Sharp MD-SR70H User manual

DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
SVENSKA
ITALIANO
NEDERLANDS
ENGLISH
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-SR70H
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MODE D’EMPLOI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
MANUAL DE MANEJO OPERATION MANUAL
BRUKSANVISNING

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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
INTRODUCTION
Page
ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS ............... 18
ABOUT THE TOC................................ 19
PLAYING A MINIDISC .................... 20-21
CONVENIENT PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS ................................ 22-24
EDITING ......................................... 25-30
CONVENIENT OPERATION
OF THE UNIT .............................. 31-33
USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT ... 34
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ....................... 35
TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 35-36
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS...... 37
ERROR MESSAGES ...................... 38-39
MAINTENANCE .................................. 39
SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 40
●The letters in brackets contained in the
modelnumberindicatethecolourofthe
product only. Operation and specifica-
tions are unaffected.
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
Page
SPECIAL NOTES .................................. 1
ACCESSORIES ..................................... 1
PRECAUTIONS ..................................... 2
ABOUT THE RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY ........................................... 3
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS ................................... 3-4
POWER SOURCE .............................. 5-6
BEFORE RECORDING ...................... 7-8
RECORDING USING THE
ANALOGUE CABLE ..................... 9-10
RECORDING USING THE
OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE.............. 11
RECORDING FROM THE
MICROPHONE ............................12-13
CONVENIENT RECORDING
FUNCTION ..................................14-17
SPECIAL NOTES
●US and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion.
●The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-
SR70H must not be used with other
equipment.
ACCESSORIES
●Remote Control Unit x 1
●Earphones x 1
●AC Adaptor (RADPA7045AWZZ or
RADPA7038AWZZ) x 1
●Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride
Battery (AD-N70BT) x 1
●Battery Carrying Case x 1
●Analogue Cable (RCA Lead) x 1
●Optical Digital Cable x 1
●Carrying Bag x 1
Note:
●Parts and equipment mentioned in this
operation manual other than those de-
tailed left are not included.

■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
doorsandwindowsclosed)or nearheat-
ers.
(Thecabinet may deform,change colour
or the unit may malfunction.)
●Places exposed to water.
●Places exposed to excessive dust.
●Places where temperatures are exces-
sively high or low.
●Places (bathrooms) where the humidity
is extremely high.
●Places with strong magnetic fields such
as TVs or loudspeakers.
●Places exposed to vibration.
●Places where sand can easily enter the
inside of the unit (beaches etc.).
●If the unit is used near radio tuners or
TVs, noise and/or picture interference
mayresult. Ifyouexperience theseprob-
lems,movetheunitawayfromsuch de-
vices.
■ Precautions
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.
●SHARP is not responsible for damage
due to improper use. Refer all servicing
to a SHARP authorised service centre.
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PRECAUTIONS
■Important
●Do not wear your earphones when you
are crossing streets or near traffic.
●Do not use your earphones whilst driv-
ingamotorvehicle, it may create a dan-
gerous traffic hazard and may be ille-
gal. Remember to obey all of the safety
rules in your area.
●Do not play the unit at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against ex-
tended listening at high volume levels.
●If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
●No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the appara-
tus.
●Attention should be drawn to the envi-
ronmental aspects of battery disposal.
●The apparatus is designed for use in
moderate climate.
■Volume setting
Reduce 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, you may dam-
age your hearing due to the high volume.
■ Concern for others when listen-
ing to MiniDiscs
If you are enjoying listening to music, the
sound escaping from your earphones may
annoy people around you.
If you are using the unit in particularly
crowded places (such as on trains or
buses), reduce the volume to avoid annoy-
ing people around you.

