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Sharp MD-MT285E Operation Manual

Sharp MD-MT285E Operation Manual

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PORTABLE MINIDISC
RECORDER
MODEL
MD-MT285E
OPERATION MANUAL
If you require any advice or assistance regarding
your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
Customers without Internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648
if telephoning from Ireland).
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
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MD-MT285E(UK) TINSE0539AWZZ
TINSE0539AWZZ
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03G R AO 1

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  • Page 1 MD-MT285E(UK) TINSE0539AWZZ Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. PORTABLE MINIDISC For the best performance, read this manual carefully. RECORDER It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. MODEL MD-MT285E OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
  • Page 2 ! The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing. Optional Accessories ! FM/AM tuner remote control (AD-TRC1) ! Car adaptor (AD-CA20X) ! Cassette adaptor (AD-CT14) ! Connection cable (for digital recording) (AD-M2DC) MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_1.fm...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MD-MT285E(UK) TINSE0539AWZZ Contents MD-MT285E Page Page " Important Introduction " Useful Features Special Notes ......4 - 5 Advanced Playback .

  • Page 4: Special Notes

    WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD. ! SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record- 0121 766 5414 ing arising from malfunction of this unit. In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring re-...
  • Page 5 This model complies ! 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...

  • Page 6: Names Of Controls And Indicators

    13. TOC Indicator ......15 14. Track Number Indicator ....14 9 10 11 MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_1.fm...
  • Page 7 14. Total Track Number Indicator 15. Track Number/Tuner Preset Number Indicator 16. Character/Time Information/Tuner Frequency Indicator 17. Battery Indicator 18. Pause Indicator 19. Repeat Indicator 20. Random Indicator 21. Recording Mode Indicators (MONO: FM Monaural Indicator) MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_1.fm...

  • Page 8: Precautions

    ! Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5V DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage it. ! SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper Using this unit near mobile phones use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised serv- may cause noise pickup.

  • Page 9: Using With The Ac Adaptor

    ! Installing the battery incorrectly may cause the unit to When inserting or removing the battery, push it to- malfunction. wards the battery terminal. Note: Close the battery cover. For information about the battery life, see "Specifications" on page 49. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_2.fm...

  • Page 10: Inserting A Minidisc

    ! The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed; refer to the instruction on page 13. ! When you record on a MiniDisc, check that the erase prevention tab is set to the "Recordable" position. Recordable Recording prevented MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_2.fm...

  • Page 11: Connections

    MD-MT285E(UK) TINSE0539AWZZ Connections MD-MT285E You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD. When recording, it is recommended to use the AC adaptor and also install the battery. Should the power failure occur, the power source would be automatically switched to the battery.

  • Page 12: Hold Function

    Press and hold down the HOLD button for 3 seconds or off, the power cannot be turned on by mistake and the more whilst the unit is in the hold mode. battery will not be drained. "HOLD OFF" will be shown. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_2.fm...

  • Page 13: Before Recording

    ! Do not put a new label on top of an ex- Do not subject the unit to shock. isting one. ! Attach the label only in the specified Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly. location. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_2.fm...

  • Page 14: Recording

    Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys- Begin playback on the stereo system con- tem to enter the playback pause mode. nected to this portable MD. Here, you can search for the track to be recorded. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_3.fm...
  • Page 15 To update the recorded contents of the Begin playback on the stereo system, the MiniDisc output will be recorded. Press the :OFF/HOLD button whilst in the stop mode. The power turns off after recorded contents have been updated on the MiniDisc. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_3.fm...

  • Page 16: Md Playback

    MD Playback MD-MT285E Left Right channel channel Optional FM/AM tuner remote control (AD-TRC1) To the REMOTE/ PHONES socket Note: To operate without the FM/AM tuner remote control, con- nect earphones to the REMOTE/PHONES socket. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_3.fm...
  • Page 17 Press the VOL. + button to increase the volume and the VOL. - button to decrease the volume. Volume (0 - 30) Playback starts automatically with a playback only Mi- niDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against acciden- tal erasure (Auto-play function). MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_3.fm...

  • Page 18: Md Playback

    BASS 3 be adjusted automatically. ! When you make the setting of "To customise low and Frequency high levels" with the volume level set to 23 or more, the volume level will be reduced to 22 automatically. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_3.fm...

  • Page 19: Listening To The Radio

    MD-MT285E(UK) TINSE0539AWZZ Listening to the Radio MD-MT285E " Tuning You can listen to the radio by connecting the optional FM/AM tuner remote control (AD-TRC1) to the main Press the TUNER ON/BAND button until unit. "FM" or "AM" appears in the display.
  • Page 20 MODE button to light the "MONO" indicator. The reception changes to monaural, and the sound becomes clearer. FM monaural mode indicator ! To return to the FM stereo reception mode, press the DISPLAY/FM MODE button again. The "MONO" indi- cator goes out. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_3.fm...

  • Page 21: Memorising A Station

    The stations previously stored are cleared and new Make sure the preset number is turned off be- ones are memorised. fore scanning. If the preset number remains lit, press the BASS/MEMORY button to turn it off. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_3.fm...

  • Page 22: Memorising A Station

    Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other preset sta- tions, or to change a preset station. When a new station is stored in memory, the station previously memorised will be erased. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_3.fm...

  • Page 23: Advanced Playback

    " When the end of the last track is reached during fast forward, the unit will enter the pause mode. When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_4.fm...
  • Page 24 Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting the menus. tracks are played starting from the last played track. If you turn the power off and resume random play, all the tracks are played in random order starting from the interrupted track. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_4.fm...

