Sharp MD-MT90H User manual

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Quick Guide
PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MODEL
MD-MT90H
Quick Setup Guide
Follow the setup procedure (1-3)
before you use this unit.
Quick Operation Guide
Explainsbasicrecordingandplayback
procedures.
Refer to the operation manual for details.
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1 Inserting a MiniDisc
1Slide the OPEN lever to re-
lease the compartment door.
2Lift it up.
3Insert a MiniDisc as shown.
4Close the compartment door.
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Insert according to
the direction arrow.
When you record on a MiniDisc,
check that the erase prevention tab
is set to the “recordable” position.
Recordable Recording
prevented

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2
1
2 Connect the AC adaptor
To the DC IN 5V socket.
AC 230-240V,
50/60 Hz
Insert securely, all the way in.
To the wall socket.
1Plug the AC adaptor into the
wall socket. 2Insert the plug on the other
end into the DC IN 5V socket.
Before using the unit with a rechargeable battery, the battery has to be charged.
Refer to “Battery Power”, page 28 - 29 (operation manual) for details.

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LINE OUT
LEFTRIGHT
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
3 Connections
To a stereo system with “LINE OUT” or “AUDIO
OUT” sockets.
Note:
If the audio system has only one pair of sockets they
are usually for input only and recording via this connec-
tion is not possible.
NOTE:
Refer to page 11 (operation manual) for connecting the unit to a stereo system
with “DIGITAL OUT” or “OPTICAL OUT” socket.
Red: To Right
White: To Left

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Preparation for use
The unit does not work
if the unit is in the hold mode.
Hold
Release
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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Recording
Check that the unit is connected to the stereo system.
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1Press the REC button.
Record pause mode is entered.
2Begin playback on the stereo system connected to this por-
table MD.
To enable the record level to be set.
3Press the 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.
0dB
4dB
This unit can adjust the digital recording level just the same as the ana-
logue recording.
Level meter indicator

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Recording: continued
To stop recording
Press the ■ / :OFF button.
●When recording stops, “TOC” ap-
pears. Whilst “TOC” appears the
MiniDisc recorded contents have
not yet been updated.
●To prevent the new recording from
being lost it is not possible to re-
move the MiniDisc whilst “TOC” is
displayed.
4Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to enter the play-
back pause mode.
Here you can search for the track to record.
5Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start the MiniDisc unit re-
cording.
6 Beginplayback onthestereo system,theoutput willberecorded.
About the TOC
After any recording or editing function
“TOC”(TableOfContents)isdisplayed.
To finalisetherecordingorediting func-
tion, press the
■ / :OFF button. During
thisprocess“TOC” will flash and “TOC
EDIT!” will be displayed.
During any recording or editing func-
tion the MiniDisc unit lid is locked, the
MiniDisc can not be removed until the
process is finalised.
Warning:
If the power is removed (Battery/AC
adaptor) whilst “TOC” is displayed the
MiniDiscunit lid willremainlocked until
thebattery/main power is restored and
the unit is turned on. Your new record-
ings or edited changes will be lost and
your MiniDisc may become unusable.
To update the recorded contents
of the MiniDisc
Press the ■ / :OFF button whilst in
the stop mode.
●The power turns off after recorded
contentshavebeenupdated onthe
MiniDisc.
TOC display

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Playback
1Insert the earphones plug firmly into the earphones socket on
the remote control unit.
2Plug the remote control into the REMOTE socket on the unit.
3Insert a MiniDisc.
4Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc
which is protected against accidental erasure (Auto-play function).
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.