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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 MT90
OPERATION MANUAL
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Accessories Remote Control x 1 Headphones x 1 AC Adaptor Battery Carrying Case x 1 (RRMCW0002AWSA) (RPHOH0005AWZZ) (RADPA3048AWZZ) x 1 (UBAGC0003AWZZ) Rechargeable Nickel- Connection Cable (for Connection Cable (for Carrying Bag x 1 Metal Hydride Battery analog recording) x 1 digital recording) x 1 (UBAGC0006AWSA) (AD-N70BT) x 1 (QCNWG0029AWZZ) (QCNWG0422AFZZ) (UBATM0003AWSA) Notes: Optional accessories z Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation man- z Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride B
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Contents Important Introduction Advanced Features Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Titling a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-38 Listening throug
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Special Notes z It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United FOR YOUR RECORDS States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary. For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number Caution - use of controls or adjustments or per- and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit. formance of procedures other than those specified her
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Note: WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to modifications to this equipment not expressly approved Part 15 of the FCC Rules. by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- operate this equipment. tion against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. This equipment generates, uses, and
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Names of Controls and Indicators Main unit 1. 5V DC Input Jack (10) 2. Optical/Line Input Jack (10, 11) 3. Microphone Input Jack (23) 4. Bass/Delete Button (15, 33) 5. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (21, 25, 32) 6. Display/Character Select Button (26, 32) 7. Mode/Charge Button (17, 28) 8. Record/Track Mark Button (12, 21) 9. Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ Recording Level/Name Select Button (12, 15, 16, 32, 33) 10. Play/Pause Button (12, 15) 11. Stop/Power Off/Hol
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Display panel 1. Level Meter (12) 2. Record Indicator (12) 3. Remaining Recording Time Indicator (26) 4. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator (19) 5. Repeat Indicator (17) 6. TOC Indicator (13) 7. Synchro Recording Indicator (18) 8. Disc Mode Indicator 9. Disc Name Indicator (26) 10. Track Name Indicator (26) 11. Total Track Number Indicator (26) 12. Fast Play Indicator (17) 13. Battery Indicator (27) 14. Random Indicator (17) 15. Track Number Indicator (26) 16. Character/Time Information Indic
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Precautions Important Storing the unit z Do not wear your headphones when you are crossing Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following streets or near traffic. places. z Do not use your headphones while z Places exposed to direct sunlight for driving a motor vehicle, it may cre- many hours (especially in cars with ate a traffic hazard and may be ille- the doors and windows closed) or gal. Remember to obey all of the near heaters. (The cabinet may de- safety rules in your area. form
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Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the com- partment door. 2 Lift it up. 3 Insert a MiniDisc as shown. 4 Close the compartment door. Notes: z Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. z If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resist- ance is felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it. z The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed. Refer to the instruction on page 13. 9 00/12/26 90SEC_09_11.fm Preparation
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Connections You can record your favorite CDs or tapes to MD. 10 00/12/26 90SEC_09_11.fm Preparation -Connections-
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11 00/12/26 90SEC_09_11.fm Preparation -Connections-
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Recording 3 Press the or button to adjust the re- cording level. Analog 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. Once you adjust the digital recording level, the set- ting remains even after the recording stops. (For cancellation instructions, see page 31.) 1 Press the REC button. 4 Press the
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About the TOC 5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start the After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing MiniDisc unit recording. function, press the /:OFF button. During this process, "TOC" will flash and "TOC EDIT!" will be displayed. Dur- 6 Begin playback on the stereo system, and ing any recording or editing function, the MiniDisc unit lid the output will be recorded. is locked, and the MiniDisc cannot be removed until t
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Playback 14 00/12/26 90SEC_12_15.fm Basic Operation -Playback-
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Volume control 1 Insert the headphones plug firmly into the Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the headphones jack on the remote control VOL- button to decrease the volume. unit. 2 Plug the remote control into the REMOTE Bass control jack on the unit. Each time the BASS button is pressed, the tone will be switched as follows. 3 Insert a MiniDisc (page 9). BASS 1 Emphasized slightly 4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. BASS 2 Emphasized more Playback starts automatically with a play
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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: Press the button during playback. To locate the next track: Press the button while the unit is stopped. To locate the previous track: To locate the desired portion Press the button while the unit is stopped. For audible fast forward: Press and hold down the button during playback. z To skip a number of tracks at one time
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Random play or repeat play During playback, press the MODE/CHRG button repeat- edly to select the playback mode. RANDOM Random play RANDOM Repeat play of tracks in random order Repeat play of all of the tracks 1 Repeat play of a single track No display Normal playback To play at double speed Notes: Press the ENTER/SYNC button while a MiniDisc z If the playback mode is selected while stopped, press recorded in the monaural long-play mode is being played. the PLAY/PAUSE button to start pla
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Advanced Recording Playback sound-actuated recording 3 Press the or button to adjust the re- Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting cording level. (See page 12.) sound from the stereo system (Synchronized recording). 4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys- tem to enter the playback pause mode. Select the starting point for your recording and press the PAUSE button. 5 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. z "SYNC" will be displayed. z To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF but- t
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Long-play recording 1 Press the MODE/CHRG button while the When recording in the monaural long-play mode, the recording is paused. available recording time will be doubled. Monaural long- play recordings can be replayed at double speed, see page 17. Stereo mode Monaural long-play mode 2 Start recording. Notes: z When the unit is stopped after a recording has been made in this mode, the recording mode will return to the stereo mode automatically. z If input is from a stereo source, the sound
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Advanced Recording (continued) To start recording from the middle of a 1 During playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE track button at the point where you want to be- You can erase a portion of a track and make a new gin recording. recording. All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will 2 Press the REC button. be erased. To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF button. 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. All of the tracks and track names will be erased, fol- lowing the point where the playb
