HHB Portadisc MDP500 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
interstage
Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark
Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040
www.interstage.dk
- pro audio with a smile
La versión en español del manual de operaciones la encontrará en la web de HHB – www.hhb.co.uk
La version Française de ce manuel d'utilisation est disponible sur le site web de HHB à www.hhb.co.uk
Eine deutsche Version dieser Bedienungsanleitung ist im Internet unter der Adresse www.hhb.co.uk erhältlich.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS interstage Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile La versión en español del manual de operaciones la encontrará en la web de HHB – www.hhb.co.uk La version Française de ce manuel d’utilisation est disponible sur le site web de HHB à www.hhb.co.uk Eine deutsche Version dieser Bedienungsanleitung ist im Internet unter der Adresse www.hhb.co.uk erhältlich.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ......4 Main Features ......4 PRECAUTIONS .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the HHB PORTADISC MDP500. This manual explains in detail how to use the MD recorder and also contains important advice on how to use it efficiently and safely. We recommend that you read this manual first before you start using the PORTADISC. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe place for easy access in the future.
  • Page 5: Precautions

    The HHB PORTADISC is simple to use but, like all electrical equipment, care must be taken to ensure reliable, safe operation. The following points should always be observed in order to reduce the risk of fire or electric shocks: • Do not expose the recorder to extreme conditions of smoke, water, moisture or excessive vibration.
  • Page 6: Top Panel

    BATTERY COMPARTMENT This cover slides off (from right to left in this view) and underneath is the battery caddy, holding 8 x AA batteries. KEYHOLD Use this button to avoid any accidental operation during recording. Each time you press the button for more than two seconds, the hold function changes from ‘Key Hold ON’...
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    PHONE LEVEL Adjusts the volume level for the headphones and monitor speaker. The control will pop out if you press it. The monitor speaker will not function during recording or when the headphones are connected. INPUT Changes the following input related settings: •...
  • Page 8: Side Panels

    PHONES SOCKET 1/4" jack socket for headphone connection. LINE OUT LEFT AND RIGHT CONNECTORS (Unbalanced RCA phono.) To send analog output signals to other equipment. COAXIAL I/O CONNECTORS (Unbalanced RCA phono.) SPDIF digital coaxial connectors. MIC/LINE CONNECTORS (Balanced XLR.) To connect either MIC or LINE inputs.
  • Page 9: Lcd Display

    42-3 LEVEL INDICATOR The bar meter shows the audio level in playback and record. (42) left hand channel (43) right hand channel. RECORD/PLAYBACK MODE INDICATOR The icons indicate pause, play and record modes. Throughout these operating instructions, the following notation will be used. •...
  • Page 10: Preparation

    POWER SUPPLY AC ADAPTOR Use the AC mains power supply to operate the PORTADISC by connecting the standard accessory AC adaptor (universal voltage 100-240 VAC) to the DC input connector. You can also use the AC adaptor to charge the rechargeable batteries within the recorder. If the rechargeable batteries are loaded and the charge switch, which is located on the back of unit underneath the battery caddy, is set to ON, the green charge LED on the...
  • Page 11: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING 1. Press the SETUP button until ‘CLOCK/DATE SETUP?’ appears. 2. If you press F2, the current set-up date and time will be displayed. For instance, in the DD/MM/YY format, 02/01/00 10:24:00 means 2nd January, 2000, 10 hours 24 minutes and 00 seconds AM. 3.
  • Page 12: Connections

    CONNECTIONS CONNECTING MICROPHONES TO THE XLR INPUT If you use a stereo microphone, connect it to the XLR mic inputs. If you use a single microphone, connect it to either the left or right XLR mic input. (See page 15 for further information about recording from a microphone and page 17 for information about mono recording.) If you use a microphone that requires phantom power, set...
  • Page 13: Lcd Display

    LCD DISPLAY The PORTADISC can display information about the track, record/playback time, total recorded tracks plus time, disc space remaining, level margin, date and time in the display window. DISPLAY DURING STOP MODE With the PORTADISC in stop mode, the following information will be displayed each time you press the DISPLAY button: Total number of tracks and total playback time:...
  • Page 14: Display Back Light

    DISPLAY BACK LIGHT Press LIGHT to turn on the display back light for 5 seconds or, if you press and hold the LIGHT button, the light will stay on permanently. NOTE – We recommend minimal use of the display light when the PORTADISC is powered by batteries.
  • Page 15: Recording

    PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder RECORDING FROM A MICROPHONE 1. Press the INPUT button once to recall ‘SOURCE’ mode in order to select the correct input source settings. INPUT-L SOURCE 2. Press F1 and F3 to choose ‘MIC’. Then press F2 to confirm.
  • Page 16: Recording From Line Sources

    PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder RECORDING FROM LINE SOURCES 1. Press the INPUT button once to recall ‘SOURCE’ mode. INPUT-L SOURCE LINE 2. Press F1 and F3 to choose ‘LINE’. Then press F2 to set-up. Once your input source is selected as ‘LINE’, the limiter setting will also be available by pressing INPUT.
  • Page 17: Setup Menu

    • RECORD • PAUSE, RECORD followed by PAUSE 4. Adjust the recording levels so that the peak level meters do not go beyond 0dB (marked ‘OVR’ in the top right of the diagram below). If the recording level goes above 0dB, distortion to the recorded material may occur.
  • Page 18: Input Monitor Function

    5. Press the PAUSE button to enter record pause mode. Or press STOP to stop recording. INPUT MONITOR FUNCTION You can monitor the incoming audio signal even when you are not recording (the input is always monitored in record pause mode). 1.
  • Page 19: Auto Increment Function

    AUTO INCREMENT FUNCTION The function enables new tracks to be created automatically during recording. 1. Press SYSTEM until ‘TRACK-INCREMENT?’ is displayed. TRACK-INCREMENT? AUTO 2. Press F1 to choose the auto increment setting from ‘AUTO’ or ‘MANUAL’. Then press F2 to set-up and F3 to exit.
  • Page 20: Playback

    NORMAL PLAYBACK 1. Load the MD disc to be used for playback into the disc opening. 2. Press the PLAY button to start playback. 3. Press the PAUSE or STOP buttons to pause or stop playback. 4. During playback, press the AMS to locate the beginning of the next track.
  • Page 21: Editing

    The PORTADISC operates in four editing modes – erase, divide, combine and move. In addition, you can also label a disc or individual tracks. These different editing modes enable you to: • go to a particular point in the middle of a track instantly, •...
  • Page 22: Combine Function

    3. The display will repeatedly show the following messages one after another: Rehearsal ! TRK001+000 Track OK ! TRK001+000 The PORTADISC will playback the audio at the dividing point repeatedly. If the audio plays from the correct point, skip to point 5 in this list. 4.
  • Page 23: Move Function

    2. Press the F1 button until the track number that you want to move is displayed. Then, press the F3 button to choose the destination track number of the move function. In the example given in point 1, ‘TRK003’ will move to the ‘TRK002’ position. 3.
  • Page 24: Other Functions

    HEADPHONE MONITOR 1. Press the SYSTEM button until ‘HEADPHONE MONITOR’ is recalled. HEADPHONE MONITOR STEREO 2. Press F1 to select from ‘STEREO’, ‘MONO-L’, ‘MONO-R’ or ‘BOTH’ and then press F2 to confirm. Press F3 to exit. DIGITAL OUTPUT The digital output on the PORTADISC can be switched off, preventing digital howlround when connected in a loop with other digital equipment.
  • Page 25: Usb Installation

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) audio transfer is provided for easy exchange of audio with a compatible computer. The format of the transfer is streaming audio – the software you are using on the computer will control the stored file format of the audio data. The PORTADISC will automatically start any required software installation when connected via a USB cable to a computer.
  • Page 26: Menu Operation

    MENU OPERATION PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder These diagrams show the basic menu operations. Changing a page displays the current settings, with the three functions keys (F1, F2 and F3) selecting the parameters. When a parameter is flashing, pressing ‘SET’ will action this choice.
  • Page 28: Display Messages

    The PORTADISC may show the following messages while operating. Blank Disc! Nothing has been recorded on the MD disc – it may either be a brand new disc or it has been completely erased. Cannot Copy! Digital recording is not allowed due to the SCMS copy protect function.
  • Page 29: Md System Information

    MD SYSTEM INFORMATION The MD has a different recording system from compact cassette or DAT. Because of this, there may be circumstances when the following situations occur during operation. It should be noted that these are not faults. • ‘Disc Full!’ message is showing although there still seems to be enough recordable time remaining.
  • Page 30 NOTES PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder...
  • Page 31: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder GENERAL Format ....MiniDisc digital audio system Disc ........MiniDisc Recording method .
  • Page 32 interstage Phistersvej 31, 2900 Hellerup, Danmark Telefon 3946 0000, fax 3946 0040 www.interstage.dk - pro audio with a smile Visit HHB online at www.hhb.co.uk HHB Communications Ltd · 73-75 Scrubs Lane, London NW10 6QU, UK Tel: 020 8962 5000 · Fax: 020 8962 5050 · E-Mail: sales@hhb.co.uk HHB Communications USA LLC ·...

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