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■Remote control unit
1. Earphones Socket
2. Bass/Delete/Track Mark Button
3. Volume Down/Cursor Button
4. Volume Up/Cursor Button
5. Hold Switch
6. Play/Pause Button
7. Fast Reverse/Recording LevelDown/
Name Select Button
8.Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/
Name Select Button
9. Stop/Power Off Button
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
●A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
batteryisthe only kind that can beused.
Even if the battery is not used, you
should charge it at least once every
three months because of the special
quality of this battery.
●The rechargeable battery can be
charged approximately 300 times.
●Do not use any battery other than that
specified. Use of other batteries may
cause malfunctions.
●When the operating time is reduced to
about half the normal amount of time,
even after a full charge is performed,
replace the battery with a new one.
●When charging or when using the re
chargeable battery, use it within an am-
bient temperature range of 5°C - 35°C
(41°F - 95°F).
●If the rechargeable battery is used in a
coldenvironment, the operating timewill
be reduced.
●Do not disassemble the battery.
Since the rechargeable battery is vulner-
ableto damage, pleasenote the following.
●Do not carry the battery in your pocket
or a bag together with metal objects
(keys, coins, jewelry, etc.). The battery
may short out and generate significant
amounts of heat.
●Do not stand or store the battery on a
metal plate.
Thismaycausethebatterytoshort-circuit,
and it is dangerous.
●Donot short-circuit the terminalsasthey
will become very hot and will damage
the battery.
●Do not charge any battery (nickel-cad-
mium, alkaline, etc.) other than a re-
chargeable one.
● Do not dip the battery in water, do not dis-
poseofitinafire,and do not take it apart.
● When you want to carry the rechargeable
battery, put it into the battery carrying
case.
To avoid damaging the battery and
shortening its service life, please note
the following.
●Donotdrop orsubjectthebatteryto shock.
●Donot insert objects (metal etc.)intothe
battery compartment of this product or
intothe rechargeable battery. Do notget
the terminals dirty. If the rechargeable
terminals are dirty, the operating time
may be shortened or it may not be pos-
sible to charge the battery.
●Afterthe rechargeablebattery is charged
or used, it will get slightly warm. This is
normal.
ABOUT THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
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■Main unit
1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator
2. Record Indicator
3. Level Meter
4. Fast Play Indicator
5. Repeat Indicator
6. TOC Indicator
7. Battery Indicator
8. Random Indicator
9. Track Number Indicator
10. Character/Time InformationIndicator
11. Synchro Recording Indicator
12. Disc Mode Indicator
13. Disc Name Indicator
14. Track Name Indicator
15. Remaining Recording Time Indicator
16. Total Track Number Indicator
17. Volume Down/Cursor Button
18. Volume Up/Cursor Button
19. Record/Track Mark Button
20. Stop/Power Off/Charge Button
21. Play/Pause Button
22. Display/Character Select Button
23. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button
24. Mode Button
25. Bass/Delete Button
26. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/
Name Select Button
27.Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/
Name Select Button
28. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button
29. Remote Control/Earphones Socket
30. Optical/Line Input Socket
31. Microphone Input Socket
32. Open Lever
33. 5V DC Input Socket
34. Battery Cover
35. Hold Switch

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POWER SOURCE
This unit can be used with the following power sources: a rechargeable battery, anAC adaptor,
a commercially available alkaline battery, and a separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X).
■Rechargeable battery power
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.
1Open the battery cover.
●Slide the battery cover as far as it will go
to the outside and then lift to open it.
If the battery cover is lifted without be-
ing slid all the way out, it may break.
2Insert the rechargeable battery according
to the polarity marked on the bottom of the
unit.
3Close the battery cover.
4Plug the AC adaptor into the AC socket,
and then insert the plug on theAC adaptor
lead into the DC IN 5V socket.
5Press the :OFF/CHRG (• ■) button of
the main unit to begin charging.
●“ ” will appear, and the battery will
begin charging.
●After about 3.5 hours have passed,
“ ” will go out.
This indicates that the battery charging
is about 90% complete.
● To charge the battery fully, continue
charging for about 2 more hours.
(In this case, you do not need to press
the :OFF/CHRG (• ■)button. Even if
the :OFF/CHRG (• ■)button is
pressed, “ ” will not appear.)
(See page 31.)
Notes:
●Aftercharging hasbeen completed,theAC
adaptor may be left connected.
(For example, when charging at night.)
●The battery will not be charged when the
power to the main unit is turned on.
● Do not force the battery cover open too far.
●Do not use a rechargeable battery or an
AC adaptor other than those specified on
page 1 (ACCESSORIES).
●The charging time will vary, depending on
the condition of the battery.
●When the battery is charged for the first
time or is charged after not being used for
a long period, the operating time may be
shorter than normal. The battery life will
recover with normal use i.e. charging and
discharging.
●To avoid shortening the service life of the
batteryonly recharge thebattery after ithas
been completely discharged.
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AC 220-230V,
50/60 Hz
Insert securely, all the way in.
To the
DC IN
5V
socket

