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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.
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MODEL
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MD MT88H
OPERATION MANUAL
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your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
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Accessories Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor Connection Cable (RADPA8046AWZZ) x 1 (for analogue recording) 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 the drawing. Optional Accessories Rechargeable Car adaptor Cassette adaptor Connection Cable Connection Cable Nickel-Metal (AD-CA20X) (AD-CT14) (for digital
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Contents Important Introduction Advanced Features Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Titling a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-39 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-42 Listening throug
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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-MT88H 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 liquids, s
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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 RPHOH0011AWZZ). 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 given above.
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Names of Controls and Indicators Main unit 1. 5V DC Input Socket (10) 2. Optical/Line Input Socket (10, 11) 3. Microphone Input Socket (26) 4. Bass/Delete Button (17, 37) 5. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (24, 29, 36) 6. Display/Character Select Button (30, 36) 7. Mode/Charge Button (13, 19, 20, 32, 35) 8. Record/Track Mark Button (12, 24) 9. Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ Recording Level/Name Select Button (12, 17, 18, 35, 36) 10. Play/Pause Button (13, 17) 11. Stop/Power Off/Ho
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Display panel 1. Level Meter (12) 2. Record Indicator (12) 3. Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator (20) 4. Monaural Mode Indicator (20) 5. Repeat Indicator (19) 6. TOC Indicator (13) 7. Synchro Recording Indicator (22) 8. Disc Mode Indicator 9. Disc Name Indicator (30) 10. Track Name Indicator (30) 11. Remaining Recording Time Indicator (30) 12. Total Track Number Indicator (30) 13. Fast Play Indicator (19) 14. Battery Indicator (31) 15. Random Indicator (19) 16. Track Number Indicator (30
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Precautions Important Storing the unit z Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following streets or near traffic. places. z Do not use your earphones whilst driv- z Places exposed to direct sunlight for ing a motor vehicle, it may create a many hours (especially in cars with the traffic hazard and may be illegal. Re- doors and windows closed) or near member to obey all of the safety rules heaters. (The cabinet may deform, in your area.
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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 14. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Hel
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Connections You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD. 10 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 88UK_2.fm Preparation -Connections-
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Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 11 01/4/4 88UK_2.fm Preparation -Connections-
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Recording 3 Press the or button to adjust the re- cording level. Analogue 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. Level meter indicator 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 1 Press the REC button. cancellation instructions, see p
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To interrupt recording 4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys- Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. z To resume recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button tem to enter the playback pause mode. again. Here you can search for the track to record. z The track number will be increased by one each time the recording is interrupted. 5 Press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 20). To stop recording Press the /:OFF button. z When recording stops, "TOC" appears. Whilst "TOC" app
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Recording (continued) To update the recorded contents of the Warning: If the power is removed (Battery/AC adaptor) whilst MiniDisc "TOC" is displayed, the MiniDisc unit lid will remain Press the /:OFF button whilst in the stop mode. locked until the battery/main power is restored and the The power turns off after recorded contents have been unit is turned on. Your new recordings or edited changes updated on the MiniDisc. will be lost and your MiniDisc may become unusable. About the TOC Caution:
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To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from About sampling rate converter This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter being erased accidentally meaning it can record from digital radios or DAT tape Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the recorders. side of the MiniDisc, in the direction indicated by the arrow. Note for digital recording The MiniDisc will then be protected against accidental erasure. You cannot copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital inputs to
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Playback 16 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 88UK_3.fm Basic Operation -Playback-
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Volume control 1 Insert the earphones plug into the Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the PHONES socket. VOL- button to decrease the volume. 2 Insert a MiniDisc (page 9). Volume (0-30) 3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Bass control Playback starts automatically with a playback only Each time the BASS button is pressed, the tone will be MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against switched as follows. accidental erasure (Auto-play function). BASS 1 Emphasised slightly To
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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 whilst the unit is stopped. To locate the previous track: To locate the desired portion Press the button whilst the unit is stopped. For audible fast forward: z To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the Press and hold down the button du
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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 whilst a MiniDisc z If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, press recorded in the monaural mode is being played. the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback. z
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Advanced Recording Long-play recording 1 When a recording is paused, press the 2 times and 4 times long recording MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to select Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible. the recording mode. Monaural recording Each time the button is pressed, the display will In monaural, you can record twice as long as the stereo change as follows. recording. A track recorded in monaural can be played back in dou- ble speed, see page 19. 2 Start recording. The recording
