Sharp MD-MT15H User manual

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PORTABLER MINI-DISC RECORDER
LECTEUR-ENREGISTREUR MINIDISC PORTABLE
GRABADOR/REPRODUCTOR MINIDISC PORTÁTIL
BÄRBAR MINISKIVINSPELARE
REGISTRATORE DI MINIDISCHI PORTATILE
DRAAGBARE MINIDISC RECORDER
PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MODELL MODELLO
MODÈLE MODEL
MODELO MODEL
MODELL
MD-MT15H
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MODE D’EMPLOI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
MANUAL DE MANEJO OPERATION MANUAL
BRUKSANVISNING
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BESONDERE ANMERKUNGEN
REMARQUES SPÉCIALES
NOTAS ESPECIALES
SÄRSKILDAANMÄRKNINGAR
NOTE PARTICOLARI
BIJZONDERE OPMERKINGEN
SPECIAL NOTES
●Audio-visuelles Material kann Urheberrechte umfassen, die ohne Genehmigung
des Eigentümers dieser Urheberrechte nicht aufgenommen werden dürfen. Siehe
die entsprechenden nationalen Gesetze.
●Lematérielaudio-visuelpeutcomporterdesoeuvresfaisantl’objetdedroitsd’auteur
quinepeuventêtreenregistrées sans l’autorisation du possesseur du droit d’auteur,
veuillez vous référer aux réglementations nationales en vigueur.
●El material audiovisual puede consistir en trabajos que tengan derechos de autor
y que no deben grabarse sin la autorización del poseedor de dichos derechos de
autor. Sírvase consultar las leyes aplicables en su país.
●Audiovisuellt material kan innehålla upphovsrättsarbete som inte skall mångfal-
digas utan tillstånd av copyrightinnehavaren. Se den tillämpliga lagen i ditt land.
●Il materiale audio-visivo che fosse soggetto a copyright non può essere registrato
senzal’autorizzazione del possessore delcopyright. Si prega diattenersi alle leggi
in vigore sul territorio nazionale.
●Audio-visueelmateriaalkan worden beschermd doorauteursrechten,in welk geval
het niet mag worden opgenomen zonder de toestemming van de auteur-
srechthouder. Zie voor nadere informatie de betreffende wetten in het land van
gebruik.
●Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be re-
corded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant
law in your country.
ønsker man at tilslutte en DC-adaptor så skal def vaere en godkendt type med
indbygget sikring.
Vid anslutning till yttre likspänningskälla skall det alltid finnas en säkring i kretsen.
Käytettäessä akkua tai mutta ulkopuolista tasajännitelähdettä on laitteen ja jännite-
lähteen välillä boltava sulakkeella varustettu adaptori.
When connecting the appliance to an external DC-source, ensure that there is a fuse
protection in the circuit.
DENNA APPARAT ÄR ANSLUTEN TILL 230 V VÄXELSTRÖM NÄR
STICKPROPPEN ÄR INSKJUTEN I VÄGGUTTAGET. FÖR ATT FULLSTÄNDIGT
KOPPLA IFRÄN APPARATEN, V.G. DRAG UT STICKPROPPEN.
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●Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und
73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.
●Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et
73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
●Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG,
gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
●Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med
tillaeg nr. 93/68/EEC.
●Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e
73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.
●Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e
73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.
●Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE,
modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.
●Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC
så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.
●Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i
endringen 93/68/EEC.
●Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on
muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.
●
●This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and
73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
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VORSICHT:
Längeres Abspielen einer tragbaren
Stereoanlage mit voller Leistung kann das
Gehör des Benutzers beschädigen.
Im Falle der Verwendung mit dem SHARP
Ohrhörer( Modellnummer: RPHOH0001AWZZ )
entsprichtdasModell
demGesetz.Bestellen
Sie richtigen Ohrhörer, wenn es zur
Beschädigung kommt.
ATTENTION:
A pleine puissance, l’écoute prolongée du
baladeur peut endommager l’oreille de
l’utilisateur.
Le produit est en conformité avec la loi
quand il est utilisé avec les écouteurs
SHARP (modèle n˚ RPHOH0001AWZZ).