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Caution:
●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 drain
slowly but continuously.)
●Do not use any car adaptor except for
the separately available AD-CA20X.
●Forinformation aboutthe batterylife,see
the battery item in the SPECIFICA-
TIONS on page 40.
●This unit should only be used within the
range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).
●Do not use any alkaline battery other
than that specified (LR6, “AA” size).
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■Alkaline battery power
This unit can be used with an alkaline bat-
tery in place of a rechargeable battery.
●Useone commercially available alkaline
battery (LR6, “AA” size).
1Open the battery cover.
●Slide the battery cover as far as it will
go to the outside and then lift to open it.
Ifthe battery cover is lifted withoutbe-
ing slid all the way out, it may break.
2Insert one alkaline battery according to
thepolaritymarkedonthebottomof the
unit.
●Installing the battery incorrectly may
cause the unit to malfunction.
3Close the battery cover.
Precaution for alkaline battery use:
●Remove the battery if it is weak or if the
unit is not in use for long periods to pre-
vent potential damage due to battery
leakage.
Caution:
Do not use a nickel-cadmium battery, etc.
instead of an alkaline battery.
■AC power
1Connect the lead from the AC adaptor
totheDCIN 5V socket on the main unit.
2Plug theAC adaptor into an AC socket.
Notes:
●When there is thunder or lightning in
yourvicinity, unplug theAC adaptor from
the AC socket.
●When the unit is not in use for extended
periods,remove theACadaptorfrom the
AC socket.
●NeveruseanACadaptor other than the
one specified. Otherwise, problems or
serious hazards may be created.
●Do not bend, twist or tie the power lead
or put heavy objects on top of it.
●Be sure to hold the plug when removing
it. If you pull on the lead, it may break,
or the unit may malfunction.

BEFORE RECORDING
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■Type of recording
Two types of recording are possible: “Ana-
logue recording” and “Digital recording”.
There are different cables and connections
for each type of recording, depending on
the sockets on the equipment being con-
nected to the unit.
(1) Analogue recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has a
lineoutputsocket using the analogue cable
included with this unit.
●Main equipment: CD player, MD player,
radiocassetteplayer,etc.
●Cable required: Analoguecableincluded
with this unit.
(2) Digital recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has an
optical output socket using the optical digital
cable. Using an optical signal to transfer the
music to a MiniDisc allows very high quality
recording.
●Main equipment: CDplayer,MDplayer,
CS/BS tuner, etc.
●Cable required: Optical digital cable
includedwith thisunit
or optional optical
digital cable AD-
M2DC.
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
RL
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT LEFT
To the
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
socket
Analogue cable included
with this unit
To the line output
socketsona stereo
Playback side
Recording side
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL OUT
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
Optical digital cable (AD-M2DC, available separately)
Optical digital cable included with this cable
Recording side
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
To the optical out-
putsocket (square
shapedsocket) on
a stereo etc.
To the optical out-
put socket (round
shaped socket) on
an MD player etc.
Playback side Playback side

