Sharp MD-MT877 User manual

PORTABLE MINIDISC
RECORDER
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
MODEL
MD-MT877
OPERATION MANUAL

Accessories
Notes:
●Partsandequipmentmentionedinthisoperationmanual
other than those detailed above are not included.
●The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the
drawing.
Rechargeable Nickel
-Metal Hydride Battery
Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor x 1
(AD-N55BT) x 1 Battery Charger x 1
(RRMCW0011AWSA) (RPHOH0176AFSA) (RADPA3048AWZZ)
(UBATM0006AWSA) (RUNTZ0032AWM1)
Connection Cable Connection Cable
Battery Carrying (for analog (for digital Carrying Bag x 1 Battery Case x 1
Case x 1 recording) x 1 recording) x 1 (UBAGC0006AWSA) (GCASZ0002AWSA)
(UBAGC0005AWZZ) (QCNWG0029AWZZ) (QCNWG0422AFZZ)
2
Optional accessories
●Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery
(AD-N55BT)
●Car adaptor (AD-CA55X)
●Cassette adaptor (AD-CT14)
●Plug adaptor (AD-M66PA)
Foroptionalaccessories, contact your local dealer,call
the SharpAccessories and Supply Center at 1-800-
642-2122, or visit SHARP’s web site (http://
www.sharp-usa.com).

Contents
Important Introduction
Special Notes................................................ 4-5
Precautions.......................................................6
Names of Controls and Indicators .............. 7-9
Battery Charger .........................................10-11
Power Source
Using with the Rechargeable Battery..... 12-13
Using with the AC Adaptor ............................14
Using with the Alkaline Battery.....................15
Preparation
Hold Function .................................................16
Inserting a MiniDisc .......................................17
Connections.............................................. 18-19
Basic Operation
Recording.................................................. 20-23
Playback.................................................... 24-26
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Useful Features
Advanced Playback.................................. 27-29
Advanced Recording ............................... 30-35
Recording from a Microphone ................ 36-38
Checking Displays ................................... 39-40
Changing Default Settings ...................... 41-42
Advanced Features
Titling a MiniDisc...................................... 43-47
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc................... 48-50
Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo
System or a Car Stereo ................................51
References
Other Features and Caution ..........................52
MiniDisc System Limitations.........................53
Error Messages ........................................ 54-55
Troubleshooting ....................................... 56-57
Maintenance....................................................57
Specifications ........................................... 58-59
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ...... Back cover

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Important Introduction
– Special Notes –
Special Notes
●It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full
compliancewith the copyright laws of theUnited States
and that prior permission be obtained from copyright
owners whenever necessary.
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or per-
formance of procedures other than those speci-
fied herein may result in hazardous radiation ex-
posure.
●“BATTERY DISPOSAL”
CONTAINS NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.
MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT
LOCAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECY-
CLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOURAREA.
●US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato-
ries.
●The letters in brackets contained in the model number
indicate the color of the product only. Operation and
specifications are unaffected.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of
loss or theft, please record below the model number
and serial number which are located on the bottom of
the unit.
Please retain this information.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Place of purchase

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Special NotesSpecial Notes : continued
Important Introduction
–Special Notes –
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion.
Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quencyenergyand, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turn-
ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-
ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
WARNING
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by
themanufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

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Important Introduction
–Precautions –
Precautions
Important
●Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing
streets or near traffic.
●Do not use your earphones whiledriv-
ingamotor vehicle, it may create a traf-
fic hazard and may be illegal.
Rememberto obeyallof thesafety rules
in your area.
●Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts
advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
●If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the vol-
ume or discontinue use.
●This portable MD should only be used within the range
of 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C).
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.
● SHARPis not responsiblefordamage due toimproperuse.
Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorized service center.
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 doors and windows
closed) or near heaters.
(The cabinet may deform, change
color or the unit may malfunction.)
●Places exposed to water.
●Places exposed to excessive dust.
●Places where temperatures are excessively high or low.
●Places (bathrooms) where the hu-
midity is extremely high.
●Places with strong magnetic
fields such as TVs or loudspeak-
ers.
●Places exposed to vibration.
●Places where sand can easily en-
ter the inside of the unit (beaches
etc.).
●If the unit is used near radio tuners
or TVs, noise and/or picture inter-
ference may result. If you experi-
encetheseproblems,movetheunit
away from such devices.
●It is not recommendable to put the
MiniDisc into a rear pocket, as this may
damage the product when sitting.