Si ceux-ci venaient à être endommagés,
remplacez-les par des écouteurs
appropriés.
PRECAUCIÓN:
La audición prolongada a alta potencia de
un equipo estéreo personal puede causar
daños en los oídos del usuario.
El modelo satisface la ley relacionada con
el empleo de los auriculares SHARP
(número de modelo RPHOH0001AWZZ).
En caso de avería, pida unos auriculares
adecuados.
VARNING:
Lyssnatillpersonlig stereo med full volymun-
der längretid kan skada hörseln.
Modellenöverenstämmer medlagstadgade
bestämmelserför användning medSHARP
hörlurar (RPHOH0001AWZZ) Vid skador
beställ riktiga hörlurar.
AVVERTENZA:
L’ascolto prolungato ad alto volume di uno
stereo personal può danneggiare l’udito.
llmodello è in conformità dilegge se usato
con gli auricolari SHARP (numero di
modello RPHOH0001AWZZ. Ordinare
nuoviauricolarisequellifornitisiguastano.
LET OP:
Langdurig luisteren naar een stereo-
geluidsinstallatiemet een hoog volume kan
het gehoor beschadigen.
Dit model voldoet aan de legale vereisten
bij gebruik met de SHARP hoofdtelefoon
(modelnummer RPHOH0001AWZZ).
Vervang de bijgeleverde hoofdtelefoon
indienbeschadigddooreen voor dit toestel
geschikte hoofdtelefoon.
CAUTION:
Atfull powerprolongedlistening toapersonal
stereo may damage the user’s hearing.
The model is in compliance with the law in
case of using it with the SHARP earphones
(modelnumber RPHOH0001AWZZ).Order
proper earphones if it comes in to damage.
Vorsicht:
Das Gerät weder Tropf- noch Spritzwasser
aussetzen.
Ansonsten besteht die Gefahr eines
Brandes oder elektrischen Schlages.
Attention:
Ne pas exposer ce matériel aux
éclaboussureset aux projections d’eau, qui
pourraient provoquer le feu ou
l’électrocution.
Advertencia:
Para prevenir incendio o sacudidas
eléctricas, no exponga este aparato a
gotas o salpicaduras.
Varning:
För att förhindra brand eller elektrtisk stöt,
skydda apparaten mot fukt och väta.
Adversel:
Til at forbygge ild og stød risiko, lad vaere
med at undsaette denne indretning for
drypning eller overstaenkning.
Adversel:
For å unngå brann eller kortslutning, ulsett
ikke produktet for varn oller fuktighet.
Varoitus:
Älä vie laitetta sateeseen tai kosteisiin
tiloihin. Jos laite on kostunut, anna sen
kuivuaennen kuin käytätsitäverkkovirralla.
Attenzione:
Ondeprevenire incendi o scosse elettriche,
non esponete questo apparecchio a fonti
di umidita’ o acqua.
Waarschuwing:
Om brand of een gevaarlijk elektrische
schok te voorkomen, stel dit toestel niet
bloot aan spatten en vochtdruppels.
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this appliance to dripping or
splashing.
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●VORSICHT
Verwenden Sie den portablen Mini-Disc Recorder nur ent-sprechend den in dieser
Anleitung angegebenen Anwei-sungen, und versuchen Sie nicht, den
Verriegelungsschalter zu beeinträchtigen, oder machen
Sie keine andere Einstellung, da dies dazu führen kann, gefährlicher Ausstrahlung
ausgesetzt zu werden.
●ATTENTION
Utiliserle lecteur-enregistreur minidisc portable en respec-tant lesindicationsdonnées
dans ce manuel et éviter l’in-tervention sur le commutateur de verrouillage ou tout
autre réglage. En cas de non-respect, on s’exposera à une radi-ation dangereuse.
●PRECAUCIÓN
Utilice el grabador/reproductor portátil minidisc sólo de acuerdo con las instrucciones
dadas en este manual y no intente interferir el interruptor de bloqueo ni realizar ningún
otro ajuste porque podría ocasionar la exposición a radia-ción peligrosa.