■Types of discs
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Therearetwo types of discs: playback-only
and recordable discs.
● Playback-only MiniDisc:
This type of MiniDisc usually contains
commercially available pre-recorded
music. This is the same kind of optical
disc as CDs. Playback is performed us-
ing an optical pickup.
(Recordingand editing arenot possible.)
Notes:
●Whenmakingimportantrecordings,itis
recommended that you use the AC
adaptor. A fully charged rechargeable
battery or an alkaline battery should be
loaded into the unit. Then, even if a
power failure occurs, the power source
will switch over to the battery automati-
cally.
●Whenrecordingusingthe rechargeable
battery or alkaline battery, set the ear-
phone volume level to “0”. This will con-
serve battey power. Listening whilst re-
cording will reduce the battery life.
●Inserteach plug firmly.If theconnections
arepoor, the recordingmaynot bemade
properly. Always keep the plugs clean.
Ifthe plugs aredirty,electrical noisemay
be recorded.
● Recordable MiniDisc:
This is a “raw disc” on which recording
can be performed.
This is a magneto-optical disc.
Recordings are made using a laser and
a modulated magnetic field. Repeated
recording is possible.
■ To prevent recorded discs from
being erased accidentally
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab,
located on the side of the disc, in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow.
●The disc will then be protected against
accidental erasure.
There will only
be a shutter on
one side (the back).
Shutters can be
seen on both
sides of this
type of disc.
Protected against
accidental erasure.
●To add a recording to such a disc, slide
theaccidental erase preventiontab back
to its original position.

