Sharp MD-MT45H User manual

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-MT45H
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE MANEJO
BRUKSANVISNING
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
OPERATION MANUAL
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BESONDERE ANMERKUNGEN
REMARQUES SPÉCIALES
NOTAS ESPECIALES
SÄRSKILDA ANMÄRKNINGAR
NOTE PARTICOLARI
BIJZONDERE OPMERKINGEN
SPECIAL NOTES
●Audio-visuellesMaterialkannUrheberrechteumfassen,die
ohneGenehmigungdesEigentümersdieserUrheberrechte
nicht aufgenommen werden dürfen. Siehe die ent-
sprechenden nationalen Gesetze.
●Lematérielaudio-visuelpeutcomporterdesoeuvresfaisant
l’objet de droits d’auteur qui ne peuvent être enregistrées
sansl’autorisationdupossesseur 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 mångfaldigas utan tillstånd av copy-
rightinnehavaren. Se den tillämpliga lagen i ditt land.
●Ilmaterialeaudio-visivoche fosse soggetto a copyright non
puòessereregistratosenzal’autorizzazionedelpossessore
del copyright. Si prega di attenersi alle leggi in vigore sul
territorio nazionale.
●Audio-visueel materiaal kan worden beschermd door
auteursrechten, in welk geval het niet mag worden
opgenomen zonder de toestemming van de auteurs-
rechthouder. Zie voor nadere informatie de betreffende
wetten in het land van gebruik.
●Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works
which must not be recorded without the authority of the
owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant law in your
country.
●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 di-
rective 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.
●
Dennautrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/
EEC och 73/23/EEC så som kompletteras av 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.
●Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/
336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
●
Thisequipmentcomplieswith the requirements of Directives
89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
ønsker man at tilslutte en DC-adaptor så skal def vaere en
godkendt type med indbygget sikring.
Vidanslutningtillyttrelikspänningskällaskalldetalltidfinnas
en säkring i kretsen.
Käytettäessäakkuataimuttaulkopuolistatasajännitelähdettä
on laitteen ja jännitelähteen välillä boltava sulakkeella
varustettu adaptori.
When connecting the appliance to an external DC-source,
ensure that there is a fuse protection in the circuit.

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●Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC
og 73/23/EEC med tillaeg nr. 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.
●Detteproduktetoppfyllerbetingelsene 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.
●
Vorsicht:
Das Gerät weder Tropf- noch Spritzwasser aussetzen.
AnsonstenbestehtdieGefahreinesBrandesoderelektrischen
Schlages. Es sollten keine mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten
Gegenstände wie Vasen auf dem Gerät abgestellt werden.
Attention:
Pour éviter un incendie ou une secousse électrique, mettre
l’appareil à l’abri d’eau (éclaboussure, goutte). Ne pas poser
sur l’appareil un récipient contenant du liquide.
Advertencia:
Para evitar incendios y descargas eléctricas, no exponga el
aparatoagoteoosalpicaduradelíquidos.Nodeberánponerse
encima del aparato objetos que estén llenos de líquido, como
por ejemplo un florero.
Varning:
Utsättinte enheten för dropp eller stänk föratt förhindra brand
eller elektriska stötar. Inga vätskefyllda föremål såsom vaser
bör placeras på enheten.
Attenzione:
Per prevenire incendi o scosse elettriche, non fare gocciolare
nessunliquido sull’apperecchio e non bagnarlo. Non collocarvi
sopra nessun oggetto riempito d’acqua, come per esempio
vasi.
Waarschuwing:
Stel het toestel niet bloot aan druipend of spattend water om
brandenelektrischeschokken te voorkomen. Met vloeistoffen
gevulde voorwerpen, zoals vazen, mogen niet op het toestel
geplaatst worden.
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance
to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Advarsel:
Til at forbygge ild og stød risiko, lad vaere med at undsaette
denne indretning for drypning eller overstaenkning.
Der må ikke anbringes nogen genstande fyldt med vand, som
for eksempel vaser, på dette apparat.
Advarsel:
For å unngå brann eller kortslutning, utsett ikke produktet for
vann eller fuktighet.
Gjenstander som inneholder væske, feks. en blomstervase, må
ikke plasseres oppå apparatet.
Varoitus:
Älä vie laitetta sateeseen tai kosteisiin tiloihin. Jos laite on
kostunut, anna sen kuivua ennen kuin käytät sitä verkkovirralla.
Nestettä sisältäviä astioita kuten esim. kukkamaljakoita ei saa
asettaa laitteen päälle.
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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:RPHOH0011AWZZ) entsprichtdas Modell dem
Gesetz. 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˚ RPHOH0011AWZZ). Si ceux-
civenaient àêtreendommagés, remplacez-lespardes 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 au-
riculares SHARP (número de modelo RPHOH0011AWZZ). En
caso de avería, pida unos auriculares adecuados.
VARNING:
Lyssna till personlig stereo med full volym under längre tid kan
skada hörseln.
Modellen överenstämmer med lagstadgade bestämmelser för
användning med SHARP hörlurar (RPHOH0011AWZZ). Vid
skador beställ riktiga hörlurar.
AVVERTENZA:
L’ascolto prolungato ad alto volume di uno stereo personal può
danneggiare l’udito.
ll modello è in conformità di legge se usato con gli auricolari
SHARP(numero dimodello RPHOH0011AWZZ).Ordinare nuovi
auricolari se quelli forniti si guastano.
LET OP:
Langdurig luisteren naar een stereo-geluidsinstallatie met een
hoog volume kan het gehoor beschadigen.
Dit model voldoet aan de legale vereisten bij gebruik met de
SHARP hoofdtelefoon (modelnummer RPHOH0011AWZZ).
Vervang de bijgeleverde hoofdtelefoon indien beschadigd door
een voor dit toestel geschikte hoofdtelefoon.
CAUTION:
At full power prolonged listening to a personal stereo may dam-
age the user’s hearing.
The model is in compliance with the law in case of using it with
the SHARP earphones (model number RPHOH0011AWZZ).
Order proper earphones if it comes in to damage.

