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PORTABLE MINIDISC
RECORDER
MODEL
MD - MT170E
OPERATION MANUAL
If you require any advice or assistance regarding
your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/support.
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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  • Page 1 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 - MT170E OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support.

  • Page 2: Optional Accessories

    Accessories MD-MT170E Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA8058AWZZ) x 1 Connection Cable (for analogue re- Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Carrying Case x 1 cording) x 1 battery (AD-N55BT) x 1 Notes: Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents MD-MT170E Page Page Important Introduction Useful Features Special Notes ......4-5 Advanced Playback .

  • Page 4: Special Notes

    Caution When recording important selections, make a prelimi- nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop- erly recorded. SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record- ing arising from malfunction of this unit. 01/10/26 MD-MT170E_1.fm...
  • 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 RPHOH0011AWZZ). If the earphones are...

  • Page 6: Names Of Controls And Indicators

    Names of Controls and Indicators MD-MT170E Reference page 1. Battery Case Connection Terminals ..10 2. 5 V DC Input Socket ..... . . 9 3.

  • Page 7: 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 serv- ice centre.

  • Page 8: Using With The Rechargeable Battery

    Using with the Rechargeable Battery MD-MT170E Charging the rechargeable battery When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time Do not force the Insert from or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse, battery cover the –...

  • Page 9: Using With The Ac Adaptor

    Using with the AC Adaptor MD-MT170E About charging time Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V socket. After about 3.5 hours have passed, " " will go out.

  • Page 10: Using With The Alkaline Battery

    Using with the Alkaline Battery MD-MT170E If you use the separately available battery case (AD- When using the alkaline battery, be sure to insert the M18BC) and the supplied rechargeable battery at the rechargeable battery also. same time, the MD can play much longer than with only one source of battery power.

  • Page 11: Inserting A Minidisc

    Inserting a MiniDisc MD-MT170E Slide the OPEN lever to release the com- partment door. Lift it up. Insert a MiniDisc as shown. Close the compartment door. Notes: Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit.

  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections MD-MT170E 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. To connect to a stereo system with "LINE OUT"...

  • Page 13: Recording

    Recording MD-MT170E About the TOC To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of being erased accidentally Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the function, turn the power off.
  • Page 14 Recording (continued) MD-MT170E Press the REC LEVEL button to adjust the recording level. Analogue recording Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB. Level meter indicator Digital recording You can adjust the level in 1dB increments between +12dB and -12dB.
  • Page 15 MD-MT170E To interrupt recording Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to Press the button. select "REC MODE". To resume recording, press the button again. The track number will be increased by one each time Press the ENTER/SYNC button. the recording is interrupted. Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to To stop recording select the recording mode (page 20).

  • Page 16: Playback

    Playback MD-MT170E Insert earphones plug into PHONES socket. Insert a MiniDisc (page 11). Press the button. Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against accidental erasure (Auto-play function). To interrupt playback Press the button.

  • Page 17: Hold Function

    Hold Function MD-MT170E The present operation condition can be kept even if other Bass control buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a Each time the BASS button is pressed, the tone will be crowded train. switched as follows. BASS 1 Emphasised slightly.

  • Page 18: Advanced Playback

    Advanced Playback MD-MT170E To locate the beginning of a track To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the button during playback. To restart the track being played: Press the button during playback. To locate the next track: Press the button whilst the unit is stopped.
  • Page 19 MD-MT170E Random play or repeat play During playback, press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to select "PLAY MODE". Press the ENTER/SYNC button. Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to select the desired playback mode. RANDOM : Random play RANDOM REP : Repeat play of tracks in random order ALL REPEAT : Repeat play of all of the tracks 1Tr REPEAT :...

  • Page 20: Advanced Recording

    Advanced Recording MD-MT170E Long-play recording Press the ENTER/SYNC button. 2 times and 4 times long recording Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible. select the desired recording mode. Monaural recording Stereo recording(SP) 2 times long recording(LP2) In monaural, you can record twice as long as the stereo recording.
  • Page 21 MD-MT170E Notes: About the recording mode Tracks can be recorded in stereo recording mode, 2 You can select the recording mode from stereo recording, times long recording mode, and 4 times long recording 2 times long recording, 4 times long recording, and mon- mode on one MiniDisc.
  • Page 22 Advanced Recording (continued) MD-MT170E Playback sound-actuated recording Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys- Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting tem to enter the playback pause mode. sound from the stereo system (Synchronised recording). Select the starting point for your recording and press the PAUSE button.
  • Page 23 MD-MT170E To start recording from the middle of a During playback, press the button at the track point where you want to begin recording. You can erase a portion of a track and make a new Press the REC button. recording.
  • Page 24 Advanced Recording (continued) MD-MT170E To create your own track numbers Recording tracks as a single track You can create your own track numbers at any point. You can record several pieces of music as a single track by disabling the auto marker function. Whilst recording, press the REC button at the point where you want to create track numbers.
  • Page 25 MD-MT170E About track numbers When recording, if a programmed playback is per- formed by the source or playback is performed by 1. Track numbers are created automatically during re- selecting tracks manually, the MiniDisc track numbers cording via the analogue connection when a silence may not be the same as on the source.

