Sharp MD-MT190H User manual

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MD-MT190H
OPERATION MANUAL
Using with the Rechargeable Battery
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.
After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it
will get slightly warm. This is normal.
When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the
battery will not be charged.
Do not force the
battery cover
open too far.
AC 230V,
50/60Hz
To the DC IN
5V socket
Insert the
– side first.
1
Insert the rechargeable battery.
A rechargeable battery other than the AD-N55BT
cannot be charged.
2
Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and
then insert the plug on the other end into the DC
IN 5V socket.
3
Press the MENU/CHRG button.
The battery indicator will scroll, and battery will be-
gin charging.
Scrolling
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Using with the Alkaline Battery
Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6,
"AA" size). When using the alkaline battery, be sure to insert the
rechargeable battery also.
Caution:
Whilst you are using the rechargeable battery and the
alkaline battery at the same time, do not remove either
of them. If you do, when the unit is in the play mode,
playback will stop. When in the recording mode, the
recorded contents will be erased, and the power may
be disconnected.
Do not replace the battery or the rechargeable battery
during operation.
Do not use a rechargeable battery (nickel-cad-
mium battery etc.) in the battery case.
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 be drained slowly but continuously.)
2
1
RELEASE LOCK
Open
Press
Back of the
portable MD
1
Open the case cover.
2
Insert an alkaline battery into the battery case.
3
Attach the battery case to the portable MD.
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MD-MT190H
Error Messages
Number or symbol appears in (*) position.
ERROR MES-
SAGES MEANING
BATT EMPTY The battery has run down.
BLANK MD Nothing is recorded.
(Replace the disc with a recorded disc.)
Can't COPY You tried to record from a copy prohib-
ited MiniDisc.
(Record using the analogue cable.)
You tried to record signals other than
music (such as data).
Can't EDIT A track cannot be edited.
(Changethestoppositionofthetrackand
then edit it.)
Can't PLAY You tried to play back a track that can-
not be played with this equipment.
Can't READ (*) The disc datacannotbe readbecause
the disc is damaged.
(Reload the Minidisc or replace it with an-
other one.)
Can't REC Recording cannot be performed cor-
rectly due to vibration or shock.
ERROR MES-
SAGES MEANING
Can'tSTAMP Stamp function does not work.
(Check the number of tracks.)
Can'tWRITE Cannot save the TOC information cor-
rectly to a MiniDisc.
DEFECT! The disc is scratched.
(If the recorded sound is not right, retry
recording or replace the disc with a re-
cordable one.)
DISC FULL The disc is out of recording space.
Er-MD (**) The microprocessor has reported a
system fault and the unit is out of or-
der.
(To have it repaired, go to the distributor
where you purchased the unit.)
HOLD The unit is in the hold mode.
LOCKED You removed a MiniDisc whilst record-
ing or editing.
(Turn off the power before removing the
MiniDisc.)
NO DISC A disc has not been loaded.
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Number or symbol appears in (*) position.
ERROR MES-
SAGES MEANING
NO SIGNAL Poor connection of the digital cable.
No output signal comes out from the
connected unit to playback.
(Use the AC power for the connected
unit.)
The input signal has improper sam-
pling frequency.
PLAY MD You tried to record on a playback-only
disc.
PROTECTED The write protection tab of a MiniDisc
is set to the protected position.
You tried to record on a playback-only
disc.
SORRY Since a track number is currently be-
ing located or updated, the unit cannot
accept your command.
(Wait for a while and try the operation
again.)
ERROR MES-
SAGES MEANING
TEMP OVER The temperature is too high.
(Turn off the power, and wait for a while.)
TOC FORM
(**) There is an error in the recording sig-
nal.
(Erase all of the tracks, and then record
again.)
TOC FULL There is no space left for recording
character information (track names,
disc names, etc.).
Tr. Protect The track has been protected from be-
ing erased.
(Edit the track with the device on which it
was recorded.)
? DISC A disc which contains data other than
music was played.
(A disc which contains nonmusic data
cannot be played.)
Thereisanerrorinthesignalrecorded
on the disc.
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MD-MT190H
MiniDisc System Limitations
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 though the MiniDisc still has re-
cording time left.
More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of
the recording time. If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or
if it has scratches (recording skips scratched parts), you may not be
able to record the maximum tracks above.
The remaining recording time does not
increase even though you erased
tracks.
The unit does not count non-recorded portions that last 12 or fewer
seconds to display the remaining recording time. The time may not
increase even if you erase short tracks.
The total of the recorded time and the
remaining time does not match the max-
imum recordable time.
One cluster (approximately 2 seconds) is the minimum unit for re-
cording. For example, a 3-second track uses 2 clusters (approxi-
mately 4 seconds). Therefore, the actual recordable time may be
shorter than the displayed time.
(The number of seconds indicates that in the stereo recording mode
(SP). It varies depending on the recording mode.)