●OBSERVERA
Använd den bärbara miniskivinspelaren endast i enlighet med anvisningarna i denna
bruksanvis-ning och försök inte påverka låsningsströmbrytaren eller göra andra
inställnin-gar som kan leda till risk för farlig strålning.
●ATTENZIONE
Quando si usa il registratore di minidischi portatile, seguire le istruzioni di questo. Non
cercare di interferire con l’interruttore interbloccato e non effettuare altre regolazioni,
poiché ciò potrebbe provocare un’esposizione a pericolose radiazioni.
●LET OP
Gebruik deze draagbare MiniDisc-recorder alleen zoals in de aanwijzingen in deze
gebruiksaanwijzing staat vermeld.
Maak geen veranderingen in de interlockschakelaar of an-dere onderdelen, daar dit
mogelijk blootstelling aan ge-vaarlijke stralingen veroorzaakt.
●CAUTION
Use the portable minidisc recorder only in accordance with the instructions given in
this manual and do not attempt to interfere with the interlock switch or make any other
adjustment as this may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.
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LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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Eigenschaften der Laserdiode
●Material: GaAlAs
●Wellenlänge: 785 nm
●Impulszeit:
Lesemodus: 0,8 mW, kontinuierlich
Schreibmodus: max. 10 mW, 0,5 S
min. Zyklus 1,5 S
Wiederholung
Caractéristiques de la diode laser
●Matière: GaAlAs
●Longueur d’onde: 785 nm
●Durées de l’impulsion:
Mode de lecture: 0,8 mW (ininterrompue)
Mode d’écriture: 10 mW (maxi), 0,5 s
Cycle mini 1,5 s
Répétition
Propiedades del diodo láser
●Material: GaAlAs
●Longitud de onda: 785 nm
●Tiempos del pulso:
Modo de lectura: 0,8 mW continuo
Modo de escritura: máx. 10 mW 0,5s
Ciclo mín. 1,5s
Repetición
Laserdiodens egenskaper
●Material: GaAlAs
●Våglängd: 785 nm
●Impulstider:
Läsfunktion: 0,8 mW kontinuerlig
Skrivfunktion: max. 10 mW 0,5 S
min. cykel 1,5 S
Repetition
Proprietà del diodo laser
●Materiale: GaAlAs
●Lunghezza d’onda: 785 nm
●Tempo di impulso:
Modo di lettura: 0,8 mW Continua
Modo di scrittura: max 10 mW 0,5 S
ciclo minimo 1,5 S
Ripetizione
v
Karakteristieken van laserdiode
●Materiaal: GaAlAs
●Golflengte: 785 nm
●Pulstijden:
Leesfunktie: 0,8 mW Doorlopend
Schrijffunktie: max. 10 mW 0,5 S
min. cycle 1,5 S
Herhaling
Laserdiodens egenskaber
●Materiale: GaAlAs
●Bolgelaengde: 785 nm
●Impulstider:
Laesemodus: 0,8 mW kontinuerlig
Skrivemodus: max 10 mW 0,5 S
min cyklus 1,5 S
Repetition
Laserdiodens egenskaper
●Material: GaAlAs
●Bølgelengde: 785 nm
●pulstid:
Lese-modus: 0,8 mW kontinuerlig
Skrive-modus: maks. 10 mW 0,5 S
min. syklus 1,5 S
Gjentakelse
Laser Diode Properties
●Material: GaAlAs
●Wavelength: 785 nm
●Pulse time:
Read mode: 0.8 mW Continuous
Write mode: max 10 mW 0.5S
min cycle 1.5S
Repetition
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VAROITUS!LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLAKUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA
MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA
KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VARNING - OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I DENNA
BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERAS. KAN ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR
LASERKLASS 1.