●VORSICHT
Verwenden Sie den portablen Mini-Disc Recorder nur
entsprechend den in dieser Anleitung angegebenen
Anweisungen, und versuchen Sie nicht, den Verriege-
lungsschalter zu beeinträchtigen, oder machen Sie keine
andere Einstellung, da dies dazu führen kann, gefährlicher
Ausstrahlung ausgesetzt zu werden.
●ATTENTION
Utiliserlelecteur-enregistreurminidisc portable en respectant
lesindications données dans ce manuel et éviter l’intervention
sur le commutateur de verrouillage ou tout autre réglage. En
casde non-respect, ons’exposera à une radiationdangereuse.
●PRECAUCIÓN
Utiliceel grabador/reproductor portátilminidisc sólo de acuerdo
con las instrucciones dadas en este manual y no intente
interferirel interruptor de bloqueo ni realizar ningún otro ajuste
porque podría ocasionar la exposición a radiación peligrosa.
●OBSERVERA
Användden bärbara miniskivinspelaren endast i enlighet med
anvisningarnai denna bruksanvisning och försök inte påverka
låsningsströmbrytaren eller göra andra inställningar som kan
leda till risk för farlig strålning.
●ATTENZIONE
Quando si usa il registratore di minidischi portatile, seguire le
istruzioni di questo manuale. 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.
Maakgeen veranderingen in de interlockschakelaar of andere
onderdelen, daar dit mogelijk blootstelling aan gevaarlijke
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 adjust-
ment as this may result in exposure to hazardous radiation. iv
●Dieses Produkt ist ein Laserprodukt der Klasse 1.
●
Ceproduitestclassifié comme étant un LASER DE CLASSE 1.
●Este producto está clasificado como un PRODUCTO LASER
DE CLASE 1.
●Dennaprodukt klassificeras som KLASS 1 LASERPRODUKT.
●
Questoprodotto è classificeto comeCLASS1 LASER PRODUCT.
●Dit product is geclassificeerd als een KLASSE 1 LASER
PRODUCT.
●This product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
●Dette produktet er klassifisert som et KLASSE 1
LASERPRODUKT.
●Dette produkt er klassificeret som et KLASSE 1
LASERPRODUKT.
●Tämä laite on luokiteltu LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITTEEKSI.
●Denna produkt klassificeras som 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
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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
Karakteristieken van laserdiode
●Materiaal: GaAlAs
●Golflengte: 785 nm
●Pulstijden:
Leesfunctie: 0,8 mW Doorlopend
Schrijffunctie: max. 10 mW 0,5 S
min. cycle 1,5 S
Herhaling
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
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

VAROITUS! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSAMAINITULLATAVALLASAATTAAALTISTAA
KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VARNING - OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I
DENNABRUKSANVISNINGSPECIFICERAS. KANANVÄNDAREN
UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM
ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN FÖR LASERKLASS 1.
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ENGLISH
Important Introduction
-Introduction/Contents-
Introduction
Contents
„Important Introduction
Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
„Preparation
Battery Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Inserting a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
„Basic Operation
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
„Useful Features
Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19
Recording from a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22
Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
Other Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
Hold Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
„Advanced Features
Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Titling a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-32
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-35
Listening through Another System. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
„References
Other Features and Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
MiniDisc System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-40
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-42
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-44
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, readthis manual carefully. It will guide you
in operating your SHARP product.