■Recording from CDs or MDs
(Synchro recording)
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RECORDING USING THE ANALOGUE CABLE
Synchrorecording is a method that detects
the playback sound from the source equip-
ment. When sound is present, it automati-
cally starts the recording. When the source
is silent, the recording will be paused.
●Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing
somewherebetween –4dB and 0dB.
●To record from a CD or an MD, first
adjust the recording level. Then put
the equipment connected to this unit
into the playback stand-by mode.
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 7.)
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc. 6Begin playback on the source equip-
ment.
●Recording will begin automatically.
To interrupt recording:
●Whenthesource equipment is stopped,
the unit will enter the synchro recording
stand-by mode. When playback is re-
sumed, a recording will be resumed.
●If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more,
the recording will be paused.
●Pressing the 06 button on this unit
(when in this mode) will cause the unit
to enter the recording stand-by mode
andcancel the synchro recordingmode.
●The track number will be increased by
one each time the recording is inter-
rupted.
To stop recording:
Press the •■/:OFF button.
●If the unit is left unattended after the
recording is complete, the power will
automatically shut off in approximately
2 minutes.
0dB
–4dB
4Whilst playing sound from the external
equipment connected to this unit, press
the 5or 4button to adjust the re-
cording level.
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3Press the REC button.
●To record from a CD or an MD, first
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To turn off the power:
Press the • ■/:OFF buttonwhilstinthe stop
mode.
●After the track number has been written
on the disc, the power will shut off auto-
matically. (For details about the TOC,
see page 19.)
To remove the MiniDisc:
Turn off the power and move the OPEN
lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Recordings can not be made in the
following situations:
●Recording on a playback-only
MiniDisc (commercially available
music).
●If a MiniDisc is protected against ac-
cidental erasure (page 8).
About the recording level:
●If the recording level is too low, the
playback sound volume may be too
low to hear well. If it is too high, the
playback sound may be greatly dis-
torted. Since digitally recorded CDs
have a large dynamic range (the vol-
umecan varytremendouslyfrom very
softtoextremelyloud), do not set the
recording level any higher than is
necessary.
Precautions when recording:
●Donot jaror bump themain unitwhilst
recording. Otherwise, the recording
may be unusable.
●Depending on the strength and type
of playback signal in the original re-
cording, the new recording may not
begin or pause at the correct point
whenin thesynchromode. Ifthis hap-
pens,try making a manual recording.
Precautions when inserting a
MiniDisc:
●To insert a MiniDisc, push on the
middle of the edge of the disc whilst
holding it parallel to the main unit.
●If any resistance is felt, do not try to
force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it
may cause damage to the unit. If re-
sistance is felt, remove the MiniDisc
and try reloading it.
■Recording from a tuner or a CD
(Manual recording)
Manual recordings can be started and
stopped as you like.
1Place the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Syn-
chro recording” section.)
2 Press the 06 button.
●Recording will start.
●To record from a CD, press the 06
button,and then start playback on the
equipment connected to this unit.
●Track numbers can be created whilst
recording (page 16).
To interrupt recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
●The unit will enter the recording stand-
by mode.
●To resumerecording, press the 06 but-
ton again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a record-
ing.
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RECORDING USING THE OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE
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This is the method used for recording digi-
talsignals from CDs or MDs exactlyasthey
are stored on the original. Compared to re-
cordings made from analogue inputs, digi-
tal recordings have extremely high-quality
sound.
■Synchro recording
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 7.)
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and then
press the REC button.
3Putthe equipment connected to thisunit
into the playback stand-by mode.
4Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
5Start the playback on the equipment
connected to this unit.
■Manual recording
1Place the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 3 in the “Syn-
chro recording” section.)
2Press the 06 button, and then start
playback on the equipment connected
to this unit.
●When recording from digital inputs, it is
not necessary to adjust the recording
level.
Notes:
●This unit incorporates a sampling rate
converter.
When this unit is connected to digital
equipmentsuch asCS/BS tuners orDAT
tape recorders that use a different sam-
pling frequency (32 kHz or 48 kHz), re-
cordings can still be made. (The sam-
pling frequency of this unit is 44.1 kHz.)
●When making a digital recording from a
portable CD player (if the player has a
sound skip prevention function and this
function is turned on) the optical output
willdrop out and digitalrecordingwill not
be possible. Be sure to turn the sound
skip prevention function off.
There are cases where digital recording
may be impossible.
In the following cases digital recording is
impossible, even if you are using digital
cables.
When you attempt to make a new digital
recording from a track that was digitally re-
corded on a MiniDisc.
●MiniDiscs are designed so that only first
generation digital copies can be made.
Further digital copies are prevented by
the SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System).
Playback Digital cable
CD player, MD
player, etc.
Digitally recorded MiniDisc
Analogue recording is
possible.
Recording
Playback Digital cable Recording
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RECORDING FROM THE MICROPHONE
■Recording from the microphone
(Mic synchro recording)
The recording will begin automatically in
response to a noise or a person speaking.
When the sound stops, the recording will
pause. This function is convenient when
recording lectures, conferences, etc.
●Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing be-
tween –4 dB and 0 dB.
●When the recording level display is
changed from “MIC H 21” to “MIC L
20”, the sound will be interrupted mo-
mentarily.
This is normal.
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button to se-
lect the synchro recording level. (This
level can be changed, even whilst re-
cording.)
●Refer to the following table.
●When the microphone input is set to
“MIC SYNC H”, recording will start
when the lowest noise is detected. If
theunit starts recordingtoooften from
low unwanted noises, set the micro-
phone input to “MIC SYNC L”.
0dB
–4dB
3Press the REC button.
●Amonaural, long-playrecording mode
is available (page 16).
●Timed identificationmarkscan be cre-
ated whilst recording (page 14).
4Press the 5or 4button to adjust
the recording level.
Continued to the next page.
To the MIC IN
socket
Stereo microphone
(commercially available)
MIC SYNC H
MIC SYNC L
–24dB
–12dB
Mic input
Synchro
recording level
display Sound level at which
to start recording
1Connect the stereo microphone to the
MIC IN socket.
●When a microphone is connected to
this unit, the unit will automatically
switch to input from the microphone.
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
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Notes:
●Ifyou want to usea microphone, be sure
it is a plug-in-power type microphone.
●When a plug-in-power type micro-
phoneispluggedin, the main unit will
provide power for the microphone’s
operation.
●If a different type of microphone is
plugged in, it may not operate prop-
erly or it may cause the unit to mal-
function.
●Insert the plug firmly. If you don’t, the
recording will not be made properly.
●Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8")
diameter stereo mini plug.
●Whilst making a mic recording, do not
connect anything to the OPTICAL/LINE
IN socket on the main unit.
6 Whena sound, such asaperson speak-
ing, is picked up by the microphone, re-
cording will begin automatically.
●If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or
more,the recordingwillbe pausedau-
tomatically. However, the unit will not
pause for about the first 10 seconds
after recording has started.
To interrupt a synchro recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
●The Mic synchro recording mode will be
cancelled, and the unit will enter the re-
cording stand-by mode.
●To resume synchro recording, press the
ENTER/SYNC button again.
To stop recording:
Press the • ■/:OFF button.
■Recording from the microphone
(Mic manual recording)
You can start recording manually (anytime
you like).
1Put the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Mic
synchro recording” section.)
2 Press the 06 button.
●Recording will start.
To interrupt a recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
●The unit will enter the recording stand-
by mode.
●To resume recording,press the 06 but-
ton again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a record-
ing.
To stop recording:
Press the •■/:OFF button.

