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- Page 1 PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL MD-MT16E OPERATION MANUAL * MD-MT16H FOR UK(F/R) 99.4.2, 0:58 PM...
- Page 2 Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase. 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...
- Page 3 * MD-MT16H FOR UK(01-21) The letters in brackets contained in the model number indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and specifications 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 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ... 3 PRECAUTIONS ... 4 NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ... -
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
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 2 3 4 5 6 * MD-MT16H FOR UK(01-21) 1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator 2. Record Indicator 3. Level Meter 4. Fast Play Indicator 5. Repeat Indicator 6. TOC Indicator 7. Battery Indicator 8. Random Indicator 9. -
Page 7: Power Source
0 C - 40 C (32 F - 104 F). Do not use alkaline batteries other than those specified (LR6, “AA” size). * MD-MT16H FOR UK(01-21) Alkaline batteries power Use two commercially available alkaline batteries (LR6, “AA” size). - Page 8 AC 230-240V, Insert securely, 50/60 Hz all the way in. * MD-MT16H FOR UK(01-21) Rechargeable battery power 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.
- Page 9 When you want to carry the recharge- able battery, put it into the accessory case included with the separately avail- able AD-T20BT. * MD-MT16H FOR UK(01-21) To avoid damaging the battery and shortening its service life, please note the following.
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Page 10: Before Recording
Recording side OPTICAL/ LINE IN To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket * MD-MT16H FOR UK(01-21) (2) Digital recording Connect the unit to equipment that has an optical output socket using the optical digital cable. 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-MT16H 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
To record from a tuner, first tune in a broadcast. To record from a CD, first start playing the track you want to record. * MD-MT16H FOR UK(01-21) Whilst playing sound from the external equipment connected to this unit, press the 5 or 4 button to adjust the recording level. - Page 13 To resume recording, press the 06 button again. The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt a recording. * MD-MT16H 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
(2) Press the 06 button. When recording from digital inputs, it is not necessary to adjust the recording level. * MD-MT16H FOR UK(01-21) There are cases where digital recording may be impossible. In the following cases digital recording is impossible, even if you are using digital cables. -
Page 15: Recording From The Microphone
Insert a recordable MiniDisc. (See page 11.) * MD-MT16H FOR UK(01-21) Press the REC button. A monaural, long-play recording mode is available. (Page 18) Timed identification marks can be created whilst recording. - Page 16 The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt a recording. To stop recording: Press the /:OFF button. * MD-MT16H FOR UK(01-21) Notes: If you want to use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type microphone.
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Page 17: Convenient Recording Function
5 minutes.) The time between marks may vary slightly when compared with the actual recording time. * MD-MT16H FOR UK(01-21) About the timed auto mark: Whenever a recording begins, a track number 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-MT16H 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 REC button. The track number will be written on the disc and the recording will continue uninterrupted. * MD-MT16H 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 re- cording time available for a stereo recording.
- Page 20 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again. The track will be erased. To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 -4. * MD-MT16H 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-MT16H 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-MT16H 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
(Nothing will be displayed for MiniDiscs that do not contain track names.) After playback of the last track has finished, the unit will stop automatically. * MD-MT16H FOR UK(22-42) Playback does not start when a MiniDisc is inserted: right Press the 06 button. - Page 24 (This is done to reduce the distortion in the sound.) * MD-MT16H FOR UK(22-42) To remove the MiniDisc: Turn off the power and move the OPEN lever 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-MT16H FOR UK(22-42) Cue and review Load a MiniDisc and begin playback. Press and hold down the 4 button... - Page 26 Press the 06 button during playback. When the 06 button is pressed again, the unit will resume fast playback. * MD-MT16H FOR UK(22-42) Random play or repeat play During playback or whilst in the stop mode, press the MODE button repeatedly to select the playback mode.
- Page 27 Disc name Remaining recording time Total playing time * MD-MT16H FOR UK(22-42) To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track During playback, press the DISPLAY button. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows:...
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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-MT16H FOR UK(22-42) 99.4.2, 0:55 PM... - Page 29 * MD-MT16H FOR UK(22-42) Divide Start playing the track you want to divide 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-MT16H 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 Type of characters Capital letters Lower-case letters Numbers and symbols indicates a space. * MD-MT16H 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 29 - 30) Press the EDIT button. * MD-MT16H FOR UK(22-42) Name/stamp Master MiniDisc (Prerecorded MiniDisc) 1. The sound is recorded.
- Page 33 Load the newly recorded MiniDisc into the MD-MT16E. To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF button. * MD-MT16H FOR UK(22-42) Press the ENTER/SYNC button. The unit will finish recording the char- acter information and enter the stop mode.
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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-MT16H 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 bat- tery indicator may increase or de- crease, depending on the operation being performed. This is normal. * MD-MT16H 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-MT16H 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-MT16H 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-MT16H 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 The unit does not turn No sound is heard from the earphones.
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Page 40: Minidisc System Limitations
A track number can be created in the middle of a track. * MD-MT16H 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-MT16H FOR UK(22-42) Meaning 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 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-MT16H FOR UK(22-42) Recording level Reference input level Input impedance MIC H 0.25 mV MIC L 2.5 mV...
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Page 44: Terms Of Guarantee
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.