Combine function does not work. A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not al-
low the combine function.
Sound skips in fast reverse/forward. If one track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeat-
edly recorded or edited MiniDisc, sound may skip.
A track number is created in the middle
of a track. A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the
MiniDisc.
Troubleshooting
Many potential "problems" can be resolvedby the owner withoutcalling a service technician. If something seems tobe wrong
with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
The unit does not turn on.
Is the AC adaptor disconnected?
Is the battery exhausted?
Is the unit in the hold mode?
Has condensation formed inside the unit?
Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by
static electricity?
No sound is heard from the earphones.
Is the volume set too low?
Are the earphones plugged in?
Are youtrying to playa MiniDisc with data on it instead
of a MiniDisc containing music?
When the operation buttons are pressed, the unit does
not respond.
Is the unit in the hold mode?
Is the battery exhausted?
Is the earphones plug inserted firmly?
Some sounds are skipped.
Is the battery exhausted?
Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?
The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.
Has the track number or character information been
written on the disc yet?
Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?
Recording and editing are impossible.
Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure?
Is the unit connected properly to the other equipment?
Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure oc-
cur whilst recording or editing?
Is the unit in the hold mode?
Is an optical signal being output from the stereo sys-
tem? Read the operation manual for the stereo sys-
tem.
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MD-MT190H
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1 Insert a MiniDisc
1 Slide the OPEN lever to re-
lease the compartment door.
2 Lift it up.
3 Insert a MiniDisc as shown.
4 Close the compartment door.
When you record on a MiniDisc,
check that the erase prevention tab
is set to the “recordable” position.
Recordable Recording
prevented
Insert according to
the direction arrow.
2 Connect the AC adaptor
AC 230V, 50/60 Hz
To wall socket.
2 Insert the plug on the other
end into the DC IN 5V socket.
1 Plug the AC adaptor into the
wall socket.
To the DC IN 5V socket.
Before using the unit with a rechargeable battery, the battery has to be charged.
Caution:
Insert the plugs firmly.
When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove the AC adaptor from
the wall socket.
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LINE IN
RIGHT LEFT
To connect to a stereo system with "LINE OUT" or "AUDIO OUT"
sockets (Analogue connection)
3 Connections
To the DC IN
5V socket
Red:To right
White:To Left
Supplied
connection
cable
If the audio system has only one pair of sockets,they are usualy for
input only and recording via this connection is not possible.
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Hold Orange mark
Move the HOLD switch to the safety position
(direction indicated by the arrow).
Remote control unit
Preparation for use
The unit does not work
if the HOLD button is set to HOLD.
Hold
Released
CAUTION:
It is not recommendable to put the
MiniDisc into a rear pocket, as this
maydamagetheproductwhensitting.
Press the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more.

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MD-MT190H
Recording
Check that the unit is connected to the stereo system.
1 Press the REC button.
Record pause mode is entered.
2 Begin playback on the stereo system connected to this portable MD.
To enable the record level to be set.
3 Press the REC LEVEL 55
55
5or 44
44
4button to adjust the recording level.
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing somewhere between –4 dB and 0 dB.
This unit can adjust the digital recording level just the same as the ana-
logue recording.
Level meter indicator
Recording: continued
4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to enter the play-
back pause mode.
Here you can select the track to be recorded.
5 Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to select“REC MODE”.
6 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
7 Press the MENU/CHRG button repeatedly to select recording mode.
8 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the
ENTER/SYNC button is not pressed.
9 Press the 0606
0606
06 button to start the MiniDisc unit recording.
10 Beginplaybackon the stereo system,the output will be recorded.
To stop recording
Press the :OFF/HOLD button.
Whenrecordingstops,“TOC”(Table
Of Contents) appears.Whilst“TOC”
appears, the MiniDisc recorded
contents have not yet been up-
dated.
To prevent the new recording from
being lost, it is not possible to re-
move the MiniDisc whilst “TOC” is
displayed.
To update the recorded contents
of the MiniDisc
Press the :OFF/HOLD button
whilst in the stop mode.
The power turns off after recorded
contentshave been updated on the
MiniDisc.
Warning:
If the power is removed (Battery/AC
adaptor) whilst “TOC” is displayed, the
MiniDiscunitlidwillremainlocked until
thebattery/main powerisrestoredand
the unit is turned on.Your new record-
ings or edited changes will be lost and
your MiniDisc may become unusable.
TOC display
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To the REMOTE
socket
Right
channel Left
channel
L
R
1 Insert the earphones plug firmly into the earphones socket on
the remote control unit.
2 Plug the remote control into the REMOTE socket on the unit.
3 Insert a MiniDisc.
4 Press the 0606
0606
06 button.
Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc
which is protected against accidental erasure (Auto-play function).
Playback
To stop playback
Press the :OFF/HOLD button.
Iftheunit is not operatedforatleast2 minutes whilst in the stop mode,the power will
shut off automatically.
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