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Sharp MD-DR470H Operation Manual

Portable md player with "mobile 1-bit digital amplifier"
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MD-DR470H
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
! Important Introduction
Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6
! Preparation
Using with the Rechargeable Battery. . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8
Using with the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using with the Alkaline Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Inserting a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 12
Wearing the Earphones (ear-fit type) . . . . . . . . . . . 12
! Basic Operation
Selecting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 19
Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23
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! Useful Features
Group Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
(favourite track playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 26
Advanced Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 30
Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 35
Recording from a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 39
Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 42
! Advanced Features
Titling a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 - 47
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 - 53
Setting the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 - 56
Hold Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Listening through Another System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
! References
Other Features and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 - 61
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
MiniDisc System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 - 64
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 - 66
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH MD-DR470H 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 Group Playback .

  • Page 2: Special Notes

    " When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. " SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit. " The letters in brackets contained in the model number indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and specifications are unaffected.

  • Page 3: Accessories

    Accessories MD-DR470H ENGLISH Remote control x 1 Battery carrying case x 1 Battery case x 1 Carrying bag x 1 4-pole 4-pole plug plug AC Adaptor Rechargeable nickel-met- Earphones (inner ear Earphones (ear-fit type) x 1 (RADPA7057AWZZ) x 1 al hydride battery (AD-...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    " Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5 V move it away from them. DC supplied with this unit as it may be damaged. " SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre.

  • Page 5: Names Of Controls And Indicators

    Names of Controls and Indicators MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Main unit Reference page 1. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button ..16, 22, 57 2. Group Button ......14, 24 3.
  • Page 6 MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Remote control unit Reference page 1. Earphones Socket ......21 2. Bass Button ......20 3.

  • Page 7: Using With The Rechargeable Battery

    Using with the Rechargeable Battery MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Charging the rechargeable battery 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 8: Using With The Ac Adaptor

    Using with the AC Adaptor MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! About charging time Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert After about 3.5 hours have passed, " " will the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V socket.

  • Page 9: Using With The Alkaline Battery

    Using with the Alkaline Battery MD-DR470H ENGLISH Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, When using the alkaline battery, be sure to insert the "AA" size). rechargeable battery also. Open the case cover. Insert an alkaline battery into the battery case.

  • Page 10: Inserting A Minidisc

    Inserting a MiniDisc MD-DR470H ENGLISH Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment door. 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 11: Connections

    Connections MD-DR470H 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.

  • Page 12: Wearing The Earphones (Ear-Fit Type)

    MD-DR470H ENGLISH Supplied connection cable (for digital recording) Wearing the Earphones (ear-fit type) Hold the earphone and unfold the ear clip. Hook the ear clip on your ear. Fold the ear clip and adjust the earphone to fit your ear.

  • Page 13: Selecting Menu

    Selecting Menu MD-DR470H ENGLISH You can set or check each function by selecting from the " " mark indicates the item selected and available direc- menu. tions. mark Item Items on the left and right. No item on the left and right.

  • Page 14: Long Time Recording And Group Recording

    Long Time Recording and Group Recording MD-DR470H ENGLISH " Long time recording When the group mode is selected for recording, tracks are played by the group, starting with the first track of the group. Since this MD portable recorder adopts the 4 times long recording mode, you can record many tracks on one MD (supporting MDLP).

  • Page 15: Recording

    Recording MD-DR470H ENGLISH Press the REC button. Recording is paused. ! Even when the power is off, you can start record- ing by pressing the REC button. ! "DISCONNECT" will appear for 1 second if noth- ing is connected. To perform group recording,...
  • Page 16 MD-DR470H ENGLISH To interrupt recording Press the MENU button. Press the button. The unit enters the menu select mode. ! To resume recording, press the button again. ! The track number will be increased by one each time Select "REC MODE" by pressing the the recording is interrupted.
  • Page 17 Recording (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH Analogue recording Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing some- where between -4 dB and 0 dB. 12 dB 4 dB 0 dB [ GROUP ]...
  • Page 18 MD-DR470H ENGLISH " Adding tracks to an existing group About the TOC After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of Press the REC button. Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing function, turn the power off. During this process, "TOC"...
  • Page 19 Recording (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH " To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from being " About sampling rate converter erased accidentally This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter so that it can record from digital radios or DAT tape Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the recorders.

  • Page 20: Sound Control

    Sound Control MD-DR470H ENGLISH " Volume control " To adjust the treble Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the You cannot adjust when the bass setting is "BASS OFF". VOL- button to decrease the volume. The treble cannot be adjusted by the remote control.

