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Sharp MD-MT888H Operation Manual

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PORTABLE MINIDISC
RECORDER
MODEL
MD - MT888H
OPERATION MANUAL
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your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
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Customers without Internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648
if telephoning from Ireland).
MT888H_UK_F
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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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01.8.30, 1:57 PM

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  • Page 1 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). MT888H_UK_F Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. 0101 01.8.30, 1:57 PM...
  • Page 2 -Accessories- MD-MT888H Accessories Remote control x 1 Earphones x 1 Battery charger x 1 Connection cable (for analogue re- cording) x 1 Notes: z Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specifications......62 - 63 TERMS OF GUARANTEE ....Back cover 01/8/30 1.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 4: Special Notes

    When recording important selections, make a prelimi- nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop- erly recorded. z SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record- ing arising from malfunction of this unit. 01/8/30...
  • Page 5 Repetition „ Notes z Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Do not use an external power supply, other than the 2 V DC supplied with this unit as it may be damaged. z SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised serv- ice centre.

  • Page 7: Names Of Controls And Indicators

    13. Battery Indicator 14. Disc Mode Indicator 15. Synchro Recording Indicator 16. Record Indicator 17. TOC Indicator 18. Group Indicator 19. Repeat Indicator 20. Random Indicator 21. Level Meter 22. Recording Mode Indicators 23. Track Number Indicator 01/8/30 1.fm MD-MT888H...
  • Page 8 Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) MD-MT888H „ Remote control unit Reference page 1. Earphones Socket ..... . (22) 2. Record Button ..... . . (19, 31) 3.
  • Page 9 Note: Display of the initial letter of the menu depends on the used conditions. (Whilst stopped, playback, paused, digital-recording, analogue-recording, microphone recording, or when a group-recorded MD or non-group MD is loaded) 01/8/30 1.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 10: Using With The Rechargeable Battery

    Using with the Rechargeable Battery MD-MT888H „ Charging When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse, be sure to charge it fully. Insert the rechargeable battery.
  • Page 11 The unit can be left in the charging state after it is completed. Refresh If you charge the battery before it runs out completely, the operating time may be shortened. To avoid this, the bat- tery is discharged automatically and refreshed. 01/8/30 2.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 12: Using With The Ac Adaptor

    Using with the AC Adaptor MD-MT888H Take out the lead from the charger. Connect the lead to the main unit (at DC IN 2 V socket). Connect the AC adaptor. Caution: z If the AC adaptor is not used for a long period of time, be sure to remove the plug from the socket for safety.

  • Page 13: Using With The Alkaline Battery

    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 21. 01/8/30 2.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections MD-MT888H You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD. 01/8/30 2.fm...
  • Page 15 MD-MT888H 01/8/30 2.fm...

  • Page 16: Long Time Recording And Group Recording

    Long Time Recording and Group Recording MD-MT888H „ Long time recording Since this MD portable recorder adopts the 4 times long recording mode, you can record many tracks on one MD (supporting MDLP). Up to 320 minutes of recording is possible on one MD (of 80 minutes).

  • Page 17: Group Playback

    If a group-recorded MD is played back with the equip- ment that does not support the group function, the disc name will not be displayed correctly and the group name will not be displayed at all. (Example) 0;BEST//1- 10; 01/8/30 3.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 18: Recording

    Recording MD-MT888H 01/8/30 3.fm...
  • Page 19 Changing the volume level whilst recording does not affect the recording. z You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording. z After the group recording is performed, non-group tracks will be moved behind the groups and track num- bers will be changed. 01/8/30 3.fm MD-MT888H...
  • Page 20 Recording (continued) MD-MT888H To interrupt recording Move the M button toward z Recording starts by moving the M button toward again. z You can perform the same operation by pressing the button on the main unit. z The track number will be increased by one each time the recording is interrupted.

