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PORTABLE MINIDISC
RECORDER
MODEL
MD-MT280E
OPERATION MANUAL
If you require any advice or assistance regarding
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).
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-MT280E OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.

  • Page 2: Optional Accessories

    Accessories MD-MT280E Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA8058AWZZ) x 1 Connection Cable (for digit- Connection Cable (for ana- Connection Cable (for PC Carrying Bag x 1 al recording) x 1 logue recording) x 1 analogue recording) 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

    Contents MD-MT280E Page Page " Important Introduction " Useful Features Special Notes ......4 - 5 Advanced Playback .

  • Page 4: Special Notes

    WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD. ! SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record- 0121 766 5414 ing arising from malfunction of this unit. In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring re-...
  • 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-MT280E " Main unit Reference page 1. Open Lever ......11 2.
  • Page 7 MD-MT280E " Display panel 1. Level Meter 2. Random Indicator 1 2 3 3. Repeat Indicator 4. Long-Play/Recording Mode Indicator 5. Monaural Mode Indicator 6. Battery Indicator 7. Play Indicator 8. Pause Indicator 9. Disc Name Indicator 10. Record Indicator 9 10 11 11.

  • Page 8: Precautions

    5V DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage it. Using this unit near mobile phones ! SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper may cause noise pickup. If it oc- use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised serv- curs, move it away from them.

  • Page 9: Using With The Ac Adaptor

    Using with the AC Adaptor MD-MT280E Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert Caution: ! Insert the plugs firmly. the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V socket. ! When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove the AC adaptor from the wall socket.

  • Page 10: Using With The Alkaline Battery

    Using with the Alkaline Battery MD-MT280E Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, Caution: ! Do not replace the battery during operation. "AA" size). ! Do not use a rechargeable battery (nickel-cad- mium battery etc.). ! Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for long periods of time.

  • Page 11: Inserting A Minidisc

    Inserting a MiniDisc MD-MT280E Slide the OPEN lever to release the com- Notes: ! Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. partment door. Lift up the compartment door. Insert a MiniDisc. Insert according to the direction arrow. Close the compartment door. ! 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-MT280E 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 MD-MT280E To connect to a stereo system with a "DIGITAL OUT" or "OPTICAL OUT" socket (digital connection) When compared with an analogue connection recording, using a digital connection will give higher quality. Some audio systems do not have a DIGITAL OUT socket. Check before connecting.

  • Page 14: Hold Function

    Hold Function MD-MT280E To prevent accidental operation, the unit can be locked in Remote control unit its present condition using the Hold function. When in Hold, no buttons are active. Main unit Orange mark Hold Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direc- tion indicated by the arrow).

  • Page 15: Before Recording

    Before Recording MD-MT280E " 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 16: Recording

    Recording MD-MT280E Press the REC LEVEL button to adjust the recording level. Analogue recording (connecting with analogue cable) Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound vol- ume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere be- tween -4 dB and 0 dB. 0 - 30 Digital recording (connecting with digital cable) You can adjust the level in 1 dB...

  • Page 17: Recording

    MD-MT280E Notes: ! Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting Press the MENU/ENTER button. the menus. ! Changing the volume level whilst recording does not affect Press the button repeatedly to se- the recording. ! You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording. lect "REC MODE".

  • Page 18: Playback

    Playback MD-MT280E Press the button. Left Right channel channel Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against ac- cidental erasure (Auto-play function). To interrupt playback Press the button. To resume playback, press the button again.
  • Page 19 MD-MT280E " Bass control During playback, press the MENU/ENTER Each time the BASS button on the remote control is pressed, the bass response will be switched as follows. button. BASS 1 Emphasised slightly. Press the button repeatedly to se- BASS 2 Emphasised more.

  • Page 20: Advanced Playback

    Advanced Playback MD-MT280E ! To locate the desired portion ! 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 21 MD-MT280E ! Random play or repeat play Press the button repeatedly to se- lect 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 : Repeat play of a single track NORMAL : Normal playback...

  • Page 22: Advanced Recording

    Advanced Recording MD-MT280E ! Long-play recording Press the button repeatedly to se- 2 times and 4 times long recording lect the desired recording mode. Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible. Stereo recording (SP) 2 times long recording (LP2) Monaural recording In monaural, you can record twice as long as the stereo recording.
  • Page 23 MD-MT280E ! About the recording mode Notes: " In monaural recording, the sound on the right and left You can select the recording mode from stereo recording, channels is mixed even if the input source is in stereo. 2 times long recording, 4 times long recording, and mon- Although you can hear the stereo sound from the ear- aural recording.
  • Page 24 Advanced Recording (continued) MD-MT280E ! Playback sound-actuated recording Press the MENU/ENTER button. Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (synchronised recording). Select the recording mode (step 4, page 22) and press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the button repeatedly to se- lect "SYNC ON".
  • Page 25 MD-MT280E ! 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 26 Advanced Recording (continued) MD-MT280E ! 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 27: About Track Numbers

    MD-MT280E ! 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 of may not be the same as on the source.