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CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTION
■ Creating marks whilst making a
mic recording (Timed auto mark
function)
Marks can be created at a fixed interval
(every 5 minutes is the default setting) so
thatthe beginningof any trackcan befound.
Theinterval at which marksare created can
be changed by the user.
Whilst in the recording stand-by mode or
whilst recording, press the EDIT button.
●Eachtime the button is pressed, theset-
ting will change as follows:
●The time between marks may vary
slightly when compared with the actual
recording time.
About the timed auto mark:
Wheneverarecording begins, a track num-
ber will be created automatically.
●:Tracknumber which is created
when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or
more during synchro recording.
●:Tracknumber which is created
by the timed auto mark function.
Example when the setting is for “5 min-
utes”:
When making a mic synchro recording
If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or
more, a timed auto mark will be
created 5 minutes after the previ-
ously created track number.
●A timed auto mark will be created ev-
ery 5 minutes.
2 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes
5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes
When the setting is changed to 10
minuteswhilstrecording, a timedauto
mark will be created 10 minutes after
the change is made.
3 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes
When the timed auto mark setting has
been changed
When making a mic manual recording
Track
number 1 Track number 2 Track number 3 Track number 4 Track number 5
Track
number 1 Track
number 2 Track number 3 Track number 4
Track
number 2
Track
number 1
(A mark is created
every 3 minutes.)
(No marks are
created.)
(A mark is created
every 10 minutes.)
(A mark is created
every 5 minutes.)

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■To startrecordingfrom the middle
of an existing track
You can erase a portion of a track that has
been already recorded and make a new
recording.
Caution:
●All of the tracks that follow the newly re-
corded track will be erased.
1During playback, press the 06 button
at the point where you want to begin re-
recording.
2Press the REC button.
●To cancel the operation, press the
•■/:OFF button.
3Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
●All of the tracks and track names will
be erased, following the point where
the playback is paused.
4Press the 06 button.
●Recording will start.
Note:
●Whenthere is atrackthat you don’twant
toerase after thepointon thediscwhere
you want to make a new recording, use
themovefunction to move the track and
then make your recording after that
point.
(See “EDITING”, page 25.)
Number of the track
to be recorded next
2 3
■Recording tracks asa single track
You can record several pieces of music as
a single track by disabling the auto marker
function.
1Press the EDIT button whilst the record-
ing is paused.
2Press the 06 button.
●Recording will start.
Note:
●When making digital recordings using a
CD player or an MD player, track num-
bers will be created automatically re-
gardlessof thesettingof theauto marker
function.
Making a track number automati-
cally:
Press the EDIT button whilst the recording
is paused.
●“AUTO MARK” will be displayed.
(The display will be blanked
out immediately.)

●WhentheDISP button is pressed again,
the unit will return to the initial display.
Note:
●The display of the remaining disc time
mayvary slightly fromtheactual remain-
ing time (page 37).
■Tocreateyour own tracknumbers
whilst recording
You can create your own track numbers at
special points in a recording, so that these
points can easily be found later.
At any point where you want to create a
track number whilst recording, press the
REC button.
●The track number will be written on the
disc and the recording will continue un-
interrupted.
■To check the remaining disc time
Whilstrecording, you cancheck the remain-
ing time available on the disc.
Press the DISP button whilst recording or
whilst in the recording pause mode.
Notes:
●If input is from a stereo source, the
sounds from the left and right channels
will be combined.
●Although the monitor sound you hear in
theearphoneswhilstrecording is in ste-
reo, recording will be monaural.
●MiniDiscs recorded in the monaural
long-play mode may not play on other
MD players.
●When a recording is made in the mon-
aural long-play mode, you will be able
to play back the MiniDisc twice as fast
asthe normalplayback speed (page23).
●When the unit is stopped after a record-
inghas beenmade in themonaural long-
play mode, the recording mode will re-
turn to the stereo mode automatically.
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■Double time recording in monau-
ral mode
When recording in the monaural long-play
mode, you can record twice as long as the
recordingtime available for astereo record-
ing. The monaural long-play mode is very
usefulfor recordingconferencesor lectures.
Press the MODE button whilst the record-
ing is paused.
●Eachtime this button ispressed, the dis-
playwill switchbetween the stereomode
and the monaural long-play mode.
Remaining recordable time Lights up whilst in the
monaural long-play mode.