  • Page 21: Playback

    Playback MD-DR470H ENGLISH Left Right channel channel Left Right channel channel 4-pole plug To the /REMOTE socket E-21 02/12/18 MDDR470_SEEG_E.fm...
  • Page 22 MD-DR470H ENGLISH Tracks will be automatically played back in the mode they Plug the remote control and earphones into the were recorded. The recording modes are displayed as follows. unit. Remote con- Main unit Recording mode Insert a MiniDisc (page 10).
  • Page 23 Playback (continued) MD-DR470H 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.

  • Page 24: Group Playback

    Group Playback MD-DR470H ENGLISH Using a group-recorded MD, you can play back tracks by Setting the group mode the desired group (albums, artists, etc.). Inserting a group-recorded MD automatically sets the " Playback of group-recorded MD unit to the group mode.

  • Page 25: My Entry Playback (Favourite Track Playback)

    My Entry Playback (favourite track playback) MD-DR470H ENGLISH " To play the registered favourite track You can register up to 10 tracks per MiniDisc as favourite tracks which remain in memory even after removing the [On the remote control] MiniDisc (up to 9 discs).
  • Page 26 MD-DR470H ENGLISH " To cancel each of the registered favourite Select "MY DELETE" tracks pressing the button [On the remote control] and press the MENU button. Press the MODE button until "MY" is displayed. Press the MENU button. Select the track you wish to cancel by pressing Favourite track registration will be cancelled.

  • Page 27: Advanced Playback

    Advanced Playback MD-DR470H ENGLISH " Random play or repeat play Notes: ! If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, press the You can enjoy a variety of playback styles by switching button to start playback. the playback mode. ! When "TOC" is displayed, settings cannot be changed.
  • Page 28 MD-DR470H ENGLISH " About playback mode Display When the group mode is selected ("GR" When the group mode is cancelled lights up). ("GR" goes out). RND (Random playback) Tracks are played back at random within After all tracks are played back at ran- a group and playback stops automatical- dom, playback stops automatically.
  • Page 29 Advanced Playback (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH " Intro play You can listen to the beginning of each track for 9 sec- onds in the recorded order. Whilst playback is stopped, hold down the button for 2 seconds or more. The unit plays back the first 9 seconds of the track and advances to the next.
  • Page 30 MD-DR470H ENGLISH " To adjust playback speed " You can increase or decrease the playback speed. [On the main unit] [On the remote control] During playback, press the MENU button. During playback, hold down the MODE button for The unit enters the menu select mode.

  • Page 31: Advanced Recording

    Advanced Recording MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Playback sound-actuated recording Press the MENU button. Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound The unit enters the menu select mode. from the stereo system (synchronised recording). Cancel the setting for trace-back recording. Select "SYNC REC" by press-...
  • Page 32 MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Long-play recording Notes: " The recording mode remains unchanged until a new 2 times and 4 times long recording mode is selected. Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible. " In monaural recording, the sound on the right and left Monaural recording channels is mixed even if the input source is in stereo.
  • Page 33 Advanced Recording (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! About ATRAC ! About track numbers The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) sys- 1. Track numbers are created automatically during record- tem compresses the sound data into 1/5 by cutting out ing via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 sec- the inaudible sound.
  • Page 34 MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Creating track numbers automatically ! To create your own track numbers When recording from a stereo system, track numbers will You can create your own track numbers at any point. be created automatically at regular intervals. Whilst recording, press the REC button at the point where you want to create track numbers.
  • Page 35 Advanced Recording (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Trace-back recording Press the button at the desired point. When making a microphone or radio broadcasting, etc. (ana- The unit traces back the time set in step 4 and starts re- logue) recording, you can trace back 5 - 30 seconds prior cording.

  • Page 36: Recording From A Microphone

    Recording from a Microphone MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! To record from a microphone Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN sock- Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 10). Press the REC button. " Recording is paused. " "DISCONNECT" will appear for 1 second if nothing is connected.
  • Page 37 Recording from a Microphone (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Group-up recording To interrupt recording Press the button. You can shift to group recording whilst recording normally " To resume recording, press the button again. from a microphone. " The track number will be increased by one each time the recording is interrupted.
  • Page 38 MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Sound-actuated recording (Mic Press the MENU button. Synchronised recording) The unit enters the menu select mode. The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. Select "SYNC REC" by press-...
  • Page 39 Recording from a Microphone (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Track intervals Example: Set to "5 minutes". During mic manual recording When recording from a microphone, track numbers will Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes. be created automatically at regular intervals.

  • Page 40: Checking Displays

    Checking Displays MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Switching displays during playback or Track number whilst in the pause mode Track name Switching the display for the remote control and the unit can be done separately. Playing time Each time the button is pressed, the display will change Remaining time of the current track as follows.
  • Page 41 Checking Displays (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Switching displays whilst in the stop mode The display varies according to the play mode (group, favourite track). Switching the display for the remote control and the unit can be done separately. Normal play-...
  • Page 42 MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Checking the remaining amount of battery Checking track by track level [On the remote control] The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the Select a track by pressing the button. battery indicator ( ) during operation.

