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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
PORTABLE MINIDISC
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MD MT888H
OPERATION MANUAL
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-Accessories- MD-MT888H Accessories Remote control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC adaptor Battery carrying Rechargeable nick- (RADPA8046AWZZ) case x 1 el-metal hydride x 1 battery (AD-N55BT) x 1 Battery charger x 1 Connection cable Connection cable Carrying bag x 1 Battery case x 1 (for analogue re- (for digital record- cording) x 1 ing) 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
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MD-MT888H Contents Important Introduction Advanced Features Page Page Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 Titling a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 42 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 - 50 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9 Hold Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MD-MT888H Special Notes Warnings 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-MT888H must not be used with other equipment. z To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing liquids. No objects filled with
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MD-MT888H z At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo Notes may damage the user's hearing. This model complies z Recording and playback of any material may require with the law if used with the correct earphones (model consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer number RPHOH0004AWZZ). If the earphones are particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act damaged in any way, please order using the model 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection number giv
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MD-MT888H Precautions z SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper Important use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised serv- z Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing ice centre. streets or near traffic. z Do not use your earphones whilst Storing the unit driving a motor vehicle, it may cre- Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following ate a traffic hazard and may be ille- places. gal. Remember to obey all of the z Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours
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MD-MT888H Names of Controls and Indicators Main unit 1 2 3 Reference page 4 1. Synchronised Recording Button . . . . . . . . . . . (28) 5 2. Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (19, 26, 29) 3. Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (24) 4. Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (19, 31) 7 5. Play/Pause/Stop/Power Off/Hold/Fast Forward/ Fast Reverse Button . . . . .(19 - 21, 23 - 25, 40, 51) 6. Rechargeable Battery Cover . . .
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MD-MT888H Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) Remote control unit 3 Reference page 4 5 2 6 1 1. Earphones Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (22) 2. Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (19, 31) 3. Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (24) 4. Mode/Display Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (19, 26, 38) 5. Group/Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (16, 21) 7 6. Menu Button. . . . . . . . . . . . (19 -
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MD-MT888H Menu button operation Menu display Various operations are performed by moving the M but- When the unit enters the menu mode, the initial letter of ton on the remote control all around or pressing it. each menu will be displayed in the first line and the con- tents of the selected menu in the second line. Note: If you move the M button toward ... Playback, pause, selecting a character Display of the initial letter of the menu depends on If you move the M button toward ... the used co
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MD-MT888H Using with the Rechargeable Battery Charging 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. 1 Insert the rechargeable battery. 2 Connect the AC adaptor. 3 Place the unit on the battery charger. z When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the battery will not be charged. z No operation can be performed whilst charging. If you try to operate, "CH" will appear. z After the rechargeable
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MD-MT888H Display of remaining amount of battery Charging time When the unit is set on the charger, the remaining Charging is completed in about 3 hours, and the dis- amount of battery is displayed. play of remaining amount of battery will go out. 90 % of charging is completed. If you leave it for another Display Conditions 2 hours, the battery will be fully charged. Charging. z Charge the battery within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F). z The unit can be left in the charging state af
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MD-MT888H Using with the AC Adaptor 1 Take out the lead from the charger. 2 Connect the lead to the main unit (at DC IN 2 V socket). 3 Connect the AC adaptor. Caution: z If the AC adaptor is not used for a long period of time, be sure to remove the plug from the socket for safety. z Insert each plug fully. Note: When the power failure occurs whilst playing back music using the AC adaptor, unplug the unit. If it is left plugged in, playback may start automatically after the power is restored. 12
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MD-MT888H Using with the Alkaline Battery Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, AA 2 Back of the size). portable MD When using the alkaline battery, be sure to insert the rechargeable battery also. 1 1 Open the battery case cover. 2 Insert an alkaline battery into the battery case. 3 Attach the battery case to the unit. Caution: Do not put a rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium bat- tery, etc.) in the battery case. Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the com- p
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MD-MT888H Connections You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD. 14 01/8/30 2.fm Preparation -Connections-
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MD-MT888H 15 01/8/30 2.fm Preparation -Connections-
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MD-MT888H Long Time Recording and Group Recording When the group mode is selected for recording, tracks Long time recording are played by the group, starting with the first track of the Since this MD portable recorder adopts the 4 times long group. recording mode, you can record many tracks on one MD (supporting MDLP). Up to 320 minutes of recording is possible on one MD (of 80 minutes). When the group mode is cancelled, tracks will be num- Group recording bered sequentially from the beginni
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MD-MT888H Group Playback Using a group-recorded MD, you can play back tracks by Setting the group mode the desired group (albums, artists, etc.). Inserting a group-recorded MD automatically sets the unit to the group mode. Playback of group-recorded MD (The first group is displayed.) Example of group recording: If you eject the MD, the group mode is cancelled. Depending on the selection of the group mode, play- To cancel the group mode back of a group-recorded MD changes as follows. Whilst
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MD-MT888H Recording 18 01/8/30 3.fm Basic Operation -Recording-
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MD-MT888H 1 6 Plug the remote control into the REMOTE Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys- socket on the unit. tem to enter the playback pause mode. Here you can search for the track to record. 2 Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds or more. 7 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select You can perform the same operation by simply press- the recording mode (page 30). ing the REC button on the main unit. 3 To perform group record- ing, hold down the GROUP button for 1 sec- ond or more so
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MD-MT888H Recording (continued) To interrupt recording Recording level Move the M button toward . Analogue recording z Recording starts by moving the M button toward Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound again. volume from the source makes the reading swing some- z You can perform the same operation by pressing the where between -4 dB and 0 dB. button on the main unit. You can check the level on the LCD of the main unit. z The track number will be increased by one each time th
