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GRABADOR/REPRODUCTOR MINIDISC PORTÁTIL BÄRBAR MINISKIVINSPELARE GRAVADOR PORTÁTIL DE MINIDISCO PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODELO MODELL MODELO MODEL MD-MT180H MANUAL DE MANEJO ESPAÑOL ······ Consulte las páginas i al vi y BRUKSANVISNING S-1 al S-42. MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO SVENSKA ······ Hänvisa till sidorna i till vi och OPERATION MANUAL V-1 till V-42.
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NOTAS ESPECIALES ønsker man at tilslutte en DC-adaptor så skal def vaere en SÄRSKILDA ANMÄRKNINGAR godkendt type med indbygget sikring. NOTAS ESPECIAIS Vid anslutning till yttre likspänningskälla skall det alltid finnas SPECIAL NOTES en säkring i kretsen. El material audiovisual puede consistir en trabajos que Käytettäessä...
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Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE. This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. 0103 Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillaeg nr.
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Der må ikke anbringes nogen genstande fyldt med vand, som El modelo satisface la ley relacionada con el empleo de los au- for eksempel vaser, på dette apparat. riculares SHARP (número de modelo RPHOH0011AWZZ). En caso de avería, pida unos auriculares adecuados. Advarsel: For å...
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Este producto está clasificado como un PRODUCTO LASER PRECAUCIÓN DE CLASE 1. tilice el grabador/reproductor portátil minidisc sólo de acuerdo con las instrucciones dadas en este manual y no intente Denna produkt klassificeras som KLASS 1 LASERPRODUKT. interferir el interruptor de bloqueo ni realizar ningún otro ajuste Este produto é...
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Propiedades del diodo láser Laser Diode Properties Material: GaAlAs Material: GaAlAs Longitud de onda: 785 nm Wavelength: 785 nm Tiempos del pulso: Pulse time: Modo de lectura: 0,8 mW continuo Read mode: 0.8 mW Continuous Modo de escritura: máx. 10 mW 0,5s Write mode: max 10 mW 0.5S Ciclo mín.
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Advertencia: VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ El adaptador de CA suministrado no contiene partes que KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA pueda reparar el usuario. Ni saque nunca las cubiertas a KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE menos que esté cualificado para ello. NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
ENGLISH MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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 Page Page Important Introduction Useful Features Special Notes ....... . 2 Advanced Playback.
MD-MT180H ENGLISH US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-MT180H must not arising from malfunction of this unit. be used with other equipment.
Names of Controls and Indicators MD-MT180H ENGLISH Main unit Reference page 1. Record/Track Mark Button ....11, 22 2. Menu/Charge Button ... . . 6, 12, 20, 26 3.
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MD-MT180H ENGLISH Display panel Reference page 1. Level Meter ......11 2. Stereo Recording Indicator ....18 3.
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.
Using with the Rechargeable Battery MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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 –...
Using with the AC Adaptor MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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, " "...
Using with the Alkaline Battery MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.
Inserting a MiniDisc MD-MT180H ENGLISH Slide the OPEN lever to release the compart- ment 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.
Connections MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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"...
Recording MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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 1 dB increments between +12 dB and -12 dB.
MD-MT180H ENGLISH To interrupt recording Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to select Press the button. "REC MODE". To resume recording, press the button again. The track number will be increased by one each time the recording is interrupted. Press the ENTER/SYNC button. To stop recording Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to select Press the :OFF/HOLD button.
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Recording (continued) MD-MT180H ENGLISH About the TOC To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from being After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of 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.
Playback MD-MT180H ENGLISH Insert the earphones plug into the PHONES socket. Insert a MiniDisc (page 9). 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.
Hold Function Playback (continued) MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.
Advanced Playback MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.
Advanced Playback (continued) MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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 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...
Advanced Recording MD-MT180H ENGLISH Long-play recording Press the MENU/CHRG 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.
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Advanced Recording (continued) MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.
MD-MT180H ENGLISH Playback sound-actuated recording Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting enter the playback pause mode. sound from the stereo system (Synchronised recording). Select the starting point for your recording and press the PAUSE button.
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Advanced Recording (continued) MD-MT180H ENGLISH To start recording from the middle of a track During playback, press the button at the point You can erase a portion of a track and make a new where you want to begin recording. recording.
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MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.
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Advanced Recording (continued) MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.
Checking Displays MD-MT180H ENGLISH To check the elapsed time and remaining To check the remaining recording time and time of the track the total playing time During playback, press the MENU/CHRG button Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/CHRG repeatedly to select "DISPLAY".
Checking Displays (continued) MD-MT180H ENGLISH To display the playing time of an individual Checking the remaining amount of battery level track The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation. Whilst in the stop mode, press the but- ton to display the track number and track name.
Changing Default Settings MD-MT180H ENGLISH Beep sound Whilst in the stop mode ... You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MENU/CHRG but- you press a button. ton for 2 seconds or more. "SET UP" will appear. Auto play When you release the button, "BEEP"...
Titling a MiniDisc MD-MT180H ENGLISH Creating disc and track names Press the button repeatedly to select the type Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or record- of characters. ing prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. <Disc name> <Track name> Whilst in the stop Whilst in the pause mode, press the...
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MD-MT180H ENGLISH Note: To enter more letters, repeat steps 5 - 7. One disc name and up to 255 track names can be cre- ated per disc (a maximum of 100 characters for the disc When the name has been completely entered, and each track name and a total of 1,700 characters can press the MENU/CHRG button.
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Titling a MiniDisc (continued) MD-MT180H ENGLISH To add characters Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Put the unit in the character input mode. Before stamping (Perform steps 1 - 4 on page 27.) When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks are recorded, you can transfer the character information Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to move the cur- (disc and track names) of the Master MiniDisc to another...
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MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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/CHRG but- ton repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc MD-MT180H ENGLISH To erase one track at a time To erase all of the tracks at once Start playing the track to be erased, and press the Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/CHRG button. button repeatedly to select "EDIT".
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MD-MT180H ENGLISH To divide a track To combine tracks Start playing the track to be divided into two. Start playing the last of the two tracks to be com- Press the button at the point where you want bined, and press the button.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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 but- named.
Listening through Another System MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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 PHONES socket To the PHONES socket To the DC IN 5V socket Notes:...
Other Features and Caution MD-MT180H ENGLISH Resuming auto play Rechargeable battery When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used, without removing it, playback starts from the point you should charge it at least once every three months you stopped it.
MiniDisc System Limitations MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.
Error Messages MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.
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MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.
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.
Maintenance MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.
MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.
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MD-MT180H ENGLISH 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.