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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
INTRODUCTION
Page
SPECIAL NOTES .................................. 1
ACCESSORIES ..................................... 1
PRECAUTIONS ..................................... 2
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS ...................................... 3
POWER SOURCE .............................. 4-6
BEFORE RECORDING ...................... 7-8
RECORDING USING THE
ANALOGUE CABLE .....................9-10
RECORDING USING THE
OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE.............. 11
RECORDING FROM THE
MICROPHONE ............................12-13
CONVENIENT RECORDING
FUNCTION ..................................14-17
Page
ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS ............... 18
ABOUT THE TOC................................ 19
PLAYING A MINIDISC .................... 20-21
CONVENIENT PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS ................................ 22-24
EDITING ......................................... 25-30
CONVENIENT OPERATION
OF THE UNIT .............................. 31-33
USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT ... 34
MAINTENANCE .................................. 34
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ....................... 35
TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 35-36
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS...... 37
ERROR MESSAGES........................... 38
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............... 39
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 39-40
CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES
●US and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion.
●The letters in brackets contained in the
modelnumber indicate the colour of the
product only. Operation and specifica-
tions are unaffected.
ENGLISH
ACCESSORIES
Note:
Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing
are not included.
Earphones x 1
Carrying Bag x 1 Analogue Cable
(RCA Lead ) x 1
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■Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the
following places.
●Places exposed to direct sunlight for
many hours (especially in cars with the
doorsandwindowsclosed)ornearheat-
ers.
(Thecabinetmaydeform,changecolour
or the unit may malfunction.)
●Places exposed to water.
●Places exposed to excessive dust.
●Places where temperatures are exces-
sively high or low.
●Places (bathrooms) where the humidity
is extremely high.
●Places with strong magnetic fields such
as TVs or loudspeakers.
●Places exposed to vibration.
●Places where sand can easily enter the
inside of the unit (beaches etc.).
●If the unit is used near radio tuners or
TVs, noise and/or picture interference
mayresult.Ifyou experience these prob-
lems,move the unitaway from such de-
vices.
■ Precautions
To avoid accidental electric shock or
other possible problems, observe the
precautions listed below.
●Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
●Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
●Do not use the unit near open flames.
●Do not spill liquid on the unit.
●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.
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PRECAUTIONS
■Important
●Do not wear your earphones when you
are crossing streets or near traffic.
●Do not use your earphones whilst driv-
inga motor vehicle, it may create adan-
gerous traffic hazard and may be ille-
gal. Remember to obey all of the safety
rules in your area.
●Do not play the unit at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against ex-
tended listening at high volume levels.
●If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
■Volume setting
Reduce the volume before starting to play.
MiniDiscs, compared to ordinary cassette
tapes, have very little noise.
If the volume is adjusted according to your
usual expectations of noise, you may dam-
age your hearing due to the high volume.
■ Concern for others when listen-
ing to MiniDiscs
If you are enjoying listening to music, the
sound escaping from your earphones may
annoy people around you.
If you are using the unit in particularly
crowded places (such as on trains or
buses), reduce the volume to avoid annoy-
ing people around you.
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15 16
33
34
35
22
17
28
18 20 21
23
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29 30
32
31
1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator
2. Record Indicator
3. Level Meter
4. Fast Play Indicator
5. Repeat Indicator
6. TOC Indicator
7. Battery Indicator
8. Random Indicator
9. Track Number Indicator
10. Character/Time Information Indicator
11. Synchro Recording Indicator
12. Disc Mode Indicator
13. Disc Name Indicator
14. Track Name Indicator
15. Remaining Recording Time Indicator
16. Total Track Number Indicator
17. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button
18. Mode Button
19. Display/Character Select Button
20. Bass/Delete Button
21. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button
22. Volume Up/Cursor Button
23. Volume Down/Cursor/Charge Button
24. Record/Track Mark Button
25. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/
Name Select Button
26. Stop/Power Off Button
27. Play/Pause Button
28.Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/
Name Select Button
29. Open Lever
30. Earphones Socket
31. Optical/Line Input Socket
32. Microphone Input Socket
33. Hold Switch
34. 5V DC Input Socket
35. Battery Cover
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POWER SOURCE
Caution:
●If the unit is not used for a long period of
time, remove the battery. (Even if the
power is turned off, the battery will drain
slowly but continuously.)