  • Page 43: Titling A Minidisc

    Titling a MiniDisc MD-DR470H ENGLISH " Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or When "DISC NAME" appears, recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. " The group-recorded MD may not be edited properly press the MENU button. with other equipment.
  • Page 44 MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Creating a group name ! Creating a track name Insert a group-recorded Whilst in the stop mode or MiniDisc. pause mode, select the track by pressing the but- ton. Whilst in the stop mode, choose the group to be Press the MENU button.
  • Page 45 Titling a MiniDisc (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! To erase a character ! To add characters Set the unit to character input mode. Set the unit to character input mode. Disc name : page 43, steps 1 - 5 Disc name : page 43, steps 1 - 5...
  • Page 46 MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Characters (symbols) ! Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Before stamping C D E F G H J K L M When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks U V W X Y Z are recorded, you can transfer the character information (disc, group, and track names) of the master MiniDisc to another MiniDisc (for stamping) simultaneously.
  • Page 47 Titling a MiniDisc (continued) MD-DR470H 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 button.

  • Page 48: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    Editing a Recorded MiniDisc MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! To erase one track at a time ! To erase all of the tracks at once You can erase one track at a time. You can erase all tracks at once. Whilst in the stop mode, select the track to erase by Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 49 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! To divide a track ! To move a track You can divide a track into 2 tracks. You can move a track to the desired position. During playback, press the button at the point Whilst in the stop mode or pause mode, select the where you wish to divide the track.
  • Page 50 MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! To combine tracks To combine two non-adjacent tracks: " First, put the two tracks next to each other in the order Two adjacent tracks can be combined. you want using the MOVE function. Then combine them using the COMBINE function.
  • Page 51 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Moving a track to another group ! Moving a group to the top On a group-recorded MD, you can move a track to a different On a group-recorded MD, group-recorded tracks can be group.
  • Page 52 MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Creating a group before recording ! Moving non-group tracks to after group- You can create a group in advance and record tracks in it. recorded tracks (Group reserve) If non-group tracks are found in the middle of a group- Insert a MiniDisc.
  • Page 53 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Erasing a group ! Erasing group information You can erase the entire group information of a group- On a group-recorded MD, you can erase all tracks in a recorded MD. By erasing the group information of a MD, it group at once.

  • Page 54: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the Alarm MD-DR470H ENGLISH When the timer is set, the alarm will sound at the desired Select the time by pressing time. button and press the [On the remote control] MENU button. You can set the time from 1 to 99 minutes.

  • Page 55: Changing Default Settings

    Changing Default Settings MD-DR470H ENGLISH [On the main unit] Menu Item Insert a MiniDisc. BEEP Beep on Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button. Beep sound Beep off The unit enters the menu select mode. AUTO PLAY Select "SETUP" by pressing...
  • Page 56 MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Beep sound ! Backlight on the remote control You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when you press a button. "NORMAL" ! Auto play Display Always displayed You can make the unit not play automatically when you insert...

  • Page 57: Hold Function

    Hold Function MD-DR470H ENGLISH The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected, To cancel the hold mode...

  • Page 58: Listening Through Another System

    Listening through Another System MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Listening through a car stereo When connecting with other equipment, turn off the power or turn down the volume to "0". ! Listening through a stereo system Supplied output conversion cable (4-pole to 3-pole...

  • Page 59: Other Features And Caution

    Other Features and Caution MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Resuming auto play ! Rechargeable battery " A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used,...

  • Page 60: 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 61: Maintenance

    Maintenance Troubleshooting (continued) MD-DR470H ENGLISH ! Cleaning ! If trouble occurs 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...

  • Page 62: Minidisc System Limitations

    MiniDisc System Limitations MD-DR470H 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 even More than the limited number of tracks (255) cannot be recorded regard- though the MiniDisc still has recording less of the recording time.

  • Page 63: Error Messages

    Error Messages MD-DR470H ENGLISH ERROR MES- MEANING ERROR MES- MEANING SAGES SAGES " Nothing is recorded. " Cannot save the TOC information cor- BLANK MD Can't WRITE rectly to a MiniDisc. (Replace the disc with a recorded disc.) " A track is being moved.
  • Page 64 MD-DR470H ENGLISH ERROR MES- MEANING ERROR MES- MEANING SAGES SAGES " The number of a disc, group, or track " There is an error in the recording sig- NAME FULL TOC FORM name exceeds 40. (**) nal. (Shorten the name.) (Erase all of the tracks, and then record again.)

  • Page 65: Specifications

    MD-DR470H ENGLISH 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. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
  • Page 66 MD-DR470H 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. 10.5 27 hours Approx.

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