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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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- pro audio with a smile
La versión en español del manual de operaciones la encontrará en la web de HHB – www.hhb.co.uk
La version Française de ce manuel d’utilisation est disponible sur le site web de HHB à www.hhb.co.uk
Eine deutsche Version dieser Bedienungsanleitung ist im Internet unter der Adresse www.hhb.co.uk erhältlich.
HHB MD
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:43 pm Page 4 CONTENTS PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 One Touch Setup Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 How To Save How To Open PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Useful Recording Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18 6 Seconds Pre-Recording SERVI
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:43 pm Page 5 INTRODUCTION PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder Thank you for purchasing the HHB PORTADISC MDP500. This manual explains in detail how to use the MD recorder and also contains important advice on how to use it efficiently and safely. We recommend that you read this manual first before you start using the PORTADISC. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe place for easy access in the future. MAIN FEATURES • Versatile analog and digital in/out: •
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:43 pm Page 6 PRECAUTIONS PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder The HHB PORTADISC is simple to use but, like all • Disconnect the AC adaptor and remove the batteries electrical equipment, care must be taken to ensure when cleaning. reliable, safe operation. The following points should always be observed in order to reduce the risk of fire • Use only specified batteries, the AC adaptor and or electric shocks: connection cables. • Do not expose the recorder to extreme conditi
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:43 pm Page 7 TOP PANEL PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 1 BATTERY COMPARTMENT 6 REWIND This cover slides off (from right to left in this Rewinds the track during playback. view) and underneath is the battery caddy, holding 8 x AA batteries. 7 PLAY Use this button to start playing back the track. 2 KEYHOLD Use this button to avoid any accidental operation 8 FAST FORWARD during recording. Each time you press the button Fast forwards the track during playback. for more t
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s s TOP PANEL FRONT PANEL PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 14 PHONE LEVEL 21 REC LEVEL Adjusts the volume level for the headphones and Adjusts the analog recording level manually for mic monitor speaker. The control will pop out if you and line inputs. This control does not affect the press it. The monitor speaker will not function signal level when the AGC function is set to ‘ON’. during recording or when the headphones are The outer control adjusts the left
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:43 pm Page 9 SIDE PANELS PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 31 PHONES SOCKET 36 USB CONNECTOR 1/4" jack socket for headphone connection. USB interface port for a compatible computer. 32 LINE OUT LEFT AND RIGHT CONNECTORS 37 OPTICAL I/O CONNECTORS (Unbalanced RCA phono.) To send analog output (TOSlink.) SPDIF digital optical connectors. signals to other equipment. 38 BATTERY COMPARTMENT 33 COAXIAL I/O CONNECTORS 39 DC INPUT CONNECTOR (Unbalanced RCA phono.) SPDIF digital
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:43 pm Page 10 LCD DISPLAY PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 42-3 LEVEL INDICATOR 45 DISPLAY MODE INDICATOR The bar meter shows the audio level in playback Displays the track number, record/play time, and record. (42) left hand channel (43) right remaining time, total recorded time, level hand channel. margin, date and time. 44 RECORD/PLAYBACK MODE INDICATOR 46 BATTERY INDICATOR The icons indicate pause, play and record Indicates the battery capacity remaining or modes.