●Do not use any car adaptor except for
the separately available AD-CA20X.
●Forinformation about the battery life, see
the battery item in the SPECIFICA-
TIONS on page 39.
●This unit should only be used within the
range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).
●Do not use alkaline batteries other than
those specified (LR6, “AA” size).
1
3
2
■Alkaline batteries power
●Usetwo commercially available alkaline
batteries (LR6, “AA” size).
1Open the battery cover.
● Slide the battery cover as far as it will
go to the outside and then lift to open it.
Ifthebattery cover is liftedwithoutbe-
ing slid all the way out, it may break.
2Insert two alkaline batteries according
to the polarity marked on the bottom of
the unit.
●Installingthebatteriesincorrectly may
cause the unit to malfunction.
3Close the battery cover.
Precautions for alkaline battery use:
●Replace all old batteries with new ones
at the same time.
●Do not mix old and new batteries.
●Remove the batteries if they are weak
or if the unit is not in use for long peri-
ods to prevent potential damage due to
battery leakage.
Caution:
Do not use nickel-cadmium battery, etc. in-
stead of alkaline batteries.
You canpowerthisunit with commercially available alkaline batteries (LR6, “AA” size).
You can also power this unit with a rechargeable battery (AD-T20BT), AC adaptor (AD-
T20APH) or car adaptor (AD-CA20X) which are available separately. (See page 39.)
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■ Rechargeable battery power
When the rechargeable battery is used for
the first time or when you want to use it af-
teralong period of disuse, be sure to charge
it fully.
1Open the battery cover.
●Slidethebatterycoverasfarasitwillgo
to the outside and then lift to open it.
Ifthebattery cover is liftedwithoutbe-
ing slid all the way out, it may break.
2Insert the rechargeable battery accord-
ing to the polarity marked on the bottom
of the unit.
3Close the battery cover.
4Plug theAC adaptor into theAC socket,
andtheninsert the plug on theACadap-
tor lead into the DC IN 5V socket.
5Press the CHARGE (VOLUME down)
button to begin charging.
●“ ” will appear, and the battery
will begin charging.
●After about 4 hours have passed,
“ ” will go out.
This indicates that the battery charg-
ing is about 90% compleate.
● To charge the battery fully, continue
charging for about 2 more hours.
(Inthiscase, you do not need topress
the CHARGE button. Even if the
CHARGE button is pressed, “ ”
will not appear.)
Notes:
●After charging has been completed, the
AC adaptor may be left connected.
(For example, when charging at night)
●Thebattery will not be charged when the
power to the main unit is turned on.
● Donotforceopenthebatterycovertoowide.
●Do not use a rechargeable battery or an
AC adaptor other than those specified
on page 39 (OPTIONAL ACCESSO-
RIES).
●The charging time will vary, depending
on the condition of the battery.
●When the battery is charged for the first
time or is charged after not being used
foralong period, the operating time may
be shorter than normal.The battery life
will recover with normal use i.e. charg-
ing and discharging.
●To avoid shortening the servicelife of the
battery only recharge the battery after it
has been completely discharged.
1
2
3
5
4
AC 220-230V,
50/60 Hz
Insert securely,
all the way in.
To the DC IN 5V socket
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■AC power
1Connect the lead from the AC adaptor
to the DC IN 5V socket on the unit.
2Plug theAC adaptor into an AC socket.
Notes:
●Whenthereis thunder or lightning in your
vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor from the
AC socket.
●When the unit is not in use for extended
periods,remove theACadaptor from the
AC socket.
●Never use anAC adaptor other than the
one specified. Otherwise, problems or
serious hazards may be created.
●Do not bend, twist or tie the power lead
or put heavy objects on top of it.
●Be sure to hold the plug when removing
it. If you pull on the lead, it may break, or
the unit may malfunction.
●A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
batteryis the only kind thatcan be used.
Even if the battery is not used, you
should charge it at least once every
three months because of the special
quality of this battery.
●The rechargeable battery can be
charged approximately 300 times.
●Do not use any battery other than that
specified. Use of other batteries may
cause malfunctions.