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Important Introduction
-Special Notes/Accessories/Optional Accessories-
Special Notes
zUS and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato-
ries.
zWhen recording important selections, make a prelimi-
nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop-
erly recorded.
zSHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record-
ing arising from malfunction of this unit.
zThe letters in brackets contained in the model number
indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and
specifications are unaffected.
Accessories
Note:
Optional Accessories
zRechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery
(AD-N70BT)
z
AC adaptor (AD-T20APH)
zCar adaptor (AD-CA20X)
zCassette adaptor (AD-CT14)
zConnection Cable (for digital recording) (AD-M1DC)
zConnection Cable (for digital recording) (AD-M2DC)
Earphones x 1 Connection Cable (for analogue recording) x 1
Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included.

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Important Introduction
-Names of Controls and Indicators-
Names of Controls and Indicators
„Main unit
1.5V DC Input Socket (7)
2.Optical/Line Input Socket (7, 8)
3.Microphone Input Socket (20)
4.Bass/Delete Button (12, 30)
5.Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (18, 22, 29)
6.Earphones/Line Output Socket (11, 36)
7.Battery Cover (5, 25)
8.Display/Character Select Button (23, 29)
9.Mode/Charge Button (14, 25)
10.Record/Track Mark Button (9, 18)
11.
Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/Record-
ing Level/Name Select Button (9, 12, 13, 29, 30)
12.Play/Pause Button (9, 12)
13.Stop/Power Off/Hold Button (10, 12, 27)
14.Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button (14, 15, 17)
15.Open Lever (6)
„Display panel
1.Level Meter (9)
2.Record Indicator (9)
3.Remaining Recording Time Indicator (23)
4.Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator (16)
5.Repeat Indicator (14)
6.TOC Indicator (10)
7.Synchro Recording Indicator (15)
8.Disc Mode Indicator
9.Disc Name Indicator (23)
10.Track Name Indicator (23)
11.Total Track Number Indicator (23)
12.Fast Play Indicator (14)
13.Battery Indicator (24)
14.Random Indicator (14)
15.Track Number Indicator (23)
16.Character/Time Information Indicator

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Important Introduction
-Precautions-
Precautions
„Important
zDo not wear your earphones when you are crossing
streets or near traffic.
z
Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts
advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
zIf you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the vol-
ume or discontinue use.
zNo naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
zAttention should be drawn to the environmental
aspects of battery disposal.
zThe apparatus is designed for use in moderate cli-
mate.
zThis portable MD should only be used within the range
of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).
To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible
problems, observe the precautions listed below.
zDo not disassemble or modify the unit.
zDo not drop or subject the unit to shock.
zDo not use the unit near open flames.
zDo not spill liquid on the unit.
zDo not use an external power supply, other than the
5V DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage it.
zSHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper
use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised ser-
vice centre.
„Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following
places.
zIf the unit is used near radio tuners or TVs, noise and/
or picture interference may result. If you experience
these problems, move the unit away from such
devices.
zIt is not recommendable to put the MiniDisc into a rear
pocket, as this may damage the product when sitting.
zDo not use your earphones whilst driv-
ing a motor vehicle, it may create a
traffic hazard and may be illegal. Re-
member to obey all of the safety rules
in your area.
zPlaces exposed to direct sunlight for
many hours (especially in cars with the
doors and windows closed) or near
heaters. (The cabinet may deform,
change colour or the unit may malfunc-
tion.)
zPlaces exposed to excessive dust.
zPlaces exposed to water.
zPlaces where temperatures are excessively high or low.
zPlaces (bathrooms) where the humidity
is extremely high.
zPlaces with strong magnetic fields such
as TVs or loudspeakers.
zPlaces exposed to vibration.
zPlaces where sand can easily enter the
inside of the unit (beaches etc.).