  • Page 25: Advanced Recording

    When recording is paused, press the MENU/ " The recording mode remains unchanged until a new ENTER button. mode is selected. Press the button repeatedly to se- lect "REC MODE". Press the MENU/ENTER button. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_4.fm...
  • Page 26 1/20 of its original size. By employing this system, 2 recorded occasionally. When the highest quality is times and 4 times long recordings are enabled in stereo required, stereo or LP2 recording is recommended. mode. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_4.fm...
  • Page 27 10 seconds after recording starts). When the the PAUSE button. unit receives sound again, recording automatically Press the MENU/ENTER button. starts. " A new track number is created when recording Press the button repeatedly to se- resumes. lect "REC MODE". MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_4.fm...
  • Page 28 " Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst select- ing the menus. " To keep a track after the point you want to make a new recording, move the track and then make recording after that point. (See "Editing a Recorded MiniDisc", page 40.) MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_4.fm...
  • Page 29 In monaural recording Within 80 seconds ing the menus. " When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created auto- matically regardless of the setting of the auto marker function. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_4.fm...

  • Page 30: About Track Numbers

    Digital Digital etc. depending on the source to be recorded from, such as connection connection signals with noise. " The track numbers on the playback side may not match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_4.fm...

  • Page 31: Checking Displays

    " The selected display will not change even after the disc is replaced. [On the optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD- TRC1] During playback or whilst in the pause mode, each time the DISPLAY/FM MODE button is pressed, the display will change as follows. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_4.fm...
  • Page 32 MiniDisc. [On the optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD- TRC1] Whilst in the stop mode, each time the DISPLAY/FM MODE button is pressed, the display will change as fol- lows. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_4.fm...
  • Page 33 " The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase or decrease, depending on the operation being performed. This is normal. Track name " In the tuner mode, the battery indicator does not light. Track number Playing time MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_4.fm...

  • Page 34: Titling A Minidisc

    Position where the next letter will be entered Note: Cursor Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting " The unit will enter the character input mode. the menus. " To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_5.fm...
  • Page 35 " If you enter "LP:" at the beginning of a name, "LP:" may not be displayed. v w x Numbers and symbols " & < > ? (Delete) : erases a character. (Space) : indicates a space. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_5.fm...
  • Page 36 MiniDisc and the one for tents to the MiniDisc, press the :OFF/HOLD but- stamping are the same.) ton. " You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed. "TOC" will not disappear until the re- corded contents have been updated. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_5.fm...
  • Page 37 Press the MENU/ENTER button. newly recorded MiniDisc using the edit operation. When the unit displays "CHANGE MD", re- move the master MiniDisc. Remove it without turning off the power. Or, the oper- ation will be cancelled. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_5.fm...

  • Page 38: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - 7. Caution: Note: Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recov- Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting ered. Check the track number before erasing it. the menus. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_5.fm...
  • Page 39 Press the MENU/ENTER button again. paused at the beginning of the combined track. The track will be divided into two tracks, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the second of the two new tracks. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_5.fm...
  • Page 40 4 times long recording, monaural re- cording). Press the MENU/ENTER button again. " Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds. The track will be moved, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the track. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_5.fm...

  • Page 41: Changing Default Settings

    The digital recording level you set will be kept even after cording level) tained. cancelling recording. D.L MODE 2 Cancelled. "D.L MODE 2" Every time you cancel recording, the level will return to (*) indicates default setting. [D.L 0dB]. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_5.fm...

  • Page 42: Listening Through Another System

    " The recording will be made in the analogue mode. " Character information will not be recorded. car battery. " To operate without AD-TRC1 (option), connect the " To operate without AD-TRC1 (option), connect the cable to the REMOTE/PHONES socket. cable to the REMOTE/PHONES socket. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_5.fm...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    When you stop and then re-start playback, without to be wrong with this product, check the following before removing the disc, playback will resume from the point at calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. which the disc was stopped. The unit does not turn on.
  • Page 44 Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approxi- mately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and The radio makes unusual noises continuously. the unit will work properly. " Is a TV or computer near the unit? MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_6.fm...

  • Page 45: Minidisc System Limitations

    If one track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeat- edly recorded or edited MiniDisc, sound may skip. A track number is created in the middle A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the of a track. MiniDisc. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_6.fm...

  • Page 46: Error Messages

    (Reload the Minidisc or replace it with " A disc has not been loaded. another one.) NO DISC " Recording cannot be performed cor- Can't REC A number or symbol appears in (*) position. rectly due to vibration or shock. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_6.fm...
  • Page 47 (Wait a while and try the operation (A disc which contains nonmusic data cannot be played.) again.) " There is an error in the signal record- ed on the disc. A number or symbol appears in (*) position. MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_6.fm...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, When the unit becomes dirty SHARP reserves the right to make design and specifica- Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively tion changes for product improvement without prior no- dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external sur- tice.
  • Page 49 Output level: Specified Maximum Load imped- output output level ance Ear- 10 mW + 10 32 ohms phones LINE 250 mV (-12 10 k ohms MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_6.fm...
  • Page 50 MD-MT285E ! Optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD-TRC1 The following values are obtained with the FM/AM tuner remote control connected to MD-MT285E. Radio output power: RMS: 10 mW (5 mW + 5 mW) (5 % T.H.D.) Dimensions: Width: 92 mm (3 - 5/8") Height: 21 mm (27/32")
  • Page 51 MEMO MD-MT285E (TINSE0539AWZZ)

  • Page 52: Terms Of Guarantee

    Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Company”) guarantee to pro- caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, vide for the repair of, or at its option replace this Sharp tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at ad- Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than bat-...

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