●When the operating time is reduced to
about half the normal amount of time,
even after a full charge is performed,
replace the battery with a new one.
●When charging or when using the re
chargeable battery, use it within an am-
bient temperature range of 5°C - 35°C
(41°F - 95°F).
●If the rechargeable battery is used in a
coldenvironment,theoperating time will
be reduced.
●Do not disassemble the battery.
Since the rechargeable battery is
vulnerable to damage, please note
the following.
●Do not carry the battery in your pocket
or a bag together with metal objects
(keys, coins, jewelry, etc.). The battery
may short out and generate significant
amounts of heat.
●Do not stand or store the battery on a
metal plate.
Thismaycausethebatterytoshort-circuit,
and it is dangerous.
●Donotshort-circuit the terminals as they
will become very hot and will damage
the battery.
● Do not dip the battery in water, do not dis-
poseof it ina fire, and do not take itapart.
●When you want to carry the recharge-
able battery, put it into the accessory
case included with the separately avail-
able AD-T20BT.
■About the rechargeable battery
To avoid damaging the battery and
shortening its service life, please note
the following.
●Do not drop or subject the battery to
shock.
●Donotinsert objects (metal etc.) intothe
battery compartment of this product or
intotherechargeable battery. Do not get
the terminals dirty. If the rechargeable
terminals are dirty, the operating time
may be shortened or it may not be pos-
sible to charge the battery.
●Aftertherechargeable battery is charged
or used, it will get slightly warm. This is
normal.
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BEFORE RECORDING
E-7
■Type of recording
Two types of recording are possible: “Ana-
logue recording” and “Digital recording”.
There are different cables and connections
for each type of recording, depending on
the sockets on the equipment being con-
nected to the unit.
RL
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
AUDIO OUT
(1) Analogue recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has a
lineoutputsocket,usingtheanaloguecable
included with this unit.
●Main equipment: CD player, MD player,
radiocassetteplayer,etc.
●Cable required: Analoguecableincluded
with this unit.
(2) Digital recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has an
optical output socket using the optical digital
cable. Using an optical signal to transfer the
music to a MiniDisc allows very high quality
recording.
●Main equipment: CDplayer,MDplayer,
Digital radio, etc.
●Cable required: Optional optical digi-
tal cable AD-M1DC
or AD-M2DC.
RIGHT LEFT
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
Analogue cable included
with this unit
To the line output
socketson astereo
Playback side
Recording side
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL OUT
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
Optical digital cable (AD-M2DC, available separately)
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
Optical digital cable (AD-M1DC, available separately)
To the optical out-
putsocket (square
shapedsocket)on
a stereo etc.
To the optical out-
put socket (round
shaped socket) on
an MD player etc.
Recording side
Playback side Playback side
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■Types of discs
E-8
Thereare two types of discs:playback-only
and recordable discs.
● Playback-only MiniDisc:
This type of MiniDisc usually contains
commercially available pre-recorded
music. This is the same kind of optical
disc as CDs. Playback is performed us-
ing an optical pickup.
(Recordingandeditingarenotpossible.)
Notes:
●Whenmaking important recordings,it is
recommended that you use the AC
adaptor. A fully charged rechargeable
battery or alkaline batteries should be
loaded into the unit. Then, even if a
power failure occurs, the power source
will switch over to the battery automati-
cally.
●Whenusing the rechargeablebattery or
thealkaline batteries, if thevolume level
isset to “0”, thebatteryconsumption will
be less than when listening to the re-
cording whilst it is being made.
●Inserteachplugfirmly.If the connections
arepoor,therecordingmaynotbemade
properly. Always keep the plugs clean.
Iftheplugsaredirty,electricalnoisemay
be recorded.
● Recordable MiniDisc:
This is a “raw disc” on which recording
can be performed.
This is a magneto-optical disc.
Recordings are made using a laser and
a modulated magnetic field. Repeated
recording is possible.
■ To prevent recorded discs from
being erased accidentally
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab,
located on the side of the disc, in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow.