  • Page 21: Recording

    Do not jerk or bump the unit. Do not unplug the AC adaptor. Do not remove the rechargeable battery or an alka- line battery. Do not subject the unit to shock. Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly. 01/8/30 3.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 22: Playback

    Playback MD-MT888H 01/8/30 3.fm...
  • Page 23 Stereo playback or monaural playback Yellow light flashes twice 2 times long playback (stereo) Orange light flashes four times 4 times long playback (stereo) Light flashes in order from green Fast forward Light flashes in order from orange Fast reverse 01/8/30 3.fm MD-MT888H...
  • Page 24 Playback (continued) MD-MT888H „ Volume control Press the VOLUME+ button to increase the volume and the VOLUME- button to decrease the volume. „ Bass control Press the M button. Move the M button toward select "B(BASS)" and press it. Move the M button toward to select the bass strength and press it.

  • Page 25: Advanced Playback

    When you move the M button toward , playback starts from the beginning of the track. z You can perform the same operation by pressing the button on the main unit. 01/8/30 4.fm MD-MT888H...
  • Page 26 Advanced Playback (continued) MD-MT888H „ Random play or repeat play During playback, press the MODE button repeatedly to select the playback mode. Notes: z If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, move the M button toward to start playback.
  • Page 27 To interrupt fast playback During playback, move the M button toward z If you move the M button toward again, the double- speed playback starts. To return to normal playback Select "N(NORMAL)" in step 3 and press the M button. 01/8/30 4.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 28: Advanced Recording

    Advanced Recording MD-MT888H „ Playback sound-actuated recording Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (Synchronised recording). Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds or more. You can perform the same operation by simply press- ing the REC button on the main unit.
  • Page 29 When a recording is paused, press the MODE button repeatedly to select the re- cording mode. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows. Start recording. The recording mode remains unchanged until a new mode is selected. 01/8/30 4.fm MD-MT888H...
  • Page 30 Advanced Recording (continued) MD-MT888H Notes: z Tracks can be recorded in stereo recording mode, 2 times long recording mode, and 4 times long recording mode on one MiniDisc. z In monaural recording, the sound on the right and left channels is mixed even if the input source is in stereo.
  • Page 31 To cancel the operation, move the M button toward . Note: When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created automati- cally regardless of the setting of the auto marker function. 01/8/30 4.fm MD-MT888H...
  • Page 32 Advanced Recording (continued) MD-MT888H „ About track numbers 1. Track numbers are created automatically during re- cording via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected (Auto marker func- tion). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto marker function, see page 31.
  • Page 33 You cannot copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital inputs to another MiniDisc or DAT. It is prevented by the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System). Recording from analogue inputs is not affected. Digital signals Digitally recorded Cannot record MiniDisc 01/8/30 4.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 34: Recording From A Microphone

    Recording from a Microphone MD-MT888H „ To record from a microphone Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket. Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 13). Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds or more. You can perform the same operation by simply pressing the REC button on the main unit.
  • Page 35 Insert the plug firmly. If you don't, the recording will not be made properly. z Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo mini plug. 01/8/30 4.fm MD-MT888H...
  • Page 36 Recording from a Microphone (continued) MD-MT888H „ Sound-actuated recording (Mic Syn- chronised recording) The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause function does not work for approximately 10 sec- onds after a recording starts.) When the microphone...
  • Page 37 During a mic synchro recording If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, a timed auto mark will be created 5 minutes after the previous mark is created. Creating track numbers manually Press the REC button whilst recording. 01/8/30 4.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 38: Checking Displays

    Checking Displays MD-MT888H „ To check the remaining recording time and the total playing time Whilst in the stop mode, hold down the DISP button for 1 second or more. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows.
  • Page 39 When the AC adaptor or a separately available car adaptor is used, the battery indicator will not be shown. z The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase or decrease, depending on the operation being performed. This is normal. 01/8/30 4.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 40: Titling A Minidisc

    Titling a MiniDisc MD-MT888H z Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. z The group-recorded MD may not be edited properly with other equipment. The group-recorded MD contains the menus that can- not be edited if the group mode has been cancelled.
  • Page 41 To cancel the operation, move the M button toward . (Whilst entering characters, press the CLEAR button first and then move the M button toward .) 01/8/30 5.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 42: Titling A Minidisc

    Titling a MiniDisc (continued) MD-MT888H „ To erase a character Set the unit to character input mode. Disc name : page 40, steps 1 - 3 Group name : page 41, steps 1 - 4 Track name : page 41, steps 1 - 3...

