Sharp MD-MT99C User manual

PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
LECTEUR-ENREGISTREUR MINIDISC PORTABLE
MODEL
MODÈLE
MD-MT99C
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
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FRANÇAIS ······ Se reporter aux pages F-1 à F-48.
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Important Introduction
-Introduction/Contents-
Introduction
Contents
„Important Introduction
Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
„Preparation
Inserting a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
„Basic Operation
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
„Useful Features
Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-22
Recording from a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26
Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
Battery Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30
Hold Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
„Advanced Features
Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Titling a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-36
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-39
Listening through Another System. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
„References
Other Features and Caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
MiniDisc System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-44
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the bestperformance, read this manual carefully. Itwill guideyou
in operating your SHARP product.

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Important Introduction
-Special Notes/Accessories-
Special Notes
zUS and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
zThe AC adaptor supplied with the MD-MT99C must not be
used with other equipment.
zWhen recording important selections, make a preliminary
test to ensure that the desired material is properly
recorded.
zSHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording
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.
zAudio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works
which must not be recorded without the authority of the
owner of the copyright. Please refer to the relevant laws in
your country.
Accessories
Notes:
Remote Control x 1 Headphones x 1 AC Adaptor x 1 Battery Carrying Case x 1
Rechargeable Nickel-
Metal Hydride Battery
(AD-N70BT) x 1
Connection Cable
(for analogue recording)
x 1
Connection Cable
(for digital recording) x 1 Carrying Bag x 1
zParts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included.
zThe AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing.
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Important Introduction
-Names of Controls and Indicators-
Names of Controls and Indicators
„Main unit Reference page
1.5V DC Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.Optical/Line Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
3.Microphone Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.Bass/Delete Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 34
5.Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button . . . . . 21, 26, 33
6.Display/Character Select Button . . . . . . . . . 27, 33
7. Mode/Charge Button. . . . . . . . . . 10, 16, 17, 29, 32
8.Record/Track Mark Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 21
9.Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse/Recording Level/
Name Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 14, 15, 33, 34
10. Play/Pause Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 14
11. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button . . . . . . . . . . 10, 14, 31
12.Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button. . . . . . . 16, 19, 33
13.Remote Control/Headphones/
Line Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 40
14.Open Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
15.Battery Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Important Introduction
-Names of Controls and Indicators-
„Display panel Reference page
1.Level Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.Record Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator. . . . . . 10, 17
4.Monaural Mode Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.Repeat Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.TOC Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.Synchro Recording Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.Disc Mode Indicator
9.Disc Name Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
10.Track Name Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11.Remaining Recording Time Indicator. . . . . . . . . 27
12. Total Track Number Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
13.Fast Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
14.Battery Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
15.Random Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
16. Track Number Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
17.Character/Time Information Indicator
„Remote control unit Reference page
1.Headphones Socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.Bass/Delete/Track Mark Button. . . . . . . . 14, 21, 34
3.Volume Down/Cursor Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 34
4.Volume Up/Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 34
5.Hold Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 14
7.Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/Name Select
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 15, 33
8.Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/Name Select
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 15, 33
9.Stop/Power Off Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 14
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Important Introduction
-Precautions-
Precautions
„Important
zDo not wear your headphones when you are crossing
streets or near traffic.
zDo 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 volume
or discontinue use.
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 service
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 headphones whilst
drivingamotorvehicle.Itmaycreatea
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 exces-
sively 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
-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 11.
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 record-
ing 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.
Level meter indicator
Digital recording
You can adjust the level in 1dB increments within
the range of +12 - -12dB.
Once you adjust the digital recording level, the set-
ting remains even after the recording stops. (For
cancellation instructions, see page 32.)