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■To erase tracks To erase all of the tracks at once:
1Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT
button to select “ALL ERASE”.
●“ALL ERASE” can also be selected
by holding down the EDIT button for
at least 2 seconds.
2Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
●To cancel the operation, press the
•■/:OFF button.
3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
●Allof the track numbers, tracknames,
and disc names will be erased.
Notes:
●Once a track has been erased, it can-
not be recovered. Double-check the
track number before erasing it.
●Whena track is erased,the numbers as-
signedto the tracks following theerased
trackwillbe automatically decreased by
one.
●When a track is erased, the track name
will be erased at the same time.
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To erase tracks one at a time:
1Startplaying the trackyou want toerase,
and press the 06 button.
●The unit will enter the pause mode.
2Press the EDIT button to select
“ERASE”.
3Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
●To cancel the operation, press the
•■/:OFF button.
4Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
●The track will be erased.
5 To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - 4.
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Number of the
paused track
1 2

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ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS
When recording from analogue inputs:
(Including digital inputs other than CDs
or MiniDiscs)
A new track number will automatically be
created whenever 1 second or more of si-
lence occurs in the source.
(Auto marker function)
When recording, track numbers will be
created automatically.
(Auto marker function/Synchro marker
function)
●If there is some noise in the “silent”
spaces from the source, the track num-
bers may not be created at the correct
position, depending on the contents of
the source being recorded.
●You can also record a series of tracks
without using the auto marker function.
When recording from digital inputs:
(CDs/MiniDiscs only)
Track numberswillbe createdautomatically
foreach track at thesamepoint where track
numbers already exist on the CD or
MiniDisc.
(Synchro marker function)
●Thetracknumbers on the playback side
may not match the track numbers re-
corded on the MiniDisc.
●When recording, if a programmed play-
backis performed by the source orplay-
back is performed by selecting tracks
manually, the MiniDisc track numbers
may not be the same as on the source.
●Thetrack numbers can also bechanged
after recording.
●Track numbers may not be created,
evenwhenrecording from digital inputs,
dependingon the CDplayerused for the
source.
Playback
side Silence
Second
track
About 1
second
First
track
Recording
side
Playback
side
Recording
side
First track Second track Third track
Track A Track B Track C
First track Second track Third track
Track A Track B Track C

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ABOUT THE TOC
TheTOC(an abbreviation for Table of Con-
tents) is information about the track num-
bers and recorded areas that allow the unit
to find musical selections or sounds. The
entire MD is controlled by the information
in this TOC, which enables the unit to find
the beginning of a track quickly or to record
automatically in a vacant area.
●The TOC is recorded in a specific area
on a MiniDisc, which is not used for
sound recording.
■About TOC recording
When you start recording or editing, “TOC”
will appear in the display.
This indicates that information in the TOC
is now being changed according to record-
ing or editing being performed.
●Thechanged TOCinformation will not
be recorded on the MiniDisc right
away.
Notes:
●Whilst “TOC” is displayed, the MiniDisc
should not be removed. Turn the power
off first, and then remove the MiniDisc.
●The edited contents can be stored on
the disc after several editing steps have
been performed.
■When is the TOC recorded?
The revised TOC will be recorded on the
disc automatically when you press the
•■/:OFF button whilst in the stop mode.
This will also turn the power to this unit off.
The power will be turned off after the TOC
has been recorded on the disc.
Caution:
●Whilst “TOC” or “TOC EDIT!” is dis-
played, do not do any of the following.
– Do not jar or bump the main unit.
– Do not unplug the AC adaptor.
– Do not remove the rechargeable bat-
tery or an alkaline battery.
If you do, the changes in the recorded
or edited contents will be lost if the TOC
information is not recorded properly.
TOC display