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Sharp MD-MT821 Operation Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Note: Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. For optional accessories, contact your local dealer, call the Sharp Accesories and Supply Center at l-800-642-2122, or visit SHARP’s web site (http:/’ www.sharp-usa.com).

  • Page 3: For Your Records

    0 It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copy- right laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copy- right owners whenever necessary. Caution -- use of controls or adjust-...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Do not spill liquid on the unit. Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5V DC power supply packaged unit. SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorized service center.

  • Page 5: Indicators

    Notes about the rechargeable batterv A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is the only kind that can be used. Even if the battery supplied with the unit is not used, you should charge it at least once every three months to maintain the battery. The rechargeable battery can be charged approximately 300 times.

  • Page 6: Indicators

    16 17 18 19 W 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. Character/Time Information Indicator 10. Synchro Recording Indicator 11.

  • Page 7: Power Source

    used with 4 different power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC This unit can be adaptor, a battery case, and a separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X). To the DC IN 5V jack Insert securely, all the way In. Notes: After charging has been completed, the AC adaptor may be left connected.

  • Page 8: Power Source

    Backof t h e MD recorder While you are using the rechargeable battery and the alkaline battery at the same time, do not remove either of them. If you do, while the unit is in the play mode, playback will stop. When in the recording mode, the recorded contents will be erased, and the power may be disconnected.

  • Page 9: Cable

    0’ n Type of recording Two types of recording are possible: “Digital recording” and “Analog recording”. There are different cables and connections for each type of recording, depending on the jacks on the equipment being connected to the unit. (1) Analog recording Connect the unit to equipment that has a line output jack, using the analog cable i n...
  • Page 10 W 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 us- ing an optical pickup.
  • Page 11 n Recording from CDs or MDs (Synchro recording) 0 Svnchro recording is a method that detects the playback sound from the source equip- ment. When sound is present, it automatically s t a r t s recording. When the sour&is silent, the recordina will be paused 1.

  • Page 12: About The Toc

    After recording: Press the /:OFF button while in the stop mode. 0 After the track number has been written on the disc, the power will shut off auto- matically. (For details about the TOC, see page 20.) To remove the MiniDisc: Turn off the power and move the OPEN lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 13 This is the method used for recording digital signals from CDs or MDs exactly as they are stored on the original. Compared to recordings made from analog inputs, digital recordings have extremely high-quality sound. Connect the external equipment. (See page 8.) Synchro recording: Page 10 perform the following steps on the equipment connected to this unit.

  • Page 14: Recording From The Microphone

    n Recording from the microphone (Mic synchro recording) The recording will begin automatically in response to a noise or a person speaking. When the sound stops, the recording will pause. This function is convenient when recording lectures, conferences, etc. Stereo microphone (commercially available) Connect the stereo microphone to the MIC IN jack on the main unit.

  • Page 15: Function

    When a sound, such as a person speak- ing, is picked up by the microphone, re- cording will begin automatically. 0 If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, the recording will be paused au- tomatically. However, the unit will not pause for about the first 10 seconds after recording has started.
  • Page 16 u Creating marks while making a mic recording (Timed auto mark function) Marks can be created at a fixed interval (every 5 minutes is the default setting) so that the beginning of any track can be found. The interval at which marks are created can be changed by the user.

