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- Page 1 PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL MD-MT20H OPERATION MANUAL * MD-MT20H FOR UK(F/R) 99.3.11, 2:29 PM...
- Page 2 Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase. Recording and playback of any mate- rial may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and...
- Page 3 * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) The letters in brackets contained in the model number indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and specifica- tions are unaffected.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. CONTENTS ACCESSORIES ... 3 PRECAUTIONS ... 4-5 NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ... 5-6 POWER SOURCE ... 7-8 BEFORE RECORDING ... -
Page 5: 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 use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre. -
Page 6: Names Of Controls And Indicators
If the rechargeable battery is used in a cold environment, the operating time will be reduced. NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) Since the rechargeable battery is vulner- able to damage, please note the follow- ing. Do not carry the battery in your pocket or a bag together with metal objects (keys, coins, jewelry, etc.). - Page 7 1 2 3 4 5 14 15 * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) Main unit 1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator 2. Record Indicator 3. Level Meter 4. Repeat Indicator 5. TOC Indicator 6. Battery Indicator 7. Random Indicator 8. Track Number Indicator 9.
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Page 8: Power Source
AC 230-240V, Insert securely, 50/60 Hz all the way in. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) Rechargeable battery power When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you want to use it af- ter a long period of disuse, be sure to charge it fully. - Page 9 TIONS on page 41. This unit should only be used within the range of 0 C - 40 C (32 F - 104 F). * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) Alkaline batteries power This unit can be used with alkaline batter- ies in place of a rechargeable battery.
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Page 10: Before Recording
OPTICAL/ LINE IN To the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) (2) Digital recording Connect the unit to equipment that has an optical output socket using the optical digi- tal cable included with this unit. Using an optical signal to transfer the music to a MiniDisc allows very high quality recording. - Page 11 (Recording and editing are not possible.) There will only be a shutter on one side (the back). * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) Recordable MiniDisc: This is a “raw disc” on which recording can be performed. This is a magneto-optical disc.
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Page 12: Recording Using The Analogue Cable
Whilst playing sound from the external equipment connected to this unit, press the 5 or 4 button to adjust the re- cording level. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) –4dB Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB. - Page 13 To resume recording, press the 06 but- ton again. The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt a record- ing. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) Recordings can not be made in the following situations: Recording on a playback-only MiniDisc (commercially available music).
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Page 14: Recording Using The Optical Digital Cable
In the following cases digital recording is impossible, even if you are using digital cables. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) When you attempt to make a new digital recording from a track that was digitally re- corded on a MiniDisc. -
Page 15: Recording From The Microphone
Insert a recordable MiniDisc. (See page 11.) * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) Press the REC button. A monaural, long-play recording mode is available. (Page 18) Timed identification marks can be cre- ated whilst recording. - Page 16 To stop recording: Press the /:OFF button. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) Notes: If you want to use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type microphone. When a plug-in-power type micro- phone is plugged in, the main unit will provide power for the microphone’s...
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Page 17: Convenient Recording Function
10 minutes.) The time between marks may vary slightly when compared with the actual recording time. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) About the timed auto mark: Whenever a recording begins, a track num- ber will be created automatically. : Track number which is created when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more during synchro recording. - Page 18 Press the EDIT button whilst the recording is paused. “AUTO MARK” will be displayed. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) To start recording from the middle of an existing track You can erase a portion of a track that has been already recorded and make a new recording.
- Page 19 BASS button). The track number will be written on the disc and the recording will continue un- interrupted. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) Double time recording in monaural mode When recording in the monaural long-play mode, it can be about twice as long as the recording time available for a stereo record- ing.
- Page 20 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again. The track will be erased. To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) To erase all of the tracks at once: Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT button to select “ALL ERASE”.
