- partment door. 2 2 Lift it up. 3 Insert a MiniDisc as shown. 4 Close the compartment door. 4 Notes: 1 Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. 3 When you record on a If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the MiniDisc, check that the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is erase prevention tab is Recordable Recording felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it. set to the “recordable” prevented T
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Connections You can record your favorite CDs or tapes to an MD. To connect to a stereo system with “LINE OUT” or “AUDIO OUT” sockets Red : To Right White : To Left To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket To the DC IN 5V socket To a stereo system with “LINE OUT” or “AUDIO OUT” LINE OUT sockets. (See left, Analogue connection.) Note: If the audio system has only one pair of sockets, they are usually for input only and recording via this connection is not RIGHT LEFT possible. AC 110-240V 50/60Hz To the wall
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Connections (continued) To connect to a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” or “OPTICAL OUT” socket To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket To the DC IN 5V 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. AC 110-240V Check before connecting. 50/60Hz To the wall socket 19 Preparation – Connections –
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Recording Before Recording Cancel the hold mode. The portable MD does not work whilst in hold mode. As for the details, see page 16. 20 Basic Operation – Recording –