  • Page 17: Functions

    n Recording tracks as a single track You can record several pieces of music as a single track, disable the auto marker func- tion. Press the EDIT button while the record- ing is paused. (The display will be blanked out immediately.) 2 Press the )II button.
  • Page 18 W To check the remaining disc time While recording, you can check the remaining time available on the disc. Press the DISP button while recording or while in the recording pause mode. Remaining recordable time 0 When the DISP button is pressed again, the unit will return to the initial display.
  • Page 19 R To erase tracks To erase tracks one at a time: track Start playing the you want to erase, and press the )I1 button. 0 The unit will enter the pause mode. Press the EDIT button to select “ERASE”. Number of the paused track Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
  • Page 20 When recording, track numbers will be created automatically. (Auto marker function/Synchro marker function) When recording from analog inputs: (Including digital inputs other than CDs or MiniDiscs) A new track number will automatically be created whenever 1 second or more of si- lence occurs in the source.
  • Page 21 The TOC (an abbreviation for Table of Contents) is information about the track numbers and recorded areas that allow the unit to find musical selections or sounds. The entire MD is controlled by the information in this TOC, which enables the unit to find the beginning of a track quickly or to record automatically in a vacant area.
  • Page 23 To interrupt playback: Press the )II button during playback. 0 To resume playback, press the )I1 but- ton again. To stop playback: Press the /:OFF button. To turn off the power: Press the /:OFF button while in the stop mode. 0 If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes while in the stop mode.
  • Page 24 n APSS (Auto Proaram Search system APSS automatically locates the beginning of any track. To move to the beginning of the next track: Move the shuttle switch tom during play- back. To re-start the track being played: Move the shuttle switch to H1 during play- back.
  • Page 25 H To play at double speed (Mono recording only) Press the ENTER/SYNC button while a MiniDisc recorded in the monaural long-play mode is being played. The unit will display “FAST PLAY” and start fast playback When the ENTER/SYNC button is pressed again, the unit will return to nor- mal play.
  • Page 26 W To check the remainino recording time and the total playing time While in the stop mode, press the DISP button (Remote control: press the DISPLAY shuttle switch). 0 Each time the button is pressed, the dis- play will change as follows: Remaining recording time Total playing time Note:...
  • Page 27 H What the editing function can do You can create original discs using the MD editing function, on which you can change the order of the tracks and you can create disc or track names. 0 Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited. Move (Page A designated track can be moved to any desired position.
  • Page 28 n Move Play the track to be moved, and press the )I1 button. 0 The unit will enter the pause mode. Press the EDIT button to select “MOVE”. To move the fifth track Press the ENTER/SYNC button. 0 To cancel the operation, press the U:OFF button.
  • Page 29 W Combine Start playing the last of the two tracks you want to combine, and press the ,I! button. 0 The unit will enter the pause mode. Press the EDIT button to select “COM- BINE”. combine the fifth and sixth tracks Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
  • Page 30 When the letter you want is displayed, press the ENTER/SYNC button. 0 To enter more letters in the name, re- peat steps 3 - 5. When the disc name has been com- pletely entered, press the EDIT button. If an incorrect letter is entered: To erase a character: Press the VOL + or VOL - button to move...
  • Page 31 This function can not be performed from playback only MiniDiscs. When the recording is complete, remove the newly recorded MiniDisc and load the master MiniDisc into the MD-MT821. Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the newly recorded MiniDisc. MiniDisc...
  • Page 32 0 Remove the master MiniDisc withoul turning off the power. If you do, the operation will be canceled. Load the newly recorded MiniDisc into the MD-MT821. To cancel the operation, press the U:OFF button. Press the ENTER/SYNC button. 0 The unit will finish recording the char- acter information and enter the stop mode.
  • Page 33 0 Before connecting any other equipment, turn off the power to all units. 0 Connect the plugs securely. improper connections may cause noise or malfunctions. n Listening through a stereo or a radio cassette player or recording on a cassette tape To the right (R).
  • Page 34 n Checking the remaining amount of batterv charged The remaining amount of battery charge is shown by the battery indicator during operation. Battery indicator i-““” < to read battery indicator > When the battery is completely charged When the battery needs charging, it is impossible to start recording or editing.
  • Page 35 n To eliminate the confirmation sound Every time a button is pressed, a “beep” will be heard in the headphones. To silence the “beep” sound, do the follow- ing: While in the stop mode . . . Hold down the MODE button (Remote control: move and hold the shuttle switch at PLAY MODE) until “SET UP”...

  • Page 36: Unit

    To cancel the auto-play f u n c t i o n When a MiniDisc is inserted, the power will be turned on automatically, and playback will begin. You can cancel automatic play- back. While in the stop mode . . Hold down the MODE button (Remote control: move and hold the shuttle switch at PLAY MODE) until “SET UP”...
  • Page 37 A MiniDisc is a disc inside a protective car- tridge. You can handle it freely without wor- rying about dust, fingerprints, etc. However, if dust enters the opening of the cartridge, or there is excessive dirt on the cartridge, or the cartridge becomes warped, you may experience malfunctions.
  • Page 38 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 authorized SHARP dealer or service center. PROBLEM The unit does not turn No sound is heard from the headphones.
  • Page 39 MiniDiscs are recorded using a different system than is used for cassette tapes or DAT recordings. Therefore, the following conditions may be encountered, depending on how the disc has been recorded or edited. These are due to system limitations, and should be considered normal.

  • Page 40: Editing

    E r r o r m e s s a g e s l The battery run down. B a t t EMPTY (Lo BAT-T) l Nothing is recorded. B L A N K D I S C ( B L A N K ) Can’t COPY copy can be made because of the SCMS copyright system.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    This will prevent noise. 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 42 0 The continuous recording time is for analog inputs when the volume level is set to “VOL 0”. 0 The continuous play time shows the value when the volume level is set to “VOL 15”. 0 The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an ambienttemperature of 68”F(20°C).
  • Page 43 MEMO...
  • Page 44 Sharp. The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein.

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