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Important Introduction
–Names of Controls and Indicators –
Names of Controls and Indicators
Main unit
1314 15
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11
1. Record/Track Mark Button (20, 34)
2. Mode Button (20, 29, 32, 41)
3. Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/
Recording Level/Name Select Button
(20, 26, 27, 30, 41-45)
4. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button (16, 22, 25, 41)
5. Open Lever (17)
6. Display/Character Select Button (39, 40, 43)
7. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (34, 38, 43-50)
8. Play/Pause Button (20, 24)
9. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button (29, 43-50)
10. Bass/Delete Button (26, 44)
11. Rechargeable Battery Cover (12)
12. Handstrap Holder
13. Optical/Line Input Jack (18, 19)
14. Microphone Input Jack (36)
15. Remote Control/Earphones/Line Output Jack (24)

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Important Introduction
–Names of Controls and Indicators –
01. Level Meter
02. Record Indicator
03. Synchro Recording Indicator
04. Operation Indicator
05. Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator
6. Character/Time Information Indicator
7. Repeat Indicator
8. Battery Indicator
9. Random Indicator
10. Track Number Indicator
11. TOC Indicator
12. Disc Name Indicator
Names of Controls and Indicators (continued)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Main unit display panel
3-color LED
Various modes are indicated with three colors of lights.
Charging Light ingstartingwithyellow-greenlight.
Refresh Extinguishingstartingwith orange light
after all the lights are lit.
Playback Flashingthe color of the activated play-
back mode.
Recording Flashing the color of the activated re-
cording mode.
Fast Forward Flashingstarting with yellow-green light.
Fast Reverse Flashing starting with orange light.
Volume (+) Lightingstarting with yellow-green light.
Volume (–)Extinguishinginstantly starting with or-
ange light after all the lights are lit.
TOC Reading: flashing at random.
Blue
Yellow-
green Orange

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01. Record Indicator
02. Track Number Indicator
03. Operation Indicator
04. Character/Time Information Indicator
05. Battery Indicator
06. Random Indicator
07. Synchro Recording Indicator
08. Total Track Number Indicator
09. Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator
10. Repeat Indicator
Names of Controls and Indicators : continued
Important Introduction
–Names of Controls and Indicators –
Remote control display panel
1
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2345
Remote control unit
1. Earphones Jack (24)
2. Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Button
3. Display Button
4. Play Mode Button (29)
5. Sound/Track Mark Button (26, 34)
6. Stop/Power Off Button (22, 25)
7. Play/Pause Button
8. Volume Button
9. Hold Switch (16)
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Important Introduction
–Battery Charger –
Battery Charger
There are two different ways to use the battery charger one is to use it as a normal battery charger, the
other is to use it with an AC adaptor by attaching the portable MD to the battery charger.
1. Remote Control Holder (11)
(You can hang the remote control on it.)
2. Lock Detector
3. Hook For Fixing The Main Unit
4. Charge/Operation Switch (11)
5. Stand
6. AC Adaptor Connecting Jack (18, 19)
Names Setting
CHARGE
OPERATION
1
2
3
4
● Before setting the portable MD to the battery charger, make
sure the battery charger is in the charge mode (CHARGE). If
you insert the portable MD byforce while in the operation mode
(OPERATION), the hook for fixing the portable MD may break.
●Operating while in the charge mode, “CHARGEmode”will appear
and no operation is possible.
Face the top
toward you.
Caution:
Charge
mode
1
4
5
6
3
2
CHARGE
OPERATION

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Important Introduction
–Battery Charger –
About the Battery Charger : continued
2
1
How to use the Charge / Operation switch
Removing
Charge
mode
(RELEASE)
Operation
mode
(LOCK)
For charging
Move it to the charge mode
(see “Using with the Re-
chargeableBattery”page12).
For operations
Move it to the operation
mode when playing back or
recording (see “Using with
the AC Adaptor”page 14).
Move the Charge / Operation switch to the charge mode.
Charge
mode
(RELEASE)
Setting the battery charger and hanging the
remote control
When the remote control is not used, hang it on the holder
for your convenience.
For use with the AC adaptor
When using the unit with AC adaptor, use it horizontally.
Do not stand the unit.

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Power Source
– Using with the Rechargeable Battery –
Using with the Rechargeable Battery
Charging
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.
To the DC IN
5V jack
AC 120V,
60Hz
Charge
mode
Do not force the
battery cover
open too far.
1Insert the rechargeable battery.
2Move the Charge/Operation switch to the
charge mode.
3Place the portable MD into the battery charger
and connect the AC adaptor.