●The disc will then be protected against
accidental erasure.
There will only
be a shutter on
one side (the back).
Shutters can be
seen on both
sides of this
type of disc.
●To add a recording to such a disc, slide
theaccidentalerasepreventiontabback
to its original position.
Protected against
accidental erasure
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■Recording from CDs or MDs
(Synchro recording)
E-9
RECORDING USING THE ANALOGUE CABLE
Synchrorecording is a method that detects
the playback sound from the source equip-
ment. When sound is present, it automati-
cally starts the recording. When the source
is silent, the recording will be paused.
●Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing
somewherebetween –4dB and 0 dB.
●To record from a CD, first adjust the
recording level. Then put the equip-
ment connected to this unit into the
playback stand-by mode.
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 7.)
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
3Press the REC button.
●To record from a tuner, first tune in a
broadcast.
●To record from a CD, first start play-
ing the track you want to record.
6Begin playback on the source equip-
ment.
●Recording will begin automatically.
To interrupt recording:
●Whenthe source equipment isstopped,
the unit will enter the synchro recording
stand-by mode. When playback is re-
sumed, a recording will be resumed.
●If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more,
the recording will be paused.
●Pressing the 06 button on this unit
(when in this mode) will cause the unit
to enter the recording stand-by mode
andcancelthe synchro recording mode.
●The track number will be increased by
one each time the recording is inter-
rupted.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
●If the unit is left unattended after the
recording is complete, the power will
automatically shut off in approximately
2 minutes.
0dB
–4dB
4Whilst playing sound from the external
equipment connected to this unit, press
the 5or 4button to adjust the re-
cording level.
2
1
3
4
OPEN
Flashing
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To turn off the power:
Press the ■/:OFF button whilst in the stop
mode.
●After the track number has been written
on the disc, the power will shut off auto-
matically. (For details about the TOC,
see page 19.)
To remove the MiniDisc:
Turn off the power and move the OPEN
lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Recordings can not be made in the
following situations:
●Recording on a playback-only
MiniDisc (commercially available
music).
●If a MiniDisc is protected against ac-
cidental erasure. (page 8)
About the recording level:
●If the recording level is too low, the
playback sound volume may be too
low to hear well. If it is too high, the
playback sound may be greatly dis-
torted. Since digitally recorded CDs
have a large dynamic range (the vol-
umecanvarytremendously from very
softto extremely loud), do not set the
recording level any higher than is
necessary.
Precautions when recording:
●Donotjar or bump the main unit whilst
recording. Otherwise, the recording
may be unusable.
●Depending on the strength and type
of playback signal in the original re-
cording, the new recording may not
begin or pause at the correct point
wheninthesynchro mode. If this hap-
pens,trymaking a manual recording.
Precautions when inserting a
MiniDisc:
●To insert a MiniDisc, push on the
middle of the edge of the disc whilst
holding it parallel to the main unit.
●If any resistance is felt, do not try to
force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it
may cause damage to the unit. If re-
sistance is felt, remove the MiniDisc
and try reloading it.
■Recording from a tuner or a CD
(Manual recording)
Manual recordings can be started and
stopped as you like.
1Place the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Syn-
chro recording” section.)
2 Press the 06 button.
●Recording will start.
●To record from a CD, press the 06
button,andthen start playback onthe
equipment connected to this unit.
●Track numbers can be created whilst
recording. (Page 16)
To interrupt recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
●The unit will enter the recording stand-
by mode.
●To resume recording,press the 06 but-
ton again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a record-
ing.
2
1
OPEN
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RECORDING USING THE OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE
E-11
This is the method used for recording digi-
talsignalsfrom CDs or MDsexactlyas they
are stored on the original. Compared to re-
cordings made from analogue inputs, digi-
tal recordings have extremely high-quality
sound.
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 7.)
2Start recording.
Synchro recording: Page 9
Before starting a synchro recording,
perform the following steps on the
equipment connected to this unit.
(1) First, put it in the playback mode.
(2) Next, put it in the pause mode.
(3) Finally, position it at the beginning
of the track you want to record.