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Preparation
-Battery Power-
Battery Power
„Using with the alkaline battery
Caution:
Do not use a nickel-cadmium battery.
Notes:
zSetting the volume level to "0" whilst recording with an
alkaline battery reduces the battery drain.
zWhen you do not use the unit for hours, remove the
battery. (The battery drains gradually even when the
power is turned off.)
1
2
Battery is not included. Purchase a commercially
available alkaline battery. (LR6, "AA" size) 1Slide the battery cover as far as it will go to the
outside.
2Lift the battery cover.
Do not force the battery cover open too far.
3Insert an alkaline battery from the (+) marked
side.
Use a commercially available LR6, "AA" size alka-
line battery.
4Close the battery cover.

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Preparation
-Inserting a MiniDisc-
Inserting a MiniDisc
Notes:
zDo not place the MiniDisc under the holder.
zIf any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into
the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resis-
tance is felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it.
zThe lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed refer to
the instruction on page 10.
1Slide the OPEN lever to release the compart-
ment door.
2Lift it up.
3Insert a MiniDisc as shown.
4Close the compartment door.

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Preparation
-Connections-
Connections
You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD.

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Preparation
-Connections-

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Basic Operation
-Recording-
Recording
1Press the REC button.
2Begin playback on the stereo system connected to
this portable MD.
3Press the or button to adjust the recording
level.
Analogue recording
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound
volume from the source makes the reading swing
somewhere between ---4 dB and 0 dB.
Digital recording
You can adjust the level in 1dB increments within the
range of +12 - ---12dB.
Once you adjust the digital recording level, the setting
remains even after the recording stops. (For cancella-
tion instructions, see page 28.)
4Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to
enter the playback pause mode.
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Basic Operation
-Recording-
To interrupt recording
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
zTo resume recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button
again.
zThe track number will be increased by one each time the
recording is interrupted.
To stop recording
Press the /:OFF button.
zWhen recording stops, "TOC" appears. Whilst "TOC"
appears the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet
been updated.
zTo prevent the new recording from being lost it is not pos-
sible to remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed.
To update the recorded contents of the Mini-
Disc
Press the /:OFF button whilst in the stop mode.
The power turns off after recorded contents have been
updated on the MiniDisc.
About the TOC
After any recording or editing function "TOC" (Table Of
Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing
function, press the /:OFF button. During this process
"TOC" will flash and "TOC EDIT!" will be displayed. Dur-
ing any recording or editing function the MiniDisc unit lid
is locked, the MiniDisc cannot be removed until the pro-
cess is finalised.
Warning:
If the power is removed (Battery/AC adaptor) whilst
"TOC" is displayed, the MiniDisc unit lid will remain
locked until the battery/main power is restored and the
unit is turned on. Your new recordings or edited changes
will be lost and your MiniDisc may become unusable.
Caution:
Whilst "TOC" or "TOC EDIT!" is displayed, follow the
instructions below.
Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly.
Notes:
zChanging the volume level whilst recording does not
affect the recording.
zYou cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording.
5Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start theMiniDisc
unit recording.
6Begin playback on the stereo system, the output
will be recorded.
- Do not jerk or bump the unit.
- Do not unplug the AC adaptor.
- Do not remove the rechargeable battery or an alka-
line battery.
- Do not subject the unit to shock.

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Basic Operation
-Playback-
Playback

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Basic Operation
-Playback-
To interrupt playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button
again.
To stop playback
Press the /:OFF button.
If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes whilst in
the stop mode, the power will shut off automatically.
To turn off the power
Press the /:OFF button whilst in the stop mode.
„Volume control
Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the
VOL--- button to decrease the volume.
„Bass control
Each time the BASS button is pressed, the tone will be
switched as follows.
Notes:
zReduce 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, high volume may damage
your hearing.
zThe sound escaping from your earphones may annoy
people around you. In particularly crowded places
(such as on trains or buses), reduce the volume.
1Insert the earphones plug into the PHONES
socket.
2Insert a MiniDisc (page 6).
3Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Playback starts automatically with a playback only
MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against
accidental erasure (Auto-play function). BASS 1 Emphasised slightly.
BASS 2 Emphasised more.
BASS 3 Emphasised fully.
BASS OFF Cancelled.

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Useful Features
-Advanced Playback-
Advanced Playback
„To locate the desired portion
„To locate the beginning of a track
For audible fast forward:
Press and hold down the button during playback.
For audible fast reverse:
Press and hold down the button during playback.
zNormal playback will resume when the or
button is released.
zWhen 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.
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.
To locate the previous track:
Press the button whilst the unit is stopped.
zToskip a numberof tracks at one time, press the
or button repeatedly until the desired track num-
ber is shown.
zWhen you press the PLAY/PAUSE button, playback
starts from the beginning of the track.