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Caution:
●Usethespecified batteryAD-N55BTonly. Do notcharge
a battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc.) other than that
specified.
●Do not remove the outer cover of the re-
chargeable battery. It may cause heat gen-
eration, fire, or explosion.
●Do not dip the battery in water, do not dis-
pose of it in a fire, and do not take it apart.
●Iftherechargeablebatteryterminalisdirty, charging may
notstart. In such a case, wipe offthe dirt with a dry cloth.
●Do not disassemble the battery.
About Power Source : continued
About the liquid crystal display (LCD)
Thecondition of the portable MDwill beshown ontheLCD
when inserting it into the battery charger.
Display Conditions
Scrolling
Charging.
Turns off
The charging is complete.
When the portable MD is not in-
serted correctly to the battery
charger, or
Rechargeableterminal is dirty, it may
not be possible to charge the bat-
tery. (Wipe the terminal by cotton
swab.)
Refreshing.
The unit checks and, if necessary,
discharge the rechargeable battery
to recharge it automatically. (At this
time battery indicator is flashing.)
About charging time
Afterabout3.5 hours have passed, “”will goout.
The battery is charged up to 95% if it is completely
discharged.
Notes:
●Charge the battery within the range of 41°F - 95°F (5°C
- 35°C).
●The unit can be left in the charging state after it is com-
pleted.
●If the MiniDisc unit is not to be used for some time,
remove the battery. (The battery drains gradually even
when the power is turned off.)
●Carry the battery in the supplied case.
Power Source
–Using with the Rechargeable Battery –

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Using with the AC Adaptor
1Place the portable MD to the battery
charger.
2Move the Charge/Operation switch to
the operation mode.
3Plug the AC adaptor.
Caution:
●If the Charge/Operation switch is not set to the opera-
tion mode, no operation is possible.
(See “How to use the Charge/Operation switch”, page 11)
●When the unit is not in use for extended periods, re-
move the AC adaptor from theAC outlet.
●Insert the plugs firmly.
Note:
When power failure occurs while playing back using the
AC adaptor, disconnect the adaptor from the AC outlet.
Otherwise, playback may start automatically when the
power returns.
To the DC IN
5V jack
AC 120V,
60Hz
Operation mode
Power Source
–Using with the AC Adaptor –

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Useonecommerciallyavailablealkalinebattery (LR6, “AA”
size).
Whenusingthealkalinebatteries,makesuretherecharge-
able battery is inserted.
Caution:
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium bat-
tery etc.) in the battery case.
Power Source
–Using with the Alkaline Battery –
Using with the Alkaline Battery
1Open the case cover.
2Insert an alkaline battery into the battery
case.
3Attach the battery case to the portable MD.
1
2
Press
Open
Back of the
portable MD
RELEASE LOCK

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Preparation
– Hold Function –
Hold Function
The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such
as a crowded train.
To cancel the hold mode
Move the HOLD switch away from the safety posi-
tion (the opposite direction of the arrow).
If the hold function is active while the power is
turned off, the power cannot be turned on by mis-
take and the battery will not be drained.
If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected,
you can set this function even when the power is turned
off.
To cancel the hold mode
Press and hold down the • ■ / –HOLD button for 2 sec-
onds or more while the unit is in the hold mode.
●“HOLD OFF” will be shown.
Hold Release
Press the • ■ / –HOLD button for 2 seconds
or more. Move the HOLD switch to the safety position
(direction indicated by the arrow).
Orange mark
Remote control unit
Main unit
Hold

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Inserting a MiniDisc
1Slide the OPEN lever to release the com-
partment door.
2Lift it up.
3Insert a MiniDisc as shown.
4Close the compartment door.
Notes:
●Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder.
●Ifany resistance is felt, do notforce theMiniDisc intothe
unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is
felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it.
●The lid cannot be opened if “TOC”is displayed refer to
the instruction on page 22.
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2
Preparation
–Inserting a MiniDisc –
Recordable Recording
prevented
When you record on a
MiniDisc, check that the
erase prevention tab is
set to the “recordable”
position.

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LINE OUT
RIGHT LEFT
Connections
To an AC
outlet
To the
DC IN 5V jack
Red : To Right
White : To Left
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN jack
To a stereo system with “LINE OUT”or “AUDIO OUT”
jacks (See left, Analog connection.)
Note:
If the audio system has only one pair of jacks, they are usu-
ally for input only and recording via this connection is not
possible.
AC 120V,
60Hz
To connect to a stereo system with “LINE OUT”or “AUDIO OUT”jacks
You can record your favorite CDs or tapes to an MD.
Preparation
–Connections –

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DIGITAL OUT
Preparation
–Connections –
Connections : continued
To connect to a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT”or “OPTICAL OUT”jack
To a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT”jack
(See left, Digital connection.)
Compared to analog connection recording, it allows a
high-quality recording.
Note:
Some audio systems do not have a DIGITAL OUT jack.
Check before connecting.
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN jack
AC 120V,
60Hz
To an AC
outlet
To the
DC IN 5V jack

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Recording
Basic Operation
– Recording –
As for the details, see page 16.
Before Recording
Cancel the hold mode.
The portable MD does not work
while in the hold mode.