(1) Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and
then press the REC button.
(2) Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
(3) Startthe playback on theequipment
connected to this unit.
Manual recording: Page 10
(1) Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and
then press the REC button.
(2) Press the 06 button.
●When recording from digital inputs,it
is not necessary to adjust the record-
ing level.
Notes:
●This unit incorporates a sampling rate
converter.
When this unit is connected to digital
equipmentsuchas CS/BS tuners or DAT
tape recorders that use a different sam-
pling frequency (32 kHz or 48 kHz), re-
cordings can still be made. (The sam-
pling frequency of this unit is 44.1 kHz.)
●When making a digital recording from a
portable CD player (if the player has a
sound skip prevention function and this
function is turned on) the optical output
willdropout and digital recording will not
be possible. Be sure to turn the sound
skip prevention function off.
There are cases where digital recording
may be impossible.
In the following cases digital recording is
impossible, even if you are using digital
cables.
When you attempt to make a new digital
recording from a track that was digitally re-
corded on a MiniDisc.
●MiniDiscs are designed so that only first
generation digital copies can be made.
Further digital copies are prevented by
the SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System).
Playback Digital cable
CD player, MD
player, etc.
Digitally recorded MiniDisc
Analogue recording is
possible.
Recording
Playback Digital cable Recording
MD player
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E-12
RECORDING FROM THE MICROPHONE
■Recording from the microphone
(Mic synchro recording)
The recording will begin automatically in
response to a noise or a person speaking.
When the sound stops, the recording will
pause. This function is convenient when
recording lectures, conferences, etc.
1Connect the stereo microphone to the
MIC IN socket.
●When a microphone is connected to
this unit, the unit will automatically
switch to input from the microphone.
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
(See page 9.)
●Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing be-
tween –4 dB and 0 dB.
●When the recording level display is
changed from “MIC H 21” to “MIC L
20”, the sound will be interrupted mo-
mentarily.
This is normal.
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button to se-
lect the synchro recording level. (This
level can be changed, even whilst re-
cording.)
●Refer to the following table.
●When the microphone input is set to
“MIC SYNC H”, recording will start
when the smallest noise is detected.
If the unit starts recording too often
from small unwanted noises, set the
microphone input to “MIC SYNC L”.
0dB
–4dB
3Press the REC button.
●Amonaural, long-play recording mode
is available. (Page 16)
●Timed identification marks can be cre-
ated whilst recording. (Page 14)
4Press the 5or 4button to adjust
the recording level.
Continued to the next page.
MIC IN
PLUG IN
POWER
To the MIC IN
socket
Stereo microphone
(commercially available)
MIC SYNC H
MIC SYNC L
–24dB
–12dB
Mic input
Synchro
recording level
display Sound level at which
to start recording
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E-13
Notes:
●Ifyouwantto use a microphone, be sure
it is a plug-in-power type microphone.
●When a plug-in-power type micro-
phoneis plugged in, the main unit will
provide power for the microphone’s
operation.
●If a different type of microphone is
plugged in, it may not operate prop-
erly or it may cause the unit to mal-
function.
●Insert the plug firmly. If you don’t, the
recording will not be made properly.
●Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8")
diameter stereo mini plug.
●Whilst making a mic recording, do not
connect anything to the OPTICAL/LINE
IN socket on the main unit.
6 Whenasound, such as a person speak-
ing, is picked up by the microphone, re-
cording will begin automatically.
●If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or
more,therecordingwill be paused au-
tomatically. However, the unit will not
pause for about the first 10 seconds
after recording has started.
To interrupt a synchro recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
●The Mic synchro recording mode will be
cancelled, and the unit will enter the re-
cording stand-by mode.
●To resume synchro recording, press the
ENTER/SYNC button again.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
■Recording from the microphone
(Mic manual recording)
You can start recording manually (anytime
you like).
1Put the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Mic
synchro recording” section.)
2 Press the 06 button.
●Recording will start.
To interrupt a recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
●The unit will enter the recording stand-
by mode.
●To resume recording, pressthe 06 but-
ton again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a record-
ing.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
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