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Page 21: About Track Numbers
You can also record a series of tracks without using the auto marker function. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) When recording from digital inputs: (CDs/MiniDiscs only) Track numbers will be created automatically... -
Page 22: About The Toc
MiniDisc. The edited contents can be stored on the disc after several editing steps have been performed. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(01-21) When is the TOC recorded? The revised TOC will be recorded on the disc automatically when you press the /:OFF button whilst in the stop mode. -
Page 23: Playing A Minidisc
Track number Track name (Nothing will be displayed for MiniDiscs that do not contain track names.) * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) After playback of the last track has fin- ished, the unit will stop automatically. Playback does not start when a MiniDisc is inserted: Press the 06 button. - Page 24 (This is done to reduce the distortion in the sound.) * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) To remove the MiniDisc: Turn off the power and move the OPEN le- ver in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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Page 25: Convenient Playback Functions
When the last track is selected and the 4 button is pressed, the first track will be located. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) Cue and review Load a MiniDisc and begin playback. Press and hold down the 4 button for... - Page 26 Press the 06 button during playback. When the 06 button is pressed again, the unit will resume fast playback. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) Random play or repeat play During playback or whilst in the stop mode, press the MODE button repeatedly to se- lect the playback mode.
- Page 27 Disc name Remaining recording time Total playing time * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track During playback, press the DISPLAY but- ton. Each time the button is pressed, the dis-...
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Page 28: Editing
Letters (capital letters/lowercase letters), numbers and symbols can be used. Name/stamp (Page 31) All of the characters and data on a recorded MD (master MD with tracks and character information) can be transferred onto a recordable MD. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) 99.3.11, 2:30 PM... - Page 29 * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) Divide Start playing the track you want to di- vide into two. Press the 06 button at the point where you want to divide the track.
- Page 30 Tracks recorded from digital inputs and tracks recorded from analogue inputs. Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) Disc name Discs can be named using a maximum of 100 characters. Up to 1,700 characters (approximately) can be used in the disc and track names on a single MiniDisc.
- Page 31 Capital letters U V W Lower-case letters Numbers and symbols indicates a space. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) Track name Up to 100 characters can be entered for each name. Play the track which you want to name, and press the 06 button.
- Page 32 Perform steps 3 - 5 in the “Disc name” section. (pages 27 - 28) Press the EDIT button. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) Name/stamp Master MiniDisc Recordable (Prerecorded MiniDisc) MiniDisc 1.
- Page 33 When the recording is complete, remove the newly recorded MiniDisc and load the master MiniDisc into the MD-MT20H. Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the newly recorded MiniDisc. Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT button to select “NAME STAMP”.
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Page 34: Using With Other Equipment
The separately available cassette adap- tor may not work, depending on your car’s stereo. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) Listening through a stereo or a radio cassette player or record- ing on a cassette tape To the line input sockets... -
Page 35: Convenient Operation Of The Unit
The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase or decrease, de- pending on the operation being performed. This is normal. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) To prevent the unit from being operated by mistake To avoid accidental operation of the unit, use the hold function. - Page 36 To restore the confirmation sound, se- lect “BEEP ON”. Press the /:OFF button. The normal display will reappear. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) To cancel the auto-play function When a MiniDisc is inserted, the power will be turned on automatically, and playback will begin.
- Page 37 To restore the auto power save func- tion, select “AUTO Psave”. Press the /:OFF button. The normal display will reappear. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) About the sound skip guard memory: During playback, approximately 10 seconds of information is stored in the semiconduc- tor memory.
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Page 38: What Is A Minidisc
When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm place. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) Where not to store discs Do not store discs in places with high tem- peratures or humidity. Specifically, do not... - Page 39 Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service techni- cian. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. PROBLEM Is the AC adaptor disconnected?
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Page 40: Minidisc System Limitations
A track number can be created in the middle of a track. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) When the number of tracks used reaches the limit, regardless of the remaining re- cording time, further recording will be impossible. -
Page 41: Error Messages
A disc which contains data other than music was played. ? DISC There is an error in the signal from the disc. * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) Remedy Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the alkaline batteries (or use the AC adaptor for power). -
Page 42: Maintenance
This will prevent noise. SPECIFICATIONS As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. - Page 43 Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals are converted to 44.1 kHz, and then recorded.) Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable (less than 0.001% W. peak) * MD-MT20H FOR UK(22-42) 0.25 mV 10 k ohms 2.5 mV 10 k ohms...
- Page 44 TERMS OF GUARANTEE Subject to the terms listed below, Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Company”) guarantee to provide for the repair of, or at its option replace this Sharp Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than batteries), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.