Sharp MS702 - MiniDisc Recorder Operation Manual page 10

Types of discs
There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable discs.
Playback-only MiniDisc:
This type of MiniDisc usually contains
commercially available pre-recorded
music. This is the same kind of optical
disc as CDs. Playback is performed
using an optical pickup.
(Recording and editing are not pos-
sible.)
There will only
be a shutter on
one side (the back).
To prevent recorded discs from being erased accidentally
Protected against
accidental erasure
Notes:
When making important recordings, it
is recommended that you use the AC
adaptor. A fully charged rechargeable
battery should be loaded into the unit.
Then, even if a power failure occurs,
the power source will switch over to the
rechargeable battery automatically.
When using the rechargeable battery
or the alkaline batteries, if the head-
phones volume level is set to "0", the
Recordable MiniDisc:
This is a "raw disc" on which recording
can be performed. This is a magneto-
optical disc.
Recordings are made using a laser and
a modulated magnetic field. Repeated
recording is possible.
Shutters can be
seen on both
sides of this
type of disc.
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab,
located on the side of the disc, in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow.
The disc will then be protected against
accidental erasure.
To add a recording to such a disc, slide
the accidental erase prevention tab
back to its original position.
battery consumption will be less than
when listening to the recording while it
is being made.
Insert each plug firmly. If the connec-
tions are poor, the recording may not
be made properly. Always keep the
plugs clean. If the plugs are dirty,
electrical noise may be recorded.
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