  • Page 26: Checking Displays

    Checking Displays MD-MT170E To check the elapsed time and remain- To check the remaining recording time ing time of the track and the total playing time During playback, press the MENU/CHRG Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ button repeatedly to select "DISPLAY". CHRG button repeatedly to select "DIS- PLAY".
  • Page 27 MD-MT170E To display the playing time of an indi- Checking the remaining amount of bat- tery level vidual track The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation. Whilst in the stop mode, press the button to display the track number and How to read the battery indicator track name.

  • Page 28: Changing Default Settings

    Changing Default Settings MD-MT170E Beep sound Whilst in the stop mode ... You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MENU/ you press a button. CHRG button for 2 seconds or more. "SET UP" will appear.

  • Page 29: Titling A Minidisc

    Titling a MiniDisc MD-MT170E Creating disc and track names Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or record- ing prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. <Disc name> <Track name> (Capital letters) (Lower-case letters) (Numbers and symbols) Whilst in the stop Whilst in the pause mode, press the mode, press the...
  • Page 30 Titling a MiniDisc (continued) MD-MT170E To add characters To enter a space Press the VOL+ button to move the cursor to the right. Put the unit in the character input mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 on page 29.) Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to move the cursor to the character before which you want to add a new character.
  • Page 31 MD-MT170E Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Press the ENTER/SYNC button. Before stamping When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks are recorded, you can transfer the character information To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button. (disc and track names) of the Master MiniDisc to another Press the ENTER/SYNC button.

  • Page 32: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    Editing a Recorded MiniDisc MD-MT170E To erase one track at a time To erase all of the tracks at once Start playing the track to be erased, and Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ press the button. CHRG button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
  • Page 33 MD-MT170E To divide a track To combine tracks Start playing the track to be divided into Start playing the last of the two tracks to be two. Press the button at the point where combined, and press the button. you want to divide the track. Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to select "EDIT".

  • Page 34: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-MT170E To move a track When a track has a name before dividing: The two new tracks will have the same name. However, in the "TOC FULL" condition, the second track may not be Play the track to be moved, and press the named.

  • Page 35: Listening Through Another System

    Listening through Another System MD-MT170E Listening through a stereo system Listening through a car stereo To the LINE INPUT sockets Separately White: available To the left car adaptor (AD-CA20X) Red: To the right Separately available cassette adaptor (AD-CT14) To the DC IN 5V socket To the PHONES socket To the PHONES socket...

  • Page 36: Other Features And Caution

    Other Features and Caution MD-MT170E Resuming auto play Rechargeable battery A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc without removing it, playback starts from the point kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used, you should charge it at least once every three months you stopped it.

  • Page 37: Minidisc System Limitations

    MiniDisc System Limitations MD-MT170E The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order. SYMPTOM LIMITATIONS "DISC FULL" or "TOC FULL" appears More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of even though the MiniDisc still has re- the recording time.

  • Page 38: Error Messages

    Error Messages MD-MT170E ERROR MES- MEANING ERROR MES- MEANING SAGES SAGES BATT EMPTY The battery has run down. Can'tSTAMP Stamp function does not work. BLANK MD Nothing is recorded. (Check the number of tracks.) (Replace the disc with a recorded disc.) Can'tWRITE Cannot save the TOC information cor- rectly to a MiniDisc.
  • Page 39 MD-MT170E ERROR MES- MEANING ERROR MES- MEANING SAGES SAGES NO SIGNAL Poor connection of the digital cable. TEMP OVER The temperature is too high. No output signal comes out from the (Turn off the power, and wait for a while.) connected unit to playback.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance MD-MT170E If trouble occurs Cleaning When this product is subjected to strong external interfer- When the unit becomes dirty ence (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external sur- operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications MD-MT170E 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 43 MD-MT170E Battery life: Stereo 2 times long 4 times long When using the rechargeable Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous battery (fully charged) included recording: play: Approx. recording: play: Approx. recording: play: Approx. with the unit Approx. 7 11 hours Approx.

  • Page 44: 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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