Sharp MD-MT99H Operation Manual

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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 - MT99H 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 Notes: z Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. z The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Special Notes
When recording important selections, make a prelimi- nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop- erly recorded. z SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record- ing arising from malfunction of this unit. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support...
Page 5 This model complies z 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 RPHOH0004AWZZ). If the earphones are...
Page 6: Names Of Controls And Indicators
11. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button (13, 14, 17, 34) 12. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button (19, 22, 23) 13. Remote Control/Earphones/Line Output Socket (16, 43) 14. Open Lever (9) 15. Battery Cover (32) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_1.fm...
Page 7: Remote Control Unit
6. Play/Pause Button (13, 27) 7. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/Name Select Button (12, 18, 36) 8. Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/Name Select Button (12, 18, 36) 9. Stop/Power Off Button (13, 17) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_1.fm...
Page 8: Precautions
DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage it. problems, move the unit away from such devices. z SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper z It is not recommendable to put the MiniDisc into a rear use.
Page 9: Inserting A Minidisc
If resist- ance is felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it. z The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed; refer to the instruction on page 14. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_2.fm...
Page 10: Connections
Connections You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_2.fm...
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Page 12: Recording
Once you adjust the digital recording level, the set- ting remains even after the recording stops. (For Press the REC button. cancellation instructions, see page 35.) Begin playback on the stereo system con- nected to this portable MD. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_3.fm...
Page 13 Begin playback on the stereo system, the z Changing the volume level whilst recording does not output will be recorded. affect the recording. z You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_3.fm...
Page 14 Do not remove the rechargeable battery or an alka- is locked, and the MiniDisc cannot be removed until the line battery. process is finalised. Do not subject the unit to shock. Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_3.fm...
Page 15: Recording
Do not put a new label on top of an ex- isting one. z Attach the label only in the specified location. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_3.fm...
Page 16: Playback
Playback Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_3.fm...
Page 17: Playback
Press the /:OFF button whilst in the stop mode. hearing. z The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy people around you. In particularly crowded places (such as on trains or buses), reduce the volume. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_3.fm...
Page 18: Advanced Playback
When the end of the last track is reached during fast forward, the unit will enter the pause mode. When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 19 Repeat play lasts until you stop the unit. When the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed again, the unit will resume fast playback. To return to normal playback Press the ENTER/SYNC button. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 20: Advanced Recording
A track recorded in monaural can be played back in dou- ble speed, see page 19. Start recording. The recording mode remains unchanged until a new mode is selected. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 21 1/10 or 1/20 of its original size. By employing this system, 2 times and 4 times long recordings are enabled in stereo mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 22 When the unit receives sound again, recording auto- matically starts. Press the button to adjust the re- z A new track number is created when the recording cording level. (See page 12.) resumes. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 23 To keep a track after the point you want to make a new recording, move the track and then make recording after that point. (See "Editing a Recorded MiniDisc", page 42.) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4...
Page 24 In that case, wait until the next operation can be resumed. In stereo recording Within 40 seconds In 2 times long recording Within 80 seconds In 4 times long recording Within 160 seconds In monaural recording Within 80 seconds Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 25: About Track Numbers
The track numbers on the playback side may not match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 26: Recording From A Microphone
Recording from a Microphone „ To record from a microphone Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 27 -4 dB and 0 dB. Press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 20). Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Recording will start. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 28 -12 dB or more. z Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording. When a sound, such as person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 29 The interval between marks may vary slightly com- Creating track numbers manually pared with the actual recording time. Press the REC button whilst recording. Track numbers will be created automati- cally at regular intervals. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 30: Checking Displays
Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a Remaining recording time varies depending on the set playback only MiniDisc. recording mode. z Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time may be different from the actual time. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 31 The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase or decrease, depending on the operation being performed. This is normal. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 32: Battery Power
After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it will get slightly warm. This is normal. z When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the battery will not be charged. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 33 If the rechargeable battery terminal is dirty, charging may not start. In such a case, wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth. z Do not disassemble the battery. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 34: Hold Function
"HOLD OFF" will be shown. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_4.fm...
Page 35: Changing Default Settings
D.L MODE 1* Setting keep "D.L MODE 2" (Digital recording D.L MODE 2 Cancelled Every time you cancel recording, the level will return to level) [D.L 0dB]. (*) indicates default setting. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_5.fm...
Page 36: Titling A Minidisc
Press the ENTER/SYNC button to enter it. z The unit will enter the character input mode. z To cancel the operation, press the /:OFF but- ton. Position where the next letter will be entered Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_5.fm...
Page 37 4 times long recording mode, the number of characters to be entered is decreased, since the informa- tion of the recording mode is stored by the track). v w x " & < > ? Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_5.fm...
Page 38: Titling A Minidisc
MiniDisc, press the /:OFF button. You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed. "TOC" will not disappear until the record- ed contents have been updated. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_5.fm...
Page 39 When the unit displays "CHANGE MD", re- newly recorded MiniDisc using the edit operation. move the master MiniDisc. Remove it without turning off the power. Or, the op- eration will be cancelled. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_5.fm...
Page 40: Editing A Recorded Minidisc
All of the tracks will be erased. To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - 4. Caution: Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recov- ered. Check the track number before erasing it. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_5.fm...
Page 41 The two tracks will be combined, and the unit will be will pause at the beginning of the second of the two paused at the beginning of the combined track. new tracks. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_5.fm...
Page 42: Editing A Recorded Minidisc
The track will be moved, and the unit will be paused long recording, 4 times long recording, monaural record- at the beginning of the track. ing). z Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_5.fm...
Page 43: Listening Through Another System
The recording will be made in the analogue mode. available AD-CA20X. z Remove the battery when you power the unit from the z Character information will not be recorded. car battery. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_5.fm...
Page 44: Other Features And Caution
Do not drop or subject the battery to shock. z Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the battery com- partment of this product or into the rechargeable bat- tery. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_6.fm...
Page 45: Minidisc System Limitations
MiniDisc. Sound may skip. A track number is created in the middle A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the MiniDisc. of a track. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_6.fm...
Page 46: Error Messages
A disc has not been loaded. NO DISC correctly due to vibration or shock. z Stamp function does not work. Number or symbol appears in (*) position. Can'tSTAMP (Check the number of tracks.) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_6.fm...
Page 47 Number or symbol appears in (*) position. (Wait for a whilst and try the operation again.) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_6.fm...
Page 48: 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 49: Maintenance
To remove condensation: Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approxi- mately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and the unit will work properly. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_6.fm...
Page 50: Specifications
Specifications 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 51 " " (1 bar). output output level pedance Earphones 10 mW + 32 ohms 10 mW LINE 250 mV 10 k ohms (-12 dB) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 99UK_6.fm...
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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