  • Page 43: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    Check the track number before erasing it. z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se- lecting the menus. z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation, the previous display appears. z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward 01/8/30 5.fm MD-MT888H...
  • Page 44 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-MT888H „ To divide a track You can divide a track into 2 tracks. Play back the track to be divided, and move the M button toward at the point where you want to divide the track to pause it.
  • Page 45 Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds. z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se- lecting the menus. z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation, the previous display appears. z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward 01/8/30 5.fm MD-MT888H...
  • Page 46 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-MT888H „ Moving a track to another group On a group-recorded MD, you can move a track to a dif- ferent group. (Group change) Play back the track to be moved, and move the M button toward to pause it.
  • Page 47 Check carefully before you erase it. Note: The GROUP ERASE function erases the group and group name. MD-MT888H z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se- lecting the menus. z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation, the previous display appears.
  • Page 48 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-MT888H „ Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Before stamping When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks are recorded, you can transfer the character information (disc, group, and track names) of the master MiniDisc to another MiniDisc (for stamping) simultaneously.
  • Page 49 (Group name will not be displayed either.) To check the contents of the group, refer to "To search a desired group (page 24)". To record in the created group: Refer to "Adding tracks to an existing group (page 21)". 01/8/30 5.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 50: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-MT888H „ Moving non-group tracks to after group-recorded tracks If non-group tracks are found in the middle of a group- recorded MD, they can be moved to after group-recorded tracks. (Group arrange) Whilst in the stop mode, press the M button.

  • Page 51: Hold Function

    Move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the opposite direction of the arrow). If the hold function is active whilst the power is turned off, the power cannot be turned on by mistake and the battery will not be drained. 01/8/30 5.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 52: Changing Default Settings

    Changing Default Settings MD-MT888H Insert a MiniDisc. Whilst in the stop mode, press the M button. The unit enters the menu select mode. Move the M button toward to select "S(SET- UP)" and press it. Move the M button toward to select a menu and press it.

  • Page 53: Auto Play

    3-colour indicators Always lit Backlight on the re- Lit for approx. 10 seconds dur- mote control ing operation (Always lit if used with AC adaptor) "OFF" 3-colour indicators Not lit Backlight on the re- Not lit mote control 01/8/30 5.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 54: Listening Through Another System

    Listening through Another System MD-MT888H „ Listening through a stereo system Notes: z It is recommended that the volume level of the MiniDisc unit be set to maximum when listening through a stereo system. z When recording with stereo system, eliminate the con- firmation sound (page 52).

  • Page 55: Other Features And Caution

    Do not drop or subject the battery to shock. z Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the battery com- partment of this product or into the rechargeable bat- tery. 01/8/30 6.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. The unit does not turn on.

  • Page 57: Moisture Condensation

    When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm place. To remove condensation: Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approxi- mately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and the unit will work properly. 01/8/30 6.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 58: Minidisc System Limitations

    MiniDisc System Limitations MD-MT888H The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order. SYMPTOM "D-FULL" or "T-FULL" appears even though the MiniDisc still has recording time left. The remaining recording time does not increase even though you erased tracks.

  • Page 59: Error Messages

    The microprocessor has reported a Er-MD (**) system fault and the unit is out of or- der. (To have it repaired, go to the distributor where you purchased the unit.) Number or symbol appears in (*) position. 01/8/30 6.fm MD-MT888H...
  • Page 60 Error Messages (continued) MD-MT888H ERROR MES- MEANING SAGES z The total number of groups exceeds G-FULL (Erase unnecessary groups.) z The unit is in the hold mode. HOLD z The rechargeable or alkaline battery LoBATT has run down. z You removed a MiniDisc whilst record- LOCKED ing or editing.

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    Cleaning will prevent noise. Caution: z Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thin- ner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish. z Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions. 01/8/30 6.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications MD-MT888H As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification chang- es for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
  • Page 63 Approx. Approx. 27.5 42.5 hours Approx. 36.5 49 hours hours hours Output level: Specified Maximum Load imped- output output level ance Earphones 5 mW + 5 32 ohms LINE 250 mV (-12 10 k ohms 01/8/30 6.fm MD-MT888H...

  • Page 64: Terms Of Guarantee

    Subject to the terms listed below, Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Company”) guarantee to pro- vide for the repair of, or at its option replace this Sharp Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than bat- teries), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.

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