  • Page 28: Recording From A Microphone

    Recording from a Microphone MD-MT280E Press the REC button. Press the REC LEVEL button to adjust the recording level. Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound vol- ume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere be- tween -4 dB and 0 dB. L: 0 - 20 H: 21 - 30 Select the recording mode (steps 5 - 9,...
  • Page 29 MD-MT280E ! Sound-actuated recording About pause function The unit automatically pauses when the microphone (Mic Synchronised recording) does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause function does not work for approximately 10 sec- Press the REC button. onds after a recording starts.) When the microphone picks up sound again, recording starts automatically.

  • Page 30: Recording From A Microphone

    Recording from a Microphone (continued) MD-MT280E ! Track intervals Press the MENU/ENTER button. When recording from the microphone, track numbers will The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds be created automatically at regular intervals (default set- even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed. ting: approximately every 5 minutes).

  • Page 31: Changing Default Settings

    Changing Default Settings MD-MT280E ! Beep sound Whilst in the stop mode ... You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MENU/ when you press a button. ENTER button for 2 seconds or more. "SET ! Auto play UP"...

  • Page 32: Checking Displays

    Checking Displays MD-MT280E ! 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/ENTER Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ button.
  • Page 33 MD-MT280E ! 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 track How to read the battery indicator name.

  • Page 34: Titling A Minidisc

    Titling a MiniDisc MD-MT280E ! Creating disc and track names Press the button repeatedly to select the Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or record- type of characters. ing prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. <Disc name> <Track name> Whilst in the stop Whilst in the pause mode, press the MENU/...
  • Page 35 MD-MT280E ! To erase a character To enter more letters, repeat steps 6 - 8. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to move the cursor to When the name is completely entered, the character you want to erase, and then press the press and hold down the MENU/ENTER but- BASS button on the remote control.
  • Page 36 Titling a MiniDisc (continued) MD-MT280E ! To add characters ! Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Put the unit in the character input mode. Before stamping (Perform steps 1 - 5 on page 34.) When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks Press the VOL + or VOL - button to move the are recorded, you can transfer the character information (disc and track names) of the master MiniDisc to another...
  • Page 37 MD-MT280E Master MiniDisc operation Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping Insert a master MiniDisc. Load a MiniDisc for stamping. Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the target one. Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ ENTER button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the button repeatedly to se- lect "EDIT".

  • Page 38: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    Editing a Recorded MiniDisc MD-MT280E ! 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.
  • Page 39 MD-MT280E ! To divide a track ! To combine tracks Start playing the track to be divided into two. Start playing the latter of the two tracks to be Press the button at the point where you combined, and press the button.
  • Page 40 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-MT280E ! 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 41: Listening Through Another System

    Listening through Another System MD-MT280E ! Listening through a stereo system ! Listening through a car stereo To the LINE INPUT sockets White: Separately to the left available Red: cassette to the right adaptor (AD-CT14) Separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X) To the To the REMOTE...

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Maintenance MD-MT280E ! Resuming auto play ! Cleaning When the unit becomes dirty When you stop and then re- Stopping Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively start playback without re- Stopped track dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external sur- First track moving the disc, playback Playing...

  • Page 43: Minidisc System Limitations

    MiniDisc System Limitations MD-MT280E 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 44: Error Messages

    Error Messages MD-MT280E ERROR MEANING ERROR MEANING MESSAGES MESSAGES BATT EMPTY " The battery has run down. " Stamp function does not work. Can'tSTAMP " Nothing is recorded. BLANK MD (Check the number of tracks.) " Cannot save the TOC information (Replace the disc with a recorded disc.) Can'tWRITE correctly to a MiniDisc.
  • Page 45 MD-MT280E ERROR MEANING ERROR MEANING MESSAGES MESSAGES " Poor connection of the digital cable. " The temperature is too high. NO SIGNAL TEMP OVER " No output signal comes out from the (Turn off the power, and wait a while.) connected unit.

  • Page 46: 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 47 MD-MT280E ! Moisture condensation Recording and editing are impossible. When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals " Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental eras- cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly. ure? " Is the unit connected properly to the other equip- In the following cases, condensation may form inside the unit.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications MD-MT280E 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 49 MD-MT280E Battery life: Stereo 2 times long 4 times long When using a commercially Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous available, high capacity, "AA" recording: play: recording: play: recording: play: size (LR6), alkaline battery Approx. 8 Approx. 33 Approx. 11 Approx.
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  • Page 52: 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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