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s s PREPARATION PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR DATE AND TIME SETTING POWER SUPPLY INITIALISING When the PORTADISC is operated with batteries, the 1. Press the SETUP button until ‘CLOCK/DATE AC ADAPTOR battery icon will be shown in the bottom right hand SETUP?’ appears. If functions on the PORTADISC behave abnormally at any corner of the display. The PORTADISC will automatically time, it is a good idea to initialise the unit. 2. If you press F2, the current set-up date
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s s PREPARATION PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR DATE AND TIME SETTING POWER SUPPLY INITIALISING When the PORTADISC is operated with batteries, the 1. Press the SETUP button until ‘CLOCK/DATE AC ADAPTOR battery icon will be shown in the bottom right hand SETUP?’ appears. If functions on the PORTADISC behave abnormally at any corner of the display. The PORTADISC will automatically time, it is a good idea to initialise the unit. 2. If you press F2, the current set-up date
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:43 pm Page 13 PREPARATION cont. PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder SENDING DIGITAL AUDIO TO EXTERNAL DIGITAL CONNECTIONS EQUIPMENT VIA COAXIAL OR OPTICAL OUTPUTS ONE COAXIAL OR CONNECTING MICROPHONES TO THE XLR INPUT OPTICAL CABLE (Both outputs If you use a stereo microphone, connect it to the XLR indicated with arrows) mic inputs. If you use a single microphone, connect it to either the left or right XLR mic input. (See page 15 for further information about recording f
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PREPARATION cont. PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder SENDING DIGITAL AUDIO TO EXTERNAL DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING PLAY MODE CONNECTIONS LCD DISPLAY EQUIPMENT VIA COAXIAL OR OPTICAL OUTPUTS With the PORTADISC in play mode, the following ONE COAXIAL OR CONNECTING MICROPHONES TO THE XLR INPUT The PORTADISC can display information about the information will be displayed each time you press the OPTICAL CABLE track, record/playback time, total recorded tracks plus DISPLAY button: (Both outputs If you use
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:43 pm Page 15 PREPARATION cont. PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder DISPLAY BACK LIGHT Press LIGHT to turn on the display back light for 5 seconds or, if you press and hold the LIGHT button, the light will stay on permanently. NOTE – We recommend minimal use of the display light when the PORTADISC is powered by batteries. This will maximise battery life. DISPLAY CONTRAST 1. Press SETUP until ‘DISPLAY CONTRAST’ is displayed. DISPLAY CONTRAST +3 SET EXIT 2. Press F1 to cho
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:44 pm Page 16 RECORDING PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder BASSCUT mode Bass cut setting RECORDING FROM A MICROPHONE OFF Off 75Hz Attenuate below 75Hz 1. Press the INPUT button once to recall ‘SOURCE’ 150Hz Attenuate below 150Hz mode in order to select the correct input source settings. LIMITER MODE INPUT-L SOURCE INPUT-R MIC SET MIC This mode selects the limiter function and automatic gain control. In ‘GANGED’ mode, limiting on either 2. Press F1 and F3 to choose ‘MIC
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:44 pm Page 17 RECORDING cont. PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 2. Press F1 or F3 to choose ‘INTMIC’. Then press F2 RECORDING FROM LINE SOURCES to set-up. 1. Press the INPUT button once to recall ‘SOURCE’ The internal mono microphone is suitable for use identing mode. tracks, etc. INPUT-L SOURCE INPUT-R NOTE – If one channel is set to ‘INTMIC’, the other LINE SET LINE channel will automatically be set to the same. If you 2. Press F1 and F3 to choose ‘LINE’. Then press
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RECORDING cont. PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 2. Press F1 or F3 to choose ‘INTMIC’. Then press F2 • RECORD Start recording HOW TO SAVE RECORDING FROM LINE SOURCES to set-up. • PAUSE, RECORD Record pause followed by PAUSE Start recording 5 user memories are available, named ‘USER 1’ to 1. Press the INPUT button once to recall ‘SOURCE’ The internal mono microphone is suitable for use identing ‘USER 5’. 4. Adjust the recording levels so that the peak level mode. tracks, etc. meters do not go b
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s s RECORDING cont. PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 5. Press the PAUSE button to enter record pause 4. Press PAUSE, then select the track that you want to AUTO INCREMENT FUNCTION When using the auto-start/cut function with a digital mode. Or press STOP to stop recording. record over using the AMS and buttons. input, the threshold level setting will default to -80dBFS, y The function enables new tracks to be created as illustrated below (with auto-start/cut on): INPUT MONITOR FUNC
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:44 pm Page 20 AUTO INCREMENT FUNCTION When using the auto-start/cut function with a digital input, the threshold level setting will default to -80dBFS, The function enables new tracks to be created as illustrated below (with auto-start/cut on): automatically during recording. 1. Press SYSTEM until ‘TRACK-INCREMENT?’ is displayed. TRACK-INCREMENT? AUTO SET EXIT 2. Press F1 to choose the auto increment setting from ‘AUTO’ or ‘MANUAL’. Then press F2 to set-up and F3 to exi
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PDISC_OP.QXD 6/11/00 12:44 pm Page 21 PLAYBACK PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder REPEAT A-B NORMAL PLAYBACK You can repeatedly play back a certain portion within a 1. Load the MD disc to be used for playback into the track. disc opening. 1. Press the SYSTEM button until ‘REPEAT MODE ?’ 2. Press the PLAY button to start playback. is displayed. 3. Press the PAUSE or STOP buttons to pause or REPEAT MODE ? stop playback. A-B SET EXIT s s y 4. During playback, press the AMS button once 2. Press F1
